IGNOU MHD-23 Assignment 2026-27
मध्यकालीन कविता–1
Last updated by IGNOU: 16 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 07 Nov 2026, 08:56 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Mon, 21 Dec 2026 · Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
From IGNOU's official date sheet dated 30 Oct 2026. IGNOU can still revise it: check your hall ticket for the final date and your exam centre.
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Make the MHD-23 assignment front page →| Course code | MHD-23 |
|---|---|
| Course title | मध्यकालीन कविता–1 |
| Programme | एम.ए. हिंदी कार्यक्रमMAHD, MHDOL, MHD |
| Assignment code | MHD-23/2026-2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Medium | Hindi |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Mon, 21 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the MHD-23 assignment
The MHD-23 assignment covers medieval poetry, including Sagun and Nirgun traditions, Sufi poetry, and the works of Surdas, Ravidas and Raskhan.
It has three main questions: contextual explanation of verses, three answers of about 500 words each, and three answers of about 200 words each. The printed question-wise marks add up to 90, although the stated maximum is 100.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10×3=30 | Explain the supplied poetry extracts with their context. |
| Q2 (a) | 15 | Discuss the main technical terms associated with the Sagun poetry tradition. |
| Q2 (b) | 15 | Examine the treatment of love in Chandayan. |
| Q2 (c) | 15 | Analyse the expressions of parental affection and romantic love in Surdas’s poetry, using examples. |
| Q3 (a) | 5 | Write about Raskhan’s works. |
| Q3 (b) | 5 | Write about the Sufi poetry tradition. |
| Q3 (c) | 5 | Discuss Ravidas’s contribution to Nirgun poetry. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- For Question 1, explain the poetry extracts with their context.
- For Question 2, write approximately 500 words for each answer.
- For Question 3, write approximately 200 words for each answer.
Submission dates: 30 April 2027 (June term-end exam); 31 October 2026 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
What is the assignment code for MHD-23?
The PDF prints the assignment code as MHD-23/2026-2027.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for MHD-23?
The maximum is 100 marks and the listing gives a weightage of 30%. The marks printed beside the questions add up to 90.
What are the word limits for the MHD-23 assignment?
Question 2 asks for about 500 words per answer, while Question 3 asks for about 200 words per answer.
When is the MHD-23 assignment due?
The current listing gives 30 April 2027 for the June term-end exam and 31 October 2026 for the December term-end exam. The PDF lists different dates by admission session, so dates can differ by session.
Is the MHD-23 assignment available in Hindi?
Yes. The listing gives Hindi as the available medium.
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Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.