IGNOU MHD-24 Assignment 2026-27
मध्यकालीन कविता–2
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
Tue, 22 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-24 assignment front page →| Course code | MHD-24 |
|---|---|
| Course title | मध्यकालीन कविता–2 |
| Programme | MA Hindi ProgrammeMAHD, MHDOL, MHD |
| Assignment code | MHD-24/2026-2027 |
| 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) | Tue, 22 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the MHD-24 assignment
The MHD-24 assignment covers medieval Hindi poetry, including works and themes associated with Rahim, Keshav, Matiram and Dev. It also asks about modern perspectives on the Ritikal period and medieval ethical poetry.
The assignment has three main questions worth 100 marks: four contextual explanations, three answers of about 500 words each and three answers of about 150 words each.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 (a) | 10 | Explain the given Rahim couplet about winter clothing and hunger in context. |
| Q1 (b) | 10 | Explain the given verse about rulers and their renown in context. |
| Q1 (c) | 10 | Explain the given Matiram verse involving Krishna and a bride in context. |
| Q1 (d) | 10 | Explain the given verse depicting Radha and Krishna through images of clouds and lightning. |
| Q2 (a) | 15 | Discuss the central content and themes of Rahim’s poetry. |
| Q2 (b) | 15 | Examine the distinctive features of Keshav’s poetry. |
| Q2 (c) | 15 | Describe the distinctive subjects portrayed in Dev’s poetry. |
| Q3 (a) | 5 | Discuss the modern perspective on the Ritikal period. |
| Q3 (b) | 5 | Write about medieval ethical poetry. |
| Q3 (c) | 5 | Discuss the portrayal of nature in Matiram’s 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
- Explain each of the four passages in Question 1 with its context.
- Write approximately 500 words for each answer in Question 2.
- Write approximately 150 words for each answer in Question 3.
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-24?
The printed assignment code is MHD-24/2026-2027.
How many marks and what weightage does the assignment carry?
It carries 100 marks and has a weightage of 30%.
What are the word limits for the MHD-24 assignment?
Question 2 asks for approximately 500 words per answer, while Question 3 asks for approximately 150 words per answer.
What are the submission dates?
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 session-wise dates, so dates can differ by session.
Which medium is available for this assignment?
The official listing gives Hindi as the available medium.
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- MHD-10: प्रेमचंद की कहानियाँ
- MHD-11: हिंदी कहानी
- MHD-12: भारतीय कहानी
- MHD-15: हिंदी उपन्यास–2
- MHD-21: मीरा का विशेष अध्ययन
- MHD-22: Kabir Ka Vishesh Adhyayan
- MHD-23: मध्यकालीन कविता–1
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.