IGNOU MLII-102 Assignment 2026-27
Information Processing and Retrieval
Last updated by IGNOU: 05 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 25 Oct 2026, 04:24 am.
| Course code | MLII-102 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Information Processing and Retrieval |
| Programme | Master’s Degree Programme in Library and Information ScienceMLIS |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | AST/SEM/ Jul.2026-Jan.2027 (Tutor Marked Assignment); AST/PRAC/ Jul. 2026/Jan.2027 (Practical) |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
About the MLII-102 assignment
The MLII-102 assignment covers Units 1–19 on organising information, indexing languages, classification, thesauri, bibliographic description and information retrieval systems. Practical work involves CDS/ISIS databases, indexing and catalogue output, XML, web pages and bibliography searches.
The PDF divides the work into a 50-mark Tutor Marked Assignment and a 50-mark practical component. The written assignment has five compulsory question groups worth 10 marks each, with alternatives in the first four and a choice of two short-note topics in the fifth. The practical component has three tasks worth 25, 15 and 10 marks. No answer word limits are specified.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1.1 — First option | 10 | Explain intellectual organisation of information and its importance for information storage and retrieval. |
| Q1.1 — Alternative | 10 | Explain indexing languages and distinguish their types using examples. |
| Q2.1 | 10 | Discuss why special classification systems are needed, their purpose and scope, and approaches to designing them. |
| Q2.2 — Alternative | 10 | Explain the role and functions of a thesaurus and describe how one is constructed. |
| Q3.1 | 10 | Describe how electronic records are represented bibliographically, supported by examples. |
| Q3.2 — Alternative | 10 | Discuss the need for compatibility between information storage and retrieval systems and the main issues involved. |
| Q4.1 | 10 | Discuss present trends and active research areas in information retrieval systems. |
| Q4.2 — Alternative | 10 | Explain the use of auxiliaries in UDC with brief examples. |
| Q5.0 | 10 | Write short notes on any two topics from the Text Encoding Initiative, content-development guidelines, MARC Field 856 and ISBD. |
| Practical 1 | 25 | Create a CDS/ISIS database and its index, then generate AACR-2R catalogue data as a printout or display. |
| Practical 2 | 15 | Complete practical work involving XML coding and web-page creation. |
| Practical 3 | 10 | Search databases online or offline to prepare a bibliography on a particular topic. |
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
- Use the assignment set for your admission session; its validity is one year, and missing the session deadline requires attempting a fresh set for a subsequent session.
- Write your answers by hand in English or Hindi on foolscap-size paper; typed assignments and computer printouts are not permitted.
- On the first page, put your enrolment number, name, full address and dispatch date at the top right, and programme, course, assignment and Study Centre details at the top left.
- Leave a three-inch left margin and at least four lines between answers, and identify each answer with its question number.
- Complete every required question group, following the alternatives and short-note choices given in the written assignment, and complete all practical tasks.
- Explain relevant course-material points in your own words; reproducing unit text earns zero, and copying another student's answers can lead to rejection.
- Submit the assignment by the deadline to the Coordinator or Programme In-charge of your allotted Study Centre.
- Obtain the detailed practical-work instructions from the concerned counsellor.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam; July 2026 session); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam; January 2027 session).
Frequently asked questions
What are the submission deadlines for MLII-102 in the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions?
The July 2026 session deadline is 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam. The January 2027 session deadline is 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam.
How are the MLII-102 assignment marks divided?
The listing gives 100 maximum marks and 30% weightage. The PDF divides the work into a 50-mark Tutor Marked Assignment and a 50-mark practical component.
Do I need to answer both alternatives in each MLII-102 written question?
No. Complete all five question groups, choosing one alternative in each of the first four groups. For Question 5, write notes on any two of the four listed topics.
Can I submit MLII-102 answers in Hindi or as a typed document?
Answers may be written in English or Hindi. Typed assignments and computer printouts are not allowed.
What practical work is required for MLII-102?
The practical covers CDS/ISIS database creation, indexing and AACR-2R catalogue output; XML coding and web-page creation; and database searching to prepare a bibliography. The concerned counsellor will provide further details.
Where should I submit the MLII-102 assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator or Programme In-charge of your allotted Study Centre within the applicable deadline.
Other IGNOU MLIS assignments
- MLI-101: Information, Communication and Society
- MLI-102: Management of Library and Information Centres
- MLIE-101: Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials
- MLIE-102: Research Methodology
- MLIE-103: Academic Library System
- MLIE-104: Technical Writing
- MLIE-105: Informetrics and Scientometrics
- MLIE-106: Public Library System and Services
- MLII-101: Information Sources, Systems and Services
- MLII-103: Fundamentals of Information Communication Technologies
- MLII-104: Information Communication Technologies-Applications
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