IGNOU MPC-051 Assignment 2026-27
Fundamentals of Mental Health
Last updated by IGNOU: 14 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 11 Nov 2026, 08:54 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Wed, 02 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the MPC-051 assignment front page →| Course code | MPC-051 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Fundamentals of Mental Health |
| Programme | PG Diploma in Mental Health (PGDMH)PGDMH |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | MPC - 051/ASST/TMA/July 2026-January 2027 |
| Session | July 2026 - January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Wed, 02 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the MPC-051 assignment
The MPC-051 assignment covers mental health perspectives, developmental and sociological theories, culture, caregiving, and concepts relating to the mind and behaviour.
All 18 questions are compulsory. The first three carry 15 marks each, Section B has five questions worth 5 marks each, and Section C has ten questions worth 3 marks each. The respective approximate word limits are 1,000, 400 and 50 words per answer.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Questions 1–3 | 3×15=45 | Discuss Erikson’s and Piaget’s developmental theories, culture in mental health, and historical perspectives on mental health. |
| Section B | 5×5=25 | Explain caregiver burdens, prejudice, sociological theories of mental health, classical conditioning and the Ayurvedic concept of mind. |
| Section C | 10×3=30 | Write short notes on social attitudes, leadership and power, structural strain, abnormality, conative issues, brain disease, genes, utilitarian mental health, functionalism and epiphenomenalism. |
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
- Answer every question in your own words and keep answers within the approximate word limit for each section.
- Handwrite the answers; do not type or print them, or copy from course materials or other students.
- Use ruled A4 paper, leave a 4 cm left margin and space between answers, and secure the pages together.
- Put your enrolment number, name, full address, signature and date on the title page, along with programme, course, assignment and study centre details.
- Prepare the assignment separately and write the question number with each answer.
- Submit it to the coordinator or programme in-charge at your allotted study centre, not to the Student Evaluation Division at headquarters.
- Obtain and retain an acknowledgement of submission, and keep a photocopy of the assignment.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June TEE); 30 September 2027 (December TEE). Dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
What is the assignment code for MPC-051?
The printed code is MPC - 051/ASST/TMA/July 2026-January 2027.
How many marks and what weightage does the assignment carry?
It carries 100 marks and has a weightage of 30%.
Are all MPC-051 assignment questions compulsory?
Yes. All 18 questions must be answered.
What are the word limits for the answers?
The approximate limits are 1,000 words each for questions 1–3, 400 words each for Section B and 50 words each for Section C.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator or programme in-charge at your allotted study centre or programme study centre.
What are the submission dates?
The listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. Dates can differ by session.
Other IGNOU PGDMH assignments
- MPC-052: Mental Disorders
- MPC-053: Mental Health in Special Areas
- MPC-054: Services for the Mentally Ill
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.