IGNOU MPC-052 Assignment 2026-27
Mental Disorders
Last updated by IGNOU: 14 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 11 Nov 2026, 08:55 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Thu, 03 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 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 MPC-052 assignment front page →| Course code | MPC-052 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Mental Disorders |
| Programme | PG Diploma in Mental Health (PGDMH)PGDMH |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | MPC-052/ASST/TMA/July 2026- January 2027 |
| Session | July 2026 - January 2027 Session |
| 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) | Thu, 03 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the MPC-052 assignment
The MPC-052 assignment covers mental disorder classification, the burden of mental illness, thought and behavioural disturbances, psychiatric assessment, and selected mental disorders.
It has 18 compulsory questions in three sections for 100 marks: three 15-mark questions of about 1,000 words each, five 5-mark questions of about 400 words each, and ten 3-mark questions of about 50 words each.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A (Questions 1–3) | 3 x 15 = 45 | Discuss mental disorder classification and diagnostic systems, the burden of mental illness, and normal and disordered thought. |
| Section B (Questions 4–8) | 5 x 5 = 25 | Discuss behavioural disturbances, interviewing difficult patients, psychiatric risk factors in India, acute and transient psychotic disorders, and mood disorders. |
| Section C (Questions 9–18) | 10 x 3 = 30 | Write short responses on bulimia nervosa, epidemiological bias, mood and affect disturbances, delusional and anxiety disorders, assessment tools, testing difficulties, hallucinations, and causes of psycho-sexual disorder. |
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 stay within the approximate word limit for each section.
- Handwrite the responses; do not type or print them, or copy from course materials or other students.
- Use A4 ruled paper, leave a 4 cm left margin and space between answers, and fasten the pages securely.
- Write the question number with each answer and prepare the assignment separately from assignments for other courses.
- On the title page, include your enrolment number, name, full address, signature, date, programme title, course code and title, assignment code, and study centre name.
- Submit the assignment to the coordinator or programme in-charge of your allotted study centre or programme study centre, not to the Student Evaluation Division at headquarters.
- Obtain and retain an acknowledgement or receipt from the study centre, and keep a photocopy of the assignment.
- If you have requested a study centre change, submit to the original centre until the university notifies you of the change.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
Is the MPC-052 assignment compulsory?
Yes. The PDF says all questions in the tutor-marked assignment are compulsory.
How many marks and what weightage does the assignment carry?
The assignment carries 100 marks. The official listing gives it a weightage of 30%.
What are the word limits for MPC-052?
The approximate limits are 1,000 words per answer in Section A, 400 words in Section B and 50 words in Section C.
When should I submit the assignment?
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.
Where should I submit my assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator or programme in-charge of your allotted study centre or programme study centre.
Can I type the MPC-052 assignment?
No. The PDF requires responses to be handwritten, not typed or printed.
Other IGNOU PGDMH assignments
- MPC-051: Fundamentals of Mental Health
- 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.