IGNOU MPC-053 Assignment 2026-27
Mental Health in Special Areas
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
Fri, 04 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the MPC-053 assignment front page →| Course code | MPC-053 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Mental Health in Special Areas |
| Programme | PG Diploma in Mental Health (PGDMH)PGDMH |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | MPC - 053/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) | Fri, 04 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the MPC-053 assignment
The MPC-053 assignment covers mental health in workplaces, schools, relationships and older age, alongside developmental conditions, sexual dysfunction and rehabilitation.
It has 18 compulsory questions across three sections. Section A has three questions worth 15 marks each, Section B has five worth 5 marks each, and Section C has ten worth 3 marks each. The approximate word limits are 1,000, 400 and 50 words per answer, respectively.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A (Questions 1–3) | 3×15=45 | The questions ask about workplace mental health problems and risk factors, management of schoolchildren’s problem behaviour and related policies, and sexual dysfunctions and their management. |
| Section B (Questions 4–8) | 5×5=25 | The questions cover marital issues affecting mental health, dementia and delirium, ADHD symptoms and management, pervasive developmental disorders, and management of mental disorders in older people. |
| Section C (Questions 9–18) | 10×3=30 | The short-answer topics are selective mutism, oppositional defiant disorder, elimination disorders, workplace mental health policy, geriatric depression, behavioural assessment, cerebral palsy, solution-focused brief therapy, behavioural addiction and rehabilitation. |
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 its section.
- Write answers by hand, not by typing or printing, and include the question number with each answer.
- Use ruled A4 paper, leave a 4 cm left margin and space between answers, and secure the pages together.
- Prepare the assignment for each course separately.
- On the title page, include your enrolment number, name, full address, signature and date, plus the programme title, course code and title, assignment code and study centre name.
- Submit the completed assignment to the coordinator or programme in-charge at your allotted study centre, not to the Student Evaluation Division at headquarters.
- Get and retain an acknowledgement 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
What is the MPC-053 assignment code?
The printed code is MPC - 053/ASST/TMA/July 2026-January 2027.
How many questions must I answer?
All 18 questions are compulsory.
What are the word limits for MPC-053?
The approximate limits are 1,000 words per answer in Section A, 400 in Section B and 50 in Section C.
What are the maximum marks and weightage?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has 30% weightage.
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 deadlines?
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-051: Fundamentals of Mental Health
- MPC-052: Mental Disorders
- 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.