IGNOU MPCE-011 Assignment 2026-27
Psychopathology
Last updated by IGNOU: 29 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 28 Oct 2026, 04:26 pm.
| Course code | MPCE-011 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Psychopathology |
| Programme | M.A. Psychology (MAPC)MAPC |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | MPCE-011/ASST/TMA/July 2026-January 2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Medium | English |
About the MPCE-011 assignment
The MPCE-011 assignment covers psychological disorders, their symptoms, causes and treatments. Topics include obsessive compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, depression, autism, trauma-related disorders, anxiety, psychotic disorders and personality disorders.
This Tutor Marked Assignment has 18 compulsory questions across three sections. Section A requires three answers of 1,000 words each for 45 marks; Section B requires five answers of 400 words each for 25 marks; Section C requires ten answers of 50 words each for 30 marks.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | 3 × 15 = 45 | Explain the clinical features, causes and treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder; the features and causes of schizophrenia; and the types, causes and treatment of major depressive disorders. |
| Section B | 5 × 5 = 25 | Discuss autism symptoms, post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and causes, psychosocial causes of psychopathology, generalized anxiety disorder causes and treatment, and distinctions between substance-induced and other psychotic disorders. |
| Section C | 10 × 3 = 30 | Write brief notes on oppositional defiant disorder, dissociative amnesia and fugue, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, bipolar II disorder, mild depression symptoms, delusion types, paranoia causes, histrionic personality features, narcissistic personality treatment and borderline personality causes. |
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 handwriting; typed or printed responses are not allowed. Copying course material can result in zero marks for the question, while copying another student's responses can lead to rejection.
- Keep answers within the section-wise word limits: 1,000 words each in Section A, 400 words each in Section B and 50 words each in Section C.
- Use ruled A4 paper, leave a 4 cm left margin and space between answers, and secure the pages properly.
- Include your enrolment number, name, full address, signature, date, programme title, course code and title, assignment code and study centre name on the title page.
- Prepare a separate assignment for each course and clearly write the question number beside each answer.
- Submit 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 a submission acknowledgement, and keep a photocopy of your completed assignment.
- If you have requested a study centre change, continue submitting to your original centre until the university notifies you of the change.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2026 (December term-end exam). These are the current listing dates; dates can differ by session, and the PDF gives a different submission schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the MPCE-011 assignment cover?
It is for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions of M.A. Psychology (MAPC).
What are the maximum marks and weightage for MPCE-011?
The assignment carries 100 marks. Its weightage is 30%, according to the official listing.
Are all MPCE-011 assignment questions compulsory?
Yes. All 18 questions must be answered: three in Section A, five in Section B and ten in Section C.
What are the word limits for the MPCE-011 assignment?
Each Section A answer should be 1,000 words, each Section B answer 400 words and each Section C answer 50 words.
What are the MPCE-011 assignment submission deadlines?
The current official listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2026 for the December term-end exam. Dates can differ by session, and the PDF's schedule differs from the listing.
Can I type the assignment, and where should I submit it?
No. The PDF requires handwritten answers. Submit the assignment to your allotted Study Centre or Programme Study Centre and retain the acknowledgement and a photocopy.
Other IGNOU MAPC assignments
- BPCE-142: Forensic Psychology
- MPCE-012: Psychodiagnostics
- MPCE-013: Psychotherapeutic Methods
- MPCE-031: Organisational Behavior
- MPCE-033: Organisational Development
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.