IGNOU MPCE-022 Assignment 2026-27
Assessment in Counselling and Guidance
Last updated by IGNOU: 29 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 29 Oct 2026, 04:24 am.
| Course code | MPCE-022 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Assessment in Counselling and Guidance |
| Programme | M.A. Psychology (MAPC)MAPC |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | MPCE-012/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-022 assignment
The MPCE-022 assignment covers psychological testing, assessment errors, counselling theories, interviews and narrative therapy. It also includes short responses on psychological tests, counselling goals, health promotion, guidance programmes and evaluation.
This compulsory Tutor Marked Assignment has 18 questions across three sections. Section A has three questions worth 15 marks each, with 1,000 words per answer. Section B has five questions worth 5 marks each, with 400 words per answer. Section C has ten questions worth 3 marks each, with 50 words per answer. The total is 100 marks.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | 3 x 15 = 45 | Explain psychological testing processes and methods, assessment errors, and Freudian psychodynamic theory in three long answers. |
| Section B | 5 x 5 = 25 | Describe psychological test types, interview characteristics, narrative therapy techniques and objectives, theoretical counselling approaches, and rational emotive theory. |
| Section C | 10 x 3 = 30 | Write brief notes on good psychological tests, pre-counselling interviews, mental status examination, self-actualization, counselling goals, health promotion and risk reduction, school guidance, macro-level guidance needs, guidance calendars, and evaluation principles. |
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 follow the word limit specified for each section.
- Handwrite your answers; typed or printed responses are not allowed. Copying from course material can earn zero for the question, while copying another student's responses can lead to rejection.
- 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.
- Use A4 ruled paper, leave a 4 cm left margin and space between answers, and write the question number with each answer.
- Prepare each course assignment separately and fasten its pages securely.
- 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 a submission receipt or acknowledgement, and keep a photocopy of the assignment.
- If you have requested a study centre change, continue submitting to your original centre until the University confirms the change.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2026 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session; these dates follow the current official listing.
Frequently asked questions
Is the MPCE-022 assignment compulsory, and what is its weightage?
All 18 questions are compulsory. The assignment carries 100 marks, and the official listing gives it a 30% weightage.
What are the word limits for MPCE-022 answers?
Write 1,000 words for each Section A answer, 400 words for each Section B answer, and 50 words for each Section C answer.
What are the MPCE-022 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. The PDF has a different session-based schedule, including 30 September 2027 for January 2027. Dates can differ by session; the dates shown here follow the current listing.
Can I submit a typed MPCE-022 assignment?
No. The PDF requires handwritten responses on A4 ruled paper, with a 4 cm left margin and space between answers.
Where should I submit the completed assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator or Programme In-charge of your allotted Study Centre or Programme Study Centre. Obtain an acknowledgement and retain a photocopy.
Why does the assignment code contain MPCE-012 instead of MPCE-022?
The PDF identifies this assignment by the MPCE-022 course heading and course-code line, but prints the assignment code as MPCE-012/ASST/TMA/July 2026-January 2027. It does not explain the mismatch.
Other IGNOU MAPC assignments
- BPCE-142: Forensic Psychology
- MPCE-011: Psychopathology
- MPCE-012: Psychodiagnostics
- MPCE-013: Psychotherapeutic Methods
- MPCE-021: Counselling Psychology
- MPCE-023: Interventions in Counselling
- MPCE-031: Organisational Behavior
- MPCE-032: Human Resource Management
- MPCE-033: Organisational Development
- MPCE-046: Applied Positive Psychology
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.