IGNOU MPCE-023 Assignment 2026-27
Interventions in Counselling
Last updated by IGNOU: 29 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 29 Oct 2026, 04:24 am.
| Course code | MPCE-023 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Interventions in Counselling |
| Programme | M.A. Psychology (MAPC)MAPC |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | MPCE-023/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-023 assignment
The MPCE-023 assignment covers counselling interventions for children, couples and other settings. Topics include learning disabilities, childhood anxiety, cognitive behavioural approaches, interpersonal counselling, solution-focused counselling, behaviour modification and ethical issues in online counselling.
This Tutor Marked Assignment has 18 compulsory questions across three sections, totalling 100 marks. Section A has three 15-mark questions requiring 1,000 words each. Section B has five 5-mark questions requiring 400 words each. Section C has ten 3-mark questions requiring 50 words each. Answers must be written in your own words.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | 3 x 15 = 45 | Discuss learning disabilities, their causes and support techniques, applications of cognitive behavioural therapies across settings, and the stages of couple counselling. |
| Section B | 5 x 5 = 25 | Explain support for children with separation anxiety and selective mutism, stages of interpersonal counselling, insight-based counselling, solution-focused counselling and its assumptions, and rational emotive behaviour therapy. |
| Section C | 10 x 3 = 30 | Write brief notes on the strengths and limitations of integrative counselling, magnification and minimization, self inoculation, cognitive behaviour therapy stages, biofeedback, extinction, behaviour modification principles, in-groups and out-groups, circular questioning, and ethical concerns in e-counselling. |
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 section-wise word limits: 1,000 words in Section A, 400 in Section B and 50 in Section C.
- Handwrite your answers; printed or typed responses are not accepted. Copying course material can earn zero marks for the affected question, while copying another student's responses can lead to rejection.
- Use A4 ruled paper, leave a 4 cm margin on the left, allow space between answers and write the relevant question number with each answer.
- Include your enrolment number, name, full address, signature and date on the title page, along with the programme title, course code and title, assignment code and study centre name.
- Prepare this course assignment separately from other courses and secure its pages properly before submission.
- 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 acknowledgement, and keep a photocopy of your assignment.
- If you have requested a study centre change, continue submitting to your original centre until the University officially notifies the change.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2026 (December term-end exam). These are the official listing dates; the PDF gives a different session-wise schedule, so dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the MPCE-023 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-023?
The assignment carries 100 marks. The official listing gives its weightage as 30%.
Are all MPCE-023 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 this assignment?
Each Section A answer requires 1,000 words, each Section B answer 400 words and each Section C answer 50 words.
What are the submission deadlines for MPCE-023?
The 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-wise schedule; dates can differ by session, and the listing dates are used here.
Where should I submit the handwritten assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator or Programme In-charge of your allotted Study Centre or Programme Study Centre. Obtain an acknowledgement and keep a photocopy; do not send it to the Student Evaluation Division at headquarters.
Other IGNOU MAPC assignments
- BPCE-142: Forensic Psychology
- MPCE-011: Psychopathology
- MPCE-012: Psychodiagnostics
- MPCE-013: Psychotherapeutic Methods
- MPCE-021: Counselling Psychology
- MPCE-022: Assessment in Counselling and Guidance
- 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.