IGNOU MPS-3 Assignment 2026-27
India: Democracy and Development
Last updated by IGNOU: 27 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 01 Nov 2026, 04:24 am.
| Course code | MPS-3 |
|---|---|
| Course title | India: Democracy and Development |
| Programme | Master’s Degree Programme in Sociology (M.A. Sociology)MSO, MPS |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | /Asst/TMA/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 15 Apr 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
About the MPS-3 assignment
The MPS-3 assignment, printed as MPS-003 in the PDF, examines democracy and development in India. Topics include development strategies, constitutional change, federalism, political participation, human development, gender, migration and globalisation.
The tutor-marked assignment has ten questions divided equally between two sections. Answer five questions, choosing at least two from each section. Each question carries 20 marks, making a total of 100 marks. Full answers should be about 500 words each; Questions 5 and 10 each contain two short notes of about 250 words per note.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Assess competing approaches to development after Independence and how the national movement influenced India's choices. |
| Q2 | 20 | Evaluate the Constitution's role in social change and its response to caste and class inequalities. |
| Q3 | 20 | Explore the connection between federalism and democratic decentralisation, including barriers to transferring powers to local institutions. |
| Q4 | 20 | Discuss changes in political participation and the contributions of political parties and non-party institutions to democracy. |
| Q5 | 20 | Write two short notes examining bureaucratic accountability in democracy and the relationship between media and public policy. |
| Q6 | 20 | Assess India's human-development record through health, education and social security. |
| Q7 | 20 | Analyse how gender inequality shapes development outcomes and why development needs a gender-sensitive approach. |
| Q8 | 20 | Examine how regional disparities and migration interact to sustain uneven development. |
| Q9 | 20 | Evaluate how economic reforms and globalisation affect Indian democracy and development, focusing on inequality and environmental sustainability. |
| Q10 | 20 | Write two short notes exploring religious politics in democratic development and the relationship between ethnicity and the nation-state. |
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
- Attempt five questions, including at least two from each section.
- Keep each full answer to about 500 words and each short note in Questions 5 and 10 to about 250 words.
- Use your own words; discussions with other learners may help you develop ideas, but copying answers is not allowed.
- Organise answers logically, give attention to introductions and conclusions, and present the final work neatly.
- Submit the assignment to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt, and keep a photocopy of your assignment if possible.
- Ask the Study Centre to return your assignment after evaluation.
Submission dates: 15 April 2027 (June term-end exam); 31 October 2026 (December term-end exam). These are the current listing dates; dates can differ by session, and the PDF gives different batch-based deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
Is MPS-3 the same course as MPS-003 in this assignment PDF?
The official listing uses MPS-3, while the PDF labels India: Democracy and Development as MPS-003. The PDF contains the assignment for this course.
How many questions must I answer in the MPS-3 assignment?
Answer five of the ten questions, selecting at least two from each of the two sections. Each question carries 20 marks.
What are the word limits for MPS-3 assignment answers?
Each full answer should be about 500 words. Questions 5 and 10 each require two short notes of about 250 words per note.
What are the maximum marks and assignment weightage?
The assignment is worth 100 marks. The official listing gives its weightage as 30%.
What are the MPS-3 assignment submission deadlines?
The current listing gives 15 April 2027 for the June term-end exam and 31 October 2026 for the December term-end exam. Dates can differ by session: the PDF instead prints 31 March 2027 for the July 2026 batch and 30 September 2027 for the January 2027 batch. The listing dates take priority here.
Where should I submit the MPS-3 assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre. Obtain a receipt and retain it as proof of submission.
Other IGNOU MSO assignments
- MPA-016: Decentralisation and Local Governance
- MSO-001: Sociological Theories and Concepts
- MSO-002: Research Methodologies and Methods
- MSO-003: Sociology of Development
- MSO-004: Sociology in India
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.