IGNOU MSKE-009 Assignment 2026-27
वेद : वैदिक संहिताएं और वैदिक व्याकरण
Last updated by IGNOU: 01 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 05:00 pm.
| Course code | MSKE-009 |
|---|---|
| Course title | वेद : वैदिक संहिताएं और वैदिक व्याकरण |
| Programme | परास्नातक संस्कृत कार्यक्रम (एम.ए. संस्कृत) (एम.एस.के.)MSK |
| School | School of Humanities |
| Assignment code | MSKE-009/TMA/2026-2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium |
About the MSKE-009 assignment
The MSKE-009 assignment covers Vedic literature, the Atharvaveda and Rigveda, ideas about the nature and purpose of the Vedas, Vedic society and geography, poetic features, and grammar. It also includes selected Vedic verses for detailed responses.
The assignment has two compulsory sections worth 100 marks in total. Section 1 requires six answers from ten options for 60 marks, while Section 2 requires four answers from six verse-based options for 40 marks. Each selected question carries 10 marks, and the instructions specify approximately 800 words for a 10-mark answer.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | 6×10=60 | Choose six of ten questions covering Atharvaveda branches and social and political organisation, Vedic classifications and concepts, poetic beauty, grammatical forms, Vedic geography, and the Rigveda's dating. |
| Section 2 | 4×10=40 | Write detailed responses to four of six supplied Vedic verse passages. |
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
- Write your enrolment number, name, full address and date at the top right of the first page.
- On the left of the first page, include the course title and code, assignment code, and study centre name and code.
- Use only foolscap-size paper and bind the sheets securely.
- Write the answers in your own handwriting and put the question number before each answer.
- Use your own words, organise ideas logically, and keep within the stated answer lengths; 10-mark answers should be approximately 800 words.
- Write neatly, check language and paragraph clarity, and underline points you want to emphasise.
- Submit the completed assignment to your study centre coordinator by the applicable deadline; submission is compulsory before appearing in the examination.
- Keep a photocopy or carbon copy of your completed answers.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam; July 2026 session); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam; January 2027 session).
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.