IGNOU OVA-003 Assignment 2026
An Introduction to Indian Art
Last updated by IGNOU: 16 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 03:15 pm.
| Course code | OVA-003 |
|---|---|
| Course title | An Introduction to Indian Art |
| Programme | Certificate in Visual Arts – Applied Arts (CVAA)CVAA, CVAP |
| School | School of Performing and Visual Arts |
| Assignment code | OVA-003/AST-1/26 |
About the OVA-003 assignment
The OVA-003 assignment covers Indian art through Pahari painting, the Sunga period, Ajanta painting and the Indus period. It asks students to discuss historical art traditions, including techniques and examples where specified.
This tutor-marked assignment offers four questions, of which students must attempt any three. Each question carries 10 marks, and each answer must stay within 500 words. The PDF gives a maximum of 30 marks, while the official listing records 100 marks and 30% weightage.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10 | Discuss the Pahari school of painting, explaining its techniques and using examples. |
| Q2 | 10 | Present a detailed account of the Sunga period. |
| Q3 | 10 | Describe Ajanta painting in detail with examples. |
| Q4 | 10 | Write an essay discussing the Indus period. |
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 any three questions and keep each answer within 500 words.
- Write in your own handwriting on foolscap-size paper, and secure all pages carefully.
- Include the question number with each answer.
- On the first page, include your enrolment number, name, address, course title, assignment code, study centre code and date.
- Submit the completed assignment to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre within the required time to be eligible for the term-end examination.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt; keep a photocopy of your assignment if possible.
- Do not send answers to the self-assessment exercises for evaluation.
- Collect the evaluated assignment from your Study Centre and keep it for your records.
Submission dates: 30 November 2025 (December term-end exam, according to the official listing); June term-end exam deadline not provided. The PDF prints 30 November 2026; dates can differ by 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.