IGNOU MPS-101 English Assignment 2026-27: Session Deadlines
IGNOU's English MPS-101 booklet covers Political Theory: Key Concepts for July 2026 and January 2027. It gives submission dates of 31 March 2027 and 30 September 2027 respectively; learners must first check the MAPS index label against the MPS programme label on the cover.
MPS-101 Political Theory: Key Concepts - English tutor-marked assignment
Notice: MPS-101, Political Theory: Key Concepts; ASST/TMA/2026-27Important Dates
- Assignment-index row updated: 5 November 2026; a separate booklet issue date is not stated
- July 2026 session deadline: 31 March 2027
- January 2027 session deadline: 30 September 2027
- Deadline scope: These are the dates in this course booklet, not deadlines for every IGNOU programme. Check later official extension notices.
Fees & Late Fee
- Assignment submission fee: Not stated in this booklet
Course, Session & Form Type
- Course: MPS-101: Political Theory: Key Concepts; English booklet
- Programme-code check: The official index labels this row MAPS, while the English booklet cover says Master's Degree Programme in Political Science (MPS), first year. Confirm your registered programme and MPS-101 course with your study centre before using it.
- Sessions: July 2026 and January 2027, with different submission deadlines
- Assignment code: ASST/TMA/2026-27
- Assessment: 100 marks; the official index lists 30% course weightage
- Question choice: Answer five questions, taking at least two from each of Sections I and II; each question carries 20 marks
- Answer length: About 500 words per question. For the short-note alternatives in Questions 5 and 10, the stated length is about 250 words per short note.
- Study mode / examination scheme: Not separately stated in this booklet; match the registered course and session, not only a similar course name
- Hindi-medium caution: The Hindi file linked under MPS-101 currently identifies itself as MPS-001. It is not verified as a Hindi version of this MPS-101 booklet.
Who Can Apply / Eligibility
- Registered course: MPS-101, Political Theory: Key Concepts, for the applicable July 2026 / January 2027 session
- Programme confirmation: Check the MAPS index label against the MPS label on the booklet cover with your study centre before submission
- Term-end examination condition: The booklet requires all applicable tutor-marked assignments to be submitted in time for term-end examination eligibility
Exam / Next Stage
- The allotted study centre evaluates the tutor-marked assignment.
- The centre returns the evaluated work and forwards marks to IGNOU's Student Evaluation Division.
- Retain your submission receipt; submit all applicable assignments in time for term-end examination eligibility.
How to submit your assignment
- Confirm MPS-101 and your admission session with your allotted study centre. Resolve the MAPS index / MPS cover label difference before submission.
- Download the English MPS-101 booklet and read its instructions and the programme guide.
- Answer five questions in your own words, choosing at least two from each section. Follow the booklet's 500-word guidance and 250-word short-note guidance where applicable.
- Submit the assignment to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre by 31 March 2027 for July 2026 or 30 September 2027 for January 2027, subject to later official notices.
- Obtain and keep the study-centre receipt and, if possible, a copy of your work. This booklet does not provide an online upload route.
Important Links
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| What you need | Official link |
|---|---|
| Assignment | Download Official Assignment PDF Three-page English MPS-101 Political Theory: Key Concepts booklet. Check the programme-label caution above; the Hindi index file is not verified for MPS-101. |
| Official updates | Check Official Updates Official current-assignment index. Its MAPS label differs from the MPS label on this booklet cover; match your registered programme/course with the study centre. |
| Announcements | Official announcements Official IGNOU announcements for subsequent instructions or extensions; not an assignment-upload form. |
Previous updates & page history
- English MPS-101 assignment booklet available with session-wise dates5 November 2026 at 5:30 am IST · Assignment
Read the complete three-page English booklet and the current index row updated on 5 November. Course, session, question-choice rules and booklet deadlines are confirmed. The programme-label difference is disclosed, and the mismatched Hindi MPS-001 file is not offered as an MPS-101 translation.
This permanent page is updated when a verified notice changes. Page last updated: 5 November 2026 at 5:22 pm IST.
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