IGNOU MPS Assignments – Download Assignment Question Papers, Submission Dates & Guidelines

About IGNOU MPS – Master of Arts (Political Science)

IGNOU MPS Assignments Overview

The evaluation system for the Master of Arts (Political Science) is divided into two main parts: assignments and the final term-end examination. These assignments carry a 30% weightage toward the final grade, while the remaining 70% comes from your written exams. Students must submit all required assignments before the Term End Examination (TEE) starts to become eligible to sit for the paper. In IGNOU, these are called TMA or Tutor Marked Assignments, and for each course in the MPS programme, you generally have to submit one assignment per course code.

IGNOU conducts exams twice a year, once in June and once in December, and the assignment requirements vary slightly for the January and July admission cycles. For the 2026 academic session, students must ensure they are downloading the specific question papers meant for their current semester or year. If a student fails to submit their work before the deadline, they will not be allowed to fill out the exam form for that specific subject. In such cases, you will have to wait for the next session and submit the latest assignments available at that time.

It is strictly required that all Master of Arts (Political Science) students submit original handwritten work rather than typed or printed copies. Plagiarism, which means copying directly from another student’s work or simply pasting text from study materials, is taken very seriously by the University and can lead to rejection. Your marks are awarded by the Study Centre coordinator based on how well you have analyzed the political concepts and the clarity of your presentation. These marks are then uploaded to the official IGNOU website after the evaluation process is complete.

Download IGNOU MPS Assignments 2026

Students can easily download the assignment PDF files for the 2026 session through the direct links provided on our website or via the official university portal. It is important to verify the session mentioned on the first page of the assignment PDF to ensure it applies to your current enrollment year. If you find that the assignment for your specific course code is not yet released for 2026, you should check back after a few days as the university updates these files in phases.

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How to Submit IGNOU MPS Assignments

To begin your submission process, you must write the answers to all questions by hand using a blue or black pen on A4 size ruled or plain paper. Every assignment must have a proper cover page that includes your full name, enrollment number, programme code (MPS), course code, and the study centre code where you are registered. After finishing the writing part, arrange all your answer sheets in the correct sequence according to the question paper before binding them together. It is a good practice to keep a photocopy of your completed work for your own records before you hand it over.

Depending on the guidelines issued by your specific Regional Centre, you can submit your work physically at your Study Centre or online through the Regional Centre’s dedicated portal or Google Form. After submitting your Master of Arts (Political Science) assignments in person, always make sure to collect the submission receipt from the coordinator, as this is your proof of submission. You can track whether your marks have been updated by visiting the official IGNOU grade card or assignment status portal after a few months of submission.

The submission deadlines are usually fixed for every session: for the June TEE 2026, the deadline is typically in March or April, and for the December TEE 2026, the deadline is usually in September or October. However, these dates are often extended by the University, so students should keep an eye on official notifications. Missing these deadlines means you cannot appear for the term-end exams, so it is highly recommended to finish your Master of Arts (Political Science) assignments well in advance.

How to Prepare IGNOU MPS Assignments

Preparing high-quality assignments for the Master of Arts (Political Science) requires a focused approach and a clear understanding of political events. You should read every question carefully, refer to your Self Learning Material (SLM) provided by IGNOU, and try to write the answers in your own words rather than just copying text.

For Handwritten (Offline) Submission:

• Write answers clearly in your own handwriting on A4 size paper
• Attach the IGNOU Assignment Cover Page at the front
• Arrange answer sheets in the correct order of questions
• Tag or punch and bind all pages together before submission
• Submit at your assigned Study Centre before the deadline

For Online Submission:

• Write answers clearly in your own handwriting on A4 size paper
• Attach the IGNOU Assignment Cover Page at the front
• Scan all pages clearly — every page must be fully readable
• Merge all scanned pages into a single PDF file
• Upload the PDF via your Regional Centre’s official submission link

Common Mistakes to Avoid:

• Do not copy answers directly from the study material word for word
• Do not ignore the prescribed word limits for each question
• Avoid using multiple ink colours or pencil
• Do not submit printed assignments unless specifically permitted by IGNOU

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