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

About IGNOU BAFPS – Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)

IGNOU BAFPS Assignments Overview

For every student enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) program, assignments are a mandatory part of the curriculum. These assignments carry a significant 30% weightage toward your final grade for each course. It is important to understand that you must submit all required Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA) before the start of the Term End Examination (TEE) to be eligible to sit for the exams. Usually, there is one comprehensive assignment per course code in the BAFPS curriculum, which covers various units of your study material. These are designed to test your understanding of the concepts before you face the final examination.

The university follows a dual-cycle admission system, which means the assignments are released for both the January and July sessions. Students must ensure they are working on the correct version of the assignment applicable to their specific TEE cycle. For the 2026 academic period, it is vital to check the session validity mentioned on the first page of your assignment PDF. If a student fails to submit their work within the stipulated deadline for a particular session, they are required to download the new assignments for the next session and resubmit them to remain eligible for future exams.

IGNOU maintains strict academic integrity, which is why all assignment responses must be original and handwritten by the student. Plagiarism, which means copying answers directly from study materials, websites, or other students’ work, is strictly prohibited and can lead to the rejection of your submission. Your handwritten answers are evaluated by the coordinator at your designated Study Centre. The marks awarded are based on your ability to explain political concepts in your own words, the clarity of your arguments, and how well you have followed the specific instructions provided in the question paper.

Download IGNOU BAFPS Assignments 2026

Students can easily download the latest PDF versions of their Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) assignments for the 2026 session. It is important to match the course codes on your registration slip with the assignment links provided in the list below. Sometimes, assignments for certain elective courses are released in phases, so if you do not see your specific course code immediately, check back regularly. Always verify the session validity printed on the cover page of the downloaded PDF to ensure it is meant for the 2026 examinations.

Always download from the official source:

IGNOU Official Assignments Portal.

If your course assignment is not listed above, visit the

IGNOU Official Assignments Portal directly to download the latest PDF.

How to Submit IGNOU BAFPS Assignments

The first step in the submission process is to write your answers clearly by hand on A4 size ruled or plain paper. Every assignment must have a proper cover page that includes your full name, enrollment number, programme code (BAFPS), and the specific course code. You must also mention your Study Centre code and address accurately to ensure the marks are updated against your profile. Once the answers are written, arrange all the sheets in the correct sequence according to the question paper before stapling or binding them together.

Depending on the guidelines issued by your Regional Centre, you can choose between physical submission and online submission. For physical submission, you need to visit your assigned Study Centre and hand over the hard copies to the coordinator, ensuring you collect a signed submission receipt for your records. If your Regional Centre allows online submission, you will need to scan your handwritten pages and upload them via the dedicated Google Form or portal link. Always monitor the official IGNOU website to see when your assignment marks are updated on the Grade Card portal.

Deadlines are very important to remember to avoid losing an academic year. For students appearing in the June TEE 2026, the deadline is typically in the months of March or April. For those appearing in the December TEE 2026, the submission deadline usually falls in September or October. Since these dates can sometimes be extended by the university, students are advised to complete their work early and keep an eye on official notifications to ensure they don’t miss the final cutoff date.

How to Prepare IGNOU BAFPS Assignments

To score high marks, start by reading each question in the assignment booklet very carefully to understand exactly what is being asked. Refer to your Self Learning Material (SLM) provided by the university, but make sure to synthesize the information and write the final answers in your own words rather than copying text directly.

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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