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IGNOU Previous Year Question Paper Download – Looking to ace your upcoming IGNOU exams? Dive into success with IGNOU Previous Year Question Papers, your ultimate study companion! These papers offer a treasure trove of insights into exam patterns, question formats, and essential topics. 

By downloading and practicing these papers, you gain a competitive edge, as they provide a firsthand experience of the exam environment. Whether you're pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, Diploma, or Certificate program, IGNOU Previous Year Question Papers cater to various disciplines and subjects. 

List of IGNOU Previous Year Question Papers

Students can check out the collection of old and sample papers for the IGNOU Previous Term-end Examination. Candidates only need to find their program from the list and get started to download their preferred question papers to their devices. After that, don’t forget to solve previous question papers while you are preparing for your upcoming examination conducted by IGNOU.

IGNOU Bachelor’s Degree Courses (Based on Question Paper Codes)

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Programmes

1. BAAHD – BA Applied Hindustani Music

2. BAASK – BA Sanskrit (Honours)

3. BAAUD – BA Audiology and Speech Language Pathology

4. BAECH – BA Economics (Honours)

5. BAEGH – BA English (Honours)

6. BAFSM – BA in Facilities and Services Management

7. BAHDH – BA Hindi (Honours)

8. EHI – BA History Question Papers

9. BAJDM – BA Journalism and Digital Media

10. BAPAH – BA Public Administration (Honours)

11. BAPCH – BA Psychology (Honours)

12. BAPFHMH – BA in Public Health and Hospital Management

13. BAPSH – BA Political Science (Honours)

14. BASKH – BA Sanskrit (Honours)

15. BASOH – BA Sociology (Honours)

16. BAUDH – BA Urdu (Honours)

17. BAVMSME – BA in Vocational Studies (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises)

18. BAVTM – BA in Vocational Studies (Tourism Management)

19. BAG – Bachelor of Arts (General)

20. BAGS – BA General with Social Work

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🧑‍🏫 Bachelor of Education (BEd)

21. BEd – Bachelor of Education

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💼 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

22. BBARIL – BBA Retailing

23. BBASM – BBA in Services Management

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👨‍💻 Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

24. BCA – Bachelor of Computer Applications

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💰 Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

25. BCom A&F – BCom in Accountancy and Finance

26. BCOMG – BCom General

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📚 Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)

27. BLIS – Bachelor of Library and Information Science

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🧪 Bachelor of Science (BSc)

28. BSCAEY – BSc in Anthropology

29. BSCANH – BSc in Anthropology and Human Biology

30. BSCBCH – BSc Biochemistry

31. BSCG – Bachelor of Science (General)

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👥 Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

32. BSW – Bachelor of Social Work

33. BSWG – BSW General

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✈️ Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Studies (BTS)

34. BTS – Bachelor of Tourism Studies

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🩺 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Post Basic)

35. BSc Nursing PB – BSc Nursing (Post Basic)

🎓 IGNOU Master’s Degree Courses List (Derived from Question Papers)

🧠 Master of Arts (MA) Programmes

1. MA in Adult Education (MAAE)

2. MA in Anthropology (MAAN)

3. MA in Arabic (MAARB)

4. MA in Corporate Social Responsibility (MACSR)

5. MA in Distance Education (MADE)

6. MA in Development Journalism (MADJ)

7. MA in Drawing and Painting (MADP)

8. MA in Development Studies (MADVS)

9. MA in Education

10. MA in Environmental and Occupational Health (MAEOH)

11. MA in Educational Research (MAER)

12. MA in Environmental Studies (MAEVS)

13. MA in Folklore and Culture Studies (MAFCS)

14. MA in Foreign Languages (MAFL)

15. MA in Gender and Development Studies (MAGD)

16. MA in Gandhi and Peace Studies (MAGPS)

17. MA in History (MAH)

18. MA in Hindi (MAHN)

19. MA in Human Values and Ethics (MAHV)

20. MA in Journalism and Digital Media (MAJDM)

21. MA in Journalism and Electronic Media (MAJEM)

22. MA in Journalism and Mass Communication (MAJMC)

23. MA in Jyotish (Vedic Astrology) (MAJY)

24. MA in Migration and Diaspora (MAMIDI)

25. MA in Psychology (MAPC)

26. MA in Philosophy (MAPY)

27. MA in Rural Development (MARD)

28. MA in Russian (MARUS)

29. MA in Social Science (MASS)

30. MA in Translation Studies (MATS)

31. MA in Urdu (MAUD)

32. MA in Urdu Studies (MAUS)

33. MA in Vedic Studies (MAVS)

34. MA in Women and Gender Studies (MAWGS)

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📘 Master of Commerce (MCom)

35. Master of Commerce (MCom)

36. MCom in Finance & Taxation (MCom F&T)

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🧑‍🏫 Master of Education

37. Master of Education (MA Education)

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👩‍💻 Master of Computer Applications

38. Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

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📚 Master of Library and Information Science

39. Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)

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📈 Master of Business Administration (MBA)

40. MBA General

41. MBA in Financial Management (MBAFM)

42. MBA in Human Resource Management (MBAHM)

43. MBA in Marketing Management (MBAMM)

44. MBA in Operations Management (MBAOM)

45. Master of Business Finance (MBF)

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🧪 Master of Science (MSc)

46. MSc in Mathematics with Applications in Computer Science (MACS)

47. MSc in Analytical Chemistry

48. MSc in Biochemistry

49. MSc in Chemistry

50. MSc in Geography

51. MSc in Geoinformatics

52. MSc in Physics

53. MSc in Zoology

54. MSc in Applied Statistics (MSCAST)

55. MSc in Counselling and Family Therapy (MSCCFT)

56. MSc in Dietetics and Food Service Management (MSCDFSM)

57. MSc in Environmental Science (MSCENV)

58. MSc in Food Safety and Quality Management (MSCFSQM)

59. MSc in Information Security (MSCIS)

60. MSc in Renewable Energy and Environment (MSCRWEE)

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🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Master of Social Work

61. Master of Social Work (MSW)

62. MSW in Counselling (MSWC)

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✈️ Master of Tourism and Travel Management

63. Master of Tourism and Travel Management (MTTM)

This list reflects nearly all active postgraduate degree programmes at IGNOU. Let me know if you'd like a downloadable version or full course details (duration, fees, eligibility) for any specific programme.

📘 IGNOU Post Graduate Diploma (PG Diploma) Courses – Full List

🔬 Agriculture, Science & Technology

1. PGDAB – PG Diploma in Agribusiness

2. PGDAC – PG Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

3. PGDAIC – PG Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

4. PGDAST – PG Diploma in Applied Statistics

5. PGDAW – PG Diploma in Animal Welfare

6. PGDFSQM – PG Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management

7. PGDGI – PG Diploma in Geoinformatics

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🧠 Psychology, Mental Health & Counselling

8. PGDAPP – PG Diploma in Applied Psychology

9. PGDCFT – PG Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy

10. PGDCOUN – PG Diploma in Counselling

11. PGDMH – PG Diploma in Mental Health

12. PGDHHM – PG Diploma in Health and Hospital Management

13. PGDHIVM – PG Diploma in HIV Medicine

14. PGDMCH – PG Diploma in Maternal and Child Health

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🧾 Education & Training

15. PGDET – PG Diploma in Educational Technology

16. PGDEMA – PG Diploma in Educational Management and Administration

17. PGDEME – PG Diploma in Educational Management

18. PGDEML – PG Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership

19. PGDHE – PG Diploma in Higher Education

20. PGDDE – PG Diploma in Distance Education

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🌏 Environment & Sustainability

21. PGDESD – PG Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development

22. PGDEVS – PG Diploma in Environmental Studies

23. PGDWM – PG Diploma in Waste Management

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📺 Journalism, Mass Communication & Translation

24. PGDJMC / PGJMC – PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication

25. PGDCJ – PG Diploma in Criminal Justice

26. PGDT – PG Diploma in Translation

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🧾 Development Studies, Rural, Gender & Social Work

27. PGDDVS – PG Diploma in Development Studies

28. PGDRD – PG Diploma in Rural Development

29. PGDVS – PG Diploma in Valuation of Real Estate

30. PGDWGS – PG Diploma in Women's and Gender Studies

31. PGDSS – PG Diploma in Sustainability Science

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📈 Management, Business & HR

32. PGDHRM – PG Diploma in Human Resource Management

33. PGDFM – PG Diploma in Financial Management

34. PGDMM – PG Diploma in Marketing Management

35. PGDOM – PG Diploma in Operations Management

36. PGDIBO – PG Diploma in International Business Operations

37. PGDGM – PG Diploma in Geriatric Medicine

38. PGDPSM – PG Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sales Management

39. PGDCSR – PG Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility

40. PGDLAN – PG Diploma in Applied Linguistics

41. PGDPFHS – PG Diploma in Participatory Forest and Habitat Studies

42. PGDNOV – PG Diploma in Novel Writing

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🧑‍⚖️ Law, Ethics & Public Policy

43. PGDIPR – PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights

44. PGDNLEG – PG Diploma in Environmental Law

45. PGDUPDL – PG Diploma in Urban Planning and Development

46. PGDISM – PG Diploma in Information Security Management

47. PGDIS – PG Diploma in Information Security

48. PGDIDM – PG Diploma in Disaster Management

49. PGDDM – PG Diploma in Disaster Management (duplicate/alternate)

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🧘 Health, Nutrition & Community Medicine

50. PGDECFE – PG Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education

51. PGDWI – PG Diploma in Water and Integrity

52. PGDPED – PG Diploma in Pediatric Medicine (Assumed from PGDPPED)

53. PGDPPED – PG Diploma in Pre-Primary Education

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📚 Languages & Arts

54. PGDSHST – PG Diploma in Folklore and Culture Studies

55. PGDAML – PG Diploma in Analytical Mathematics and Logic

56. PGSKT – PG Diploma in Sanskrit

57. PGDLAN – PG Diploma in Applied Linguistics

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📦 Miscellaneous

58. PGDBLT – PG Diploma in Biomedical Laboratory Technology

59. PGDBP – PG Diploma in Book Publishing

60. PGDWI – PG Diploma in Water Integrity

61. PGDSLM – PG Diploma in School Leadership and Management

62. PGDGPS – PG Diploma in Gandhi and Peace Studies

63. PGDPAH – (Possible match: Public Administration or Allied Health) – Unclear from list

🎓 IGNOU Post Graduate Certificate (PG Certificate) Courses

1. PGCCL – Post Graduate Certificate in Cyber Law

2. PGCPP – Post Graduate Certificate in Patent Practice

3. PGCCC – Post Graduate Certificate in Climate Change

4. PGCGBI – Post Graduate Certificate in Geoinformatics for Biodiversity Conservation

5. ACPDM – Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management

6. PGCAP – PG Certificate in Adolescent Psychology

7. PGCAR – PG Certificate in Agricultural Risk Management

8. PGCBHT – PG Certificate in Blended Healthcare Teaching

9. PGCGPS – PG Certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies

10. PGCIATIVI – PG Certificate in Information and Assistive Technologies for the Instructors of Visually Impaired

11. PGCINDS – PG Certificate in Indian Studies

12. PGCIPWS – PG Certificate in Peace and World Studies

13. PGCMDM – PG Certificate in Medical Device Management

14. PGCMHT – PG Certificate in Mental Health

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🎓 IGNOU Diploma Courses

1. DAFE – Diploma in HIV and Family Education

2. DAPMER – Diploma in Panchayat Management and Rural Empowerment

3. DAPMERA – Diploma in Panchayat Management, Empowerment and Rural Administration

4. DAQ – Diploma in Aquaculture

5. DBPOFA – Diploma in Business Process Outsourcing – Finance and Accounting

6. DCCN – Diploma in Critical Care Nursing

7. DCE – Diploma in Creative Writing in English

8. DDT – Diploma in Dairy Technology

9. DECE – Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education

10. DEVMT – Diploma in Event Management

11. DHORT – Diploma in Horticulture

12. DIPP – Diploma in Paralegal Practice

13. DIRIL – Diploma in Retailing

14. DMOP – Diploma in Meat Technology

15. DMT – Diploma in Meat Technology

16. DNA – Diploma in Nursing Administration

17. DNHE – Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education

18. DPLAD – Diploma in Panchayat Level Administration and Development

19. DPVE – Diploma in Value Education

20. DSCDM – Diploma in Smart City Development and Management

21. DTG – Diploma in Teaching German as a Foreign Language

22. DTH – Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality

23. DTS – Diploma in Tourism Studies

24. DUL – Diploma in Urdu Language

25. DVAPFV – Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables

26. DWED – Diploma in Women’s Empowerment and Development

27. DWM – Diploma in Watershed Management

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📄 IGNOU Certificate Courses

1. CAFE – Certificate in HIV and Family Education

2. CAHC – Certificate in Ayurvedic Healthcare

3. CAHT – Certificate in Anti Human Trafficking

4. CAL – Certificate in Arabic Language

5. ACISE – Advanced Certificate in Information Security

6. CAPMER – Certificate in Panchayat Management and Rural Empowerment

7. CBKG – Certificate in Book Keeping

8. CBS – Certificate in Beekeeping

9. CCH – Certificate in Community Health

10. CCITSK – Certificate in Information Technology Skills

11. CCLBL – Certificate in Consumer Protection

12. CCOMO – Certificate in Community Organisation Management

13. CCP – Certificate in Consumer Protection

14. CCPD – Certificate in Professional Development

15. CCR – Certificate in Community Radio

16. CDM – Certificate in Disaster Management

17. CES – Certificate in Environmental Studies

18. CESEIVI – Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education (Visual Impairment)

19. CETM – Certificate in Energy Technology and Management

20. CFAID – Certificate in First Aid

21. CFDE – Certificate in Fashion Design

22. CFE – Certificate in Functional English

23. CFL – Certificate in French Language

24. CFN – Certificate in Food and Nutrition

25. CGAS – Certificate in Gender Awareness and Sensitivity

26. CGCA – Certificate in General Duty Assistant

27. CGDA – Certificate in General Duty Assistant (Allied Healthcare)

28. CGL – Certificate in German Language

29. CGSCI – Certificate in Geriatric Care

30. CGSL – Certificate in Gram Sabha and Leadership

31. CHBHC – Certificate in Home Based Health Care

32. CHCWM – Certificate in Health Care Waste Management

33. CHHA – Certificate in Home Health Assistance

34. CHR – Certificate in Human Rights

35. CIB – Certificate in Indigenous Knowledge

36. CIG – Certificate in Guidance

37. CIHL – Certificate in International Humanitarian Law

38. CIS – Certificate in Information Security

39. CIT – Certificate in Information Technology

40. CJL – Certificate in Japanese Language

41. CKLC – Certificate in Korean Language & Culture

42. CLIS – Certificate in Library and Information Science

43. CLTA – Certificate in Laboratory Techniques

44. CMAD – Certificate in Mobile Application Development

45. CMCHN – Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Nursing

46. CNCC – Certificate in Newborn and Child Care

47. CNIN – Certificate in Nutrition and Infant Care

48. CNM – Certificate in Nutrition and Metabolism

49. COF – Certificate in Organic Farming

50. CPABN – Certificate in Performing Arts – Bharatnatyam

51. CPAHM – Certificate in Performing Arts – Hindustani Music

52. CPAKM – Certificate in Performing Arts – Karnatak Music

53. CPATHA – Certificate in Performing Arts – Theatre Arts

54. CPDT – Certificate in Poultry Development

55. CPEL – Certificate in Persian Language

56. CPF – Certificate in Persian and Urdu

57. CPHA – Certificate in Pharmacy Assistance

58. CPLT – Certificate in Phlebotomy Technician

59. CPSCM – Certificate in Peace Studies and Conflict Management

60. CPVE – Certificate in Primary Education

61. CPY – Certificate in Python Programming

62. CRD – Certificate in Rural Development

63. CRUL – Certificate in Russian Language

64. CSANKALP – Certificate in SANKALP Skills Training

65. CSCDM – Certificate in Smart City Development and Management

66. CSLC – Certificate in Spanish Language and Culture

67. CSWATT – Certificate in Social Work and Addiction Treatment

68. CSWCJS – Certificate in Social Work and Criminal Justice System

69. CSWM – Certificate in Solid Waste Management

70. CTE – Certificate in Teaching of English

71. CTPM – Certificate in Tribal Studies

72. CTRBS – Certificate in Theatre, Radio, and Broadcast Skills

73. CTS – Certificate in Tourism Studies

74. CUL – Certificate in Urdu Language

75. CVAA – Certificate in Visual Arts – Applied Art

76. CVAP – Certificate in Visual Arts – Painting

77. CVG – Certificate in Visual Graphics

78. CWHM – Certificate in Water Harvesting and Management

79. SSB – Skill Skill Based Certificate (Specific Skill Courses)

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📘 IGNOU Awareness & Appreciation Programs

1. ACE – Awareness Course on Environment

2. ACPSD – Appreciation Course on Population and Sustainable Development

3. APDF – Appreciation Programme on Dairy Farming

How To Download IGNOU Previous Year Question Paper?

Downloading IGNOU previous year question papers is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to the official website of IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) at www.ignou.ac.in.

2. Navigate to the Question Paper Section: Look for the "Student Support" or "Student Zone" section on the homepage. Within this section, you'll typically find a subsection for "Question Papers" or "Previous Year Question Papers."

3. Select Your Program and Course: Once you're on the Question Papers page, you'll usually see options to select your program, course, and year/semester. Choose your program and course from the dropdown menus provided.

4. Choose the Relevant Year/Semester: After selecting your program and course, you'll be prompted to choose the year or semester for which you want to download the question papers.

5. Click on the Download Link: Once you've selected the appropriate options, you'll see a list of available question papers for the chosen year/semester. Click on the download link next to the desired question paper to initiate the download process.

6. Save the Question Paper: The question paper will typically be downloaded in PDF format. Choose the location on your device where you want to save the file and click "Save" or "Download."

7. Access the Downloaded Question Paper: Once the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the question paper file and open it using a PDF reader to view and print as needed.

Alternatively, you can also find IGNOU question papers on various educational websites, forums, or online platforms dedicated to academic resources. These platforms may offer question papers for a wide range of IGNOU programs and courses, making it convenient to access past papers for exam preparation.

IGNOU Previous Year Question Paper

IGNOU Previous Year Question Papers serve as invaluable resources for students preparing for their upcoming exams. These papers provide insight into the exam pattern, marking scheme, and types of questions asked. By solving previous year question papers, students can gauge their preparation level, identify weak areas, and familiarize themselves with the exam format. 

Additionally, analyzing past question papers helps in understanding important topics and trends, enabling students to strategize their study approach effectively. Overall, IGNOU Previous Year Question Papers are essential tools that aid in thorough preparation, boost confidence, and enhance the chances of success in examinations.

IGNOU Previous Year Question Paper: F.A.Q

Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about IGNOU Previous Year Question Papers along with their answers:

1. Where can I find IGNOU Previous Year Question Papers?

   • IGNOU Previous Year Question Papers are available on the official website of IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) under the "Student Support" or "Student Zone" section.

2. Are IGNOU Previous Year Question Papers available for all programs and courses?

   • Yes, IGNOU provides Previous Year Question Papers for various programs and courses, including Bachelor's, Master's, Diploma, and Certificate programs.

3. How can IGNOU Previous Year Question Papers help me in exam preparation?

   • IGNOU Previous Year Question Papers serve as valuable study resources by providing insights into the exam pattern, question formats, and important topics. They also help in understanding the level of difficulty and time management during exams.

4. Can I download IGNOU Previous Year Question Papers for free?

   • Yes, IGNOU Previous Year Question Papers are available for free download on the official website of IGNOU. They can also be accessed through various educational websites and platforms dedicated to academic resources.

5. Are IGNOU Previous Year Question Papers sufficient for exam preparation?

   • While IGNOU Previous Year Question Papers are helpful study resources, it is recommended to supplement them with textbooks, study materials, and practice tests to ensure comprehensive exam preparation.

6. How far back do IGNOU Previous Year Question Papers go?

   • IGNOU Previous Year Question Papers typically cover multiple years, allowing students to access question papers from previous exam sessions to aid in their preparation.

7. Can I request IGNOU Previous Year Question Papers for specific subjects or courses?

   • Yes, IGNOU allows students to access Previous Year Question Papers for specific subjects or courses by selecting the relevant options on the official website or by contacting the university for assistance.

8. Are IGNOU Previous Year Question Papers available in languages other than English?

   • IGNOU Previous Year Question Papers are primarily available in English, but depending on the program or course, question papers may also be available in other languages.

These FAQs provide useful information about accessing and utilizing IGNOU Previous Year Question Papers for exam preparation. If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to IGNOU or consult the official website for further assistance.