IGNOU Previous Year Question Papers: Download TEE PDFs by Course Code
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When you search for an IGNOU previous year question paper, start with the course code. A search for “IGNOU BA question paper” can bring up several subjects and programme versions. Searching for the exact code on your registration record takes you closer to the paper you need. Once you find it, check the exam session and read the first page before you save it.
IGNOU’s Student Services page links to two archives for past Term-End Examination (TEE) papers. This guide shows where to look, what to do if a session listing is empty, and how to turn one downloaded PDF into a useful practice session. Open the official IGNOU Student Services downloads page.
Where to download IGNOU previous year question papers
Go to IGNOU Student Services, open Downloads and look for the two previous year question paper links. Choose the archive based on when the exam took place. The newer listings let you look through a session by course code. Older pages may organise papers by session and academic school, so it can help to use your browser’s Find on Page feature. The university library also keeps links to several recent and older sessions in one place.
| When the exam took place | Where to look | How to find your paper |
|---|---|---|
| Before December 2024 | Older IGNOU TEE question paper archive | Choose the June or December session, then use the index or search the page for your course code. |
| December 2024 onward | Newer IGNOU question paper listings | Open the session and search the course column for the exact code. |
| Several sessions in one place | IGNOU Library resources | Use the library’s session links to locate recent tables and the earlier archive. |
How to download the right IGNOU question paper PDF
Find your course code
Check your registration record or programme guide for the course you are preparing for. A programme code identifies your degree, diploma or certificate. A course code identifies a subject within it. If you have several exams, write each code beside its subject name. This gives you a short list to work through and prevents similar titles from getting mixed up in your download folder.
Choose a June or December TEE session
Open a session on the archive and enter the code in its search box if one is available. On an older index, use your browser’s Find on Page option. Start with the code as printed. If that returns no match, try the same letters and numbers with a space or without the hyphen. Open any likely match and verify the code on the PDF itself.
For example, if your registration lists BEVAE-181, the June 2025 question paper table has an entry under that exact code. Search for it on the session page and use the download column for the matching row. If you are preparing for a different course, follow the same steps with your own code. Open the official June 2025 TEE question paper index.
Check the front page and save the file
Read the course code, paper title and exam session on the PDF. Look at the language and confirm that you can use the version you opened. Check the time allowed, maximum marks and any instruction about how many questions to answer. Then save the PDF with the course code and session in its filename. This makes it easier to pick a fresh paper when you want to do a timed practice run.
What to do if an IGNOU past paper is missing
If a recent session opens with an empty table, try another completed session and check the IGNOU Library page for its links. For example, if the June 2026 listing shows no entry for your course, try the June 2025 or December 2024 index. You can start with a verified earlier paper while you check whether a newer paper has been posted for your course. Check the official June 2026 question paper listing.
If the same course code still does not appear, check the spelling, any leading zeros and the version of your programme. A paper can also sit under the school that teaches the course, even if learners from several programmes take it. If you can find papers only for a similar course, ask your study centre whether those papers fit your syllabus. Give them the exact code and the session you searched so they can check the entry.
How to practise with IGNOU previous year question papers
Start with one paper and your current syllabus side by side. Read the instructions before you look at individual questions. Note which parts are compulsory and how many answers you need to write. Then mark the questions that cover topics in your current course. If a question comes from a unit you no longer study, make a note and use your current programme guide to decide what to revise.
On your first attempt, choose a few questions and draft short answer plans. Pay attention to what each question asks you to do. A comparison needs a clear basis for comparing ideas. A question that asks for an explanation needs enough detail to show how something works. Look at the marks and practise giving each answer enough space without spending most of your study time on one question.
| When | What to do | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Before writing | Read the instructions and match the topics to your syllabus. | Which questions are compulsory, and which ones can you choose? |
| During practice | Set a timer using the duration printed on the paper and write your answers. | Did you spend enough time on the questions worth more marks? |
| After practice | Review your answers with the relevant course units open. | Which concepts, examples or steps did you miss? |
When you review the paper, jot down one specific improvement for each answer that gave you trouble. For example, you might need to define a term before discussing it, show an intermediate calculation, or explain what an example demonstrates. Revisit that unit before attempting a second paper. A short revision note like “practise comparing these two theories” gives you a clearer next step than marking the whole chapter as weak. Find the relevant units with the eCampus IGNOU study material guide.
Compare papers from more than one session if you have time. A topic may appear as a short definition in one paper and as part of a longer question in another. Try answering it both ways so you can adjust to the wording you see in the exam. Use the syllabus to decide what to cover and the papers to see how different questions test that material.
Make a revision plan with the papers you have
If you have two usable papers for a subject, keep one for a full practice run. Use the other to choose questions on topics you have already studied. Try those questions without opening the course material, then compare your answer with the relevant unit. When you miss something, write down what was absent from the answer. A missing definition calls for a different kind of revision than an example you could explain but forgot to include.
Near the exam, use the paper you saved and follow its instructions from start to finish. Include time to read the paper and choose your answers where choices are allowed. At the end, check whether you answered every required part, numbered your responses clearly and left time to review your work. If you ran out of time, see where you got stuck. Spending too long choosing questions calls for a different fix from writing more detail than a short answer needs.
Frequently asked questions
1. Can I download IGNOU previous year question papers for free?
Yes. The official IGNOU archives provide access to available past TEE papers. Open the archive for your session, find your course code and use the download link next to the matching entry.
2. Can I search for an IGNOU question paper by course code?
Yes. Enter the exact course code in the search box on the newer session tables. On an older index, open the relevant session and use your browser’s Find on Page option if you cannot spot the course.
3. Do official IGNOU past question papers come with answers?
The archives linked in this guide list question papers. If you need help reviewing a practice answer, check the relevant study unit or ask your academic counsellor about a question you found difficult.
4. Do IGNOU questions repeat in the June and December exams?
You may recognise topics across sessions, but the wording and format can change. Practise explaining the same idea in different ways and cover the topics in your current syllabus.
5. Is a previous year question paper the same as an IGNOU assignment?
A previous year question paper is from a past exam. For work you need to submit, use the assignment question paper that applies to your course and session. See how to find the correct IGNOU assignment PDF.
