IGNOU MSW Solved Previous Year Question Papers (PDF)
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From the real paper: MSW-001 (Origin and Development of Social Work), June 2026: 3 hours, 100 marks. “(i) Answer all the five questions. (ii) All questions carry equal marks. (iii) Answer to questions number 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each.” (more papers).
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Why solved previous year papers help in the MSW TEE
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Every MSW paper has its own instructions. MSW-001 June 2026: (i) Answer all the five questions. (ii) All questions carry equal marks. (iii) Answer to questions number 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each.
Plan for compulsory questions and word limits
Some papers make a question compulsory or set word limits. A solved paper shows how to plan for them before the exam.
Practise on real questions
Solved MSW papers use the questions IGNOU actually printed, so your practice matches the real exam.
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MSW-001 gives 3 hours for 100 marks. Practising on real papers with model answers builds that speed.
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A 3-year or 5-year set lets you practise on several real papers for the same course, not just one.
IGNOU MSW exam pattern: what the papers ask
Short answer: instructions differ by course. From official June 2026 MSW papers:
| Paper | Time and marks | Instructions printed on the paper |
|---|---|---|
| MSW-001 Origin and Development of Social Work | 3 hours · 100 marks | (i) Answer all the five questions. (ii) All questions carry equal marks. (iii) Answer to questions number 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each. |
| MSW-002 Professional Social Work : Indian Perspectives | 3 hours · 100 marks | (i) Attempt any five questions. (ii) Answer to question no s. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each. |
| MSW-005 Social Work Practicum and Supervision | 3 hours · 100 marks | (i) Answer all the five questions. (ii) All questions carry equal marks. (iii) Answer to question nos. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each. |
| MSW-003 Basic Social Science Concepts | 3 hours · 100 marks | (i) Attempt all the five questions. (ii) All questions carry equal marks. (iii) Answer question no s. 1 and 2 in about 600 words each. |
Patterns can change. Follow the instructions printed on your own paper.
Free IGNOU paper or solved set: what you get
| Free paper (IGNOU) | Solved set (IGNOU Buddy) | |
|---|---|---|
| Questions from the real paper | Yes | Yes |
| Answers | Not included | Worked answers |
| Answer structure | You work it out | Shown for each question |
| Papers covered | One paper at a time | One session, or 3 or 5 years of papers |
| How you get it | Download from IGNOU | Free sample, then PDF on WhatsApp |
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- IGNOU previous year question paper archive · opened 11 Nov 2026 · free papers
- IGNOU MSW programme page (course list) · opened 11 Nov 2026 · courses and semesters
- MSW-001 June 2026 paper · opened 11 Nov 2026 · exam instructions
- MSW-002 June 2026 paper · opened 11 Nov 2026 · exam instructions
- MSW-005 June 2026 paper · opened 11 Nov 2026 · exam instructions
- MSW-003 June 2026 paper · opened 11 Nov 2026 · exam instructions
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