BRAOU Previous Year Question Papers: Subject-Wise PDFs
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) provides subject-wise previous year question papers and assignment question papers across undergraduate (B.A., B.Com., B.Sc.) and postgraduate (M.A., M.Com., M.Sc., MBA, B.Ed., Diplomas) courses. Students can access semester-wise term-end examination papers as well as current and archived assignment question papers directly online.
Key facts
| BA & B.Com Semesters Covered | Semester 1 to Semester 6 |
|---|---|
| Physics M.Sc. Assignment Max Marks | 15 Marks per Assignment (Min 6) |
| Physics M.Sc. Assignment Pattern | 3 Questions, 5 Marks Each |
| 3YDC Exam Duration / Session Examined | August 2022 Semester 4 Exams |
| Academic Support Units | 180 Learner Support Centres (23 Regional) |
BA Semester-Wise Question Paper Availability
BRAOU maintains subject-wise term-end examination question paper titles across six semesters under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) for Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) students.
B.A. Subject Paper Distribution Across Semesters
| Subject | Semester 1 & 2 Papers | Semester 3 & 4 Papers | Semester 5 & 6 Core/Electives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Micro Economics-I, Micro Economics-II | Macro Economics, Public Finance and International Economics | Indian Economy, Quantitative Methods, Financial Institutions, Telangana Economy, Economics of Development, Economics of Environment |
| History | Indian History and Culture (Earliest Times to 712 C.E. & 712 to 1526 C.E.) | Indian History and Culture (1526 to 1857 C.E.), Modern Indian History (1858 to 1947 C.E.) | History of Modern World (1500–1964 C.E.), People’s Movements, Telangana History & Culture, Contemporary History of India |
| Journalism | Introduction to Mass Communication & Journalism, Print Media | Electronic Media, Information Technology & Digital Media | Public Relations, Corporate Publications, Telugu Journalism, Advertising, Media Laws & Ethics, Specialized Reporting |
| Political Science | Political Theory and Concepts, Political Ideas and Institutions | Indian Government and Politics, Indian Political Processes | Western Political Thought, Indian Political Thought, Politics of Telangana, International Relations, Public Policy |
| Psychology | Foundations of Psychology, Cognitive & Behavioural Processes | Social Psychology, Abnormal Psychology | Lifespan Development, Educational Psychology, Organisational Psychology, Psychological Assessment, Health Psychology |
| Public Administration | Basics of Public Administration, Dynamics of Public Administration | Union Administration, State Administration | Human Resource Management, Rural Governance, Public Office Administration, Financial Management, Urban Governance, E-Governance |
| Sociology | Fundamentals of Sociology, Indian Society: Structure and Change | Social Issues, Policies & Development, Research Methods | Rural and Urban Sociology, Social Anthropology, Criminology, Social Demography, Political Sociology, Industrial Sociology |
B.Com Commerce Stream Semester Papers
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) courses are structured into Commerce Group-A, Group-B, and Group-C across six semesters.
B.Com. Group Paper Details
| Group | Semesters 1–2 | Semesters 3–4 | Semesters 5–6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce Group-A | Business Organization, Principles of Management | Business Statistics-I, Business Statistics-II | Income Tax-I & II, Principles of Marketing, Indirect Taxes-I & II, Sales and Distribution |
| Commerce Group-B | Financial Accounting-I & II | Advanced Accounting, Corporate Accounting | Cost Accounting, Indian Economy, Banking Law and Practice, Management Accounting, Business Environment, Auditing |
Structure of Undergraduate Term-End Examination Papers
Undergraduate 3-Year Degree Course (3YDC) Semester IV examinations conducted in August 2022 show the paper formats and course codes used by the university.
- Semester 4 Mathematics Algebra paper (Course Code: BS417MAT): Contains short answer questions carrying 10 marks each, multiple choice questions carrying 1 mark each, fill-in-the-blanks, and true/false questions.
- Semester 4 Physics Optics paper (Course Code: BS418PHY): Requires answering short questions in 10 lines and detailed analytical questions in 30 lines, along with multiple choice and short fill-in-the-blank items.
- Semester 4 Commerce Mercantile Law paper (Course Code: BC412ML): Includes 10-line short questions, 30-line essay questions on contract validity and Consumer Protection Act, and objective questions.
M.Sc. Physics Assignment Question Paper Format
For the M.Sc. First Year Semester-II Physics session (2025–2026), BRAOU assigns two written assignments per course paper. Each assignment carries a maximum of 15 marks, with a minimum passing mark of 6.
- Download the complete M.Sc. Physics Semester-2 Assignment Question Paper PDF.
M.Sc. Physics Semester-II Assignment Paper Topics
| Course Code & Name | Assignment-I Coverage | Assignment-II Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Course-01: Statistical Mechanics | Liouville’s theorem, Three types of ensembles, Degenerate electron gas equation of state | Postulates of equal a priori probability, Grand Canonical Ensemble, Bragg-Williams Approximation |
| Course-02: Electromagnetic Theory | Coulomb’s Law, Poynting’s Theorem, Wave equation in conductive medium | Boundary conditions at dielectric interface, Lienard-Wiechert potentials, Debye theory of screening |
| Course-03: Advanced Quantum Mechanics | Schrodinger equation significance, Pauli Spin matrices, Born approximation validity | Fermi’s Golden rule, Differential cross section and scattering amplitude, Dirac’s equation |
| Course-04: Condensed Matter Physics | Amorphous solids vs glasses, Bragg’s Law, Burger’s vector and circuit | Drude model of free electron theory, Bloch theorem, Einstein’s theory of specific heats |
Assignment Portal & Submission Deadlines
Assignments for PG, B.Ed., and Diploma programmes are made available through the assignment download archive.
Recent Assignment Upload & Submission Schedules
| Programme Name | Academic Year / Batch | Upload Date | Last Submission Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Ed. (ODL) | 2 Year (2023–2025) | 17-01-2026 | 31-01-2026 |
| MBA Second Semester | 2024–2025 Batch | 09-01-2026 | 31-01-2026 |
| Diploma in Operations Management | 2024–2025 Batch (Sem-2) | 09-01-2026 | 31-01-2026 |
| B.Ed. (Special Education) | 2024–2027 (Sem-2) | 24-12-2025 | 24-01-2026 |
| BLISc. Old Batches | 2016 and Earlier Years | 15-12-2025 | 29-12-2025 |
How to Access Learner Portal for Student Services
Students can log into the Learner Support Services Branch (LSSB) portal to access academic information, course materials, and service updates.
- Open the Learner Support Services portal page.
- Enter your registered username in the ‘Enter User Name’ field.
- Enter your account password in the ‘Enter Password’ field.
- Enter the text shown in the captcha box into the ‘ENTER CAPTCHA’ field.
- Click on the ‘Student Login’ or ‘Login’ button to log in.
- If prompted for multi-factor verification, click ‘Validate OTP’ after entering your received code.
Important BRAOU links
| What you can do | Official page |
|---|---|
| Download archived assignment question papers online | braouonline.in/misc/Assignment_Archive.aspx |
| View learner support services overview | braou.ac.in/menu/getSubMenuPages/194 |
| Log in to BRAOU student portal | braou.ac.in/menu/getSubMenuPages/213 |
| Submit student grievance online | www.braouonline.in/GrievanceHome.aspx |
Official documents (PDF)
- click here to view PDF — M.Sc. Physics Semester-II Assignment Question Paper 2025-2026
- Algebra PDF — B.A./B.Com./B.Sc. Semester-4 Mathematics Algebra Exam Paper 2022
- Optics PDF — B.A./B.Com./B.Sc. Semester-4 Physics Optics Exam Paper 2022
- Mercantile Law PDF — B.A./B.Com./B.Sc. Semester-4 Mercantile Law Exam Paper 2022
Frequently asked questions
How is the study material and evaluation handled for B.A. courses at BRAOU?
BRAOU provides printed course materials directly to enrolled students and organizes contact sessions at study centres (24 hours per semester for first-year optionals and 48 hours per course for third-year optionals). Evaluation includes continuous assessment via compulsory assignments (such as 15-mark assignments) and term-end semester examinations featuring short-answer, essay, and objective questions.
What is the passing mark requirement for M.Sc. Physics assignments at BRAOU?
Each assignment paper in M.Sc. Physics carries a maximum of 15 marks, and the minimum passing mark required is 6 marks per assignment.
How many contact hours are conducted for B.Sc. practical training?
First-year B.Sc. students receive 24 hours of practical laboratory training per course per semester. Third-year B.Sc. students receive 48 hours per optional subject per semester, totaling 192 hours across six semesters.
What is the mandatory attendance criteria for B.Sc. laboratory practicals?
Science students must maintain a minimum of 75% attendance in practical sessions. Students failing to meet this requirement are not allowed to sit for practical examinations.
Where can students download assignment question papers?
Assignment question papers for various PG, MBA, B.Ed., and Diploma programmes are published on the official BRAOU online portal’s Assignment Archive page.
Sources
Written from the official BRAOU pages and documents below, as read on 2 October 2026.
- QUESTION PAPERS braouonline.in/…/QuestionPapers.htm
- Download Previous Years Assignments (Archives) braouonline.in/…/Assignment_Archive.aspx
- Learner Support Services (LSS) braou.ac.in/…/194
- Learner Support Services Branch (LSSB) braou.ac.in/…/213
- click here to view www.braouonline.in/…/2025_PG_25_1Year_0_Assignments__22-08-20
- Algebra braouonline.in/…/MATHEMATICS_2022_Algebra.pdf
- Optics braouonline.in/…/PHYSICS_2022_Optics_Eng_Tel.pdf
- Mercantile Law braouonline.in/…/COMMERCE_2022_Mercantile Law.pdf