SGOU Previous Year Question Papers: Subject-Wise PDFs
Sreenarayanaguru Open University (SGOU) provides assignment and previous year question papers for 3-year undergraduate, 4-year undergraduate (FYUGP), and postgraduate (PG) programmes. Learners can search for subject-wise question papers directly on the official examination portal. Online payment of examination and service fees incurs zero transaction charges across UPI, net banking, debit cards, and domestic credit cards.
Key facts
| 3-Year UG Subjects Available | 17 programmes |
|---|---|
| 4-Year FYUG Subjects Available | 6 programmes |
| PG Subjects Available | 14 programmes |
| Online Payment Convenience Fee | NIL (UPI, Netbanking, Cards) |
| Upcoming UG Regular Exams | November 2026 (July 2023 Intake III) |
How to Search SGOU Question Papers Online
SGOU publishes assignment and previous year question papers for undergraduate and postgraduate distance learning courses on its examination portal. Learners can also access examination notifications and study materials through the SGOU Student Corner portal.
- Open the SGOU Examination Question Papers portal page.
- Type your subject or course name into the ‘Search for a programme…’ search box.
- Select your programme from the filtered list to access or download the question paper.
- Use the ‘Close’ button to exit or clear the search popup.
Previous year question papers and assignment materials are available for 17 standard 3-year undergraduate degree programmes offered by SGOU.
List of 3-Year UG Programmes
| Programme Name | Duration / Level |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science (Data Science and Analytics) | 3 Years (UG) |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | 3 Years (UG) |
| Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) | 3 Years (UG) |
| Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) | 3 Years (UG) |
| Bachelor of Arts (Nano Entrepreneurship) | 3 Years (UG) |
| Bachelor of Arts (Combination of 3 Subjects – Afzal-Ul-Ulama) | 3 Years (UG) |
| Bachelor of Commerce | 3 Years (UG) |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | 3 Years (UG) |
| Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) | 3 Years (UG) |
| Bachelor of Arts (Economics) | 3 Years (UG) |
| Bachelor of Arts Sociology | 3 Years (UG) |
| Bachelor of Arts History | 3 Years (UG) |
| Bachelor of Arts (Arabic) | 3 Years (UG) |
| Bachelor of Arts (Sanskrit) | 3 Years (UG) |
| Bachelor of Arts (Hindi) | 3 Years (UG) |
| Bachelor of Arts English Language and Literature | 3 Years (UG) |
| Bachelor of Arts Malayalam Language and Literature | 3 Years (UG) |
SGOU lists assignment and previous question paper resources for 6 Four Year Undergraduate Programmes (FYUGP).
List of 4-Year FYUG Programmes
| Programme Name | Duration |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Commerce | 04 years duration |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | 04 years duration |
| Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) | 04 years duration |
| Bachelor of Arts (History) | 04 years duration |
| Bachelor of Arts (English) | 04 years duration |
| Bachelor of Arts (Malayalam) | 04 years duration |
Postgraduate (PG) Programme Question Papers
Question papers and assignment materials are available for 14 postgraduate master’s degree programmes.
List of Postgraduate Programmes
| Programme Name | Level |
|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration | PG |
| Master of Computer Applications | PG |
| Master of Arts (Public Administration) | PG |
| Master of Arts (Political Science) | PG |
| Master of Commerce | PG |
| Master of Arts (Philosophy) | PG |
| Master of Arts (Hindi) | PG |
| Master of Arts (Arabic) | PG |
| Master of Arts (Sanskrit) | PG |
| Master of Arts (Economics) | PG |
| Master of Arts (Sociology) | PG |
| Master of Arts (History) | PG |
| Master of Arts (English) | PG |
| Master of Arts (Malayalam) | PG |
Semester Examination Schedules and Fee Payment Charges
All university fee payments must be completed online. After payment, generate and preserve the payment receipt. If a receipt or confirmation message is not received, contact the university office before making another attempt. For fee refund or cancellation queries, reach out through the SGOU Contact Us page.
Online Payment Gateway Transaction Charges
| Payment Mode | Charge / Rate |
|---|---|
| Debit card Rupay | NIL |
| Other Debit cards up to Rs 2000 | NIL |
| Domestic Credit card | NIL |
| Netbanking | NIL |
| UPI | NIL |
Important SGOU links
| What you can do | Official page |
|---|---|
| Access Learner Portal and resources | sgou.ac.in/student-corner |
| Find local Learner Support Centres | sgou.ac.in/academics/learnersupport-centre |
| Contact SGOU University Office | sgou.ac.in/contact |
Frequently asked questions
How are semester examinations conducted and scheduled at Sreenarayanaguru Open University (SGOU)?
SGOU schedules semester examinations session-wise according to student admission intakes. For example, in November 2026, SGOU schedules the Sixth Semester Regular Examinations for July 2023 UG intake, Sixth Semester Supplementary Examinations for 2022 and January 2023 UG intakes, and Third Semester Supplementary Examinations for July 2022 PG intake.
Which 3-year undergraduate courses have question papers available on SGOU’s site?
SGOU provides previous question papers and assignment materials for 17 3-year UG courses, including B.Sc Data Science, BCA, B.Com, BBA, and BA in Political Science, Psychology, Nano Entrepreneurship, Afzal-Ul-Ulama, Philosophy, Economics, Sociology, History, Arabic, Sanskrit, Hindi, English, and Malayalam.
Which 4-year FYUGP courses are listed for previous question papers?
The 4-year FYUGP list includes B.Com, BBA, BA Sociology, BA History, BA English, and BA Malayalam.
Are postgraduate question papers available for MBA and MCA at SGOU?
Yes, MBA and MCA are both listed under the PG programme question papers section alongside M.Com and 11 Master of Arts (MA) specialisations.
Are there extra transaction fees when paying SGOU exam fees online?
No extra transaction fees are added. Rates are NIL for Rupay debit cards, other debit cards up to Rs 2000, domestic credit cards, net banking, and UPI.
What should I do if my online payment succeeds but no receipt is generated?
If you do not receive a confirmation message or receipt after paying online, contact the university office before making another payment attempt.
Sources
Written from the official SGOU pages and documents below, as read on 2 October 2026.
- SREENARAYANAGURU OPEN UNIVERSITY sgou.ac.in/…/questions
- Iam already a Learner sgou.ac.in/…/student-corner
- Support Learner Centres Get connected with learner support centres available… sgou.ac.in/…/learnersupport-centre
- Contact Us sgou.ac.in/…/contact