BECC-106- IGNOU Guess Paper 2026-27

BECC-106 Guess Paper: Intermediate Macroeconomics-I (Term-End Exam Focus)

This structured guess paper synthesizes previous year TEE patterns (June/Dec sessions) for BECC-106, prioritizing high-yield topics and time management strategies. It reflects IGNOU’s official curriculum structure for Intermediate Macroeconomics-I (BAECH), with a 3-hour exam time allocation.

Key Syllabus Blocks & Weightage (2024 TEE Estimate)

• Block 1: Aggregate Demand and Supply (~30%)
  • Derivation of AD/AS curves with shifts due to fiscal/monetary policy.
  • Equilibrium analysis: Keynesian vs. Classical crossovers.
  • Solved questions: ‘Explain the role of government expenditure multiplier’ (2022 Dec).
• Block 3: Balance of Payments and Exchange Rate (~25%)
  • J-curve effect and Marshall-Lerner condition (empirical examples).
  • Fixed vs. floating exchange regimes: Pros/cons (2021 June Q5).
• Block 4: Open Economy Models (~20%)
  • Mundell-Fleming model: Policy trade-offs under fixed/floating rates.
  • Case study: Impact of capital flows on India’s Rupee (2023 Dec).
• Block 2: Expectations, Inflation, and Unemployment (~15%)
  • Phillips curve: Short-run vs. long-run trade-offs.
  • Natural rate of unemployment: Stagflation analysis (2020 June).

Exam Time Management (3 Hours)

• Allocate 45 minutes for reading the question paper and outlining answers.
• Prioritize Blocks 1 and 4 (60% weightage) for 1.5 hours; allocate 30 minutes each to Blocks 2/3.
• Use 10 minutes for review: Cross-check numericals (e.g., multiplier calculations) and grammar.

FAQs for BECC-106 TEE Preparation

• ‘Are numericals common in BECC-106?’: Yes. Expect 2–3 questions on AD/AS shifts, multiplier effects, or exchange rate adjustments (e.g., calculate depreciation impact on trade balance).
• ‘How to score full marks in essay-type questions?’: Structure answers with 3 parts: (1) Definition/Concept, (2) Explanation with real-world examples (e.g., India’s inflation trends), (3) Policy recommendations (e.g., ‘Government should adopt flexible inflation targeting’).

Sample Question Patterns (2023 Dec Session)

• Section A (20 marks): Short-answer (SAQs) on ‘Define stagflation and its causes’ or ‘Explain the transmission mechanism of monetary policy in an open economy’.
• Section B (40 marks): Long-answer (LAQs) on ‘Critically evaluate the effectiveness of fiscal policy under floating exchange rates’ (10 marks) + ‘Calculate the equilibrium GDP using AD/AS diagram’ (10 marks).
• Section C (40 marks): Case study on ‘Analyze India’s current account deficit using the J-curve theory’ (20 marks) + ‘Compare Phillips curve trends in India vs. US’ (20 marks).