BPCE-017 IGNOU Guess Paper 2026-27

Overview of BPCE-017 Guess Paper (2026‑27)

This digital PDF assembles solved previous year questions from both June and December sessions, presenting a clear picture of the exam pattern for Introduction to Counselling Psychology.

Block‑wise Question Weightage

Analyzing the past five years reveals consistent emphasis on the following official blocks:

• Block‑1: Introduction to Counselling foundational concepts, role of the counsellor, and ethical considerations.
• Block‑2: Theories of Counselling major approaches such as psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive‑behavioral, and systemic models.
• Block‑3: Application of Counselling in Different Settings schools, hospitals, community centres, and corporate environments.
• Block‑4: Psychological Counselling Other than Psychoanalysis brief therapies, solution‑focused techniques, and crisis intervention.

Exam Time‑Management Tips

Allocate roughly 45 minutes to each block, start with questions of known answers to secure marks, and reserve the final 15 minutes for review and marking.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Which blocks typically carry the highest marks?
• A: Block‑2 (Theories of Counselling) and Block‑3 (Application) together account for about 60% of the total marks.
• Q: How many previous year questions should I practice?
• A: Solve at least 30 questions covering all blocks to build confidence and speed.