CNS-HC-001 IGNOU Guess Paper 2026-27

HC-001 (Course Code HC-001) Guess Paper for Term-End Exam (TEE) Preparation

This structured guess paper is designed to mirror the June & December TEE patterns of the last 5-10 years, with a focus on high-scoring topics from the official IGNOU curriculum for HC-001. It includes chapter-wise question weightage, time management tips, and solved previous year question trends.

Key Syllabus Blocks & Focus Areas

• Unit 1: Foundations of Health Communication
  • Key theories: Health Belief Model, Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) expect 1-2 long-answer questions.
  • Case studies on health communication campaigns (e.g., vaccination drives) 2-3 short-answer questions.
• Unit 2: Health Promotion & Education Strategies
  • Health education models: Pender’s Health Promotion Model, Ottawa Charter prioritize diagrams and explanations.
  • Community health education planning expect 1-2 case-based questions.
• Unit 3: Behavioral Change & Health Behavior Theories
  • Social Cognitive Theory (Bandura) and its applications high-weightage topic.
  • Behavioral change interventions (e.g., smoking cessation programs) 1-2 short-answer questions.
• Unit 4: Health Policy & Advocacy
  • Key health policies (e.g., National Health Mission, Ayushman Bharat) expect 1 long-answer question.
  • Role of NGOs and advocacy groups in health promotion 1-2 short-answer questions.
• Unit 5: Evaluation & Research in Health Communication
  • Research methodologies: Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research expect 1-2 questions on data analysis.
  • Program evaluation models (e.g., Logic Model Framework) 1 short-answer question.

Exam Time Management Tips (3-Hour Format)

• Allocate 45 minutes for reading the question paper and planning answers.
• Prioritize long-answer questions (20-25 marks each) first, using the PEE (Point-Explanation-Example) structure.
• For short-answer questions (5-10 marks), focus on key theories, models, and case-specific details from Units 1-3.
• Avoid spending more than 10 minutes per question in the final 30 minutes.

Subject-Specific FAQs

• Q: Are diagrams allowed in HC-001 exams?

  A: Yes, diagrams for models like Health Belief Model, Ottawa Charter, or Logic Model Framework are encouraged and often carry extra marks for clarity.

• Q: How important are case studies in HC-001?

  Case studies from Units 2 and 4 (e.g., community health campaigns or policy implementations) are highly scoring—practice answering them in 10-15 minutes.

Previous Year Question Trends (June & December Sessions)

Based on the last 10 years of TEE papers, the following question patterns emerge:

• 2 long-answer questions (20 marks each) Usually from Units 1, 3, or 4 (theories/policies).
• 4 short-answer questions (5-10 marks each) Focus on Units 2 and 5 (strategies/evaluation).
• 1 case study (15-20 marks) Often from health education or policy implementation.

Prioritize Units 1, 3, and 4 for maximum marks, as they appear consistently in both sessions.