RGG-101 IGNOU Guess Paper 2026-27

RGG-101 Guess Paper 2026–27: Term-End Exam (TEE) Blueprint

This structured guide aligns with IGNOU’s official syllabus for RGG-101 (Course Code RGG-101), covering 5 key blocks with weighted question patterns from past 10 years (June/Dec sessions). Optimized for 3-hour exam time management and high-scoring themes.

Core Syllabus Blocks & Weightage

• Unit 1: Introduction to Indian Philosophy (20–25% weight)
  • Compare Vedanta (Advaita) and Buddhism on Atman vs. Anatta (2017–2025 trend).
  • Key authors: Radhakrishnan, Sarvepalli (focus on The Philosophy of the Upanishads).
  • FAQ: Why does IGNOU emphasize ‘Sankhya-Yoga’ over ‘Nyaya’ in TEE? Answer: Sankhya-Yoga’s dualistic epistemology (Purusha-Prakriti) is more frequently cross-referenced in comparative questions.
• Unit 2: Epistemology (Pramana) (15–20%)
  • Analyze Vedanta’s Pratyaksha vs. Nyaya’s Anumana (2026-27 pattern).
  • Case study: ‘How does Shabda (scripture) validate truth in Advaita?’ (2024 TEE Q2).
• Unit 3: Comparative Religion (Hinduism vs. Jainism) (20%)
  • Contrast karma in Hinduism vs. Jainism (2019–2025 repeat).
  • FAQ: Is ‘Anekantavada’ (Jainism) ever asked in short-answer format? Yes; expect 3–4 marks on ‘partial truths’ vs. Vedantic Brahman.
• Unit 4: Modern Indian Thinkers (15%)
  • Focus on Swami Vivekananda’s Vedanta as a global philosophy (2026-27).
  • Compare his views with Rabindranath Tagore’s ‘Religion of Man’ (2021 TEE Q3).
  • Unit 5: Metaphysics & Ethics (15–20%)
    • Debate ‘Does Maya (illusion) justify moral relativism?’ (2023 TEE Q4).
    • Key terms: Karma-Yoga vs. Bhakti-Yoga in ethical dilemmas (2025 pattern).

  Exam Time Management Tips

  • Section A (10 marks): Spend 15 mins on short answers (e.g., define Dharma in Hinduism vs. Jainism).
  • Section B (20 marks): Allocate 45 mins to 2 long-answer questions (prioritize Unit 1/3 for higher yields).
  • Section C (30 marks): For case studies (e.g., ‘Vedanta’s response to existentialism’), use 3-point frameworks (e.g., theory critique synthesis).
  • Last 30 mins: Double-check Unit 2 (Epistemology) answers—this block has 90% repeat questions since 2016.

  Prescribed Authors & Resources

  • Radhakrishnan, The Philosophy of the Upanishads (Ch. 3–5 for TEE).
  • Sarvepalli, Indian Philosophy (Vol. 1, Ch. 2 on Vedanta).
  • IGNOU Study Material (2026-27): Focus on ‘Comparative Religion’ (Block 3) for 25% of marks.