PSOU Previous Year Question Papers: Subject-Wise PDFs
Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University (PSOU) provides subject-wise sample question papers for distance and online learners across various undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programs. Students can also access entrance test papers, such as the January 2026 PhD Entrance Test question paper with an official answer key. Examination helplines and student portal logins are available for exam assistance.
Key facts
| Question Paper Repository | Sample Question Paper Portal |
|---|---|
| PhD Entrance Exam Paper | January 2026 (Research Methodology) |
| PhD Exam Duration & Marks | 90 Minutes, 35 Marks (35 MCQs) |
| Examination Helpline | 9530741524 |
| Controller of Exams Email | coepsou@psou.ac.in |
Subject-Wise Sample Question Papers Available Online
PSOU offers sample question papers to help distance education students prepare for term-end examinations. Papers cover core, elective, and compulsory subjects across semester-based degree and diploma offerings.
Sample Question Papers by Programme and Semester
| Programme Level | Semester / Course | Subject / Paper Title |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (M.A. Punjabi) | Semester IV | ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਨਿੱਕੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ |
| Master of Arts (M.A. Punjabi) | Semester III | ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਨਾਵਲ |
| Master of English | Semester I | English Novel (upto 19th Century) / Renaissance Drama |
| Master of Commerce (M.Com) | Semester III | Entrepreneurship Development |
| B.Sc Data Science | Semester IV | Introduction of Analytics and AI |
| B.Com Digital | Semester I | Financial Accounting |
| B.A. Liberal Arts | Semester III | Drug Abuse: Problem Prevention and Management |
| M.Sc. Computer Science (Lateral Entry) | Semester III | Web Programming |
PhD Entrance Test Question Paper (January 2026 Session)
The PhD Entrance Test for the January 2026 session was conducted on 18 January 2026 (Sunday) from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Section A focused on Research Methodology and Aptitude.
- Total Time Allowed: 90 minutes
- Maximum Marks: 35 marks (35 Multiple Choice Questions)
- Marking Scheme: 1 mark per question; no negative marking
- Key Topics: Research Methodology, Quantitative Reasoning, Plagiarism Detection, APA Referencing, Sampling Methods, and Data Scale Analysis
- Answer Key: Includes an official answer key grid printed at the end of the paper for immediate self-evaluation
Steps to Access Question Papers and Student Dashboard
Students can view or download published sample papers directly from the university portal or log into their dashboard for exam services.
- Open the PSOU sample question paper portal.
- Locate your specific programme and semester from the list.
- Click the corresponding ‘View’ link to open and download the PDF question paper.
- To download admit cards or check exam dashboard updates, visit the PSOU student portal and enter your Email ID/Student ID and Password.
Examination Department Helpline and Support
If a specific term-end question paper is not listed on the online portal, students can reach out to the examination department directly.
PSOU has not published all subject-wise past term-end question papers on its public site as of 02 October 2026.
- Examination Helpline Number: 9530741524
- Controller of Examinations Email: coepsou@psou.ac.in
- University Campus Address: Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University, Mohindra Kothi, New Fountain Chowk, Patiala, Punjab, 147001
- Online Contact Form: Available on the PSOU contact page (requires Name, Email, Mobile Number, Course, Last Exam Passed, and Address)
Important PSOU links
| What you can do | Official page |
|---|---|
| View subject-wise sample question papers | psou.ac.in/sample_question_paper |
| Log into student exam dashboard | student.psou.ac.in/Login |
| Contact examination support or submit inquiry | www.psou.ac.in/beta/contact_us |
Official documents (PDF)
- View — Sample Question Paper PDF — Sample question paper PDF document
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find PSOU study material?
Enrolled learners can access user manuals and digital study material guides by logging into the PSOU student portal with their Student ID and password.
Where can I find the PSOU syllabus?
PSOU has not published a separate syllabus download repository on its public question paper portal as of 02 October 2026.
What is the pattern of the PSOU PhD Entrance Test?
The January 2026 PhD Entrance Test Section A (Research Methodology/Aptitude) comprised 35 multiple-choice questions carrying 35 marks to be solved in 90 minutes.
Is there negative marking in the PSOU PhD Entrance Exam?
No, according to the official examination instructions for the January 2026 PhD Entrance Test, there is no negative marking.
How can I contact the PSOU examination helpline?
You can call the examination helpline at 9530741524 or email the Controller of Examinations at coepsou@psou.ac.in.
Sources
Written from the official PSOU pages and documents below, as read on 2 October 2026.
- Sample Question Paper psou.ac.in/…/sample_question_paper
- 202601181626034c048bdf79.pdf psou.ac.in/…/202601181626034c048bdf79.pdf
- Student Portal (ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀ ਪੋਰਟਲ) student.psou.ac.in/…/Login
- Contact Us www.psou.ac.in/…/contact_us