For students in the IGNOU CJL programme, the Basic Japanese – 01 (BJLI-1) Previous Year Question Papers are available in PDF format for exam practice. It introduces basic Japanese language skills at the first course level. The School of Foreign Languages (SOFL) offers this 4-credit course, and the papers are available in Japanese, English.
Reviewing past exam papers can keep revision organised and make the examination format easier to understand. Download the BJLI-1 Previous Year Question Papers below. Return to them during revision for the December 2026 Term-End Examination.
| Exam Session | View | Download |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 Latest | 👁 View PDF | ⬇ Download |
| December 2025 | 👁 View PDF | ⬇ Download |
| December 2024 | 👁 View PDF | ⬇ Download |
| December 2024 | June 2024 |
| December 2023 | June 2023 |
| December 2022 | June 2022 |
| December 2021 | June 2021 |
| December 2020 | June 2020 |
| December 2019 | June 2019 |
| December 2018 | June 2018 |
BJLI-1 Previous/Old Paper Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme(s) | CJL |
| Course Code | BJLI-1 |
| Course Title | Basic Japanese – 01 |
| Credits | 4 |
| School | School of Foreign Languages (SOFL) |
| University | IGNOU |
| Medium | Japanese, English |
| Question Paper Till | June 2026 |
| Resource Type | Previous Year Question Papers (PDF) |
IGNOU BJLI-1 Previous Year Question Papers FAQs
How can I get BJLI-1 old papers?
Get BJLI-1 old paper PDFs from ignoubaba.com. Keep recent and older sessions in separate folders, then choose one file at a time for revision practice.
Should recent BJLI-1 papers be used before older ones?
Yes, beginning with a recent available paper is a sensible choice. Move backwards by session afterwards, without assuming that the next paper will follow the same pattern.
Can old papers replace IGNOU study material?
No, old papers should not replace the current IGNOU study material. Use them for practice after reading and revising the course content you need.
Is one-paper-at-a-time practice better?
Use one Basic Japanese – 01 paper at a time for easier review. Finish the attempt, check weak areas, and revise them before moving on.
What should I check after solving a paper?
Check wrong, missed and incomplete answers after every attempt. Note the weak areas, return to the relevant study material, and correct them before the next paper.
Can earlier topics be noticed without expecting repetition?
Yes, previous papers can show topics that appeared earlier. Use that for review and practice, but never treat past questions as a guarantee of future repetition.