Past-paper practice for students enrolled in the IGNOU DCE programme starts with the Short Story (DCE-3) Previous Year Question Papers in PDF format. The subject deals with the basic craft of writing short stories in a clear and engaging form. It carries 4 credits, and the papers are available in English.
Reviewing earlier question papers is a simple way to understand the examination format and notice question patterns. The DCE-3 Previous Year Question Papers are available below. Return to them during revision for the December 2026 Term-End Examination.
| Exam Session | View | Download |
|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 👁 View PDF | ⬇ Download |
| June 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 |
DCE-3 Previous/Old Paper Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme(s) | DCE |
| Course Code | DCE-3 |
| Course Title | Short Story |
| Credits | 4 |
| School | School of Humanities (SOH) |
| University | IGNOU |
| Medium | English |
| Resource Type | Previous Year Question Papers (PDF) |
IGNOU DCE-3 Previous Year Question Papers FAQs
Where are DCE-3 question paper PDFs available?
Find the DCE-3 paper PDFs on ignoubaba.com. Save each file with its session name so your practice stays organised.
How should DCE-3 papers be used for revision?
After studying Short Story, use old papers to practise your answers. Note weak areas and return to the study material.
Which DCE-3 session paper should I solve first?
Start with the most recent paper you have. Then move backward by session so your practice stays organised.