Data Science and Big Data (Adopted from MCA (MCS-226) Previous Year Question Papers give IGNOU MAEC, MCA_NEW and MSCIS students a course-wise set of earlier exam papers in PDF format. They are useful when you want to practise the same course across different Term-End Examination sessions. MCS-226 carries 4 credits; the available paper medium is English, Hindi.
Work through one paper at a time, note questions or topics that need more revision, and return to the current IGNOU study material after each attempt. Access the MCS-226 Previous Year Question Papers below. Use them while preparing for the December 2026 Term-End Examination.
| Exam Session | View | Download |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 Latest | 👁 View PDF | ⬇ 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 |
MCS-226 Previous/Old Paper Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme(s) | MAEC, MCA_NEW, MSCIS |
| Course Code | MCS-226 |
| Course Title | Data Science and Big Data (Adopted from MCA |
| Credits | 4 |
| University | IGNOU |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
| Question Paper Till | June 2026 |
| Resource Type | Previous Year Question Papers (PDF) |
IGNOU MCS-226 Previous Year Question Papers FAQs
Where can I download MCS-226 old papers?
Use the previous-paper section on this page to open the available MCS-226 paper PDFs. Save the sessions you need and keep them together for revision.
How should I practise with MCS-226 papers?
Practise one Data Science and Big Data (Adopted from MCA paper at a time. After each attempt, mark weak areas and revise the related topics before moving to another session.
Can old papers replace current IGNOU study material?
No. Previous papers are useful for practice, but they should be used with the current IGNOU study material and your regular course preparation.
Should I start with recent MCS-226 papers?
Start with a recent available MCS-226 paper and then move to older sessions. This gives you a clear practice sequence without assuming every exam will follow the same pattern.
What should I check after solving a MCS-226 paper?
Review missed, incomplete and uncertain answers. Note the topics that need more work and revise them before attempting the next paper.
Can MCS-226 old papers support a revision plan?
Yes. Use the papers in separate practice sessions and leave time after each attempt to review mistakes, revise weak areas and improve answer timing.