During exam preparation, IGNOU MADJ and PGDDC students can work with the Development Journalism for Social Change (MDC-004) Previous Year Question Papers in PDF format. It looks at journalism in the context of development and social change. The School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS) offers this 6-credit course, and the papers are available in English.
A few rounds with previous papers can improve time management and build more confidence before the examination. Get the MDC-004 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 |
| June 2025 | 👁 View PDF | ⬇ Download |
| December 2024 | 👁 View PDF | ⬇ Download |
| 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 |
MDC-004 Previous/Old Paper Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme(s) | MADJ, PGDDC |
| Course Code | MDC-004 |
| Course Title | Development Journalism for Social Change |
| Credits | 6 |
| School | School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS) |
| University | IGNOU |
| Medium | English |
| Question Paper Till | June 2026 |
| Resource Type | Previous Year Question Papers (PDF) |
IGNOU MDC-004 Previous Year Question Papers FAQs
How can I get MDC-004 old papers?
Get MDC-004 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 MDC-004 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 Development Journalism for Social Change 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.