IGNOU BPYI 101 Applied Ethics: Assignment, Question Papers and Study Blocks
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BPYI 101 Applied Ethics is a 6-credit elective course in the Bachelor of Arts (Journalism and Digital Media) (BAFJDM) programme. Learners study five blocks from eGyanKosh, complete an assignment, and sit a term-end examination (TEE).
BPYI 101 Applied Ethics at a glance
| Detail | BPYI 101 |
|---|---|
| Course code | BPYI 101 |
| Course title | Applied Ethics |
| Credits | 6 |
| Study hours | 180 hours |
| Course type | Elective |
| Programme (term) | BAFJDM (Interdisciplinary Courses) |
| Programme medium | English |
| Study blocks | 5 blocks on eGyanKosh |
| Term-end exams | June and December |
| Term-end exam | 3 Hours, 100 marks (June 2026 paper) |
BPYI 101 subject name and where it sits in IGNOU BAFJDM
BPYI 101 is named Applied Ethics and is an elective course. It is listed in the course table for the IGNOU Bachelor of Arts (Journalism and Digital Media) (BAFJDM) programme. This 6-credit course requires 180 hours of learner study, as one IGNOU credit equals 30 hours of study. BPYI 101 is part of the Interdisciplinary Courses offered by the School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS) and is taught in English.
Learners studying BPYI 101 in the BAFJDM programme will also take other 6-credit courses in the same term. These include BEGG 171 Media and Communication Skills, BHDG 175 Madhyakaneen Bharatiya Sahitya Evam Sanskriti, and BPAG 171 Disaster Management. Other courses are BPCG 171 General Psychology, BMDG 171 Disability, Society and Culture, BABG 171 Understanding Ambedkar, BDIG 171 Introduction to Migration and Diaspora, and BSOG 171 Indian Society: Images and Realities. While BPYI 101 is listed in BAFJDM, other IGNOU programmes may also carry this course.
BPYI 101 syllabus: the 5 study blocks on eGyanKosh
BPYI 101 Applied Ethics study material is available on eGyanKosh. The course is an elective with 6 credits. Learners can download the BPYI-101 Applied Ethics PDF free from eGyanKosh.
The course content is organised into 5 blocks. Block 1, “Introduction to Ethics”, lays the groundwork for the entire course. Block 2, “Introduction to Applied Ethics”, then builds on this by introducing the practical application of ethical principles. Blocks 3 and 4, titled “Ethical Debates-I” and “Ethical Debates-II”, explore specific ethical discussions. Finally, Block 5, “Introduction to Professional Ethics”, focuses on ethics within professional contexts.
The 5 blocks hold 19 units between them:
- Block 1: Introduction to Ethics
- Unit 1: Introduction to Ethics
- Unit 2: Moral Action
- Unit 3: Normative Theories and Their Critical Appraisal
- Block 2: Introduction to Applied Ethics
- Unit 4: Introduction to Applied Ethics
- Unit 5: Bio-ethics
- Unit 6: Environmental Ethics
- Unit 7: Ethics and Technology
- Block 3: Ethical Debates-I
- Unit 8: Euthanasia
- Unit 9: Suicide
- Unit 10: Reproductive Rights
- Unit 11: Abortion
- Block 4: Ethical Debates-II
- Unit 12: Violence
- Unit 13: Terrorism
- Unit 14: Capital Punishment
- Unit 15: Animal Rights
- Block 5: Introduction to Professional Ethics
- Unit 16: Introduction to Professional Ethics
- Unit 17: Media and Cyber Ethics
- Unit 18: Medical Ethics
- Unit 19: Business Ethics
Getting the printed books and e-books: IGNOU study material.
BPYI 101 assignment: download, submission and marks
BPYI 101 Applied Ethics assignments are compulsory.
The official IGNOU assignment files that include BPYI 101 are available for download on the website for the current session. These include the IGNOU Applied Ethics BPYI 101 Assignment December 2024 June 2025 (English) and the IGNOU Applied Ethics BPYI 101 Assignment Hindi 2024 2025 (Hindi).
Learners submit Tutor Marked Assignments to the Coordinator of their Learner Support Centre. If an assignment is failed, it must be re-submitted. However, once an assignment has passed, it cannot be re-submitted to improve the grade. The programme medium is English.
Official IGNOU assignment files that include BPYI 101
| Assignment file | Session or label | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IGNOU Applied Ethics BPYI 101 Assignment December 2024 June 2025 | English — Four Year Under Graduate Programme (FYUG)/BAM) July 2024-Jan 2025), 2025 | current file |
| IGNOU Applied Ethics BPYI 101 Assignment Hindi 2024 2025 | Hindi — Four Year Under Graduate Programme (FYUG)/BAM) July 2024-Jan 2025), 2025 | current file |
BPYI 101 assignment questions: TEE December 2024 and TEE June 2025
The assignment has 5 questions. Together they carry 100 marks.
| Q. | Question | Marks | Unit to read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What are the major problems in the application of normative ethical theories in the domain of technology? Elaborate. Or Write a note on,
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20 | Unit 7: Ethics and Technology Block 2: Introduction to Applied Ethics |
| 2 | What are the two ways of doing Applied Ethics in technology? Elaborate. Or What is assisted reproductive technique? Write a note on the ethical implications of assisted reproductive technique | 20 | Unit 7: Ethics and Technology Block 2: Introduction to Applied Ethics |
| 3 | Answer any two of the following questions in about 250 words each
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20 | – |
| 4 | Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each
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20 | – |
| 5 | Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each
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20 | – |
Questions as printed in IGNOU’s file: BPYI 101 assignment PDF. Check the Assignments page before you write, since IGNOU replaces the file each year.
Assignment rules that apply to every IGNOU course: front page format, paper and margin rules, binding and envelope and checking assignment status.
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BPYI 101 question papers and the term-end exam
IGNOU publishes previous term-end question papers for BPYI 101 Applied Ethics on its Previous Question Papers page. These papers are arranged by programme and course. BPYI 101 is an elective course with 6 credits, listed in the course table of the Bachelor of Arts (Journalism and Digital Media) (BAFJDM) programme, under Interdisciplinary Courses from the School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS).
The term-end examinations for BPYI 101 are held twice a year, in June and December. These examinations take place at centres across the country and abroad. There are two daily exam sessions: 10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM (December 2026 TEE). The examination fee is Rs. 200 per theory course (December 2026 TEE). Learners may write the exam in Hindi, even if registered in English medium, except for language programmes (December 2026 TEE).
Only term-end theory exams can be re-evaluated; projects, practicals, workshops, assignments, or seminars are not eligible. A copy of the answer script costs Rs. 100 per course (January 2026). For early declaration of results, Indian students pay Rs. 1000 per course, provided they have proof of selection for a post or further studies (January 2026).
BPYI 101 previous year question papers
The last 3 term-end papers on IGNOU’s question paper site:
| Exam | Questions on the paper | Official file |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 8 | Question paper PDF |
| December 2025 | 8 | Question paper PDF |
| June 2025 | 8 | Question paper PDF |
BPYI 101 exam pattern
The June 2026 paper runs 3 hours and carries 100 marks. The instruction at the top reads: “s on any two of the following in about 200 words eac.”
BPYI 101 topics asked in more than one exam
Read across the 3 papers, these subjects came back:
| Topic | Asked in | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Singer's utilitarianism and animal rights | June 2026, December 2025, June 2025 | Unit 15: Animal Rights |
| Business ethics and corporate social responsibility | June 2026, December 2025, June 2025 | Unit 19: Business Ethics |
| Internal and external values in technology | June 2026, December 2025, June 2025 | Unit 7: Ethics and Technology |
| Climate change as a moral issue | June 2026, December 2025, June 2025 | Unit 6: Environmental Ethics |
| Arguments for and against capital punishment | June 2026, December 2025, June 2025 | Unit 14: Capital Punishment |
| Terrorism as an ethical issue | June 2026, June 2025 | Unit 13: Terrorism |
| Ethical implications of reproductive rights and ART | June 2026, June 2025 | Unit 10: Reproductive Rights |
| Key issues in bioethics | June 2026, December 2025 | Unit 5: Bio-ethics |
| Arguments for and against euthanasia | June 2026, June 2025 | – |
| Methods of justification in applied ethics | June 2026, December 2025 | Unit 4: Introduction to Applied Ethics |
| Ethical issues of data breach and hacking | December 2025, June 2025 | – |
How the questions in these papers spread over the blocks (18 of 24 questions match a unit):
| Block | Questions |
|---|---|
| Block 2: Introduction to Applied Ethics | 8 |
| Block 3: Ethical Debates-I | 2 |
| Block 4: Ethical Debates-II | 7 |
| Block 5: Introduction to Professional Ethics | 1 |
For the exam itself: previous year question papers by programme, the exam form, the date sheet and results and grade card.
Other BAFJDM courses in the same term
Official IGNOU links for BPYI 101
- eGyanKosh: BPYI-101 Applied Ethics
- IGNOU previous term-end question papers
- IGNOU assignments page
- IGNOU Applied Ethics BPYI 101 Assignment December 2024 June 2025
- IGNOU Applied Ethics BPYI 101 Assignment Hindi 2024 2025
Common IGNOU Questions
Where can I find the study material for BPYI 101 Applied Ethics?
The study material for BPYI 101 Applied Ethics is available on eGyanKosh. It consists of five blocks: Introduction to Ethics, Introduction to Applied Ethics, Ethical Debates-I, Ethical Debates-II, and Introduction to Professional Ethics. This material is provided as a print book and/or e-book.
Is BPYI 101 Applied Ethics offered in Hindi?
Yes, BPYI 101 Applied Ethics assignments are available in Hindi for the July 2024-Jan 2025 session. Learners may also write the term-end examination in Hindi, even if they are registered in the English medium, for non-language programmes.
How many credits is BPYI 101 Applied Ethics?
BPYI 101 Applied Ethics is a 6-credit course. This means it requires 180 hours of learner study, as one IGNOU credit equals 30 hours of study. It is listed as an Elective course.
Where do I submit the assignments for BPYI 101 Applied Ethics?
You must submit your Tutor Marked Assignments for BPYI 101 Applied Ethics to the Coordinator of your Learner Support Centre. Assignments are compulsory and must be completed before you can take the Term-End Examination.
Where can I download previous question papers for BPYI 101 Applied Ethics?
IGNOU posts previous term-end question papers on its Previous Question Papers page. You can find them arranged by programme and course on webservices.ignou.ac.in/Pre-Question. This helps in preparing for the Term-End Examination.
Which programmes include BPYI 101 Applied Ethics?
BPYI 101 Applied Ethics is listed in the course table of the IGNOU Bachelor of Arts (Journalism and Digital Media) (BAFJDM) programme. It is placed under Interdisciplinary Courses within the School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS). Other IGNOU programmes may also carry this course.
What is the examination fee for BPYI 101 Applied Ethics?
The examination fee for BPYI 101 Applied Ethics is Rs. 200 per theory course for the December 2026 Term-End Examination. This fee applies to each theory course you register for. BPYI 101 is a theory course.