IGNOU NES 103 Guiding Children’s Learning: Assignment, Question Papers and Study Blocks

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NES 103 Guiding Children’s Learning at a glance

NES 103 subject name and where it sits in IGNOU CIG

NES 103 is titled Guiding Children’s Learning. It is a 4-credit course within the IGNOU Certificate in Guidance (CIG) programme, requiring 120 hours of learner study. This course is offered in English, Hindi, and Odia mediums through the School of Education (SOE).

While NES 103 is listed in the CIG course table, other IGNOU programmes may also carry this course.

The whole programme: IGNOU CIG fees, eligibility and admission.

NES 103 syllabus: the 2 study blocks on eGyanKosh

IGNOU provides study materials through eGyanKosh, which includes the two study blocks for NES 103.

The NES 103 course, ‘Guiding Children’s Learning’, carries 4 credits. Learners first study Block 1: Acquisition and Process of Learning. This block establishes foundational concepts. Following this, Block 2: Dealing with Learning Problems builds on the understanding from Block 1, addressing how to manage challenges in children’s learning. The materials for both blocks are available on eGyanKosh.

The 2 blocks hold 8 units between them:

1. Block 1: Acquisition and Process of Learning
   • Unit 1: Factors Affecting Learning
   • Unit 2: What is Learning?
   • Unit 3: Effective Communication
   • Unit 4: Enhancing Learning Skills
2. Block 2: Dealing with Learning Problems
   • Unit 5: Learning Disabilities
   • Unit 6: Attentional Problems
   • Unit 7: Problem of Motivation and Interest
   • Unit 8: Minimising in the impact of Impairment

Getting the printed books and e-books: IGNOU study material.

NES 103 assignment: download, submission and marks

Learners must write assignment responses and submit them to the Coordinator of their Learner Support Centre. The official IGNOU CIG Assignments English Medium January and July 2025 file includes NES 103 assignments. This file is for English medium learners.

Assignments for the current session are available for download on the IGNOU website. If an assignment is failed, it must be re-submitted. However, once an assignment is passed, it cannot be re-submitted to improve the grade. This programme is offered in English, Hindi, and Odia mediums. The School of Education (SOE) places NES 103 within its full programme offerings. While NES 103 is part of the CIG programme, other IGNOU programmes may also carry this course.

Official IGNOU assignment files that include NES 103

Assignment rules that apply to every IGNOU course: front page format, paper and margin rules, binding and envelope and checking assignment status.

NES 103 question papers and the term-end exam

The NES 103 term-end examination is held twice a year, in June and December. Learners can find previous question papers on IGNOU’s Previous Question Papers page, arranged by programme and course. Examination centres are available across the country and abroad for these sessions. The daily exam sessions run from 10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM, as seen in the December 2026 TEE schedule.

The examination fee for a theory course like NES 103 is Rs. 200 per course (December 2026 TEE). Learners may write the exam in Hindi, even if they registered for the English medium, except for language programmes (December 2026 TEE). For bachelor’s and master’s degrees, the University provides numerical marks and division (I, II or Pass) upon request (July 2026).

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, with proof of selection for a post or further studies (January 2026).

NES 103 previous year question papers

The last 7 term-end papers on IGNOU’s question paper site:

NES 103 exam pattern

The June 2026 paper runs 3 hours. The instruction at the top reads: “(i) All the three questions are compulsory. (ii) All questions carry equal weightage.”

NES 103 topics asked in more than one exam

Read across the 7 papers, these subjects came back:

How the questions in these papers spread over the blocks (18 of 18 questions match a unit):

For the exam itself: previous year question papers by programme, the exam form, the date sheet and results and grade card.

Official IGNOU links for NES 103

• eGyanKosh: NES-103 Guiding Children's Learning
• IGNOU previous term-end question papers
• IGNOU assignments page
• IGNOU CIG Assignments English Medium January and July 2025

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