BSMA2001 · Data Science · BSc Degree Level

Mathematical Thinking previous year papers

Quiz Space has 11 Mathematical Thinking previous year papers from the IIT Madras BS Data Science programme — 4 Quiz 1 papers, 3 Quiz 2 papers and 4 End Term papers — sat between the September 2023 term and the September 2025 term. Every paper shows its questions with the answer key, and each can be taken as a timed mock test on the real exam screen. Free, no sign-up needed.

Papers: 11
Questions: 20
Terms: 4
Latest: 26 Oct 2025

Updated 25 Sept 2026

Mathematical Thinking Quiz 1 PYQ

All 4 papers

4 Mathematical Thinking Quiz 1 papers from 2023–2025. Quiz 1 is held at the end of week 4 of the term and covers the content of weeks 1–4.

Mathematical Thinking Quiz 1 papers
Paper	Term	Questions	Marks	Time	Practise
26 Oct 2025	September 2025 term	2	40	120 min	Mock test
23 Feb 2025	January 2025 term	2	40	120 min	Mock test
7 Jul 2024	May 2024 term	2	40	120 min	Mock test
29 Oct 2023	September 2023 term	2	40	120 min	Mock test

Mathematical Thinking Quiz 2 PYQ

All 3 papers

3 Mathematical Thinking Quiz 2 papers from 2023–2025. Quiz 2 is held at the end of week 8 and covers the content of weeks 1–8, with the weight on weeks 5–8.

Mathematical Thinking Quiz 2 papers
Paper	Term	Questions	Marks	Time	Practise
16 Mar 2025	January 2025 term	2	30	120 min	Mock test
4 Aug 2024	May 2024 term	2	30	120 min	Mock test
3 Dec 2023	September 2023 term	2	30	120 min	Mock test

Mathematical Thinking End Term PYQ

All 4 papers

4 Mathematical Thinking End Term papers from 2023–2025. The End Term exam covers the whole course, all twelve weeks, in 1.5 hours per course.

Mathematical Thinking End Term papers
Paper	Term	Questions	Marks	Time	Practise
13 Apr 2025 · Set 1	January 2025 term	1	40	180 min	Mock test
13 Apr 2025 · Set 1-2	January 2025 term	1	40	180 min	Mock test
1 Sept 2024	May 2024 term	2	40	180 min	Mock test
24 Dec 2023	September 2023 term	2	35	180 min	Mock test

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Mathematical Thinking previous year question papers?

All 11 Mathematical Thinking papers are on this page, grouped by exam: 4 Quiz 1 papers, 3 Quiz 2 papers and 4 End Term papers. Open any paper to read it with answers, or start it as a timed mock test.

Are the Mathematical Thinking PYQs free, and do they have answers?

Yes. Every paper is free to read and practise, with the correct option marked for each question. Signing in with Google is only needed to save your attempts and see your analysis.

Which is the latest Mathematical Thinking paper?

The newest is the Quiz 1 of 26 Oct 2025 (September 2025 term). New papers are added after each term’s exams.

How many Mathematical Thinking Quiz 1 papers are there?

4 Quiz 1 papers from 2023–2025, with 8 questions in all. See every Mathematical Thinking Quiz 1 paper.

How many Mathematical Thinking Quiz 2 papers are there?

3 Quiz 2 papers from 2023–2025, with 6 questions in all. See every Mathematical Thinking Quiz 2 paper.

How many Mathematical Thinking End Term papers are there?

4 End Term papers from 2023–2025, with 6 questions in all. See every Mathematical Thinking End Term paper.

Is Quiz Space an official IIT Madras website?

No. Quiz Space is an independent practice site by Unknown IITians. The papers are IIT Madras BS papers from past terms; for the syllabus and grading rules, see the official site at study.iitm.ac.in.

Mathematical Thinking is a BSc Degree Level course of the IIT Madras BS in Data Science and Applications programme (course code BSMA2001). Quiz Space by Unknown IITians is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with IIT Madras. Also see every Quiz 1 paper across subjects.