Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms using Python (PDSA) previous year papers
Quiz Space has 50 PDSA previous year papers from the IIT Madras BS Data Science programme — 13 Quiz 1 papers, 11 Quiz 2 papers and 26 End Term papers — sat between the January 2022 term and the May 2026 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.
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PDSA Quiz 1 PYQ
All 13 papers13 PDSA Quiz 1 papers from 2022–2026. Quiz 1 is held at the end of week 4 of the term and covers the content of weeks 1–4.
| Paper | Term | Questions | Marks | Time | Practise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul 2026 | May 2026 term | 16 | 50 | 120 min | Mock test |
| 15 Mar 2026 | January 2026 term | 17 | 50 | 120 min | Mock test |
| 26 Oct 2025 | September 2025 term | 17 | 50 | 120 min | Mock test |
| 13 Jul 2025 | May 2025 term | 16 | 50 | 120 min | Mock test |
| 23 Feb 2025 | January 2025 term | 16 | 50 | 120 min | Mock test |
| 27 Oct 2024 | September 2024 term | 16 | 50 | 120 min | Mock test |
| 7 Jul 2024 | May 2024 term | 16 | 51 | 120 min | Mock test |
| 25 Feb 2024 | January 2024 term | 15 | 50 | 120 min | Mock test |
PDSA Quiz 2 PYQ
All 11 papers11 PDSA Quiz 2 papers from 2022–2026. 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.
| Paper | Term | Questions | Marks | Time | Practise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2026 | May 2026 term | 16 | 50 | 120 min | Mock test |
| 12 Apr 2026 | January 2026 term | 16 | 50 | 120 min | Mock test |
| 23 Nov 2025 | September 2025 term | 16 | 50 | 120 min | Mock test |
| 3 Aug 2025 | May 2025 term | 16 | 50 | 120 min | Mock test |
| 16 Mar 2025 | January 2025 term | 16 | 50 | 120 min | Mock test |
| 1 Dec 2024 | September 2024 term | 16 | 50 | 120 min | Mock test |
| 4 Aug 2024 | May 2024 term | 16 | 50 | 120 min | Mock test |
| 24 Mar 2024 | January 2024 term | 16 | 50 | 120 min | Mock test |
PDSA End Term PYQ
All 26 papers26 PDSA End Term papers from 2022–2026. The End Term exam covers the whole course, all twelve weeks, in 1.5 hours per course.
| Paper | Term | Questions | Marks | Time | Practise |
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| 13 Sept 2026 | May 2026 term | 25 | 100 | 180 min | Mock test |
| 10 May 2026 · Set 1 | January 2026 term | 24 | 100 | 180 min | Mock test |
| 10 May 2026 · Set 1-2 | January 2026 term | 24 | 100 | 180 min | Mock test |
| 21 Dec 2025 | September 2025 term | 50 | 200 | 180 min | Mock test |
| 31 Aug 2025 · Set QDD1 | May 2025 term | 25 | 100 | 180 min | Mock test |
| 31 Aug 2025 · Set QDD3 | May 2025 term | 25 | 100 | 180 min | Mock test |
| 13 Apr 2025 · Set QDD1 | January 2025 term | 25 | 100 | 180 min | Mock test |
| 13 Apr 2025 · Set QDD3 | January 2025 term | 25 | 100 | 180 min | Mock test |
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find PDSA previous year question papers?
All 50 Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms using Python papers are on this page, grouped by exam: 13 Quiz 1 papers, 11 Quiz 2 papers and 26 End Term papers. Open any paper to read it with answers, or start it as a timed mock test.
Are the PDSA 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 PDSA paper?
The newest is the End Term of 13 Sept 2026 (May 2026 term). New papers are added after each term’s exams.
How many PDSA Quiz 1 papers are there?
13 Quiz 1 papers from 2022–2026, with 208 questions in all. See every PDSA Quiz 1 paper.
How many PDSA Quiz 2 papers are there?
11 Quiz 2 papers from 2022–2026, with 175 questions in all. See every PDSA Quiz 2 paper.
How many PDSA End Term papers are there?
26 End Term papers from 2022–2026, with 711 questions in all. See every PDSA 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.