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Programming in Python (Python) previous year papers

Quiz Space has 62 Python previous year papers from the IIT Madras BS Data Science programme — 25 Quiz 1 papers, 1 Quiz 2 paper, 31 End Term papers and 5 Diploma Entry Qualifier papers — sat between the May 2021 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.Also searched as Programming in Python, Intro to python, Intro to Python · course code BSCS1002.

Papers: 62
Questions: 1,179
Terms: 16
Latest: 13 Sept 2026

Updated 25 Sept 2026

Python Quiz 1 PYQ

All 25 papers

25 Python Quiz 1 papers from 2021–2026. Quiz 1 is held at the end of week 4 of the term and covers the content of weeks 1–4.

Python Quiz 1 papers
Paper	Term	Questions	Marks	Time	Practise
19 Jul 2026	May 2026 term	17	53	120 min	Mock test
15 Mar 2026	January 2026 term	32	104	120 min	Mock test
26 Oct 2025 · Set 1	September 2025 term	18	54	120 min	Mock test
26 Oct 2025 · Set 2	September 2025 term	18	54	120 min	Mock test
26 Oct 2025 · Set 3	September 2025 term	18	54	120 min	Mock test
13 Jul 2025	May 2025 term	14	50	120 min	Mock test
23 Feb 2025	January 2025 term	17	45	120 min	Mock test
27 Oct 2024	September 2024 term	17	50	120 min	Mock test

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Python Quiz 2 PYQ

All 1 paper

1 Python Quiz 2 paper from 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.

Python Quiz 2 papers
Paper	Term	Questions	Marks	Time	Practise
12 Apr 2026	January 2026 term	16	50	120 min	Mock test

Python End Term PYQ

All 31 papers

31 Python End Term papers from 2021–2026. The End Term exam covers the whole course, all twelve weeks, in 1.5 hours per course.

Python End Term papers
Paper	Term	Questions	Marks	Time	Practise
13 Sept 2026 · Set 1	May 2026 term	17	48	180 min	Mock test
13 Sept 2026 · Set S2	May 2026 term	17	48	180 min	Mock test
10 May 2026 · Set 1	January 2026 term	68	52	180 min	Mock test
10 May 2026 · Set 2	January 2026 term	24	52	180 min	Mock test
10 May 2026 · Set 3	January 2026 term	20	52	180 min	Mock test
21 Dec 2025	September 2025 term	20	52	180 min	Mock test
31 Aug 2025 · Set QDF1	May 2025 term	20	50	180 min	Mock test
31 Aug 2025 · Set QDF3	May 2025 term	18	50	180 min	Mock test

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Python Diploma Entry Qualifier PYQ

All 5 papers

5 Python Diploma Entry Qualifier papers from 2022–2025. The Diploma Qualifier is the entrance exam for the stand-alone IIT Madras Diploma programme for graduates.

Python Diploma Entry Qualifier papers
Paper	Term	Questions	Marks	Time	Practise
13 Apr 2025	January 2025 term	13	50	180 min	Mock test
24 Dec 2023	September 2023 term	14	27	180 min	Mock test
7 Aug 2022 · Set 1	May 2022 term	13	28	180 min	Mock test
7 Aug 2022 · Set 2	May 2022 term	13	28	180 min	Mock test
7 Aug 2022 · Set 3	May 2022 term	13	28	180 min	Mock test

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Python previous year question papers?

All 62 Programming in Python papers are on this page, grouped by exam: 25 Quiz 1 papers, 1 Quiz 2 paper, 31 End Term papers and 5 Diploma Entry Qualifier papers. Open any paper to read it with answers, or start it as a timed mock test.

Are the Python 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 Python 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 Python Quiz 1 papers are there?

25 Quiz 1 papers from 2021–2026, with 391 questions in all. See every Python Quiz 1 paper.

How many Python Quiz 2 papers are there?

1 Quiz 2 paper from 2026, with 16 questions in all. See every Python Quiz 2 paper.

How many Python End Term papers are there?

31 End Term papers from 2021–2026, with 706 questions in all. See every Python 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.

Programming in Python is a Foundation Level course of the IIT Madras BS in Data Science and Applications programme (course code BSCS1002). 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.