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More on Qualifier PYQs
61 Qualifier papers across 8 subjects of the IIT Madras BS degree, 2022–2026 — 1,284 questions, each with its answer key, open with a free Google sign-in. The Qualifier exam is the entrance to the IIT Madras BS degree: it covers the first four weeks of the four qualifier courses. Choose a subject or a year, or start with the latest papers below.
| Feature | Qualifier PYQ at a glance |
|---|---|
| Papers | 61 |
| Subjects | 8 |
| Questions | 1,284 |
| Years | 2022–2026 |
| Updated |
About the Qualifier
The Qualifier is how students enter the IIT Madras BS degree. Applicants study four weeks of coursework in four Foundation courses — for Data Science: English I, Mathematics for Data Science I, Statistics for Data Science I and Computational Thinking; for Electronic Systems: English I, Math for Electronics I, Electronic Systems Thinking and Circuits and Introduction to C Programming — submit the weekly assignments, and then sit a 4-hour, in-person Qualifier exam covering all four courses.
Exam format
- In person, at an exam centre; 4 hours for all four courses.
- Covers the four weeks of coursework in each qualifier course.
- To sit it: in every course, the average of the best 2 of the first 3 weekly assignments must be at least 40% (35% OBC-NCL/EWS, 30% SC/ST/PwD).
- To pass: at least 40% in each course and an average of at least 50% (35%/45% OBC-NCL/EWS, 30%/40% SC/ST/PwD).
- Past papers show MCQ, MSQ and numerical-answer questions and no negative marking (observed, not an official rule).
Data Science Qualifier PYQs
Foundation Level — Data Science
| Subject | Course | Papers | Latest paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths 1 Qualifier PYQ | Mathematics for Data Science I | 8 | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Stats 1 Qualifier PYQ | Statistics for Data Science I | 8 | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Computational Thinking (CT) Qualifier PYQ | Computational Thinking | 15 | 13 Apr 2025 |
| English 1 Qualifier PYQ | English I | 9 | 13 Apr 2025 |
Electronic Systems Qualifier PYQs
Foundation Level — Electronic Systems
| Subject | Course | Papers | Latest paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths for Electronics 1 Qualifier PYQ | Mathematics for Electronics I | 5 | 26 Oct 2025 |
| ESTC Qualifier PYQ | Electronic Systems Thinking and Circuits | 7 | 19 Jul 2026 |
| English 1 (ES) Qualifier PYQ | English I | 5 | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Intro to C Programming Qualifier PYQ | Introduction to C Programming | 4 | 13 Apr 2025 |
Management Qualifier PYQs
Foundation Level — Management
| Subject | Course | Papers | Latest paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths 1 Qualifier PYQ | Mathematics for Data Science I | 8 | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Stats 1 Qualifier PYQ | Statistics for Data Science I | 8 | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Computational Thinking (CT) Qualifier PYQ | Computational Thinking | 15 | 13 Apr 2025 |
| English 1 Qualifier PYQ | English I | 9 | 13 Apr 2025 |
Aeronautics Qualifier PYQs
Foundation Level — Aeronautics
| Subject | Course | Papers | Latest paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| English 1 (ES) Qualifier PYQ | English I | 5 | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Maths for Electronics 1 Qualifier PYQ | Mathematics for Electronics I | 5 | 26 Oct 2025 |
| Intro to C Programming Qualifier PYQ | Introduction to C Programming | 4 | 13 Apr 2025 |
| ESTC Qualifier PYQ | Electronic Systems Thinking and Circuits | 7 | 19 Jul 2026 |
Qualifier papers by sitting
Each Qualifier is sat on one day across its subjects. The most recent sittings:
Latest Qualifier papers
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find IITM BS Qualifier previous year papers?
Every Qualifier paper on Quiz Space is linked from this page: 61 papers across 8 subjects, 2022–2026. Pick a subject below to see its Qualifier papers by year, or a year to see every subject’s Qualifier from that year.
What is the IITM BS Qualifier exam?
A 4-hour, in-person exam taken after four weeks of coursework in four Foundation courses. Clearing it admits you to the Foundation level of the IIT Madras BS degree.
Which subjects are in the IITM BS Qualifier?
For Data Science: English I, Maths 1, Stats 1 and Computational Thinking. For Electronic Systems: English I, Math for Electronics I, ESTC and Introduction to C Programming.
What is the IITM Qualifier passing criteria?
At least 40% in each course and an average of at least 50% across the four (General). For OBC-NCL/EWS it is 35% and 45%; for SC/ST/PwD, 30% and 40%.
Who is eligible to write the Qualifier exam?
Anyone whose average of the best 2 of the first 3 weekly assignments is at least 40% in every qualifier course (35% OBC-NCL/EWS, 30% SC/ST/PwD). Only they receive a hall ticket.
Can I re-attempt the Qualifier?
Yes — in the same term, without redoing the assignments, for a fee. Candidates who missed the assignment cut-off have to apply again in full.
How long is a Qualifier result valid?
Three terms (one year), or six terms (two years) for candidates who have not yet sat Class 12.
Does the Qualifier score count as Quiz 1?
Yes — for the Foundation courses you register for in the same term as the Qualifier, the Qualifier marks count as Quiz 1.
How should I prepare for the Qualifier with PYQs?
Finish every weekly assignment first, then sit past Qualifier papers as timed 4-hour mock tests and review each answer. Foundation Quiz 1 papers cover the same four weeks and make good extra practice.
Are there IITM BS Qualifier PYQs with solutions?
Yes — every question has its answer key and, where one has been written, its explanation. Each paper shows its first questions to anyone; with a free Google sign-in you see it whole, and can take it as a timed Qualifier mock test on a screen laid out like the real exam.
Can I get IITM BS Qualifier PYQ PDFs?
Every Qualifier paper is here in full, the same question paper with its answer key, to practise online, so there is no PDF to hunt for. Each one can also be taken as a timed Qualifier mock test.
Which subjects have Qualifier papers?
ESTC, Maths for Electronics 1, English 1, Stats 1, Computational Thinking (CT), Maths 1, English 1 (ES) and Intro to C Programming.
