Intro to C Programming papers, exam by exam
Worked out from 12 Intro to C Programming papers of the IIT Madras BS degree, 2023–2026 — Qualifier and End Term — and their 264 questions: how long each exam is, how many marks it carries, which kinds of question it asks and how often a wrong answer costs marks. Every paper is on Intro to C Programming PYQs, with its answer key and as a timed mock test.
| Feature | Intro to C Programming papers at a glance |
|---|---|
| Papers | 12 |
| Questions | 264 |
| Exams | 2 |
| Years | 2023–2026 |
| Negative marking | None in these papers |
A typical Intro to C Programming paper, by exam
| Exam | Papers | Questions | Marks | Time | Question types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intro to C Programming Qualifier | 4 | 16 | 50 | 120 min | 73% MCQ, 17% numerical, 11% MSQ |
| Intro to C Programming End Term | 8 | 25 | 100 | 180 min | 70% MCQ, 16% numerical, 14% MSQ |
The middle value of each exam’s papers; a sitting can differ by a question or two.
Question types in Intro to C Programming
| Question type | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single choice (MCQ) | 186 | 70% |
| Multiple choice (MSQ) | 35 | 13% |
| Numerical answer | 43 | 16% |
Most Intro to C Programming questions carry 3, 4 or 5 marks. None carries negative marks in its paper.
What each Intro to C Programming exam covers
How to practise Intro to C Programming
- Start with the newest papers of the exam you are sitting: every Intro to C Programming paper, by exam and year.
- Open a paper in learning mode to see each answer and its explanation as you go.
- A few days before the exam, take one as a timed mock test: it is marked the moment you submit, with the paper’s own marks and negative marks.
- Check your answers against the answer keys, then review the questions you got wrong.
Latest Intro to C Programming papers
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the IITM BS Intro to C Programming Qualifier?
A typical Intro to C Programming Qualifier has 16 questions for 50 marks in 120 minutes, going by its 4 papers here. See every Intro to C Programming Qualifier paper.
How many questions are in the IITM BS Intro to C Programming End Term?
A typical Intro to C Programming End Term has 25 questions for 100 marks in 180 minutes, going by its 8 papers here. See every Intro to C Programming End Term paper.
Is there negative marking in IITM BS Intro to C Programming?
None of the 264 Intro to C Programming questions here carries negative marks in its paper, so an unanswered question and a wrong one both score zero.
What types of questions come in IITM BS Intro to C Programming?
Across every Intro to C Programming paper here: 70% MCQ, 16% numerical, 13% MSQ. Most questions carry 3, 4 or 5 marks.