Game Theory papers, exam by exam
Worked out from 20 Game Theory papers of the IIT Madras BS degree, 2024–2026 — Quiz 1, Quiz 2 and End Term — and their 594 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 Game Theory PYQs, with its answer key and as a timed mock test.
| Feature | Game Theory papers at a glance |
|---|---|
| Papers | 20 |
| Questions | 594 |
| Exams | 3 |
| Years | 2024–2026 |
| Negative marking | None in these papers |
A typical Game Theory paper, by exam
| Exam | Papers | Questions | Marks | Time | Question types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game Theory Quiz 1 | 5 | 16 | 25 | 120 min | 86% MCQ, 13% numerical, 1% MSQ |
| Game Theory Quiz 2 | 7 | 25 | 25 | 120 min | 73% MCQ, 23% numerical, 4% written |
| Game Theory End Term | 8 | 39 | 45 | 180 min | 53% numerical, 46% MCQ, 2% MSQ |
The middle value of each exam’s papers; a sitting can differ by a question or two.
Question types in Game Theory
| Question type | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single choice (MCQ) | 355 | 60% |
| Multiple choice (MSQ) | 7 | 1% |
| Numerical answer | 224 | 38% |
| Written answer | 8 | 1% |
Most Game Theory questions carry 0.5, 1 or 2 marks. None carries negative marks in its paper.
What each Game Theory exam covers
| Exam | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Quiz 1 | Quiz 1 is held at the end of week 4 of the term and covers the content of weeks 1–4. |
| Quiz 2 | 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. |
| End Term | The End Term exam covers the whole course, all twelve weeks, in 1.5 hours per course. |
How to practise Game Theory
- Start with the newest papers of the exam you are sitting: every Game Theory 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 Game Theory papers
| Paper | Exam | Term | Questions | Marks | Time | Practise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game Theory End Term 13 Sept 2026 | End Term | May 2026 term | 45 | 45 | 180 min | Mock test — Game Theory End Term 13 Sept 2026 |
| Game Theory Quiz 2 16 Aug 2026 | Quiz 2 | May 2026 term | 31 | 25 | 120 min | Mock test — Game Theory Quiz 2 16 Aug 2026 |
| Game Theory Quiz 1 19 Jul 2026 | Quiz 1 | May 2026 term | 16 | 25 | 120 min | Mock test — Game Theory Quiz 1 19 Jul 2026 |
| Game Theory End Term 21 Dec 2025 | End Term | September 2025 term | 51 | 44 | 180 min | Mock test — Game Theory End Term 21 Dec 2025 |
| Game Theory Quiz 2 23 Nov 2025 | Quiz 2 | September 2025 term | 25 | 25 | 120 min | Mock test — Game Theory Quiz 2 23 Nov 2025 |
| Game Theory Quiz 1 26 Oct 2025 | Quiz 1 | September 2025 term | 16 | 25 | 120 min | Mock test — Game Theory Quiz 1 26 Oct 2025 |
| Game Theory End Term 31 Aug 2025 (Set QDB1) | End Term | May 2025 term | 39 | 45 | 180 min | Mock test — Game Theory End Term 31 Aug 2025 set QDB1 |
| Game Theory End Term 31 Aug 2025 (Set QDB3) | End Term | May 2025 term | 37 | 45 | 180 min | Mock test — Game Theory End Term 31 Aug 2025 set QDB3 |
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the IITM BS Game Theory Quiz 1?
A typical Game Theory Quiz 1 has 16 questions for 25 marks in 120 minutes, going by its 5 papers here. See every Game Theory Quiz 1 paper.
How many questions are in the IITM BS Game Theory Quiz 2?
A typical Game Theory Quiz 2 has 25 questions for 25 marks in 120 minutes, going by its 7 papers here. See every Game Theory Quiz 2 paper.
How many questions are in the IITM BS Game Theory End Term?
A typical Game Theory End Term has 39 questions for 45 marks in 180 minutes, going by its 8 papers here. See every Game Theory End Term paper.
Is there negative marking in IITM BS Game Theory?
None of the 594 Game Theory 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 Game Theory?
Across every Game Theory paper here: 60% MCQ, 38% numerical, 1% written, 1% MSQ. Most questions carry 0.5, 1 or 2 marks.