MLT papers, exam by exam
Worked out from 52 MLT papers of the IIT Madras BS degree, 2022–2026 — Quiz 1, Quiz 2 and End Term — and their 979 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 MLT PYQs, with its answer key and as a timed mock test.
| Feature | MLT papers at a glance |
|---|---|
| Papers | 52 |
| Questions | 979 |
| Exams | 3 |
| Years | 2022–2026 |
| Negative marking | None in these papers |
A typical MLT paper, by exam
| Exam | Papers | Questions | Marks | Time | Question types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLT Quiz 1 | 13 | 14 | 50 | 120 min | 49% numerical, 35% MCQ, 16% MSQ |
| MLT Quiz 2 | 13 | 15 | 40 | 120 min | 46% numerical, 38% MCQ, 16% MSQ |
| MLT End Term | 26 | 18 | 50 | 180 min | 41% numerical, 36% MCQ, 23% MSQ |
The middle value of each exam’s papers; a sitting can differ by a question or two.
Question types in MLT
| Question type | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single choice (MCQ) | 352 | 36% |
| Multiple choice (MSQ) | 197 | 20% |
| Numerical answer | 430 | 44% |
Most MLT questions carry 2, 3 or 4 marks. None carries negative marks in its paper.
What each MLT 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 MLT
- Start with the newest papers of the exam you are sitting: every MLT 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 MLT papers
| Paper | Exam | Term | Questions | Marks | Time | Practise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLT End Term 13 Sept 2026 (Set 1) | End Term | May 2026 term | 17 | 48 | 180 min | Mock test — MLT End Term 13 Sept 2026 set 1 |
| MLT End Term 13 Sept 2026 (Set S2) | End Term | May 2026 term | 18 | 47 | 180 min | Mock test — MLT End Term 13 Sept 2026 set S2 |
| MLT Quiz 2 16 Aug 2026 | Quiz 2 | May 2026 term | 10 | 36 | 120 min | Mock test — MLT Quiz 2 16 Aug 2026 |
| MLT Quiz 1 19 Jul 2026 | Quiz 1 | May 2026 term | 10 | 36 | 120 min | Mock test — MLT Quiz 1 19 Jul 2026 |
| MLT End Term 10 May 2026 (Set 1) | End Term | January 2026 term | 16 | 50 | 180 min | Mock test — MLT End Term 10 May 2026 set 1 |
| MLT End Term 10 May 2026 (Set 1-2) | End Term | January 2026 term | 16 | 47 | 180 min | Mock test — MLT End Term 10 May 2026 set 1-2 |
| MLT Quiz 2 12 Apr 2026 (Set 1) | Quiz 2 | January 2026 term | 15 | 40 | 120 min | Mock test — MLT Quiz 2 12 Apr 2026 set 1 |
| MLT Quiz 2 12 Apr 2026 (Set 1-2) | Quiz 2 | January 2026 term | 15 | 40 | 120 min | Mock test — MLT Quiz 2 12 Apr 2026 set 1-2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the IITM BS MLT Quiz 1?
A typical MLT Quiz 1 has 14 questions for 50 marks in 120 minutes, going by its 13 papers here. See every MLT Quiz 1 paper.
How many questions are in the IITM BS MLT Quiz 2?
A typical MLT Quiz 2 has 15 questions for 40 marks in 120 minutes, going by its 13 papers here. See every MLT Quiz 2 paper.
How many questions are in the IITM BS MLT End Term?
A typical MLT End Term has 18 questions for 50 marks in 180 minutes, going by its 26 papers here. See every MLT End Term paper.
Is there negative marking in IITM BS MLT?
None of the 979 MLT 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 MLT?
Across every MLT paper here: 44% numerical, 36% MCQ, 20% MSQ. Most questions carry 2, 3 or 4 marks.