Programming in C papers, exam by exam
Worked out from 31 Programming in C papers of the IIT Madras BS degree, 2023–2026 — Quiz 1 and End Term — and their 647 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 Programming in C PYQs, with its answer key and as a timed mock test.
| Feature | Programming in C papers at a glance |
|---|---|
| Papers | 31 |
| Questions | 647 |
| Exams | 2 |
| Years | 2023–2026 |
| Negative marking | None in these papers |
A typical Programming in C paper, by exam
| Exam | Papers | Questions | Marks | Time | Question types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Programming in C Quiz 1 | 8 | 17 | 50 | 120 min | 64% MCQ, 22% numerical, 14% MSQ |
| Programming in C End Term | 23 | 24 | 100 | 180 min | 69% MCQ, 18% numerical, 13% MSQ |
The middle value of each exam’s papers; a sitting can differ by a question or two.
Question types in Programming in C
| Question type | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single choice (MCQ) | 439 | 68% |
| Multiple choice (MSQ) | 88 | 14% |
| Numerical answer | 120 | 19% |
Most Programming in C questions carry 3, 4 or 5 marks. None carries negative marks in its paper.
What each Programming in C exam covers
How to practise Programming in C
- Start with the newest papers of the exam you are sitting: every Programming in C 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 Programming in C papers
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the IITM BS Programming in C Quiz 1?
A typical Programming in C Quiz 1 has 17 questions for 50 marks in 120 minutes, going by its 8 papers here. See every Programming in C Quiz 1 paper.
How many questions are in the IITM BS Programming in C End Term?
A typical Programming in C End Term has 24 questions for 100 marks in 180 minutes, going by its 23 papers here. See every Programming in C End Term paper.
Is there negative marking in IITM BS Programming in C?
None of the 647 Programming in C 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 Programming in C?
Across every Programming in C paper here: 68% MCQ, 19% numerical, 14% MSQ. Most questions carry 3, 4 or 5 marks.