Signals and Systems papers, exam by exam
Worked out from 13 Signals and Systems papers of the IIT Madras BS degree, 2024–2025 — Quiz 1, Quiz 2 and End Term — and their 132 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 Signals and Systems PYQs, with its answer key and as a timed mock test.
| Feature | Signals and Systems papers at a glance |
|---|---|
| Papers | 13 |
| Questions | 132 |
| Exams | 3 |
| Years | 2024–2025 |
| Negative marking | None in these papers |
A typical Signals and Systems paper, by exam
| Exam | Papers | Questions | Marks | Time | Question types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signals and Systems Quiz 1 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 120 min | 63% numerical, 37% MCQ |
| Signals and Systems Quiz 2 | 1 | 15 | 20 | 120 min | 60% MCQ, 20% MSQ, 20% numerical |
| Signals and Systems End Term | 3 | 20 | 30 | 180 min | 78% MCQ, 13% numerical, 8% MSQ |
The middle value of each exam’s papers; a sitting can differ by a question or two.
Question types in Signals and Systems
| Question type | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single choice (MCQ) | 77 | 58% |
| Multiple choice (MSQ) | 8 | 6% |
| Numerical answer | 47 | 36% |
Most Signals and Systems questions carry 1, 2 or 2.5 marks. None carries negative marks in its paper.
What each Signals and Systems 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 Signals and Systems
- Start with the newest papers of the exam you are sitting: every Signals and Systems 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the IITM BS Signals and Systems Quiz 1?
A typical Signals and Systems Quiz 1 has 8 questions for 21 marks in 120 minutes, going by its 9 papers here. See every Signals and Systems Quiz 1 paper.
How many questions are in the IITM BS Signals and Systems Quiz 2?
A typical Signals and Systems Quiz 2 has 15 questions for 20 marks in 120 minutes, going by its 1 paper here. See every Signals and Systems Quiz 2 paper.
How many questions are in the IITM BS Signals and Systems End Term?
A typical Signals and Systems End Term has 20 questions for 30 marks in 180 minutes, going by its 3 papers here. See every Signals and Systems End Term paper.
Is there negative marking in IITM BS Signals and Systems?
None of the 132 Signals and Systems 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 Signals and Systems?
Across every Signals and Systems paper here: 58% MCQ, 36% numerical, 6% MSQ. Most questions carry 1, 2 or 2.5 marks.