Statistical Computing papers, exam by exam
Worked out from 14 Statistical Computing papers of the IIT Madras BS degree, 2023–2026 — Quiz 1, Quiz 2 and End Term — and their 80 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 Statistical Computing PYQs, with its answer key and as a timed mock test.
| Feature | Statistical Computing papers at a glance |
|---|---|
| Papers | 14 |
| Questions | 80 |
| Exams | 3 |
| Years | 2023–2026 |
| Negative marking | None in these papers |
A typical Statistical Computing paper, by exam
| Exam | Papers | Questions | Marks | Time | Question types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statistical Computing Quiz 1 | 5 | 12 | 30 | 120 min | 53% MCQ, 29% numerical, 19% MSQ |
| Statistical Computing Quiz 2 | 4 | 2 | 35 | 120 min | 100% MCQ |
| Statistical Computing End Term | 5 | 1 | 50 | 180 min | 100% MCQ |
The middle value of each exam’s papers; a sitting can differ by a question or two.
Question types in Statistical Computing
| Question type | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single choice (MCQ) | 52 | 65% |
| Multiple choice (MSQ) | 11 | 14% |
| Numerical answer | 17 | 21% |
Most Statistical Computing questions carry 2, 3 or 4 marks. None carries negative marks in its paper.
What each Statistical Computing 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 Statistical Computing
- Start with the newest papers of the exam you are sitting: every Statistical Computing 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 Statistical Computing papers
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the IITM BS Statistical Computing Quiz 1?
A typical Statistical Computing Quiz 1 has 12 questions for 30 marks in 120 minutes, going by its 5 papers here. See every Statistical Computing Quiz 1 paper.
How many questions are in the IITM BS Statistical Computing Quiz 2?
A typical Statistical Computing Quiz 2 has 2 questions for 35 marks in 120 minutes, going by its 4 papers here. See every Statistical Computing Quiz 2 paper.
How many questions are in the IITM BS Statistical Computing End Term?
A typical Statistical Computing End Term has 1 question for 50 marks in 180 minutes, going by its 5 papers here. See every Statistical Computing End Term paper.
Is there negative marking in IITM BS Statistical Computing?
None of the 80 Statistical Computing 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 Statistical Computing?
Across every Statistical Computing paper here: 65% MCQ, 21% numerical, 14% MSQ. Most questions carry 2, 3 or 4 marks.