Stats 2 papers, exam by exam
Worked out from 71 Stats 2 papers of the IIT Madras BS degree, 2021–2026 — Quiz 1, Quiz 2 and End Term — and their 1,256 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 Stats 2 PYQs, with its answer key and as a timed mock test.
| Feature | Stats 2 papers at a glance |
|---|---|
| Papers | 71 |
| Questions | 1,256 |
| Exams | 3 |
| Years | 2021–2026 |
| Negative marking | None in these papers |
A typical Stats 2 paper, by exam
| Exam | Papers | Questions | Marks | Time | Question types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats 2 Quiz 1 | 26 | 18 | 41 | 120 min | 52% numerical, 41% MCQ, 5% MSQ, 2% written |
| Stats 2 Quiz 2 | 18 | 17 | 41 | 120 min | 56% numerical, 34% MCQ, 7% MSQ, 2% written |
| Stats 2 End Term | 27 | 17 | 40 | 180 min | 56% numerical, 36% MCQ, 8% MSQ |
The middle value of each exam’s papers; a sitting can differ by a question or two.
Question types in Stats 2
| Question type | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single choice (MCQ) | 470 | 37% |
| Multiple choice (MSQ) | 81 | 6% |
| Numerical answer | 687 | 55% |
| Written answer | 18 | 1% |
Most Stats 2 questions carry 1, 2 or 3 marks. None carries negative marks in its paper.
What each Stats 2 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 Stats 2
- Start with the newest papers of the exam you are sitting: every Stats 2 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 Stats 2 papers
| Paper | Exam | Term | Questions | Marks | Time | Practise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats 2 End Term 13 Sept 2026 (Set 1) | End Term | May 2026 term | 16 | 35 | 180 min | Mock test — Stats 2 End Term 13 Sept 2026 set 1 |
| Stats 2 End Term 13 Sept 2026 (Set S2) | End Term | May 2026 term | 20 | 37 | 180 min | Mock test — Stats 2 End Term 13 Sept 2026 set S2 |
| Stats 2 Quiz 2 16 Aug 2026 | Quiz 2 | May 2026 term | 20 | 41 | 120 min | Mock test — Stats 2 Quiz 2 16 Aug 2026 |
| Stats 2 Quiz 1 19 Jul 2026 | Quiz 1 | May 2026 term | 19 | 41 | 120 min | Mock test — Stats 2 Quiz 1 19 Jul 2026 |
| Stats 2 End Term 10 May 2026 (Set 1) | End Term | January 2026 term | 20 | 41 | 180 min | Mock test — Stats 2 End Term 10 May 2026 set 1 |
| Stats 2 End Term 10 May 2026 (Set 2) | End Term | January 2026 term | 20 | 41 | 180 min | Mock test — Stats 2 End Term 10 May 2026 set 2 |
| Stats 2 Quiz 2 12 Apr 2026 | Quiz 2 | January 2026 term | 20 | 41 | 120 min | Mock test — Stats 2 Quiz 2 12 Apr 2026 |
| Stats 2 Quiz 1 15 Mar 2026 | Quiz 1 | January 2026 term | 20 | 41 | 120 min | Mock test — Stats 2 Quiz 1 15 Mar 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the IITM BS Stats 2 Quiz 1?
A typical Stats 2 Quiz 1 has 18 questions for 41 marks in 120 minutes, going by its 26 papers here. See every Stats 2 Quiz 1 paper.
How many questions are in the IITM BS Stats 2 Quiz 2?
A typical Stats 2 Quiz 2 has 17 questions for 41 marks in 120 minutes, going by its 18 papers here. See every Stats 2 Quiz 2 paper.
How many questions are in the IITM BS Stats 2 End Term?
A typical Stats 2 End Term has 17 questions for 40 marks in 180 minutes, going by its 27 papers here. See every Stats 2 End Term paper.
Is there negative marking in IITM BS Stats 2?
None of the 1,256 Stats 2 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 Stats 2?
Across every Stats 2 paper here: 55% numerical, 37% MCQ, 6% MSQ, 1% written. Most questions carry 1, 2 or 3 marks.