SRM previous year question papers, explained by semester, subject and exam type.
Which SRM paper types exist, how each is built and marked, and how to read the papers you already have. Past papers are the best guide to what your faculty asks; this page explains how to use them, and the site does not host them.
PYQ categories
SRM exams follow a cycle: two cycle tests, model exams and end-semester exams. Each type has a different pattern and coverage. Use the right paper type for the right preparation stage.
SEM Papers
End-semester papers covering all 5 units. 3 hours, 100 marks. Best for understanding the full exam pattern, marking scheme and unit-wise weight distribution.
CT Papers
Cycle test papers for continuous assessment. Usually 50 marks covering 2-2.5 units. Good for predicting CT question patterns and short-answer formats.
Model Papers
Faculty-issued sample papers and practice sets. Mirror the actual exam pattern. Attempt them under timed conditions for best results.
Question banks
What a 2-mark definition, a 5-mark explanation and a 10-mark answer each need to contain.
Finding important topics
How to work out which topics your faculty returns to, from the papers you collect and the hints seniors give you.
Solved PYQs
How worked answers are structured, and why a timed attempt teaches you more than reading a solution.
PYQ subject coverage
These are the most-searched subject pages. Each one carries its unit checklist, the exam pattern and a preparation plan.
| Subject Page | Semester | Paper Type | On the subject page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Sem 3 | SEM, CT, Model | Unit checklist and plan |
| Data Structures & Algorithm | Sem 3 | SEM, CT, Model | Unit checklist and plan |
| DBMS | Sem 4 | SEM, CT, Model | Unit checklist and plan |
| Computer Networks | Sem 5 | SEM, CT, Model | Unit checklist and plan |
| Compiler Design | Sem 6 | SEM, CT, Model | Unit checklist and plan |
| COA | Sem 3 | SEM, CT, Model | Unit checklist and plan |
| DAA | Sem 4 | SEM, CT, Model | Unit checklist and plan |
| AI | Sem 4 | SEM, CT, Model | Unit checklist and plan |
How to use SRM PYQs effectively
Collect the last 5 SEM papers you have
Collect the previous 5 end-semester papers you have for your subject. The pattern usually repeats every 2-3 years with minor variations.
Map unit-wise questions
Create a table listing each unit and mark which years asked what. Units with questions in 3+ papers are high-priority.
Learn answer templates for repeated topics
For topics that appear every year, memorise the standard answer structure: definition, diagram, explanation, example.
Attempt under timed conditions
Pick a recent paper, set a 3-hour timer and attempt it without notes. Then compare with the solved version.
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