Semester 1 — PPS

SRM Programming for Problem Solving syllabus units, course code and exam plan for Semester 1.

Programming for Problem Solving (PPS) is a Semester 1 subject under the SRMIST 2021 regulation. The checklist below lists its units; the exam pattern and a unit-by-unit preparation plan follow.

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Programming for Problem Solving syllabus unit checklist

Course code 21CSS101J · 4 credits · Semester 1. The 5 unit titles below are from the SRMIST 2021 regulation syllabus (official curriculum); tick each one as you revise it.

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PPS in the Semester 1 subject map

Programming for Problem Solving is listed for Semester 1 under the SRMIST 2021 regulation. These are the pages around it: the semester hub first, then the other subjects listed for the same semester.

Basic Civil & Mechanical Workshop Biochemistry Biology Biomedical Sensors Calculus and Linear Algebra Cell Biology Chemistry Communicative English Foreign Languages Fundamental of Economics Introduction to Computational Biology Microbiology Philosophy of Engineering Physical and Analytical Chemistry Physics: Mechanics

Programming for Problem Solving study resources

Exam pattern

What the SEM, CT and model papers are for PPS, how long each runs, and where the marks sit across Part A, Part B and Part C.

Revision plan

How to fit the 5 units above into a one-night or multi-day plan, and what to do in each block.

Using your papers

This site does not host question papers. Collect the PPS papers you have and use the unit-topic matrix method to see what repeats.

Tools

GPA and attendance calculators plus browser study tools, so planning and revision do not need a separate app.

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How to prepare PPS for SRM semester exams

Check the syllabus

Open the syllabus guide and confirm the PPS unit topics. Only study what is listed for the 2021 regulation.

Collect your PPS papers

Gather the PPS SEM papers you already have and build a unit-topic matrix: one row per unit, one column per year. Anything that appears twice is worth learning properly.

Revise unit by unit

Work the units in the order above and answer the questions your matrix flagged. The exam strategy guide covers how Part B and Part C answers are marked.

Attempt a full paper under time

Pick a SEM paper you have and attempt it in the three hours with no notes. Note what cost you time, then revise those units again.