NCET PYQ (Previous Year Questions) — Practice & Solutions
Prep NCET — built By IITians. This page is your master hub for NCET PYQs with topic tags, solutions, and video pointers. Use it to benchmark speed, discover patterns, and close gaps before the exam. We prioritise combos that help for admissions into recognised ITEP institutes, including selected IIT, NIT, and RIE campuses.
- Why PYQs matter (and how to use them)
- Year-wise NCET PYQ sets
- Subject-wise PYQ banks
- High-frequency question types (with drills)
- 4-Week PYQ + Mock Plan
- Error-log template (copy this)
- FAQs
Why PYQs matter (and how to use them)
- Pattern discovery: PYQs reveal distribution (e.g., RC vs grammar, arithmetic vs DI, Physics vs Chem vs Maths mixes).
- Speed targeting: Attempt windows (20/25 attempts per section) force prioritisation — PYQs teach what to skip.
- Confidence: Familiar stems reduce anxiety; your accuracy rises fastest on previously-seen types.
How to use: Attempt a set timed → mark unsure/wrong → classify by type (not chapter only) → revisit the exact video/notes → re-test in 3–4 days.
Pro tip (IIT/NIT/RIE track): Keep PYQs aligned with your 3 domain subjects. If you’re targeting B.Sc. B.Ed., prioritise PCM/PCB PYQs first; humanities/commerce candidates should do their three chosen domains before exploring extras.
Year-wise NCET PYQ sets
We maintain links to year-wise sets below. Where full papers aren’t released, we provide pattern-faithful practice sets and consolidated type banks with solutions. Bookmark this page — we update as official releases or verified sets appear.
| Year | Question Paper / Response | Official/Provisional Answer Key | Solutions & Analysis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NCET 2025 PYQ (memory-based + compiled) | Answer Key guide | Topic-wise solutions & difficulty analysis | Publishing |
| 2024 | NCET 2024 PYQ (compiled set) | Answer Key guide | Solutions & video pointers | Live |
| 2023 | NCET 2023 PYQ (first cycle) | Answer Key guide | Solutions & notes | Live |
Subject-wise PYQ banks
Each bank below aggregates PYQs by type and topic, adds a short solution, and links the exact video timestamp from our free course where relevant.
Languages (L1 & L2)
- English PYQ Bank — RC, error spotting, sentence improvement, vocab-in-context, para jumbles, fill-in-the-blanks.
- Hindi PYQ Bank — व्याकरण, पर्यायवाची, विलोम, मुहावरे, वाक्य शुद्धि, गद्यांश।
- Other Indian Languages — language-specific grammar & RC practice.
Teaching Aptitude
- Teaching Aptitude PYQ Bank — child development, pedagogy, assessment, inclusive education, classroom processes.
General Test
- Quant & Data PYQ — %/ratio/T&W/TSD, algebra basics, mensuration, DI sets, statistics.
- Reasoning PYQ — series, analogies, syllogisms, blood relations, direction, ranking, clocks/calendars, puzzles.
- GK/CA PYQ — education policy, polity highlights, geography snippets, science basics.
Domain Subjects
- Physics PYQ — kinematics, E&M, optics, modern physics.
- Chemistry PYQ — bonding, thermo, kinetics, organic GOC/core families.
- Mathematics PYQ — calculus, algebra, vectors & 3D, probability.
- Biology PYQ — cell, genetics, physiology, ecology.
- CS/IP PYQ — Python, DBMS/SQL, networking basics.
- History PYQ — modern India themes, sources, world revolutions (conceptual).
- Geography PYQ — physical/human/economic; India maps; environment.
- Political Science PYQ — Constitution, federalism, institutions, public policy.
- Economics PYQ — micro, macro, Indian economy, statistics basics.
- Psychology PYQ — learning, memory, intelligence, personality, social.
- Sociology PYQ — culture, socialization, change, Indian society issues.
- Accountancy PYQ — partnership, company basics, ratios, cash flow.
- Business Studies PYQ — management, marketing, finance, consumer protection.
- Physical Education PYQ — fitness, anatomy basics, sports psych, yoga.
High-frequency question types (with drills)
English (L1/L2 where applicable)
- RC inference & tone: one-sentence proof from passage; avoid outside knowledge.
- Error spotting (SV agreement, modifiers, parallelism): scan subject–verb; check –ing and comparison markers.
- Vocab-in-context: capture surrounding clause; test with replacement.
- Sentence improvement: pick clarity & concision; avoid double negatives & wordiness.
- Para jumbles: anchor sentences (names/dates), PR pairs, then test orders.
General Test — Quant/DI
- Ratios/mixtures, % change, SI/CI equivalence
- Time–work (1/x + 1/y), TSD with relative speed
- Mensuration surface/volume mixes
- DI with base units; quick approximations; significant digits
- Statistics: mean/median/mode, basic dispersion
Reasoning
- Alpha/number series patterns, analogy rules
- Syllogism with Venn sanity checks
- Blood relations & direction (draw tiny maps)
- Ranking with inequalities; seating/puzzle grids
Teaching Aptitude
- Constructivism vs. behaviourism; Bloom’s revised taxonomy
- Child development stages (Piaget/Vygotsky), ZPD & scaffolding
- Assessment validity vs reliability; formative cycles
- Inclusive education/UDL; IEP basics
PCM/PCB (Domain)
- Physics: FBDs, energy methods, Kirchhoff, Lenz/RHS, lens sign conventions
- Chemistry: periodicity trends, Le Chatelier, rate laws, GOC priority, named reactions (core)
- Maths: derivative/integral standard forms, properties of determinants, vector triple product identities, conditional probability
- Biology: diagram-heavy quick recall: cell, physiology cycles, genetics crosses
4-Week PYQ + Mock Plan
- Week 1: Two PYQ sessions each for Language & General Test; one for Teaching Aptitude; one for each chosen domain. 1 full mock on weekend.
- Week 2: Raise attempt volume (x1.5). Start mixed-topic sets. 2 sectionals for your weakest domain. 1 full mock mid-week, 1 on weekend.
- Week 3: Only mixed sets + PYQ gaps; speed DI/RC daily. 2 full mocks. Tighten skipping strategy.
- Week 4: Error log only + 3 full mocks (alt days). Sleep discipline + exam-hour practice.
Error-log template (copy this)
| # | Section | Type | Topic | Root Cause | Fix (video/note) | Re-test | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | RC inference | Reading | Skimmed options | “Inference drill” video | +3 days | Pending |
| 2 | Quant | Ratio DI | DI | Base units | Unit checklist | +2 days | Pending |
| 3 | Physics | E&M | EMI | Lenz direction | Right-hand rule recap | +4 days | Pending |
FAQs
Are official PYQs available every year? Availability varies. We compile verified sets from official releases and reliable sources. We clearly mark anything memory-based and keep improving with your feedback.
Should I do PYQs or mocks first? Do one diagnostic mock, then switch to PYQs → targeted videos → sectionals → full mocks. Repeat weekly.
How many PYQs are enough? For each section: master the types. If you can solve any question that looks like 10–12 canonical patterns per section, you’re exam-ready.