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Previous Year Question Papers for AIML & DSE (All Semesters)

Welcome to your one-stop previous year question paper repository for the BITS WILP M.Tech in AIML and Data Science & Engineering (DSE). Access verified question papers, official answer keys, sample question papers, and solved derivations across Semester 1 and Semester 2 covering mid-sem (closed-book) and comprehensive final (open-book) examinations.

📌 Download papers. Analyze recurring patterns. Practice time-management. Crack your BITS WILP exams confidently.

RRCurated by Rohith Raj (BITS WILP Alum)
•Last Updated: November 2026 (Verified as per Official BITS WILP Portal)

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Exam Preparation Lever #1

🔎 Why Previous Year Question Papers Matter in BITS WILP

As working professionals balancing 40+ hour work weeks with rigorous post-graduate coursework, passive reading of 600-page textbooks is ineffective. In the BITS WILP evaluation system, previous year question papers (PYQs) are the most effective asset for focused, high-yield preparation:

01

Exact Question Formats & Mark Distributions

Understand how professors test theory versus numerical problem-solving. Papers show exact multi-part question structures (e.g., 2 marks for definition, 6 marks for derivation, 4 marks for numeric example).

02

Identifying Recurring Topic Clusters

Discover the core topics tested in nearly every cycle—such as PCA projection derivations in MFML, Alpha-Beta pruning traces in ACI, Bellman optimality proofs in DRL, and Inverted Index postings merges in IR.

03

Rigorous Time Management Under Pressure

The 2-hour Mid-Sem (EC2) and 3-hour End-Sem (EC3) time limits are demanding. Solving past papers under timed conditions builds speed and prevents you from leaving 15-20 marks unattempted.

04

Ready Reference Index for Open-Book EC3

EC3 Comprehensive exams allow printed notes and books. Carrying organized, indexed solved papers lets you cross-reference solved steps directly during high-stress problem solving in the examination hall.

🧠 How This Question Paper Repository Is Organized

Every question paper in this archive is cataloged systematically to help you find the exact semester, subject, and evaluation component you need:

Taxonomy 1

Year & Month

2020 through 2025 exam sessions indicating the exact intake cohort.

Taxonomy 2

Course Code & Title

Cataloged by official BITS WILP course codes (e.g., AIML*ZC416, ZG557, ZG512).

Taxonomy 3

Exam & Paper Type

Categorized into EC2 (Mid-Sem) vs EC3 (Compre), and Regular (EC2R/EC3R) vs Makeup (EC2M/EC3M).

Foundational Semester

📘 Semester 1 – AIML – Question Papers

Full Sem 1 Knowledge Base ↗

Semester 1 builds the rigorous mathematical, statistical, and neural foundations for all subsequent machine learning specialization tracks. Click on any subject accordion below to expand the official question papers, answer keys, and model sample papers:

AIML*ZC416 • MATH ZG511Mathematical Foundations for Machine Learning (MFML)
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Linear Algebra, Orthogonal Projections, Gram-Schmidt, Eigen Decomposition, SVD, Multivariate Calculus, Hessian Matrices, Convex Optimization, Lagrange Multipliers, and KKT Conditions.

Available Question Papers & Official Solutions
Hardcopy Question Bank Books

MFML Topic-Wise Solved PYQ Bank (Delivered Anywhere in India)

Step-by-step solved derivations for Eigenvalues, SVD, Gradient Descent, Constrained Optimization, and KKT conditions.

Semester 1 All Subjects Combo • Save with Combo Discount

Complete Semester 1 Solved Question Bank & Formula Bookset

Complete 4-subject bundle covering MFML, ISM, ML, and DNN. Spiral-bound on 80 GSM paper, dispatched directly to your doorstep.

AIML*ZC418Introduction to Statistical Methods (ISM)
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Probability Distributions, Bayes Theorem, Sampling Distributions, Point & Interval Estimation, Hypothesis Testing (Z-test, t-test, ANOVA, Chi-Square), and Linear Regression.

Available Question Papers & Official Solutions
Hardcopy Question Bank & Formula Index

ISM Solved Derivations & Hypothesis Testing Guide

Complete step-by-step solved test statistics, ANOVA tables, and regression derivations.

AIML*ZG565Machine Learning (ML)
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Supervised & Unsupervised Algorithms, Decision Trees (ID3, C4.5, Gini), Support Vector Machines (Lagrangian Duality, Kernels), Ensembles (Bagging, Boosting, Random Forests), and Clustering.

Available Question Papers & Model Sample Papers
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ML Solved Numerical & Derivation Question Bank

Detailed step-by-step solutions for SVM dual formulations, ID3 entropy information gain, and AdaBoost weight updates.

AIML*ZG511Deep Neural Networks (DNN)
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Multi-Layer Perceptrons, Backpropagation Derivations, Activation Functions, CNNs (Convolution arithmetic, ResNet, VGG), RNN/LSTM/GRU Architectures, Regularization (Dropout, BatchNorm), and Optimizers (Adam, RMSprop).

Available Question Papers & Cluster Exams
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DNN Architecture & Backprop Derivations Bank

Complete step-by-step calculus proofs for multi-layer backpropagation, conv receptive fields, and LSTM cell states.

Core & Elective Specialization

📘 Semester 2 – AIML – Question Papers

Full Sem 2 Knowledge Base ↗

Semester 2 introduces 2 mandatory core courses (ACI and DRL) alongside 2 specialized electives (NLP, Information Retrieval, DMML, PGM). Click on any subject accordion below to access verified examination question papers and official answer keys:

AIML*ZG557 • CORE COURSE • 5 UNITSArtificial and Computational Intelligence (ACI)
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Classical Search (A*, IDA*, heuristic admissibility & consistency), Adversarial Game Trees (Minimax, Alpha-Beta pruning), CSPs, First-Order Logic Inference (Resolution, Unification, Forward/Backward Chaining), Bayesian Networks, Fuzzy Logic, and Genetic Algorithms.

Available Question Papers & Official Solutions
Hardcopy Question Bank Books

ACI Topic-Wise Solved PYQ Bank (Delivered Anywhere in India)

Step-by-step solved derivations for search heuristics, Alpha-Beta pruning, CSP backtracking, and fuzzy membership rules.

Semester 2 All Subjects Combo • Save with Combo Discount

Complete Semester 2 Solved Question Bank & Notes Set

Complete bundle covering ACI, DRL, plus your registered electives (NLP, IR, DMML, PGM), printed and dispatched to your address.

AIML*ZG512 • CORE COURSE • 4 UNITSDeep Reinforcement Learning (DRL)
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Markov Decision Processes (MDP), Bellman Expectation & Optimality Equations, Tabular Policy & Value Iteration, Monte Carlo Methods, TD(0), SARSA, Q-Learning, Function Approximation (DQN, Double DQN, Dueling DQN), Policy Gradients (REINFORCE), and Actor-Critic (A2C, PPO).

Available Question Papers & Official Solutions
Hardcopy Question Bank Books

DRL Bellman Derivations & Algorithmic Traces Bank

Detailed step-by-step mathematical proofs for Bellman contractions, Q-learning convergence, and Policy Gradient derivations.

AIML*ZG530 • NLP TRACK MANDATORY • 4 UNITSNatural Language Processing (NLP)
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Text Preprocessing, N-gram Language Modeling (Good-Turing, Kneser-Ney), Part-of-Speech Tagging (HMMs, Viterbi Algorithm), Word Embeddings (Word2Vec CBOW & Skip-Gram, GloVe), Seq2Seq, Attention Mechanisms, Transformer Architecture, BERT, and LLMs.

Available Question Papers & Solved Problem Banks
Hardcopy Question Bank Books

NLP Solved Question Bank & Formula Compendium

Complete step-by-step solved calculations for Viterbi decoding, perplexity evaluation, Self-Attention matrices, and Byte-Pair Encoding.

AIML*ZG537 • DSECL*ZG537 • 4 UNITSInformation Retrieval (IR)
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Inverted Index Construction, Boolean Query Processing, Vector Space Model (TF-IDF, Cosine Similarity), BM25 Ranking, Evaluation Metrics (Precision@k, Recall, MAP, MRR, NDCG), Index Compression (Gamma, Variable-Byte), and Link Analysis (PageRank, HITS).

Available Question Papers & Official Solutions
Hardcopy Question Bank Books

IR Solved Numerical Question Bank & Index

Detailed step-by-step solved calculations for TF-IDF cosine ranking, NDCG@k metrics, PageRank power iteration, and index compression.

AIML*ZG529 • DSECL*ZG529 • 4 UNITSData Management for Machine Learning (DMML)
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Feature Stores, Feature Engineering Pipelines, Streaming Data Ingestion (Kafka, Flink), Distributed Storage (HDFS, S3, Parquet), Data Versioning (DVC, Delta Lake), Relational & NoSQL Data Modeling, and Data Quality Assurance for Production ML.

Available Question Papers & Official Solutions
Hardcopy Question Bank Books

DMML System Architecture & Solved PYQ Bank

Complete step-by-step solved system designs for feature stores, streaming ingestion, and data versioning architectures.

AIML*ZG526 • 4 UNITSProbabilistic Graphical Models (PGM)
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Bayesian Networks (D-separation, I-maps), Markov Random Fields, Exact Inference (Variable Elimination, Clique Trees, Message Passing), Approximate Inference (Gibbs Sampling, MCMC), and Parameter Estimation with Expectation-Maximization.

Available Question Papers & Solutions
Hardcopy Question Bank Books

PGM Exact & Approximate Inference Solved Bank

Step-by-step solved derivations for D-separation proofs, factor operations, variable elimination traces, and junction tree calibrations.

Cross-Program Synergy

📗 Data Science & Engineering (DSE) Question Papers

Common BITS Pilani Curriculum

The M.Tech in Data Science & Engineering (DSE) shares multiple core courses, electives, and faculty instructors with the M.Tech AIML program. Because question papers and evaluation keys are often identical between the two programs, students in both tracks benefit from cross-practicing these papers:

Semester 1 DSEFoundational Units

DSE Semester 1 Shared Subjects

Shared foundational curriculum covering Mathematical Foundations (Linear Algebra, Calculus), Statistical Methods & Inference, and Machine Learning algorithms.

Semester 2 DSECore & Electives

DSE Semester 2 Shared Subjects

Shared advanced courses including Information Retrieval (DSECL*ZG537), Data Management for ML (DSECL*ZG529), and Probabilistic Graphical Models (AIML*ZG526).

💡 Pro Tip for DSE Students: Download the Information Retrieval (IR) and DMML question papers from the Semester 2 section above—the official codes printed on the papers are AIMLCZG537 / DSECLZG537 and AIMLCZG529 / DSECLZG529.

Tactical Guide

🎯 5-Step Blueprint: How to Ace BITS WILP Exams Using PYQs

Simply collecting question papers is not enough. Follow this battle-tested preparation framework refined by top-ranking BITS WILP alumni:

STEP 1

Map the Syllabus Units to Past Exam Questions

Before beginning your revision, look at the past 3 semesters of papers for that course. Mark each question against the official course handout modules. You will quickly identify which modules always carry 15-20 marks and which carry only 3-5 marks.

STEP 2

Simulate Timed Exam Conditions

Dedicate one weekend session to writing a complete past paper with a countdown timer. For EC2 (Mid-Sem), do not consult any notes (strictly closed-book). For EC3 (Compre), use only the printed materials you will physically bring to the exam center.

STEP 3

Create a Color-Coded Physical Index for EC3 Open-Book Exams

During open-book EC3 exams, searching through unindexed 400-page slide binders wastes precious time. Use sticky post-it tabs to mark solved problems in your printed PYQ banks by algorithmic topic (e.g. "PageRank Proof", "Bellman Optimality", "A* Trace").

STEP 4

Master Step-Wise Marking Schemes

BITS WILP evaluators assign partial marks for each step: writing down the governing formula (1 mark), stating assumptions (1 mark), intermediate mathematical substitutions (3 marks), and final numerical answer with units (1 mark). Always show your complete derivation even if you are unsure of the final arithmetic.

STEP 5

Maintain an Error Log

Keep a dedicated notebook for questions you got wrong during your practice runs. Review these mistakes 24 hours before exam day. Most errors stem from recurring minor calculation oversights rather than conceptual misunderstandings.

Printed Hardcopy Study Material

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Community Crowdsourcing

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We are continuously enriching this archive with fresh question papers and solutions from every exam cycle. If you wrote a regular or makeup exam recently, help fellow working professionals in the BITS WILP community by sharing your question paper:

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions (PYQs & Exam Formats)

Are BITS WILP previous year question papers officially released by the institute?▼
BITS Pilani occasionally uploads sample question papers and model answer keys on the Taxila / Canvas LMS portal before exams. However, exhaustive archives of past regular and makeup question papers are compiled and crowdsourced by alumni and current students who preserved their exam question sets and official evaluation keys.
Do BITS WILP professors repeat questions from previous year papers?▼
While verbatim repeat questions are rare, the underlying numerical templates, algorithmic traces (such as A* heuristic calculations, Alpha-Beta pruning trees, Markov Decision Process value iterations, and Viterbi algorithm paths) and theoretical proof structures are heavily recurring across semester cycles. Solving 3 to 4 past papers gives you immediate clarity on the exact expected format.
Can I bring printed copies of past question papers and solutions into the EC3 Comprehensive Exam?▼
For Open book exams, only the prescribed textbooks are allowed.
What is the difference between Regular (EC2R/EC3R) and Makeup (EC2M/EC3M) question papers?▼
Regular exams (EC2R for Mid-Sem, EC3R for Compre) are the standard scheduled examinations for all enrolled students. Makeup exams (EC2M, EC3M) are scheduled approximately 2-4 weeks later for candidates who missed the regular exam due to medical emergencies or pre-approved professional commitments. Makeup papers follow the exact same syllabus and difficulty level, but feature different numerical variations.
Are question papers identical for M.Tech AIML and M.Tech DSE students?▼
For shared courses—such as Information Retrieval (AIMLC*ZG537 / DSECL*ZG537), Data Management for Machine Learning (AIMLC*ZG529 / DSECL*ZG529), Probabilistic Graphical Models (AIML*ZG526), and core mathematics/statistics—the question papers and evaluation keys are identical because both cohorts attend common lectures and sit for the same examination slot.
How should I allocate study time between EC2 (Mid-Sem) and EC3 (End-Sem)?▼
EC2 carries 30% weightage and is strictly closed-book (2 hours). You must memorize foundational formulas, definitions, and short algorithmic steps. EC3 carries 40% weightage and is 3 hours open-book, focusing on complex multi-part derivations, system designs, and proofs. Prioritize conceptual clarity and organized printed reference binders for EC3.
Where can I get complete step-by-step solved question banks delivered as hardcopies?▼
Crack BITS WILP provides spiral-bound, indexed hardcopy solved question banks with step-by-step mathematical proofs, Python pseudocode, and formula sheets dispatched directly to your doorstep across India. These printed spiral sets are designed specifically for carrying into EC3 open-book exam halls.
How can I contribute recent question papers or answer keys?▼
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