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Yearly Past Papers are the complete official exam papers from past years — organized by subject, level, and year (e.g., Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 – May/June 2023 Paper 2).
They allow students to practice entire exams under real test conditions.

• Yearly Past Papers: Show full exams as they were originally set by the exam board.

• Topical Past Papers: Group questions by topic (e.g., Trigonometry, Respiration).
  Using both helps students build topic knowledge and exam-style experience.

exam-mate provides yearly past papers for:

• Cambridge IGCSE

• Cambridge AS & A-Level

• ACT & AQA

• Edexcel International GCSE & A-Level
  Each paper matches the official exam format and syllabus.

Yearly papers are available for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, Business Studies, Computer Science, Economics, and more — across multiple curricula.

Go to the Yearly Past Papers page, select your program (IGCSE, A-Level, or Edexcel), and then choose your subject and exam session (e.g., May/June 2024).

✅ Yes! Every yearly paper comes with its official mark scheme, so students can review accurate examiner solutions after attempting the paper.

Yes. All Yearly Past Papers and mark schemes can be downloaded as PDFs for offline study, classroom teaching, or mock-exam creation.

exam-mate offers free previews for selected subjects.

New papers are added twice a year, after each Cambridge, IB, and Edexcel exam session (May/June and Oct/Nov).
Recently released exams are usually uploaded within 2–3 weeks.

Yes! You can use exam-mate’s Exam Mode, which replicates real-time conditions—including time limits, question navigation, and automatic scoring for multiple-choice papers

Yes. Each subject includes all paper codes (e.g., Paper 1 MCQ, Paper 2 Structured, Paper 3 Extended, Paper 4 Alternative to Practical) organized by year and variant.

Absolutely. Teachers can create digital mock exams, assign past papers to specific classes, and track student performance with auto-grading and progress reports.

Yes. Whenever Cambridge, IB, or Edexcel revises their syllabuses, exam-mate reorganizes and labels papers according to the new syllabus codes and structure.

Some subjects include examiner feedback reports and grade threshold tables to help students understand marking trends and difficulty levels.

Yes. For most subjects, you can switch between Question Paper and Mark Scheme instantly or view them side-by-side for easy checking.

• Attempt a paper under timed conditions.

• Compare answers with the mark scheme.

• Identify weak topics and review them using Topical Past Papers.

• Repeat the next year’s paper to measure progress.

✅ Yes. Exam-Mate is optimized for mobile devices, tablets, and laptops, so you can practice anywhere.

Some papers are public, but creating a free account lets you save progress, unlock history, and receive AI feedback on your performance.

exam-mate’s archives include papers from as early as 2009 for Cambridge subjects, depending on availability and syllabus continuity.

No, copyright applies to these documents.

Yes—filters allow you to view May/June, October/November, or March (India series) sessions separately.

Each paper listing includes the official syllabus code (e.g., 0580 for Maths, 0610 for Biology).
You can also search directly by code using the search bar on the Yearly Past Papers page.

Yes. Depending on the subject, you’ll find structured, data-response, theory, essay, and calculation-type questions as per the official paper format.

Teachers can select questions or entire papers from specific years and assemble them into custom mock exams using the Exam-Mate Exam Builder tool.

Yes. Subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Biology include Alternative to Practical (Paper 6) and Practical (Paper 5) exams, with diagrams and data-response sections.

Yes! Many teachers use exam-mate Yearly Past Papers to design school midterms, end-of-term exams, or diagnostic assessments aligned with Cambridge standards.

Yes. All available variants for each subject and region are uploaded and labeled clearly to match the official papers (e.g., Paper 2 Variant 22, Paper 4 Variant 42).

• Attempt at least 3–5 past years in timed conditions.

• Review with mark schemes.

• Use Topical Papers for weak topics.

• Analyze mistakes using AI feedback.

• Track results to measure readiness.

They simulate real exam conditions, improve time management, reveal common question patterns, and train students to think like examiners — resulting in higher grades.

All materials are sourced from official exam boards or teacher-verified databases, stored securely, and updated regularly for accuracy.

Yes. Use the “Ticket” button or contact support. The exam-mate team verifies and replaces missing files within 48 hours.

Yes. For data-response or comprehension papers, inserts are included along with question papers and mark schemes.

Yes. For language subjects (English Listening, French, Spanish), audio files and transcripts are included whenever available.

All answer keys are taken directly from the official mark schemes released by Cambridge, Edexcel, and IB boards — ensuring 100% reliability.

Because Exam-Mate combines authentic materials, AI feedback, and performance tracking in one platform, trusted by thousands of schools and students worldwide.