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AKTU Python Programming Question Paper — All Years Free Download with Key Topics

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5 March 2026
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AKTU Python Programming (also called Programming in Python or Python for Problem Solving) is offered to B.Tech students across multiple branches and semesters at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. Analysis of AKTU Python PYQs from 2018-2024 shows that Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts, file handling, and list/dictionary operations collectively appear in 70%+ of the total paper marks. These topics must be mastered for scoring above 65%. RyzenStudy has all AKTU Python programming papers for free download.

AKTU Python Programming — Subject Details

DetailInformation
Subject NamePython Programming / Programming in Python
Subject CodeKCS-352 / KNC-301 / varies by branch & batch
Offered InSem 3 or 4 depending on branch
Total Marks100 (70 External + 30 Internal)
Papers Available2018-2024 on RyzenStudy

AKTU Python — Syllabus Unit Breakdown

  • Unit 1 — Python Basics: Introduction, features, data types, variables, operators, input/output, conditionals (if-elif-else), loops (for, while), break/continue/pass
  • Unit 2 — Data Structures in Python: Lists, Tuples, Sets, Dictionaries — creation, operations, methods, comprehensions, nested structures
  • Unit 3 — Functions: def, return, default & keyword arguments, *args, **kwargs, lambda functions, map/filter/reduce, recursion, scope (local/global)
  • Unit 4 — OOP in Python: Classes and objects, __init__ constructor, self, inheritance (single, multiple, multilevel), polymorphism, encapsulation, method overriding, special methods
  • Unit 5 — File Handling & Libraries: File open/read/write/close, modes (r, w, a, rb), exception handling (try-except-finally), NumPy basics, Pandas basics, Matplotlib basics

Most Repeated Python Topics in AKTU PYQs (2018-2024)

Unit 4 (OOP) — Most High-Scoring Repeated Topic

  • Write a Python class for [something] with inheritance — appears in 5/6 years in Section C
  • Explain OOP concepts with examples — Section B mainstay
  • Demonstrate polymorphism in Python with code
  • Constructor (__init__) and destructor (__del__) explanation
  • Multiple inheritance with Method Resolution Order (MRO)

Unit 2 (Data Structures) — Section B Reliable

  • Difference between List, Tuple, Set, and Dictionary — Section A mein almost guaranteed
  • List comprehension examples — write code to [filter/transform a list]
  • Dictionary operations — add, delete, iterate, nested dict
  • Difference between mutable and immutable types

Unit 5 (File Handling) — Section B/C

  • Write Python code to read a file and count words/lines
  • Exception handling — try-except with multiple exceptions
  • Write-to-file program with error handling
  • NumPy array operations (sometimes asked)

Section A Python Short Questions — Almost Guaranteed

  • Difference between list and tuple in Python
  • What is lambda function? Give example.
  • What is the use of self in Python class?
  • Difference between append() and extend() in list
  • What is __init__ in Python?
  • What is polymorphism? How is it achieved in Python?
  • Difference between r, w, a file modes
  • What is a dictionary in Python?
  • Explain map() function with example
  • What is exception handling in Python?

Python Code Templates to Memorize

These code patterns appear directly in AKTU exams:

// Class with inheritance
class Animal:
    def __init__(self, name):
        self.name = name
    def speak(self):
        return 'Some sound'

class Dog(Animal):
    def speak(self):
        return 'Woof!'

// File Handling
with open('file.txt', 'r') as f:
    content = f.read()
    lines = content.split('\n')

// Exception Handling
try:
    x = int(input('Enter number: '))
except ValueError:
    print('Invalid input')
finally:
    print('Done')

Download AKTU Python PYQ Papers — Free

B.Tech Semester 3 Python Programming PYQ papers download karo — 2018 se 2024 tak ke sabhi papers RyzenStudy par free available hain.

Frequently Asked Questions

AKTU mein Python practical exam mein kya aata hai?

AKTU Python practical mein given problem ke liye Python code likhna hota hai (typically OOP, file handling, ya list operations), plus viva mein definitions aur concepts ke questions. PYQ theory papers se viva bhi cover ho jaata hai.

AKTU Python exam mein syntax strict hota hai?

External examiners primarily logic aur concept dekhhte hain. Minor syntax errors ke liye full marks nahi kaate typically. Lekin clearly correct Python syntax likhna best practice hai — indentation Python mein mandatory hai.