Group I papers

Optional · Group I · 200 marks

CSS International Relations Past Papers

IR theory, diplomatic history, the foreign policies of major powers and Pakistan’s external relations. The most heavily attempted paper in the group.

24 papers, 2000 to 2023

CSS 2025 mean score

63.0/200

That is the average mark real candidates scored on this paper in CSS 2025, against a 40 percent pass requirement. Our full analysis breaks down the pass rate, score spread and provincial split for International Relations.

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Download International Relations papers by year

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202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000

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How to use these papers

  1. 1

    Work backwards from the latest paper. Question styles and mark splits shift slowly, so the most recent years are the best guide to what you will face.

  2. 2

    Tally topics across years before you study. A theme that appears in a majority of papers is worth preparing to full length; one that appeared once is not.

  3. 3

    Attempt a few under timed conditions. Optional papers are long, and running out of time is a more common failure than not knowing the material.

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