Past papers are one of the most effective ways to prepare for NRE Step 1, because they show which topics are actually tested. In NextNRE Qbank you practice past papers inside the test portal, with an answer and explanation for every question.
Past papers available in the bank
| Paper | Questions in bank |
|---|---|
| NRE STEP 1 - May 2026 | 197 |
| NRE December 14, 2025 | 139 |
| NRE 1st June 2025 paper | 120 |
| NRE STEP 1 - December 2024 | 128 |
| PMDC 06 August 2023 | 199 |
| NRE STEP 1 - August 2023 | 128 |
| NLE 20 November 2022 paper | 200 |
| Next NRE Self Assessment 1 | 200 |
Counts are the questions held in the bank for each paper, verified from the NextNRE database. The bank also contains the five Official PMDC Mock Exams listed on the NRE mock exams page.
How to use past papers
- Start with a full past paper in test mode, under exam-like conditions.
- Review every explanation, including why the wrong options are wrong.
- Note your weak systems, then practice those systems in the main bank.
- Repeat with a newer paper, such as December 2025 or May 2026, before your exam.
For the exam pattern and subject weightage, see the NRE Step 1 guide.
Frequently asked questions
Are NRE past papers available as a PDF download?
No. In NextNRE, past papers are practiced inside the student portal after login, not as a PDF download. This keeps answers, explanations and progress tracking together.
Do past papers come with explanations?
Yes. Every past-paper question in the bank carries an answer and explanation, so you learn the concept, not just the correct option.
Which is the most recent past paper in the bank?
The papers listed above include NRE STEP 1 - May 2026, NRE December 14, 2025 and NRE 1st June 2025 paper, along with older papers such as December 2024 and August 2023.
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