These are original papers from the Scottish Qualifications Authority.
The Scottish Qualifications Authority became Qualifications Scotland in February 2026.
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The information in a past paper may be reproduced in support of SQA qualifications only on a non-commercial basis.
If it is reproduced, SQA must be clearly acknowledged as the source.
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Modified past papers
Some of the 2022 and 2023 past papers are labelled “modified”. This means SQA made changes to the question paper in response to disruption caused by the Covid‑19 pandemic. Modified papers may be shorter, have fewer marks, or contain fewer topics than earlier years.Physics
Advanced Higher Mechanics
Covid Disruption
Assessment format changed due to pandemic.
Advanced Higher Physics
Covid Disruption
Assessment format changed due to pandemic.
Higher Physics
2025
2025 Paper 1 (MC) — Question Paper
2025 Paper 1 — Marking Instructions
2025 Paper 2 — Question Paper
2025 Paper 2 — Marking Instructions
2025 Relationship Sheet
2024
2024 Paper 1 (MC) — Question Paper
2024 Paper 1 — Marking Instructions
2024 Paper 2 — Question Paper
2024 Paper 2 — Marking Instructions
2024 Relationship Sheet
2023
2023 Paper 1 (MC) — Question Paper
2023 Paper 1 — Marking Instructions
2023 Paper 2 — Question Paper
2023 Paper 2 — Marking Instructions
2022
2022 Paper 1 (MC) — Question Paper
2022 Paper 1 — Marking Instructions
2022 Paper 2 — Question Paper
2022 Paper 2 — Marking Instructions
Covid Disruption
Assessment format changed due to pandemic.
National 5 Physics
2025
2025 Section 1 — Question Paper
2025 Section 2 — Question Paper 2025 Marking Instructions
2025 Relationships Sheet
2024
2024 Section 1 — Question Paper
2024 Section 2 — Question Paper 2024 Marking Instructions
2024 Relationships Sheet
2023
2023 Section 1 — Question Paper
2023 Section 2 — Question Paper 2023 Marking Instructions
2023 Relationships Sheet
2022
2022 Section 1 — Question Paper
2022 Section 2 — Question Paper 2022 Marking Instructions
2022 Relationships Sheet
Covid Disruption
Assessment format changed due to pandemic.
