2025 Specimen0653/01

What's on this page

• ✓Question paper. The full 2025 Specimen Paper 1 question paper, exactly as sat in the exam.
• ✓Mark scheme. The official Cambridge International mark scheme, so you can mark your answers and see how marks are awarded.

How to use this paper

Try the 2025 Specimen paper under timed conditions first, without looking at the answers. When you finish, open the mark scheme to grade yourself honestly and note every mark you missed. Then revisit the topics where you lost marks before attempting another paper from this unit.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Cambridge International Combined Science past paper free?

Yes. The 2025 Specimen question paper and mark scheme are free to view on SuperExam — no payment needed to read the paper.

Does this include the 2025 Specimen mark scheme?

Yes. The official Cambridge International mark scheme for Combined Science Paper 1 2025 Specimen is included, so you can mark your work and understand exactly how each mark is awarded.

Are step-by-step worked solutions available?

Worked solutions and an AI tutor are available across SuperExam to help you understand each question and improve your exam technique.

What is exam code 0653/01?

0653/01 is the Cambridge International Cambridge IGCSE unit code for Combined Science Paper 1. This page covers the SPECIMEN 2025 sitting of that paper.