diff --git a/index.php b/index.php
index 3bc9878..4dd2791 100644
--- a/index.php
+++ b/index.php
@@ -43,6 +43,7 @@ if ($_SERVER["REQUEST_METHOD"] == "POST" && isset($_POST['contact_form'])) {
             <a href="/" class="logo">CrownEd</a>
             <nav>
                 <ul>
+                    <li><a href="past-papers.php">Past Papers</a></li>
                     <li><a href="#features">Features</a></li>
                     <li><a href="#about">About</a></li>
                     <li><a href="#contact">Contact</a></li>
diff --git a/past-papers.php b/past-papers.php
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..85818a6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/past-papers.php
@@ -0,0 +1,107 @@
+<?php
+// This is a placeholder for any future PHP logic.
+?>
+<!DOCTYPE html>
+<html lang="en">
+<head>
+    <meta charset="UTF-8">
+    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
+    <title>Past Papers Search - CrownEd</title>
+    <meta name="description" content="Search and filter through a vast archive of past examination papers to enhance your study sessions.">
+    <link rel="stylesheet" href="assets/css/custom.css?v=<?php echo time(); ?>">
+</head>
+<body>
+
+    <header>
+        <div class="container">
+            <a href="/" class="logo">CrownEd</a>
+            <nav>
+                <ul>
+                    <li><a href="past-papers.php">Past Papers</a></li>
+                    <li><a href="/#features">Features</a></li>
+                    <li><a href="/#about">About</a></li>
+                    <li><a href="/#contact">Contact</a></li>
+                    <li><a href="#" class="btn">Login</a></li>
+                </ul>
+            </nav>
+        </div>
+    </header>
+
+    <main>
+        <section class="hero">
+            <div class="container">
+                <h1>Past Papers Archive</h1>
+                <p>Find the exact resources you need from our extensive library of examination papers.</p>
+            </div>
+        </section>
+
+        <section id="search-section" class="section">
+            <div class="container">
+                <!-- Search and Filter Form -->
+                <div class="card" style="max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 40px auto;">
+                    <form id="searchForm">
+                        <div class="form-group">
+                            <label for="searchQuery">Search by Keyword</label>
+                            <input type="text" id="searchQuery" name="searchQuery" class="form-control" placeholder="e.g., 'Mathematics Paper 2'">
+                        </div>
+                        <div style="display: flex; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;">
+                            <div class="form-group" style="flex: 1;">
+                                <label for="subject">Subject</label>
+                                <select id="subject" name="subject" class="form-control">
+                                    <option value="">All Subjects</option>
+                                    <option value="math">Mathematics</option>
+                                    <option value="phy">Physics</option>
+                                    <option value="chem">Chemistry</option>
+                                    <option value="bio">Biology</option>
+                                </select>
+                            </div>
+                            <div class="form-group" style="flex: 1;">
+                                <label for="year">Year</label>
+                                <select id="year" name="year" class="form-control">
+                                    <option value="">All Years</option>
+                                    <option value="2023">2023</option>
+                                    <option value="2022">2022</option>
+                                    <option value="2021">2021</option>
+                                </select>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                        <button type="submit" class="btn">Search Papers</button>DE>
+                    </form>
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- Search Results Placeholder -->
+                <h2 class="section-title">Results</h2>
+                <div id="results-container">
+                    <div class="card">
+                        <h4>Mathematics - Paper 1 (2023)</h4>
+                        <p>Exam Board: Cambridge | Level: A-Level</p>
+                        <a href="#" class="btn-outline">View Details</a>
+                    </div>
+                    <div class="card">
+                        <h4>Physics - Unit 4 (2022)</h4>
+                        <p>Exam Board: Edexcel | Level: A-Level</p>
+                        <a href="#" class="btn-outline">View Details</a>
+                    </div>
+                    <div class="card">
+                        <h4>Chemistry - Inorganic (2023)</h4>
+                        <p>Exam Board: AQA | Level: GCSE</p>
+                        <a href="#" class="btn-outline">View Details</a>
+                    </div>
+                    <p style="text-align: center; color: var(--text-muted-color); margin-top: 20px;">Search functionality will be implemented soon.</p>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        </section>
+    </main>
+
+    <footer>
+        <div class="container">
+            <p>&copy; <?php echo date("Y"); ?> CrownEd. All Rights Reserved.</p>
+            <p>
+                <a href="privacy.php">Privacy Policy</a>
+            </p>
+        </div>
+    </footer>
+
+    <script src="assets/js/main.js?v=<?php echo time(); ?>"></script>
+</body>
+</html>
