MAT 2026 Exam Analysis September PBT: Difficulty Level, Number of Good Attempts, Expected Cut Offs
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MAT 2026 exam analysis for September PBT is available now. Candidates can check sectional difficulty level and expected cut offs to evaluate their admission chances to MAT accepting colleges.
MAT exam analysis 2026
MAT exam analysis 2026 - MAT PBT 2026 exam for September session was held today. According to experts, the MAT PBT question paper was overall easy like previous sessions this year. Candidates could attempt maximum number of questions in all five sections as the questions were direct. Read further below for MAT 2026 exam analysis for PBT.
MAT PBT exam was of 120 minutes without sectional time limit. Candidates had to attempt 150 questions from five subjects. It was not mandatory to attempt all questions but necessary to solve about 2/3 of the total questions in each session to get a good score. The questions of MAT 2026 were in MCQ format and there was negative marking for incorrect attempt.
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- MAT 2026 Exam Analysis PBT: Section Wise
- MAT Analysis September 2026: Number of Good Attempts
- MAT 2026 Expected Cutoff
MAT 2026 Exam Analysis PBT: Section Wise
MAT September 2026 PBT was overall easy and questions asked from usual topics. However, time management was a challenge. Some candidates found it slightly tough to complete the whole MAT question paper so they left a few questions. Check the below table for sectional analysis of MAT 2026 exam held on September 13.
| Section |
Difficulty level |
Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Language Comprehension |
Easy |
Reading Comprehension, Sentence Correction, Antonyms, Synonyms, Fill in the Blanks, One Word Substitution, Phrases & Idioms, Jumbled Paragraphs |
| Mathematical Skills |
Moderate |
Interest, Percentages, Time & Work, Profit & Loss, Partnership, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Ratio & Proportion, Probability, Permutation & Combination |
| Data Analysis and Sufficiency |
Moderate |
Graphs, Pie Charts, Bar Diagrams, Line Graphs, Data Comparison, Data Sufficiency |
| Intelligence and Critical Reasoning |
Easy |
Blood Relations, Alphanumeric Series, Letter Series, Coding-Decoding, Venn Diagrams, Comparison, Distribution |
| Economic & Business Environment |
Easy |
Current Affairs related to Business, Economy, Politics, Trade, Medicine, Sports, Personalities, Awards |
MAT Analysis September 2026: Number of Good Attempts
Now, that Economic and Business Environment section is a part of MAT percentile calculation, it is critical to solve a good number of questions in that section too. Check the below table for estimated number of good attempts in MAT to get a good overall score.
| MAT sections |
Number of good attempts |
|---|---|
| Language Comprehension |
13-15 |
| Intelligence and Critical Reasoning |
12-15 |
| Data Analysis and Sufficiency |
12-14 |
| Mathematical Skills |
11-13 |
| Economic and Business Environment |
8-10 |
MAT 2026 Expected Cutoff
MAT accepting colleges select candidates on the basis of a minimum score in the exam. Check below table for MAT 2026 Expected Cutoff
| MBA College |
MAT cut off 2026 (percentile) |
|---|---|
| 90+ |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| Indus Business Academy |
80-90 |
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-85 |
|
| 80-85 |
|
| 80-85 |
|
| 80-85 |
Commonly asked questions
Yes, MAT exam is MCQ types. There are no subjective type or TITA questions. Every question carries 4 answer options. Candidates have to select one option as correct answer.
MAT syllabus is not very difficult but it is not easy either. The topics included in MAT syllabus are same as that of other MBA entrance exams like English, Quants, Reasoning, DI and GK. So, if you find these subjects tough MAT syllabus will be difficult for you and if you find the easy, the exam syllabus will be easy.
The overall difficulty level of MAT is easy to moderate. Despite having 150 questions, the test paper is usually doable and candidates can easily attempt 100-120 questions.
Yes, you can prepare for MAT exam in three months, but you will have to work on it in a very focused manner and dedicate quality time. You should follow a three-month MAT preparation plan that should include syllabus coverage and practice sessions. Since you have less time, you can’t wait to finish the MAT syllabus first and then start practicing sample questions and mock tests. You will need to do both side by side. So, make a list of topics from which maximum questions are asked in the MAT exam. Focus on them first. Study the topics and solve some sample questions the same day to ensure that you have understood theory and application both. This way, you will have enough practice as well. In the last one month focus on MAT mock tests, to gain speed and accuracy in solving the paper. Read more: MAT 3-month preparation plan
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Yes, for some of them. Bahra lists scholarships based on JEE Main marks and CLAT rank, along with BUSET, CAT, MAT, and CUET percentile scores. I am not sure about NEET, so confirm that with the admissions office.
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Top management institutes accepting the MAT Exam generally expect a cutoff percentile between 75 and 90, while top-tier colleges may require 90+ percentile.
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Students interested in MBA at any of the Symbiosis Institutes need to take the Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Computer Based Test which will be conducted at designated test centres.
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