MAT practice questions - Shiksha.com has curated official MAT question papers of previous years. Crack MAT 2026 exam with practice questions PDFs provided below.
If you are preparing for MAT exam, you will need to practice a good number of practice questions. It will help in gaining control over important topics of Maths, LR, DI and English. If you are preparing for MAT 2026, make sure you practice enough number of MAT sample questions and mock tests. The benefit of practicing MAT questions with answers is that it helps you to understand and master all possibilities.
MAT exam is conducted multiple times in a year, so whichever phase you choose, keep a month aside for practice. Use that one month for referring to previous years' MAT questions and solutions, You will also need to practice a good number of MAT mock tests. In your MAT 2026 preparation plan, there should be dedicated time for practice questions on daily basis. After studying a topic, solve a few questions related to it to understand it better. This is extremely important for Mathematical Skills, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning sections.
To help MAT exam aspirants prepare well for the exam, Shiksha.com has curated MAT questions with solutions PDFs on the basis of official MAT question papers of previous years. Solving the MAT practice questions given below will give the aspirant an experience of actual MAT test paper.
- MAT Exam Pattern and Sectional Weightage
- MAT Sample Questions and Answers for Preparation
- MAT Quantitative Techniques Questions
- MAT Data Interpretation Questions
- MAT Logical Reasoning Questions
- MAT Economic and Business Environment Questions
- MAT Language Comprehension Questions
- Shiksha MAT Mock Test
MAT Exam Pattern and Sectional Weightage
Given below is the table indicating the sectional break-up of the MAT question paper. The Shiksha MAT Mock Test is designed on the same pattern:
| MAT Features |
MAT Exam Details |
|---|---|
| MAT sections |
|
| Number of questions per section |
30 |
| Total number of questions |
150 |
| Exam duration |
120 minutes |
| Total marks |
150 |
| Marking scheme |
+1 for each correct entry -0.25 for each incorrect entry 0 for not attempting a question |
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Commonly asked questions
There are 150 questions in MAT. It is not mandatory to solve all questions so aim about 90-100 questions to get a good score.
Questions in MAT are asked from verbal ability, reading comprehension, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, arrangement, coding decoding, graphs and tables, family tree, blood relation, clocks and calendars, time, speed and distance, statements, etc.
MAT Sample Questions and Answers for Preparation
Before attempting the free MAT mock tests by Shiksha, check out these MAT sample questions and answer keys.
MAT Quantitative Techniques Questions
Q 1: A dealer of scientific instrument offers successive discount of 20%, 10% and 5% respectively on the marked price of Rs. 1500. He offers successive discounts of 20%, 20% and 10% respectively on another scientific instrument which is marked 2000. What is the sum of selling prices of both of the scientific equipment?
(a) 2578
(b) 1260
(c) 1846
(d) 2178
Solution: (d)
Q 2: In how much time (in years), will a sum of money become thrice of itself at the rate of 25% per annum simple interest?
(a) 6 years
(b) 8 years
(c) 12 years
(d) 10 years
Solution: (b)
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MAT Data Interpretation Questions
The table given below shows 4 different types of calculators sold in 4 different shops.
| Section |
C1 |
C2 |
C3 |
C4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 |
800 |
2000 |
1000 |
5000 |
| S2 |
2100 |
3000 |
1250 |
8000 |
| S3 |
5800 |
4100 |
2250 |
10000 |
| S4 |
10000 |
11000 |
5800 |
12500 |
Q 3: If L1 is average of calculators C1 sold in all 4 shops, L2 is average of calculators C2 sold in all 4 shops and L3 is average of C3 calculators sold in all 4 shops. What is the ratio of difference between L1 and L2 and difference between L3 and L1?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Solution: (c)
Q 4: The calculators C2 sold in shop S2 is what percent more than the number of calculators C3 sold in S1?
(a) 500
(b) 330
(c) 200
(d) 100
Solution: (c)
MAT Logical Reasoning Questions
Q 5: Complete the following series.
2, 6, 15, 28, 55, ?
(a) 110
(b) 85
(c) 78
(d) 53
Solution: (c)
Q 6: Arrange the following words as per dictionary order.
- Annually
- Annular
- Description
- Design
- Development
(a) 1, 2, 4, 3, 5
(b) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
(c) 2, 1, 3, 5, 4
(d) 2, 1, 5, 3, 4
Solution: (b)
MAT Economic and Business Environment Questions
Q 7: Which institution launched an information database including a repository of information pertaining to municipal bonds?
(a) IRDAI
(b) NABARD
(c) RBI
(d) SEBI
Solution: (d)
Q 8: Which ministry has recently (in Dec ‘22) launched the Stay Safe Online campaign & G-20 Digital Innovation Alliance (DIA) program in New Delhi, Delhi?
(a) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(b) Ministry of Education
(c) Ministry of Science and Technology
(d) Ministry of Home Affairs
Solution: (a)
MAT Language Comprehension Questions
Q 9: Fill in the blank with an appropriate word and complete the given sentence.
Rajat had a bad ______ and couldn't get along with his co-workers.
- surcharge
(b) temper
(c) dialect
(d) position
Solution: (b)
Q 10: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words and complete the given sentence.
It is mainly for this reason that _______ modern economic thinkers maintain that society would prosper when people are left alone to _______ their self-interests.
(a) latter, surrender
(b) late, replicate
(c) latest, navigate
(d) late, pursue
Solution: (d)
Shiksha MAT Mock Test
Check out free Shiksha MAT mock tests for practice. These MAT mock tests have been prepared from actual MAT test papers so that you get the experience of the actual exam and get familiar with the actual difficulty level.
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Answered Yesterday
Yes, you will get a rank in the MAT exam, usually called your All India Rank (AIR).
Your rank is decided based on your overall MAT score and percentile compared to all other candidates who appeared in the same session.
You can see your rank and percentile on the official AIMA MAT scorecard after the r
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered Yesterday
The MAT scorecard is generally valid for one year from the date of result declaration.
This means you can use the same MAT score for MBA/PGDM admissions in the same academic year or the very next admission cycle, depending on the month you took the test (e.g., September/December scores often cover tw
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
Over 1400 MBA colleges in India accept MAT scores for admission. Best business schools in Bangalore, GIBS Business School Bangalore is one of them.
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1400+ total colleges (990 private, 100 govt, 7 public-private).
Top ones: Christ University, Amity, VIT Vellore, Alliance University.
GIBS Spec
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
MAT is held in 4 phases - February, May, September and December. There are two exams per phase which means you can attempt MAT exam about 8 times in a year.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
It is estimated that about 20,000 candidates appear for MAT in every exam phase and about 80,000 appear for the exam annually. There are no confirmed data however.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
There is no minimum passing marks in MAT. Anybody scoring more than 0 marks is eligible for admission. However, since MAT admission is cut off based, merely passing the exam will not ensure selection.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
MAT 2026 result will be released session wise. There are four sessions of MAT in a year – February, May, September and December. Result for each session is released 10 – 15 days after the exam. No, particular date is announced by the AIMA for result declaration. Candidates have to simply login and c
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 5 days ago
No, having good scores in MAT entrance test is not enough. AIM Pune admission is entrance-based. The accepted entrance exams are MAT/ XAT/ CAT/ CMAT/ ATMA entrance test. The final shortlisting is done on the basis of Written Ability Test/ Group Discussion followed by personal interview.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
GIBS Business School Bangalore offers 8-10 week summer internships with 80+ companies across IT, finance, FMCG, consulting, and manufacturing, achieving near 100% placement.
Live Projects
Students undertake cross-functional live projects in marketing, sales, finance, HR, operations, and business devel
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Answered a week ago
Yes, GIBS accepts MAT scores for PGDM admissions, allowing direct application post-exam.
Submit valid MAT score (one-year validity) with application form and academics.
Shortlisting based on MAT, followed by GD/PI for final selection.
No additional entrance test needed if MAT meets eligibility (50% bac
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