Previous Year MAT Question Papers: Download Free PDFs
Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( MAT )
MAT May 2026 Registration PBT
1 Apr '26 - 25 May '26
MAT question papers of previous years' provide key insights of the exam, needed for preparation. Every MAT aspirant must practice a few previous yearsâ MAT question papers to know topic wise weightage, difficulty level and type of questions. By practicing the official question paper, they can also understand how much time is required for each section.
MAT 2026 exam is conducted in four phases. You can choose the exam date and prepare accordingly. Make sure to practice MAT previous yearsâ question papers in the last month before the exam, so that you are well aware of your strengths and weaknesses. Shiksha has shared on this page MAT sample papers and a few question papers of previous years along with other study material for candidates preparing for MAT 2026 exam.
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- MAT 2012 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
- MAT 2010 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
- MAT 2009 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
- MAT Sample Papers with Solution by Shiksha
- MAT Question Paper FAQs
Download previous year MAT question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download MAT previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.
MAT 2012 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
MAT 2010 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
MAT 2009 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
MAT Sample Papers with Solution by Shiksha
MAT 2026 exam preparation will require practice of questions as a regular activity. Candidates must solve MAT sample papers having questions of various types and difficulty levels so that they gain complete control on the exam topics. Shiksha has prepared free sample papers for MAT. Candidates can solve the MAT Sample Papers by Shiksha by downloading the PDFs from the link given below. Solutions for the sample papers have also been provided.
| MAT Sample Paper 1 | MAT Sample Paper 1 Solutions |
| MAT Sample Paper 2 | MAT Sample Paper 2 Solutions |
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Commonly asked questions
Difficulty level of MAT exam is lower than other MBA entrance exams. The question paper is usually of easy to moderate difficulty level. The exam is now held for 120 minutes. There are now 150 questions in the exam paper. There is no sectional time limit in MAT which allows the candidate to plan a strategy according to their strengths and weaknesses. The score of Indian and Global Environment section is not considered for percentile calculation thus candidates don't have the stress of fifth section. Also, solving 150 questions is not mandatory so candidates can choose to solve only those questions which they know they can solve accurately. Sectional difficulty level of MAT is also lower than other MBA exams. Candidates can attempt the exam multiple times in the same academic year to improve their score. They also have the option to choose the mode of test - CBT, IBT, PBT - which makes it the most student friendly exam. Also, the MAT cut offs for admission are much lower as compared to other entrance exams.
Ideal time to start MAT preparation is 6 months before the exam session. But if you have appeared for it before, you will need less time to prepare. So, plan your preparation accordingly.
MAT Question Paper FAQs
Check below Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on MAT Question Paper:
MAT scoring is done between 200 to 800, so a nearly 650 or 700 will get you 90 to 95 percentile. A score of 600 is also good as it converts into percentile between 80 to 85.
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.
MAT has 2 sections which are completely Maths based â Mathematical Skills and Data Interpretation, so it is not possible to crack MAT without having a good control over this subject.
If you don't wish to opt for coaching to prepare for MAT then join online study groups to get recommended study material and guidance from mentors/peers. Refer to MAT specific preparation books. Watch YT videos on MAT prep, practice mock tests and sample questions in a large number. Focus on all important topics from which most of the questions are asked.
To crack MAT exam in first attempt, start preparation early; at least a month six months in advance. Cover each topic of the MAT syllabus thoroughly and attempt 40+ mock tests to have complete control on all possible types of questions asked. In the exam, avoid negative marking by skipping questions you are not sure of. Try to maintain average scoring by solving 17-20 questions in each section.
MAT mock test practice is essential but not enough. You will need to go through the MAT syllabus and understand the fundamentals of all topics, only then you'll be able to crack questions in mock test.
Yes, you can attempt MAT exam as many times as you want. MAT is conducted multiple times in a year, in February, May, September and December. If a candidate is not satisfied with their score of first attempt, they can choose any upcoming session to appear for it again.
MAT is conducted in February, May, September and December. You can appear for it whenever ready and confident of scoring high. However, it is seen that maximum applications are done for December and February sessions as that's the main season of all other national level MBA entrance exams and admission.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
Business schools with campus in Bangalore GIBS Bangalore accepts a wide range of entrance exams for its AICTE-approved PGDM programme (MBA equivalent), prioritizing accessibility for diverse candidates over elite CAT toppers alone. This flexible policy suits your MAT 522 score, enabling shortlisting
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
GIBS Business School situated in Bangalore acknowledges CAT, MAT, and XAT as authorized admission tests for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Approved Admission Exams
- Â CAT (Common Admission Test)
- Â MAT (Management Aptitude Test)
- Â XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)
Additionally to these Three Tests, GI
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
 Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida does provide scholarships to students based on their MAT scores. Aspirants with CAT, CMAT or XAT scores can also get the financial students. The institute offers scholarships to deserving students.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a week ago
No, you cannot join Jindal Global Business School without an entrance exam if you want admission to the MBA course. For admission to the management courses, the institute accepts various national-level exams, like
- CAT
- MAT
- ATMA
- GMAT
- NMAT
- XAT
- CMAT
Students who attain qualifying percentiles for these exams are
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
No, you cannot join UPES Dehradun for its MBA programme without appearing for the accepted entrance examination. To gain admission to this institute, students would need to take one of the following exams after they clear the basic eligibility rules.Â
- NMAT, XAT and MAT
Students who attempt the previou
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
MAT is overall an easy exam, but if you compare the sections, usually the Quantitative Aptitude is considered tougher than rest of the four sections, due to calculation intensive questions.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
All the MAT sections have same weightage, i.e. 30 questions and 30 marks. So candidates must keep in mind to prepare each section properly and poor performance in one section can affect overall score.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
To get into Anna University for the MBA/PGDM course, students would need to appear in the accepted exam, like CAT, MAT, and TANCET.Â
Students who appear in the CAT or MAT exam would need to attain a valid percentile, and only then are they eligible for the next round of admission, which involves GD,
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, you can not join Anna University without appearing for an entrance exam if you want admission to the MBA/PGDM course. Students can either take the CAT or MAT exam, attain a valid percentile and then proceed to the next round.
Or they can take the TANCET entrance examination, attain valid ranks an
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The percentile needed for admission would depend on the category you belong to. JAGSoM accepts various entrance examinations for admission to the MBA/PGDM course, like CAT, XAT, MAT, etc.
As per the estimated XAT cutoff in 2026, a percentile of 70 would be good enough to secure a chance at admission
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Contributor-Level 10
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What entrance exams does GIBS accept?