MAT September PBT Exam 2026 Live; Question Paper Analysis, Cutoff, Top Colleges & Result Updates

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• Arithmetic, Modern Math, Geometry, Algebra – core math topics.
• Language Comprehension – RC, idioms, synonyms, sentence correction.
• Data Analysis & Sufficiency – tables, charts, arithmetic formulas.
• Intelligence & Critical Reasoning – series, coding, Venn, distribution.

Language Comprehension of MAT September PBT 2026 had easy passages, each with a set of 4-5 questions. Could manage 22‑25 answers, finding idioms and paraphrasing fairly straightforward for most students candidates.

The paper felt mostly moderate, with most sections easy to handle. Candidates could finish the 150 questions within the two‑hour limit without rushing.

• Range of MAT percentile scored by total number of test takers
• Number of applications received
• Score range of applicants
• Difficulty level of the MAT question paper
• Total number of seats available and previous years' cut‑off trends

Check below MAT colleges with cut offs in the range of 60 to 70 percentile.

Check below top colleges accepting MAT exam score in the range of 75 to 80 percentile.

Key tough topics for MAT 2026 CBT exam on September 20, include Arithmetic, Algebra, Syllogism, Coding‑Decoding and Vocabulary; mastering these areas can significantly improve overall performance in the.

Check the below table for colleges accepting MAT score 80 percentile and above:

Compared to the previous year September session, the MAT 2026 exam shows no change; difficulty remains easy to moderate across sections, mirroring the pattern of earlier sessions.

The MAT 2026 paper of today's PBT exam was easy, with most sections allowing quick completion; candidates can expect good scores in all the five sections.

Each MAT section of September PBT could be comfortably tackled within 30‑40 minutes as the questions were straightforward and from familiar areas.

The Intelligence and Critical Reasoning section of MAT had the usual sets from syllogism, coding-decoding, blood relation and alphanumeric series; it could be finished in 30‑40 minutes, and attempting 21‑23 questions will yield good scores.

Data Analysis & Sufficiency in MAT 2026 was moderate with focus on tables, pie charts, line graphs, bar diagrams and data comparison. The questions could be tackled efficiently if chosen carefully.

Language Comprehension remains easy in the 2026 MAT 2026 September session too. The passages were few, grammar and vocabulary questions are straightforward, helping boost marks quickly for candidates.

MAT 2026 September PBT exam will end at 12 pm. Shiksha will share key details of the test paper and section wise analysis after that. 

MAT PBT Exam for September 2026 has started. Shiksha will share question paper analysis after the exam. Stay tuned for section wise analysis. 

Do not carry electronic items, phone, wallets, bags or any valuable items to MAT exam centre as candidates are not allowed to carry anything else than admit card, photo ID and pen.

MAT PBT Exam for September session is being conducted today at designated test centres. CBT mode exam will be held on September 20.

MAT exam duration is 2 hours. There is no sectional time limit so candidates will have to divide the time between all five sections themselves.

MAT Exam 2026 in PBT mode is scheduled from 10:00 am at designated test centres. Candidates have to reach on time to gain entry without any hassle.

Carry a blue or black ball point pen to fill the MAT PBT OMR sheet. Pens will not be provided at test centres.

Carry the hard copy of MAT admit card to the exam centre. Digital copy will not be accepted. Carry the original copy of photo ID too.

The May 2026 MAT paper showed identical structure to the 2025 session—same 30‑question sections, unchanged marking scheme, and comparable difficulty, confirming no pattern shift. Same can be expected for September 2026 session.

MAT Language Comprehension tests Vocabulary, Syllogism; ICR includes Blood Relation, Alphanumeric/Letter Series, Coding‑Decoding, Venn diagrams; Data Analysis uses tables, charts, graphs; Math Skills focus on Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry; Economic section covers business basics.

Check below MAT 2026 Number of good attempts: 

• Language Comprehension 13‑15
• Intelligence & Critical Reasoning 12‑15
• Data Analysis & Sufficiency 12‑14
• Mathematical Skills 11‑13
• Economic & Business Environment 8‑10.

Each of MAT’s five sections carries 30 questions, making a total of 150 MCQs. There’s no time cap per section, only the overall 120‑minute limit. Each MAT question carries four answer options.

Print a hard copy of your MAT 2026 admit card and carry it to the exam centre as digital copy won’t be accepted for identification at the test centre. Make sure it’s clear and legible.

MAT exam for September 2026 is expected to be easy with no surprise questions. There will be 30 questions in each of the five sections of the question paper.