MAT (Mathematics Admissions Test (Oxford / Imperial)) — Free Online Mock Test
7 questions / 2.5 hours. Q1 MCQ + Q2-7 long-form. · Official language: English.
MAT exam at a glance
MAT full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length MAT mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 16-question, 150-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
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| Conducting body | All India Management Association (AIMA); MAT has run since 1988 and is recognised by the Ministry of Education. |
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| Official website | mat.aima.in — AIMA ↗ |
| Mode | Offered across three modes — Paper-Based Test (PBT), Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Remote-Proctored Internet-Based Test (IBT, taken from home); availability of each mode can vary by session. |
| Frequency | Four times a year — quarterly, in February, May, September and December (a key MAT differentiator vs once-a-year exams). |
| Scoring & marking | 150 questions in 120 minutes across five sections of 30 each — Language Comprehension, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, and Economic & Business Environment (also called Indian & Global Environment). Marking is +1 with −0.25 for a wrong answer. Raw marks are converted to a scaled composite score on a 199–801 range, but the Economic & Business Environment section is excluded from the composite (and percentile) — it is reported separately. A percentile is derived from the composite. (Note: the earlier 200-question/150-minute pattern was revised to this 150/120 format.) |
| Score validity | The score is valid for one year. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for MAT?
A bachelor’s degree in any discipline (final-year students may appear provisionally). No age bar and no work-experience requirement; individual B-schools may add their own criteria.
Last verified August 2026 against AIMA — MAT FAQ, Careers360 — MAT pattern (revised). Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
MAT section breakdown
The MAT mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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Q1 — Multiple Choice (10)
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Q2-Q7 — Long-form (6)
MAT scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: MAT has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: MAT (out of 100).
How MAT is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
MAT time strategy
With 16 questions in 150 minutes, you have about 563 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- Q1 — Multiple Choice (10)
- Q2-Q7 — Long-form (6)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
MAT topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of MAT, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Q1 — Multiple Choice (10)
- Algebra — Quadratics · 1
- Algebra — Systems · 1
- Algebra — Exponents · 1
- Algebra — Inequalities · 1
- Algebra — Functions · 1
- Geometry — Circles · 1
- Geometry — Triangles · 1
- Geometry — Rectangles · 1
Q2-Q7 — Long-form (6)
- Probability · 1
- Calculus — Chain Rule · 1
- Calculus — Product Rule · 1
- Calculus — Definite Integral · 1
- Calculus — Limits · 1
- Algebra — Quadratic Formula · 1
MAT difficulty calibration
Elite tier. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months.
7 questions / 2.5 hours. Q1 MCQ + Q2-7 long-form. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's MAT bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for MAT
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what MAT really tests
MAT is AIMA’s national management-entrance test, conducted four times a year (Feb/May/Sep/Dec) in paper-based, computer-based and remote-proctored internet-based modes, and accepted by a large number of B-schools. It has 150 questions across five sections in 120 minutes, with a scaled composite (199–801) built from only the first four sections — the Economic & Business Environment section is reported separately.
Preparation tips
- Pace for ~48 seconds per question and respect the −0.25 penalty.
- Focus on the four composite-scored sections first, since Economic & Business Environment is excluded from the composite.
- Use the multiple annual cycles — benchmark early, then improve your best score.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Over-investing in the Economic & Business Environment section, which doesn’t count toward the composite or percentile.
- Assuming the old 200-question/150-minute pattern — the current test is 150 questions in 120 minutes.
MAT study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- From 2026, prepare for the TMUA (which replaced the MAT)
- Understand the two-paper, multiple-choice TMUA format
- Review the assumed A-level content
- Drill MAT past papers for the reasoning style (still ideal practice)
- Work TMUA official practice questions
- Target multiple-choice speed and accuracy
- Full timed practice for both papers
- Refine pacing (75 minutes per paper)
- Review misses to the underlying method
Where MAT can take you
A strong MAT result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Oxford/Imperial maths & CS offers
- Reasoning preparation
- Selective admission
- Foundation for study
Best books & official prep for MAT
- Official MAT sample/practice papers — AIMA
Official practice: AIMA publishes MAT sample papers and pattern details on mat.aima.in and aima.in.
Previous-year papers: Past MAT papers circulate for practice; AIMA provides official sample papers.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MAT exam pattern?
- Mathematics Admissions Test (Oxford / Imperial) contains 16 questions across 2 sections: Q1 — Multiple Choice (10), Q2-Q7 — Long-form (6). Total duration is 150 minutes (about 563 seconds per question).
- Does MAT have negative marking?
- No — MAT has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is MAT scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 100. MAT (out of 100).
- How can I practise MAT online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length MAT mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of MAT?
- MAT is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months. 7 questions / 2.5 hours. Q1 MCQ + Q2-7 long-form. · Official language: English.
- How long is the MAT exam?
- MAT runs for 150 minutes total across 2 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in MAT?
- MAT is split into: Q1 — Multiple Choice (10), Q2-Q7 — Long-form (6). Each section is timed and weighted separately. 7 questions / 2.5 hours. Q1 MCQ + Q2-7 long-form. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during MAT?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the MAT test adaptive?
- No — MAT is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many MAT mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct MAT variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 800 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free MAT test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge MAT test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are MAT previous year question–style papers included?
- Every MAT mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 16-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free MAT mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's MAT mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the MAT mock test on mobile?
- Yes. MAT mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the MAT syllabus?
- The MAT syllabus maps to its 2 sections: Q1 — Multiple Choice (10), Q2-Q7 — Long-form (6). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for MAT?
- A bachelor’s degree in any discipline (final-year students may appear provisionally). No age bar and no work-experience requirement; individual B-schools may add their own criteria. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic MAT practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the MAT exam and how should I prepare?
- Official MAT exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free MAT mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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