The MAT 2026 PBT Exam was conducted on 1st March, 2026, in paper-based mode in more than 35 cities from 10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
The MAT 2026 Question Paper had the same pattern as previous years, comprising 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) divided into five sections: Language Comprehension, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Mathematical Skills, Data Analytics, and Indian and Global Environment, each section containing 40 questions.
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The half of the average value of three number is 20. The second number is thrice the third number and first number is twice the second number. What is the sum of smallest and largest number?
If a train runs at 50 km/hr, it reaches 60 minutes earlier than its schedule time at its destination but if it runs at 8.33 m/s it reaches at its destination 300 minutes late, find the correct time for the train to complete its journey.
Average age of a nuclear family of 4 members, five years ago was 12 years. On including age of the boy from neighbourhood, the present average age is 15 years. What is the present age of the boy from the neighbourhood?
A bag contains 25-paise, 50-paise and 1-rupee coins in the ratio 4:2:5. If the total value of all the coins in the bag is Rs. 770, then find the value of all the 25 paise and 50 paise coins in the bag.
In 15 days, 9 women and 15 girls can reap a field. In what time could 15 women and 16 girls reap the same field, assuming 3 women can do as much work as 4 girls?
Aman walks 1 km towards East and then he turns to South and walks 5 km. Again he turns to East and walks 2 km, after this he turns to North and walks 9 km. Now, how far is he from his starting point?
What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following number/alphabetic series?
X U S P N K ?
Each of these questions has a text portion followed by four alternative summaries. best captures the essence of the text.
Some decisions will be fairly obvious "no brainers". Your bank account is low, but you have a two-week vacation coming up and you want to get away to someplace warm to relax with your family. Will you accept your in-laws' offer of free use of their Florida beachfront condo? Sure. You like your employer and feel ready to move forward in your career. Will you step in for your boss for three weeks while she attends a professional development course? Of course.
A positive number is exactly divisible by 4 and 3 both. What is that number?
I. It is greater than 15
II. It is less than 14
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word and complete the given sentence.
The individual ______________________ of international student mobility are well known.
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words and complete the given sentence.
A well-known chef, started his career __________________ the age of 15 when the prodigy __________________ cooking under Eric Ripert at the iconic New York restaurant.
MAT 2026 Difficulty Level
The MAT 2026 exam can test candidates' aptitude and theoretical knowledge across different domains by including easy-to-moderate questions.
As per the previous year trends, it is expected to be of a moderate difficulty level, which allows candidates who are well prepared to attempt more questions in a given time duration.
| Section | Expected Difficulty Level | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Language Comprehension | Moderate | The Reading comprehension can be time-consuming, and vocabulary and grammar questions are expected to be moderate. |
| Mathematical Skills | Moderate to Difficult | The Section of arithmetic is expected to be manageable, but algebra and geometry can include tricky questions. |
| Data Analysis & Sufficiency | Moderate | This section can be time-consuming but it can be solved easily with accuracy. |
| Intelligence & Critical Reasoning | Easy to Moderate | It will mostly include logic-based questions and can be easily if practiced enough. |
| Indian & Global Environment | Easy | Mostly factual questions and accuracy which depends on current affairs awareness |
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