The MAT CBT exam was conducted yesterday (28th September) across various exam centres. While the MAT 2025 results will be announced in second week of October, candidates on this page can check the detailed MAT exam analysis 2025 for the CBT session. The MAT exam was conducted for 5 major subjects → data analysis and sufficiency, economics and business environment, mathematics, intelligence and critical reasoning, and language comprehension.
The MAT CBT exam was of moderate difficulty and candidates were able to attempt most of the sections. While a few questions in the Mathematics section were a little tough, the other sections were less difficult in comparison to the Mathematics section.
Also see → MAT PBT exam analysis 2025
MAT Exam Analysis - Overall
Candidates in the table below can check an overall analysis of the MAT exam below. The table provides an in-depth analysis like total number of questions, good attempts, focus areas, and more.
Section | Level of Difficulty | Key Features | Good Attempts (Approx.) |
Data Analysis & Sufficiency | Moderate | Questions from data tables, bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, caselets; sufficiency-based questions | 20–22 |
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning | Moderate–Difficult | Analytical reasoning, arrangements, coding-decoding, series, statement-assumption, conclusions | 18–20 |
Language Comprehension | Easy–Moderate | RC passages (short & factual), grammar, vocabulary, para jumbles, sentence correction | 22–24 |
Mathematics | Moderate–Difficult | Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, number system, modern math (permutations, probability) | 15–17 |
Economics & Business Environment | Easy–Moderate | Static GK (economics, business terms), current affairs, govt policies, business personalities | 12–14 |
MAT Exam Section-Wise Analysis
Candidates in this section can check the section-wise analysis of the MAT exam here.
Data Analysis & Sufficiency
Aspect | Details |
Difficulty Level | Moderate |
Question Types | Data tables, bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, caselets, data sufficiency |
Skills Tested | Data interpretation, logical calculation, sufficiency judgment |
Good Attempts | 20–22 |
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning
Aspect | Details |
Difficulty Level | Moderate–Difficult |
Question Types | Analytical reasoning, arrangements, coding-decoding, series, syllogisms, statement-assumption/conclusion |
Skills Tested | Logical reasoning, critical thinking, problem-solving |
Good Attempts | 18–20 |
Language Comprehension
Aspect | Details |
Difficulty Level | Easy–Moderate |
Question Types | RC passages (short & factual), grammar usage, vocabulary, para jumbles, sentence correction, synonyms/antonyms |
Skills Tested | Reading ability, grammar knowledge, vocabulary usage |
Good Attempts | 22–24 |
Mathematics
Aspect | Details |
Difficulty Level | Moderate–Difficult |
Question Types | Arithmetic (percentages, profit & loss, time-work, ratios), algebra, geometry, number system, modern math (P&C, probability) |
Skills Tested | Quantitative aptitude, speed & accuracy in calculations |
Good Attempts | 15–17 |
Economics & Business Environment
Aspect | Details |
Difficulty Level | Easy–Moderate |
Question Types | Static GK (economics, business terms), current affairs, govt policies, international business, business personalities |
Skills Tested | Awareness of economy, business knowledge, general awareness |
Good Attempts | 12–14 |
