The September 2025 MAT PBT (Paper Based Test) has been conducted successfully, and candidates nationwide have sent in their assessments and views on the paper. Candidates can find the MAT PBT paper analysis for September 2025 here. As expected, the MAT PBT remained reasonably challenging, in terms of speed and accuracy.
As per the MAT exam pattern, the question paper was classified in five sections namely, Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, and Indian & Global Environment. Many candidates reported that the Language Comprehension and Intelligence & Critical Reasoning was quite easy, but found the Mathematical Skills and the Data Analysis section a little more challenging, which was rhythmically difficult and calculation-wise tricky with time challenges.
The Indian & Global Environment section was also relatively easy, as it simply assessed existing awareness of current affairs and general knowledge. As per the overall MAT paper analysis for 2025 PBT (September), the paper was designed around knowledge which needed some analytical thinking, honestly testing the speed of problem-solving and also an understanding of the use of time.
MAT PBT Exam Analysis (Sept 21)
The following table contains section wise MAT PBT paper difficulty level along with a number of questions from each section.
Section | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Language Comprehension | 40 | Moderate |
Mathematical Skills | 40 | Moderate to Difficult |
Data Analysis & Sufficiency | 40 | Moderate |
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning | 40 | Moderate |
Indian & Global Environment | 40 | Easy to Moderate |
MAT Paper Analysis | Students Reaction on PBT
Refer to the following table to know students' reaction on the examination.
Sr. No. | Section | Students Reaction |
1 | Language Comprehension | Questions were based on reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar; passages were easier than last session. |
2 | Mathematical Skills | Mix of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry; time-consuming questions increased the challenge. |
3 | Data Analysis & Sufficiency | Tables, charts, and data interpretation questions were doable but required careful calculations. |
4 | Intelligence & Critical Reasoning | Puzzles, seating arrangements, and logical reasoning questions were slightly tricky but fair. |
5 | Indian & Global Environment | Questions focused on current affairs, general knowledge, and static GK; relatively straightforward. |
MAT September PBT Result Date 2025
The MAT result 2025 for PBT paper conducted on September 21 will be announced by 2nd week of October 2025. Candidates will be able to download their MAT scorecard with the help of their registration credentials such as application number, DOB, password, etc. The Result of MAT 2025 will include several crucial details like section wise marks, total marks, composite score, overall percentile and all.
Students are advised to save their MAT result carefully for future reference. A valid MAT exam score is accepted by 600+ reputed B-schools in India. After the MAT PBT result is out, students can start preparing for next rounds of admission like group discussion, personal interview round, WAT (written ability test), etc.
