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MAT (Mathematics Admissions Test) past papers

University of Oxford has published 25 question papers for MAT (Mathematics Admissions Test) from 2007 to 2025, each with its mark scheme. They are listed newest first, and each one opens the PDF on maths.ox.ac.uk in a new tab. The specification is linked below as well.

Oxford’s MAT was last sat in October 2025. From 2027 entry Oxford uses the TMUA for Maths, Computer Science and their joint courses, and the old MAT papers are still good practice for it. Which test each course asks for now is in the admissions tests guide.

Specification (PDF) (opens maths.ox.ac.uk in a new tab)About the specificationOxford's own past paper page (opens maths.ox.ac.uk in a new tab)Everything for MAT (Mathematics Admissions Test)
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Grade boundaries

The MAT has no pass mark or grade boundaries. Oxford publishes the average marks of all applicants, of those shortlisted and of those given offers, in its feedback for each year. University of Oxford, Maths Admissions Test (opens maths.ox.ac.uk in a new tab)

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2025

1 paper

2024

1 paper

2023

2 papers

2022

2 papers

2021

2 papers

2020

2 papers

2019

1 paper

2018

1 paper

2017

1 paper

2016

1 paper

2015

1 paper

2014

1 paper

2013

1 paper

2012

1 paper

2011

1 paper

2010

1 paper

2009

1 paper

2008

1 paper

2007

1 paper

Specimen

2 papers

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Where can I find MAT (Mathematics Admissions Test) past papers from University of Oxford?

This page links every MAT (Mathematics Admissions Test) paper University of Oxford publishes for everyone to download, newest first, starting with 2025. Each link opens the PDF on University of Oxford's own website. The most recent series is usually released a year or so after the exam, and it will appear here once University of Oxford makes it public.

Are there mark schemes for these MAT (Mathematics Admissions Test) papers?

Yes, every question paper here has a mark scheme, and 16 have an examiner report as well, which is worth reading for the mistakes that cost the most marks.

Are there grade boundaries for MAT (Mathematics Admissions Test)?

The MAT has no pass mark or grade boundaries. Oxford publishes the average marks of all applicants, of those shortlisted and of those given offers, in its feedback for each year.

Where is the MAT (Mathematics Admissions Test) specification?

It is linked at the top of this page: University of Oxford's own MAT (Mathematics Admissions Test) specification, a PDF on its website, which sets out what you can be examined on and how the exams are marked.

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