MAT (Mathematics Admissions Test)
As of February 2026, the MAT has been discontinued. However, the papers are still a good resource to practise your mathematical skills (both in calculations and reasoning). Please see below for the outline of the MAT and any relevant resources.
With a mixture of multiple choice and long questions, this is a good second step to getting familiar with admissions test. These longer questions are designed to facilitate your thinking through the problem.
You can find all of the information on the MAT here. Also summarised below:
One 2.5 hour paper.
Test completed online.
27 questions in total.
Question 1-25 is multiple choice.
Questions 26 and 27 are long questions, with multiple parts designed to guide you through the problem.
No calculators allowed.
Content coverage is mostly Y12 Maths. You can find the syllabus here.
Speak with your teacher if you are unsure about any topics outlined in the syllabus.
Key Dates
DISCONTINUED.
Preparation
You can find all of the past papers for MAT here. It is still worth looking at other entrance tests (see below) even if you only sitting the MAT.
You should begin preparation in the summer holidays, if not earlier.
Similar to the MAT, there is the PAT (Physics Admissions Test) for Physics applicants. The format is similar to MAT and has a mixture of maths and physics questions. You can find more information here.