In the table below, we provide all MAT past papers since 2007, alongside the official Oxford mark schemes, and useful data on candidates' average scores. There were some very minor changes to the specification in 2018, but the content has otherwise remained unchanged since 2007. Our recommended strategy for using these past papers is detailed in our MAT Handbook. In the Appendix, we also provide a detailed overview of the syllabus (with illustrative examples) and an explanation of the changes in 2018. We strongly encourage students to follow our recommended strategy in order to benefit fully from completing MAT past papers.

The MAT Contingency Papers are extra pre-interview assessments taken by students whose performance on the MAT might have been affected by extenuating circumstances. They consist of 10 multiple-choice questions.

All Vantage MAT courses include detailed solution videos and booklets for every MAT past paper. They focus on how students can 'come up with' ideas in the first place and think through problems systematically, as well as teaching useful tricks to improve accuracy and save time.

Past Paper

Oxford Mark Scheme

Oxford Applicant Average Score

Oxford Interviewee
Average Score

Oxford Offer Recipient Average Score

MAT 2023 Contingency

Mark Scheme

-

-

-

MAT 2022 Contingency

Mark Scheme

-

-

-

MAT 2021 Contingency

Mark Scheme

-

-

-

MAT 2020 Contingency

Mark Scheme

-

-

-

MAT 2023 Past Paper

Mark Scheme

51.2

68.1

75.1

MAT 2022 Past Paper

Mark Scheme

48.3

65.2

71.5

MAT 2021 Past Paper

Mark Scheme

51.1

69.5

73.5

MAT 2020 Past Paper

Mark Scheme

57.9

75.2

81.7

MAT 2019 Past Paper

Mark Scheme

44.9

63.6

69.3

MAT 2018 Past Paper

Mark Scheme

50.8

67.1

72.9

MAT 2017 Past Paper

Mark Scheme

51.3

68.7

73.6

MAT 2016 Past Paper

Mark Scheme

50.3

66.7

73.1

MAT 2015 Past Paper

Mark Scheme

43.7

56.3

62.7

MAT 2014 Past Paper

Mark Scheme

48.4

63.1

71.5

MAT 2013 Past Paper

Mark Scheme

44.8

54.2

60.6

MAT 2012 Past Paper

Mark Scheme

52.1

63.0

68.2

MAT 2011 Past Paper

Mark Scheme

50.3

63.3

71.0

MAT 2010 Past Paper

Mark Scheme

49.0

61.4

69.3

MAT 2009 Past Paper

Mark Scheme

51.3

61.2

70.5

MAT 2008 Past Paper

Mark Scheme

58.7

68.0

77.0

MAT 2007 Past Paper

Mark Scheme

56.9

63.0

75.2

MAT Specimen Paper 1

Mark Scheme

N/A

N/A

N/A

MAT Specimen Paper 2

Mark Scheme

N/A

N/A

N/A

The 1996-2006 'Entrance Exams for Mathematics' were the precursor to the MAT. Identical in format, they are a valuable resource for students who are starting preparation early and will run out of the more recent MAT past papers. Note that the 2001 paper is really a specimen and is identical to 2000 except for one question on the long form section, and the 1999 paper is unavailable.

We provide complete solution videos and booklets to all MAT legacy past papers as part of our MAT courses, and to our knowledge these are not available from anywhere else. Though the legacy syllabus differed slightly from the expected knowledge on the modern MAT, the majority of the questions are still relevant. We have created 'relevance checkers' which highlight the questions that are no longer relevant for MAT preparation, or have minor details worth noting. These are provided below, alongside free answer keys to the multiple choice section (Q1) of each exam.

Past Paper

Relevance Checker

Multiple Choice Answer Key

MAT 2006 Past Paper

Relevance Checker

Multiple Choice Answer Key

MAT 2005 Past Paper

Relevance Checker

Multiple Choice Answer Key

MAT 2004 Past Paper

Relevance Checker

Multiple Choice Answer Key

MAT 2003 Past Paper

Relevance Checker

Multiple Choice Answer Key

MAT 2002 Past Paper

Relevance Checker

Multiple Choice Answer Key

MAT 2001 Past Paper

Relevance Checker

Multiple Choice Answer Key

MAT 2000 Past Paper

Relevance Checker

Multiple Choice Answer Key

MAT 1998 Past Paper

Relevance Checker

Multiple Choice Answer Key

MAT 1997 Past Paper

Relevance Checker

Multiple Choice Answer Key

MAT 1996 Past Paper

Relevance Checker

Multiple Choice Answer Key