PWNSAT Maths & MAT/IQ Section Preparation
PWNSAT Maths & MAT/IQ Section Preparation starts with knowing the topics to cover from the section. Students should take the time to learn the topics. Prepare a schedule to start the preparation. Analyse the exam pattern accordingly to check the weightage. Regular revision and practice and boost the concepts to face the PWNSAT exam.
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Good preparation for the PWNSAT Maths & MAT/IQ section can help students improve their scores. Mathematics and Mental Ability are important sections of the test. For Classes 7th to 10th, these subjects also help decide the rank when two or more students get the same score.
PWNSAT Exam Pattern and Section-Wise Questions
PWNSAT is conducted in a multiple-choice question format. Level-1 has a duration of 60 minutes. Students get 4 marks for every correct answer, and there is no negative marking for wrong answers.
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PWNSAT Exam Pattern and Section-Wise Questions |
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Class |
Physics |
Chemistry |
Biology |
Mathematics |
MAT/IQ |
Total Questions |
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Class 5th |
8 |
7 |
7 |
10 |
8 |
40 |
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Class 6th to 9th |
8 |
7 |
7 |
10 |
8 |
40 |
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Class 10th |
5 |
5 |
5 |
15 |
10 |
40 |
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Class 11th to 12th JEE |
10 |
10 |
— |
10 |
— |
30 |
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Class 11th to 12th NEET |
15 |
15 |
30 |
— |
— |
60 |
PWNSAT Maths Preparation: Important Topics
Mathematics needs clear concepts and regular practice. Students should first understand the basic rules and formulas before solving questions. Daily practice can help improve speed and accuracy. Students should solve questions from each topic and note the questions that take more time. Revision of formulas and regular timed practice can help in the exam.
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PWNSAT Maths Preparation: Important Topics |
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Class |
Important Mathematics Topics |
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Class 5th |
We the Travellers, Fractions, Angles as Turns, Far and Near, The Dairy Farm, Shapes and Patterns |
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Class 6th |
Pattern in Mathematics, Lines and Angles, Number Play, Data Handling, Prime Time |
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Class 7th |
Large Numbers, Arithmetic Expressions, Expressions with Letter Numbers, Parallel Lines, Number Play |
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Class 8th |
Squares and Cubes, Power Play, Story of Numbers, Quadrilaterals, Algebraic Multiplication |
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Class 9th |
Coordinates, Linear Polynomials, Algebraic Identities, Perimeter and Area, Introduction to Probability |
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Class 10th |
Real Numbers, Polynomials, Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progressions, Triangles, Coordinate Geometry |
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Class 11th JEE |
Sets, Trigonometric Functions, Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations, Linear Inequalities |
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Class 12th JEE |
Inverse Trigonometric Functions, Matrices, Determinants, Continuity and Differentiability, Application of Derivatives |
PWNSAT MAT/IQ Preparation and Important Topics
The Mental Ability section checks logical thinking, patterns, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Students should practise different question types instead of focusing on only one topic. They should practice questions with a timer. Directions, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and puzzles should be solved step by step. This can help reduce mistakes during the test.
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PWNSAT MAT/IQ Preparation and Important Topics |
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Class |
Important MAT/IQ Topics |
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Class 5th |
Direction Test, Mathematical Operations, Missing Character |
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Class 6th & 7th |
Series, Direction Test, Mathematical Operations, Missing Character, Puzzles, Mirror and Water Image |
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Class 8th |
Verbal Series, Alphabet Test, Ranking and Order, Coding-Decoding, Calendar, Blood Relations, Seating Arrangement |
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Class 9th |
Verbal and Non-Verbal Series, Diagrammatic Puzzles, Blood Relations, Analytical Reasoning, Clocks and Calendars, Cubes and Dice |
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Class 10th |
Analogies, Syllogisms, Venn Diagrams, Non-Verbal Classification, Paper Folding and Cutting, Embedded Figures |
Tips for PWNSAT Maths & MAT/IQ Section Preparation
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Start with the basic concepts of every topic.
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Make a short list of important formulas.
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Practise Maths questions every day.
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Solve MAT/IQ questions with a timer.
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Revise difficult questions regularly.
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Attempt mock tests to improve speed.
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Check wrong answers and understand the reason for each mistake.
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Avoid spending too much time on one difficult question.
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Use the four free full-length mock tests available in the Scholarship Section of the Physics Wallah App.
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For Classes 7th to 10th, give special attention to MAT and Mathematics because these subjects are used for tie-breaking.
PWNSAT 2026 Exam Dates and Important Guidelines
The PWNSAT 2026 online exam is scheduled from October 1 to October 15, 2026, with a 24-hour daily window. The offline exam is scheduled for October 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2026.
Students should complete mock tests before the exam and practise questions within the 60-minute time limit. Since Level-1 has no negative marking, students should carefully attempt all questions after managing the available time.
Also Check - PWNSAT 2026 Mock Test, Previous Year Question Paper & Sample Paper
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