Mathematics plays a key role in any field of study. So the importance of the SAT (SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST) Mathematics Paper is well understood. A careful analysis of the exam pattern helps in performing well in the exam.

Total marks and time allotted:

The total marks for the exam is 50 and the duration of the exam is 2 hours. The paper is divided into four sections. The first three sections i.e. section A, B and C contains five questions of 2 marks each. The last section has five questions of 4 marks each. Although section A is MCQ type, detailed explanation of the answer is required.

Key points to remember for the exam:

• All the questions are compulsory to answer and there are no internal options for any question.

• Rough work should be done in the answer sheet itself.

• There is no negative marking for any question.

• Answer any particular section completely

• Using calculators, slide rule, graph paper and logarithmic, trigonometric and statistical tables is not permitted for the exam.

• While answering, a question should be referred by its serial number as well as the section heading.