Why M-CAT ?
M-CAT is an international, skill-based competition that evaluates and enhances ten fundamental Math skills, ensuring students build a solid foundation in the subject.
Focusing on practical application of knowledge and skills, M-CAT will equip your students with skills to compete and win at school, national and international-level Mathematics competitions.
M-CAT Provides
- A comprehensive curriculum developed by subject matter experts.
- Awards and recognition for 1000+ students in each grade.
- Advancing levels of competition for a competitive spirit.
- Preparatory material
- Detailed Performance Assessment Reports to assess skills.
- Online practice portal.
Benefits
Benefits for Students
- Exposure to syllabi beyond their school curriculum.
- Identify areas of strengths, weaknesses & areas of improvement
- Skill-wise analysis of performance to enhance subject skills
- Two free online practice papers
- Two levels of competition to showcase improved performance
- Study material for preparation
- Academic Improvement
- Awards & Recognition
Benefits for Parents
- Detailed Performance Assessment Report (PAR) to get deeper insights into your child’s skills.
- Availability of online and offline practice material.
- International recognition and awards for your child.
- A means to stay updated with your child’s progress in the subject.
- A second chance for your child to excel by means of two competitive rounds.
- Exams conducted in the child’s school.
Exam Format
Assessment round:
Students from grades 2 to 8 can participate.
Students scoring 50% & above in the Assessment Round will qualify for the Grand Finale; all other students will receive a participation certificate.
For Schools: August / September / October 2025 (Exact Date will be announced by the school)
Exam Mode: Offline (In your school)
Grand Finale:
Students scoring 50% & above in Assessment Round will be qualified for Grand Finale.
In Grand Finale, there will be an additional 0.5 Negative Marking for every wrong answer.
For Schools: January / February 2026 (Exact Date will be announced by the school)
Exam Mode: Offline (In your school)
Pattern Of M-CAT
60 mins - std 2 & 3 - 40 questions - 80 marks < Br>< Br> 60 mins - std 4 to std 8 - 50 questions - 100 marks
Computerized result generation
Multiple choice questions
Negative marking at grand finale
Offline paper/ Pencil exam for students registered through school
Online proctored exam for individuals students only
Books
Study Material
Faqs
Q1) Are there Offline exams for Individual Students for M-CAT?
A) NELTAS Exams are conducted Offline only for Schools which are ONBOARD or Schools which are participating in NELTAS Exams.
Q2) Is there a negative marking in M-CAT for all standards?
A) Yes, there are additional 0.5 negative marks for every wrong answer in the Grand Finale of the M-CAT Exam. However, there is no negative marking in the Assessment Round.
Q3) How is NELTAS M-CAT Examination beneficial for my child?
A) The M-CAT exam helps your child by focusing on the practical application of knowledge and skills. It equips them to compete and excel in Mathematics competitions at school, national, and international level.
Q4) What are the benefits after appearing for M-CAT examinations?
A) Participating in M-CAT exams offers several benefits, including:
- Opportunities to explore and advance in specific subjects of interest
- Exposure to compete on a bigger platform beyond school level
- Boost confidence and preparation for future endeavors
- Enhanced critical thinking, problem-solving and time-management abilities
- Development of a healthy competitive spirit
Q5) What types of skills are assessed in the M-CAT exams?
A) The M-CAT exams assess a range of fundamental Maths skills, including:
- Numerical Operations
- Problem Solving
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Algebraic Thinking
- Geometry
- Measurement
- Data Analysis
- Probability and Statistics
- Mathematical Communication/ Logical Reasoning
- Mathematical Fluency
Q6) Students did not receive Hall ticket for offline exams conducted in school. Why?
A) Hall ticket is not provided to the students for offline exams conducted in school. All the relevant information such as the student's name, seat number, exam, subject, etc., is mentioned on the answer sheet itself.
Q7) How many levels of exams are there in NELTAS?
A) There are two levels of examination for ECAT (English), M-CAT (Maths), and S-CAT (Science) for students in Grade 2 to Grade 8:
- Level 1 - Assessment Round: This is the initial round where students are assessed based on their knowledge in the respective subjects.
- Level 2 - Grand Finale Round: This is the final round of the exam, where top-performing students from Level 1 compete for the grand finale.
Q8) What is Level 1 exam in NELTAS?
A) Level 1-Assessment Round - If child scores above 50%, then child is eligible to appear for Level 2-Grand Finale Exam for all 3 subjects English, Maths and Science.
Q9) My school has already dispatched the registration form, child is left out and wants to register for NELTAS Exam, what should parent do?
A) We request parents to speak with the respective school teacher. If the teacher agrees to accept the form, the student will be allowed to appear for an offline exam in school.
Q10) What is the structure and pattern of the examination?
A) The exam consists of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs).
- For Std 2 & 3: 40 Questions | 80 Marks | 60 Minutes
- For Std 4 to 8: 50 Questions | 100 Marks | 60 Minutes
- Computerized result generation is used for all students.
- For students registered through schools, the exam is conducted offline using paper and pencil.
- Negative marking is applicable only in the Grand Finale round.
Q11) What is the major difference between NELTAS and Olympiads for English, Maths and Science exams?
A) The major difference is focus and skill development.
- Olympiads mainly test academic knowledge and subject-specific skills based on school curriculum.
- NELTAS exams (like ECAT, M-CAT, and S-CAT) go beyond academics to build practical skills such as critical thinking, communication, comprehension, reasoning, and problem-solving, which are essential for real-world success.
Q1) What are the Grand Finale result dates for all three subjects?
A) Please note that the Grand Finale results for all three subjects will be declared in April 2026. Parents will receive notifications via email and WhatsApp as soon as the results are available.
Q2) How will parents come to know about AR – LEVEL 1 Exam Result date?
A) The AR – Level 1 result will be declared 30 business days after the scheduled exam date. Parents will receive notifications via email and SMS.
Q3) What is the prize distribution category? / What percentage is required to get selected for the Grand Finale?
A) The Assessment Round is the first round of the exam, and there is no ranking system at this stage. Results are declared based on a "Selected" or "Not Selected" status. Students who score 50% or above are marked as "Selected" and become eligible to appear for the second round, known as the Grand Finale. The evaluation is done purely on the basis of percentage score.
Q1) What are the Grand Finale result dates for all three subjects?
A) Please note that the Grand Finale results for all three subjects will be declared in April 2026. Parents will receive notifications via email and WhatsApp as soon as the results are available.
Q2) How will parents come to know about AR – LEVEL 1 Exam Result date?
A) The AR – Level 1 result will be declared 30 business days after the scheduled exam date. Parents will receive notifications via email and SMS.
Q3) What is the prize distribution category? / What percentage is required to get selected for the Grand Finale?
A) The Assessment Round is the first round of the exam, and there is no ranking system at this stage. Results are declared based on a "Selected" or "Not Selected" status.
Students who score 50% or above are marked as "Selected" and become eligible to appear for the second round, known as the Grand Finale.
The evaluation is done purely on the basis of percentage score.
Q1) For books purchased online, within how many days will they be delivered?
A) Books purchased online will be delivered within 6 to 7 business days to cities outside Mumbai. For deliveries within Mumbai city, printed books will be delivered within 5 to 6 business days.
Q2) For Online Practice Papers purchased, when will they be activated?
A) Online Practice Papers are automatically activated on the same day of purchase or within 24 hours of purchase. You can access them by logging into your NELTAS login account.
Q3) For E-books purchased, when will they be activated?
A) E-books are activated automatically within 24 hours of purchase. Once activated, they can be accessed by logging into your NELTAS account at www.neltas.com.
Q1) How to check Syllabus for ECAT, M-CAT and S-CAT online on our website?
A) Visit our website - www.neltas.com, and on our "HOME PAGE" they will be able to see and view the syllabus as per GRADE and SUBJECTS respectively:
- Under the "Syllabus" section, list the different exams (ECAT, M-CAT, S-CAT) as clickable links or tabs for easy navigation.
- "ECAT Syllabus"
- "M-CAT Syllabus"
- "S-CAT Syllabus"
Q2) How to access the digital E-books for E-CAT, M-CAT and S-CAT
A) Parents can access digital E-books for ECAT, M-CAT, and S-CAT exams by logging into www.neltas.com. Once logged in, parents can navigate through the platform to find digital study materials, E-books, and other resources designed to help their children prepare for these exams.
Q3) For any query, what is the email id where parents should send their queries?
A) For NELTAS-related queries, parents need to contact the Customer Care department (number) or drop a mail at info@neltas.com.
Q4) Can parents purchase for two or more students using the same email ID?
A) Yes, parents can register and purchase for multiple students using the same email ID.
Q5) How to create a new login for a first-time user?
A) Follow these steps to register as a new user on the NELTAS website:
- Go to www.neltas.com
- Click on "Login" at the top-right corner of the homepage.
- Select "Register Now"
- Fill in the required details:
- Email ID
- Password
- Re-enter Password
- Scroll down to enter Student Details:
- Standard (Select the grade from the dropdown)
- First Name & Last Name
- Mobile No. (Enter a valid number for SMS alerts)
- Enter the verification code displayed on the screen.
- Click on Submit/Register to complete the process.
Q6) How to login to www.neltas.com?
A) Follow these steps to log in to the NELTAS website:
- Go to www.neltas.com
- Click on "Login"
- Enter your registered email ID and password
- Click on "Submit"
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