Should I guess on dMAT subject module questions I cannot answer?
Yes. The official instructions tell you to guess if unsure, in both the Core Module and the subject module. With exactly 4 answer options per question, a blind guess gives you a 25 percent chance, so never leave a question blank in your 90 minute test.
Yes, you should always guess rather than leave a question blank. The official dMAT instructions explicitly state that you should guess if you do not know an answer, and since every question in the subject module has exactly 4 options, a random guess still gives you a real 25 percent chance of being right.
Guessing Rules Across the dMAT Exam
| Module | Options per Question | Guessing Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Subject Module | 4 | Guess if unsure, never skip |
| Core Module: Figure Sequences | Multiple, per matrix series | Guess if unsure, never skip |
| Core Module: Mathematical Equations | Integer answer, 1 to 20 | Guess if unsure, never skip |
| Core Module: Latin Squares | Given letter options | Guess if unsure, never skip |
How to Manage Time So You Reach Every Question
- Set a rough time budget per section of the passage so you are never forced to guess on questions simply because you ran out of time.
- If a question is taking too long, mark your best guess and move on, then return only if time remains at the end.
- Because negative marking is not stated in the official g.a.s.t. preparatory materials, treat guessing as safe, but confirm current scoring rules on d-mat.de before your exam.
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My Advice
Build a simple habit during practice: whenever you are unsure, pick an answer immediately rather than dwelling on it, then flag the question mentally and keep moving. This protects your time budget for the whole 90 minutes and means an unanswered question, which helps you in no way, never happens on exam day.
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