2026 pattern in detail
Mastercard Previous Year Question Papers
Overview
Use these Mastercard previous year question papers for timed practice across recent hiring cycles. Each year page mixes aptitude and coding-style drills aligned to the Mastercard Codility / OA, plus pattern notes students reported that year.
Year-wise Mastercard papers
What stays consistent across years
| Area | Notes |
|---|---|
| First round | Mastercard Codility / OA |
| Skills | DSA, payments concepts, system design |
| Languages | Java, Python, C++ |
| Later rounds | Technical → HR |
Difficulty and section counts shift by drive. Always read the placement email for your batch.
Suggested practice order
- Start with Mastercard 2024 to learn the baseline pattern
- Move to Mastercard 2025 and note what got harder
- Finish with Mastercard 2026 for current-cycle focus
- Drill weak topics on the aptitude and coding pages