OMPT-A deep dive

OMPT-A — format, topics & how to prepare.

Broad foundations through introductory calculus: algebra, functions, exponentials & logarithms, and differentiation. Here's the format, the topic weights, the pass marks, and how to train.

The format, at a glance.

52
questions · ~2.3 min each
120min
total duration
176
syllabus topics
~80h
recommended prep
0
of your own calculator
≤8d
to get your result
Open math entry, checked by a CAS Remote proctoring (ProctorU), from home Available in English and Dutch 1–3 attempts, depending on your programme

What it covers.

A broad algebra core, then introductory differentiation. No statistics or probability — that's the OMPT-E.

Algebra & functions core
Numbers15%
Algebra15%
Linear formulas & equations11%
Systems of linear equations7%
Quadratic equations8%
Functions14%
Exponentials & logarithms10%
Introductory calculus
Differentiation20%
Differentiation is where most economics and business applicants lose points: the algebra feels familiar, but derivative rules, chain rule and optimisation under time pressure are the real differentiator. Treat it as the main event.
omptest.org does publish the weighting of each exam — not on the syllabus page, which is where we looked for years, but on its learning assessment page, read on 11 August 2026: Numbers 15% · Algebra 15% · Linear formulas, equations and Systems of linear equations 18% · Quadratic equations and Functions 22% · Exponential functions and logarithms 10% · Differentiation 20%. The bars above are those percentages, and the right-hand column is the official share itself. Where one official group covers several chapters listed above, the group's percentage is split between them in proportion to the topic counts omptest.org publishes in the syllabus — that split is our deduction, and the only one on this page. Our mock exams draw on exactly these numbers: the bars on this page and the weights our engine draws from are the same file, and the build fails if they ever disagree.

Who takes it.

OMPT-A is the economics-and-business maths test — roughly Dutch Wiskunde A level. Programmes that often ask for it:

Economics & Business Economics
e.g. Erasmus School of Economics, Utrecht, Tilburg, Groningen, Radboud (sometimes OMPT-F)
Business Administration / IBA
e.g. Rotterdam School of Management (IBA), Tilburg, Nyenrode
Fiscal Economics
e.g. Tilburg (Fiscale Economie) and similar business-economics tracks
Econometrics (entry) & PPE
e.g. entry-level econometrics; Utrecht's Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Programme ↔ variant mappings change, and some universities accept an alternative (Radboud, for instance, lists OMPT-A or OMPT-F for economics). This is typical, not a rule — always confirm which variant your specific programme currently requires. Compare all OMPT variants →

Universities that ask for OMPT-A.

From the university pages in our directory. Mappings change yearly — always confirm on your programme's admission page.

all its economics & econometrics bachelors — strict single-attempt policy
E&BE and PPE — 75% minimum score, up to 3 attempts
Economics & Business Economics — OMPT-A or OMPT-F, minimum generally 55%
the IBA bachelor maps to OMPT-A
Economics & Business Economics maps to OMPT-A
economics and business programmes typically ask for OMPT-A
Also associated with OMPT-A on our pages: Erasmus University Rotterdam OMPT-A requirements (business programmes), Tilburg University OMPT-A requirements (business & economics, per-programme details not fully published), VU Amsterdam OMPT-A requirements (OMPT-A or OMPT-E, no single public mapping), Nyenrode OMPT-A requirements (inferred, not officially mapped) and AUC OMPT-A requirements (Social Sciences: OMPT-E or A).

Pass marks: there's no single one.

Each university — sometimes each programme — sets its own cutoff. Published examples:

55%
Radboud University
general minimum for OMPT tests
75%
Utrecht University
OMPT-A for E&BE and PPE
1
Erasmus School of Economics
strict single-attempt policy
≤3
Utrecht University
attempts allowed (most programmes allow 2)
Practical target: score comfortably above 75% on realistic practice and you're in range for every published cutoff (50–75%). Thresholds and attempt limits change yearly — always confirm on your programme's admission page.

The real exam doesn't forgive.

€240
to sit the OMPT-A once
1–3
attempts, depending on your programme
50–75%
pass mark to clear
0
of your own calculator allowed
One official attempt costs 240 €, results take up to 8 working days, and your programme may allow as few as one attempt — so a fail can cost hundreds of euros and jeopardise an admission deadline. The fix is simple: be sure before you book. The test is taken from home under ProctorU remote proctoring (webcam, mic, photo ID); your own calculator is never allowed — a basic one is provided on screen.

How to prepare with OMPT Trainer.

1

See where you stand

Take the free 10-question test → instant score with a per-topic breakdown. You'll know in minutes whether your weak spot is algebra, functions or differentiation.

2

Drill your weak topics

Short sessions with step-by-step fixes and an AI tutor when you're stuck. Type exact answers the way a CAS expects them, and hammer derivative rules until they're automatic.

3

Walk in ready

Run full mock exams under real conditions — timed, basic calculator only — and follow a day-by-day plan so you book the paid OMPT-A only when you're consistently above your target.

Free to start, no card. Premium €19.99 for the OMPT-A — one-off, no subscription. Not a "from": that is the price for this variant.

Prepare further.

Three short reads before you book the paid OMPT-A:

Start with how hard the OMPT really is — difficulty is rated per variant, and for OMPT-A the calculus block is the usual sticking point. Then check the OMPT passing scores by university to know your exact target, and rehearse the format with a free full-length OMPT mock exam — the OMPT-A mock exam runs at A's exact length and clock. And before you commit, check whether you can retake OMPT-A and how many attempts your university allows, along with the 2026 OMPT deadlines and Studielink dates.

FAQ

How long is the OMPT-A, and how many questions?

52 questions in 120 minutes — a little over two minutes each. 176 topics, ~80 hours of prep recommended (less if your algebra base is solid).

What topics are on the OMPT-A?

A broad algebra core (numbers, algebra, linear formulas & equations, systems of linear equations, quadratic equations, functions, exponentials & logarithms) plus introductory differentiation. There's no statistics or probability — that's the OMPT-E.

What score do I need to pass?

Depends on your university and programme. Published cutoffs range from ~55% (Radboud) to 75% (Utrecht). Aim comfortably above 75% in practice, then check your programme's admission page for the exact number.

How much does it cost and how many attempts do I get?

A single official OMPT-A attempt costs 240 €. Most programmes allow 2 attempts; Utrecht allows up to 3, and Erasmus School of Economics allows only 1. Each attempt is bought separately, so it pays to be ready before you book.

Can I use a calculator?

Not your own. A basic digital calculator is provided in the platform; every question is solvable without a graphing calculator. Train that way from day one.

How is the OMPT-A different from the OMPT-E?

OMPT-A (52q) covers algebra through introductory differentiation and is typical for economics and business. OMPT-E (40q) swaps the calculus for statistics & probability and is typical for psychology and social sciences. Check which one your programme currently lists — some have switched. Compare all OMPT variants →

How do I book the official OMPT-A?

On the official omptest.org site, at least 72 hours ahead of your slot. We've written a step-by-step walkthrough: how to book the OMPT →

Is this the official OMPT website?

No. OMPT Trainer is an independent practice resource, not affiliated with SOWISO or the official exam. Book the real test on the official site; train here.

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