KUAT 2026 Pattern: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Karnavati University Aptitude Test 2026 ( KUAT )

This exam is conducted for courses given below:
Nupur Jain
Updated on Mar 18, 2026 15:33 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

Karnavati University has released the KUAT exam pattern 2026 with the exam details on the official website (karnavatiuniversity.edu.in). Candidates aspiring to pursue BBA, BBA LLB, BSc, BCom, or BA courses from Karnavati University need to appear for the Karnavati University Aptitude Test. As per the KUAT exam pattern, the exam will have as many as 100 questions of one mark each from four sections. An additional section for Essay Writing is allocated, fetching 25 marks for an essay of 300 words. Candidates have to answer all 100 MCQs within 90 minutes. Karnavati University allots 30 minutes for essay writing.

The university conducts KUAT exam in online mode. The application window for KUAT 2026 exam for BBA, BA, MBA, B.Tech and PhD programmes is open. Scroll down to read more about KUAT exam pattern, including the test structure, total marks, type of questions, and more.

Table of contents
  • KUAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Highlights
  • KUAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Sections
  • KUAT Sectional Overview 2026
  • KUAT Marking Scheme
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KUAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Highlights

The table below mentions the KUAT 2026 exam pattern in detail

Particulars KUAT 2026 Exam Pattern
Mode of exam Online
Type of questions MCQ (objective type)
Number of sections 5
Total questions 100 + 1 (essay writing)
Total marks 125
Exam duration 90 minutes + 30 minutes (essay writing)
Marking scheme (+)1 marks for each MCQ; 25 marks for essay
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is weightage of each section in KUAT?
A: 

Reasoning, Mathematics and English sections in KUAT 2024 comprises 20 questions of one mark each. the fourth section, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, have 40 questions of one mark each.

Q:   What is the syllabus of KUAT exam?
A: 

 KUAT exam syllabus is based on the text books prescribed in the elementary school. Four sections in the KUAT exam include English, Mathematics, Reasoning, along with General Knowledge & Current Affairs.

Q:   Can the eligibility criteria for KUAT exam be changed?
A: 

A change in KUAT exam eligibility criteria depends on Karnavati University and its admission procedure. If the university decides to make some ammendments in its eligibility requirements, the same will be mentioned on the official website.

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KUAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Sections

Topics from which questions are asked in each section of Karnavati University Aptitude Test are as mentioned below:

  • Logical Reasoning
  • General Knowledge
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Essay writing
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Are there non-MCQ type questions in KUAT exam?
A: 

Yes, there are non-MCQ type questions also in KUAT exam. The first four sections of the KUAT exam includes MCQs and the last section, i.e., essay writing is a non-MCQ question for which candidates have to write answer in 300 words.

Q:   How many sections do KUAT exam have?
A: 

KUAT exam will have five sections. This includes one section for essay writing.

Q:   What courses are offered by Karnavati University through KUAT exam?
A: 

As per official website, Karnavati University offers following courses based on KUAT exma scores:

Courses Offered Through KUAT exam

BA (Hons ) Liberal Arts

  • English Literature
  • Event Management
  • Political Science & Public Affairs

B.Sc (Hons) Liberal Arts

  • Psychology

B.Com (Hons) Liberal Arts

  • Economics & Accounts

BA (Hons ) Mass Communication

  • Journalism
  • Advertising & PR

BBA LLB (Hons.) & BA LLB (Hons.)

  • Business Law

  • IPL (Intellectual Property law)

  • Criminal Law

  • International Law

BBA (Hons) & GMP (Hons)

  • Finance

  • Marketing

  • Human Resource (HR)

  • Digital marketing

  • Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

  • Entrepreneurship And Family Business

  • Hospitality & Tourism Management

  • Sports Management

  • Aviation

  • Global Management Programme (GMP)

B.C.A. (Hons.) Computer ApplicationB.Sc. (Hons) Computer Science
B.Sc. (Hons) Data ScienceB.Sc. (Hons) A.I. & M.L.
B.Sc (Hons.) Forensic ScienceIntegrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. (Cyber Security)

 

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KUAT Sectional Overview 2026

Check KUAT section wise marks and total questions below:

Name of Section Total Questions Total Marks
English 20 20
Reasoning 20 20
Mathematics 20 20
General Knowledge & Current Affairs 40 40
Essay Writing 1 25
Total 101 125

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I take KUAT exam offline?
A: 

No. Karnavati University conducts the KUAT exam in an online mode. Candidates have to appear for KUAT exam in an online mode.

Q:   What is the weightage of general knowledge and current affairs section in KUAT?
A: 

The General Knowledge and Current Affairs section of KUAT exam has 40 questions. This section has the maximum weightage for MBA admissions.

Q:   How many essay questions are there in KUAT exam?
A: 

There is only one essay question in KUAT exam and exam takers have to write the answer in 300 words to get marks out of 25.

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KUAT Marking Scheme

As per exam pattern, the marking scheme for KUAT exam is as follows:

  • +1 mark for every correct answer in MCQs
  • answer based marks out of 25 in essay
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the stages of KUAT exam?
A: 

KUAT admission process includes following stages:

  • Registration
  • Issuance of Hall Ticket
  • Exam Day
  • Result Announcement
  • Personal Interview
  • Counselling/Document Verification/Payment of Fee
Q:   What is the marking scheme for KUAT?
A: 

The answer sheet of a candidate for KUAT exam is evaluated by following below marking scheme:

  • (+)1 marks for each MCQ
  • 25 marks for essay
Q:   What is the exam duration for KUAT?
A: 

KUAT or Karnavati University Aptitude Test is conducted in offline mode. Candidates get 2 hours to complete their exam. The Karnavati University conducts the KUAT exam in multiple phases based on the availability of seats at the university. 

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Answered 2 weeks ago

There is only one essay question in KUAT exam and exam takers have to write the answer in 300 words to get marks out of 25.

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Yatendra Choudhury

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, there are non-MCQ type questions also in KUAT exam. The first four sections of the KUAT exam includes MCQs and the last section, i.e., essay writing is a non-MCQ question for which candidates have to write answer in 300 words.

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Shailja Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

As per official website, Karnavati University offers following courses based on KUAT exma scores:

Courses Offered Through KUAT exam

BA (Hons ) Liberal Arts

  • English Literature
  • Event Management
  • Political Science & Public Affairs

B.Sc (Hons) Liberal Arts

  • Psychology

B.Com (Hons) Liberal Arts

  • Economics & Accounts

BA (Hons ) Mass Communication

  • Journalism
  • Advertising & PR

BBA LLB (Hons.) & BA LLB (Hons.)

  • Business Law

  • IPL (Intellectual Property law)

  • Criminal Law

  • International Law

BBA (Hons) & GMP (Hons)

  • Finance

  • Marketing

  • Human Resource (HR)

  • Digital marketing

  • Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

  • Entrepreneurship And Family Business

  • Hospitality & Tourism Management

  • Sports Management

  • Aviation

  • Global Management Programme (GMP)

B.C.A. (Hons.) Computer ApplicationB.Sc. (Hons) Computer Science
B.Sc. (Hons) Data ScienceB.Sc. (Hons) A.I. & M.L.
B.Sc (Hons.) Forensic ScienceIntegrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. (Cyber Security)

 

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Nupur Jain

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

The total sections included in KUAT exam are as follows:

  • Logical Reasoning
  • General Knowledge
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Essay writing

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Rachit Katariya

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

KUAT entrance exam includes questions based on English, Reasoning, Mathematics and General Knowledge & Current Affairs.

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Vikrant Kaur

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

KUAT admission process includes following stages:

  • Registration
  • Issuance of Hall Ticket
  • Exam Day
  • Result Announcement
  • Personal Interview
  • Counselling/Document Verification/Payment of Fee

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Shailja Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

A change in KUAT exam eligibility criteria depends on Karnavati University and its admission procedure. If the university decides to make some ammendments in its eligibility requirements, the same will be mentioned on the official website.

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Rachit Katariya

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Candidates have to fulfill below eligibility criteria for admission at KUAT:

  • Qualifying exam: Class 12, or equivalent
  • Minimum score in qualifying exam: 50 per cent

Candidates waiting for their Class 12 results are also eligible to apply for the KUAT exam. 

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Vikrant Kaur

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The answer sheet of a candidate for KUAT exam is evaluated by following below marking scheme:

  • (+)1 marks for each MCQ
  • 25 marks for essay

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Nishtha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

KUAT or Karnavati University Aptitude Test is conducted in offline mode. Candidates get 2 hours to complete their exam. The Karnavati University conducts the KUAT exam in multiple phases based on the availability of seats at the university. 

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Nishtha Rai

Contributor-Level 6

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