Are there non-MCQ type questions in KUAT exam?

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.

How many sections do KUAT exam have?

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

What courses are offered by Karnavati University through KUAT exam?

As per official website, Karnavati University offers the following courses based on KUAT exam scores: Courses Offered Through KUAT exam BA (Hons ) Liberal Arts in English Literature, Event Management, and Political Science & Public Affairs B.Sc (Hons) Liberal Arts in Psychology B.Com (Hons) Liberal Arts in Economics & Accounts BA (Hons ) Mass Communication in Journalism, and Advertising & PR BBA LLB (Hons.) & BA LLB (Hons.) in Business Law, IPL (Intellectual Property law), Criminal Law, and International Law BBA (Hons) & GMP (Hons) in Finance, Marketing, Human Resource (HR), Digital Marketing, Data Analytics & Business Intelligence, Entrepreneurship And Family Business, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Sports Management, Aviation, and Global Management Programme (GMP) B.C.A. (Hons.) Computer Application B.Sc. (Hons) Computer Science B.Sc. (Hons) Data Science B.Sc. (Hons) A.I. & M.L. B.Sc (Hons.) Forensic Science Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. (Cyber Security)

What is the marking scheme for KUAT?

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

What are the stages of KUAT exam?

KUAT admission process includes following stages: Registration Issuance of Hall Ticket Exam Day Result Announcement Personal Interview Counselling/Document Verification/Payment of Fee

What is the exam duration for KUAT?

KUAT or Karnavati University Aptitude Test is conducted in online 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.

Is there separate admit card for multiple phases of KUAT exam?

Yes. Candidates have to download the KUAT admit card sepaartely for different phases of the exam.

How many essay questions are there in KUAT exam?

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.

Can I take KUAT exam offline?

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

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

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

KUAT 2026 Pattern: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Updated on Sep 14, 2026 11:58 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

Karnavati University has released the KUAT exam pattern 2026 with the exam details on the official website. The exam pattern of KUAT exam includes details about number of sections, total marks, number of questions, mode of exam, and other such important information. Candidates aspiring to pursue BBA, BBA LLB, BSc, BCom, or BA courses from Karnavati University need to appear for KUAT exam. Read this page to know more about KUAT pattern.

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KUAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Highlights
KUAT Exam Sections & Important Topics 2026
KUAT Total Marks & Marking Scheme 2026
FAQs on KUAT Exam Pattern

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)
Exam duration	90 minutes + 30 minutes (essay writing)

KUAT Exam Sections & Important Topics 2026

Karnavati University has released the important topics included in all sections of the examination in KUAT syllabus. Check out the table below to know those topics:

KUAT Exam Section	Important Topics
General Knowledge	International events UN bodies Major developments in the areas of sports, geopolitics and important environmental agreements Current affairs Eminent personalities Sports Awards and honours
Logical Reasoning	Mental Ability and Logical/Mathematical Analysis Deductive Reasoning Odd-Even Discretion Logical Fallacy Analogy Syllogism Agreement and Disagreement Series Blood Relations Directions
English	Vocabulary Grammar Reading Comprehension Inference-based questions Synonyms Antonyms Word Usage Foreign Words/Phrase Para Jumbles
Mathematics	Class 10 and 12 topics such as profit and loss, speed and distance, time and work, algebra, average, permutation and combustion, Venn diagrams etc.
Essay Writing	-