Check out the section-wise best books for KMAT Kerala preparation and other recommended study material in the article below.
Students planning to appear for KMAT Kerala 2023, must know the best books for KMAT Kerala for preparation. Many books for KMAT Kerala preparation are available online and offline. To remove the confusion as to which book and study material you should refer to, Shiksha has compiled a list of the best books to read for KMAT Kerala 2023. Read below to know the best section-wise books for KMAT Kerala along with some preparation tips for KMAT Kerala.
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Best Study Material for KMAT Kerala
The best source of study material for the exam is the KMAT Kerala’s previous years’ question papers and sample papers. Once the students have completed the KMAT Kerala syllabus, students can attempt the practice and sample papers. The KMAT Kerala syllabus is similar to other MBA exams. It comprises Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, English Language, and General Awareness and Current Affairs.
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Best Books for KMAT Kerala Preparation
Check out the section-wise best books for all the sections of the KMAT Kerala exam in the tables below.
Best Books for KMAT Kerala: English Language
Given below are the books candidates must refer to for the preparation of the English Language section of KMAT Kerala 2023:
| Name of the Book |
Author/ Publisher |
|---|---|
| Word Power Made Easy |
Norman Lewis |
| The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning |
Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay |
| High School English Grammar and Composition |
Wren and Martin |
| How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT |
Arun Sharma (Mc Graw Hill Education) |
| 30 Days to More Powerful Vocabulary |
Norman Lewis |
| Objective English |
RS Aggarwal |
Best Books for KMAT Kerala: Quantitative Aptitude
Given below are the books candidates must refer to for the preparation of the Quantitative Aptitude section of KMAT Kerala 2023:
| Name of the Book |
Author/ Publisher |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude |
RS Aggarwal |
| How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT |
Arun Sharma |
| Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation for CAT |
Nishit K Sinha |
| Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations |
Abhijit Guha |
| Fast Track Objective Mathematics |
Rajesh Verma |
Best Books for KMAT Kerala: Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning
Given below are the books candidates must refer to for the preparation of the Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning section of KMAT Kerala 2023:
| Name of the Book |
Author/ Publisher |
|---|---|
| How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT |
Arun Sharma |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning for CAT & Other Management Exams |
Peeyush Bharadwaj |
| Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT |
Nishit K Sinha |
| A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning |
RS Aggarwal |
Best Books for KMAT Kerala: General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Given below are the books candidates must refer to for the preparation of the General Awareness and Current Affairs section of KMAT Kerala 2023:
The most authentic and perfect source for preparation of the General Awareness and Current Affairs section is the magazines, newspapers, and news. For static GK, students can refer to the Manorama Year Book. Listed below are some of the newspapers that students can refer to:
| Name of the Book |
Author/Publication |
|---|---|
| Lucent’s General Knowledge |
Vinay Karna |
| 1400+ Objective Questions |
Manohar Pandey |
| S Chand’s Advanced Objective General Knowledge |
RS Aggarwal |
| The Hindu |
Newspaper |
| The Financial Times |
Newspaper |
| Wall Street Journal |
Newspaper |
| Business World |
Magazine |
| Economic Times |
Newspaper |
| Financial Express |
Newspaper |
| Business Today |
Magazine |
| Hindu Business Line |
Newspaper |
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KMAT Kerala Preparation
Referring to the right set of KMAT Kerala books and study material is an imperative part of the KMAT Kerala preparation strategy. Students must also refer to the previous year’s KMAT Kerala question papers to understand the exam pattern and other important things.
- The KMAT Kerala question papers give an insight into the KMAT Kerala exam pattern, types of questions and the weightage allotted to different topics.
- By solving different types of KMAT question papers, candidates will be better prepared to face any type of questions that may be asked in the exam. There won’t be any surprise questions which would lead the students confused.
- The speed and accuracy will also increase whilst solving the question papers and mock tests. The online mock tests will also help in developing time management skills.

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Student Forum
Answered a week ago
Students who have filled the KMAT Kerala application form and paid the application fee can download the KMAT Kerala admit card. Students who have not completed the registration will not be issued admit card.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
If a candidate forgot KMAT Kerala login details, admit card can by downloaded by
- Clicking on tab Forgot Password.
- Enter the registered email ID
- Click on link sent on registered email ID
- Screen will now show the tab to change password; enter new password and save.
- Save updated password for future log ins.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
No, candidates cannot change the exam centre after the KMAT Kerala admit card has been issued. Applicants cannot take the exam at any other centre other than the one mentioned in their admit card, either. So they must make an informed decision at time of selecting their KMAT test city in the KMAT Ke
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Candidates will know their allotted KMAT Kerala exam centre only from the KMAT Kerala admit card. There is no way to know the test centre before the release of the KMAT Kerala admit card. The exam authority allots a test centre to students in city of their first preference as mentioned in applicatio
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
KMAT Kerala exam is considered easy to moderate by most of the test takers. Those who have already prepared for other MBA exams find KMAT Kerala on the easier side
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
The total marks in KMAT Kerala exam are 720 marks. There are a total of 180 question in the MCQ format. Each question carries 4 marks.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
KMAT Kerala admit card 2026 was released on February 16, 2026. The admit card is available online at CEE website. The second session will likely be released in the first week of May 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The colleges in Kerala that accept KMAT, along with their annual average package and total tuition fee, are listed below to know the ROI and make informed decision:
College Name | Total Tuition Fee | Annual Average Package |
|---|---|---|
INR 4 lakh | INR 4 LPA | |
INR 7 lakh | INR 6 LPA | |
INR 2 Lacs – INR 7 lakh | INR 5 LPA | |
INR 1 lakh | INR 2 LPA |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Candidates should have attained the minimum marks as stipulated for admission to MBA course by the respective Universities to which the candidate wishes to apply.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Students who have only completed Class 12 and do not have a Bachelors degree will not be eligible for KMAT Kerala exam. Students have to fulfil complete KMAT eligibility criteria to take KMAT exam. Anyone failing to oblige any of the mentioned KMAT Kerala eligibility criteria will not be considered
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Contributor-Level 6
Best books for KMAT Kerala preparation include:
Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin
Objective General English by RS Aggarwal
The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning for the CAT
Manorama Year Book for static GK
Newspapers
Magazines