How to prepare for KMAT 2023 in 6 months
Karnataka Management Aptitude Test 2025 ( KMAT )
Check out the best tips and preparation strategies to score well in the KMAT Karnataka exam 2023 in six months. Read the article below to know the exam pattern, the best books, and more.
KMAT 6-Month Preparation
Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) is a state-level entrance exam that is a gateway to various postgraduate courses in the state of Karnataka. KMAT is a management exam that assesses the aptitude of students in the English language, critical reasoning and mathematical ability.
KMAT exam 2023 will be conducted on November 5, 2023, and Shiksha brings you a few tips on how to prepare for KMAT in six months. Read the article below to know more.
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- How to Prepare for KMAT in 6 Months: Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
- How to Prepare for KMAT in 6 Months: Best Books to Read for KMAT
- How to Prepare for KMAT in 6 Months: Section-wise Preparation
- How to Prepare for KMAT in 6 months: Practice Mock Tests
- How to Prepare for KMAT in 6 months: Revision
- KMAT Preparation FAQs
How to Prepare for KMAT in 6 Months: Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
KMAT Karnataka will be conducted in the internet-based test mode and will have multiple-choice questions with four options each. The exam is conducted for admissions into more than 189 colleges in the state of Karnataka. Knowing the KMAT exam pattern is an important aspect of the preparation strategy for the KMAT exam. Look at the table below to know the KMAT exam pattern and marking scheme.
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| Exam Structure |
Details |
|---|---|
| Test Mode |
Internet-based test mode |
| Number of Sections |
3 |
| Subjects |
·Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension ·Logical Reasoning ·Quantitative Aptitude |
| Duration of the Exam |
2 hours |
| Number of Questions |
120 MCQs |
| Total Marks |
120 |
| Language of the Paper |
English |
| Number of answer choices |
4 |
| Marks per question |
1 mark |
KMAT question paper will have three sections as mentioned above and each section will have 40 questions. There is no negative marking, which makes KMAT exam a little easier than other MBA exams such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, etc. Also, KMAT is a time-based exam, hence all the questions are to be solved in the given time.
How to Prepare for KMAT in 6 Months: Best Books to Read for KMAT
Another important aspect of KMAT preparation is choosing the right study material. Collecting a big bundle of books will make no sense if it does not cover the entire syllabus. After knowing the exam pattern, the next step is choosing the right books for preparation. Given below is the list of best books to study for the KMAT exam.
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| Books |
Publication/Author |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude for all Competitive Exams |
Abhijit Guha |
| Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation CAT |
Nishit Sinha |
| Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT |
Nishit K. Sinha |
| High School English Grammar and Composition |
Wren and Martin |
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Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay |
Also Read: Section-wise best books to read for the KMAT exam
How to Prepare for KMAT in 6 Months: Section-wise Preparation
During the preparations, it is really important to be well acquainted with the KMAT syllabus. KMAT question paper has three sections, i.e. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. Enough time should be allotted to each section during the preparations.
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension: This section of the KMAT question paper is all about English language proficiency and grammar. Reading comprehensions take up the major part of this section. To score well in this section focus on topics such as Vocabulary, Synonyms, Para Jumbles, Expressions, and Language Skills.
- Logical Reasoning: This section, as the name goes, is logic-based. To ace this section you need to be able to apply formulae and draw a relevant and logical conclusion from the given statement. Prepare topics such as Family Tree, Data Arrangement, Venn diagrams, Syllogism, Assumptions, Coding and Decoding, and Series.
- Quantitative Aptitude: This section will test your mathematical skills. To excel in this section brush up on your mathematics. Practice Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Ratio and Proportion, Graphs, Charts, Interest, etc. to score well in this section. Make sure the theorems and formulae are on your tips. Also, keep a check on your calculations.
How to Prepare for KMAT in 6 months: Practice Mock Tests
Once you finish your syllabus assess your preparations by taking KMAT mock tests and solving previous years’ question papers. KMAT's previous years' question papers are available online, and solving them will help a lot in your preparations. This will give you an insight into the type of questions, exam pattern, and difficulty level of the KMAT exam. Not only this, but it will also help you understand your strengths and weaknesses and at the same time improve your speed and accuracy in solving the questions. While solving the sample papers, you will come across all sorts of questions that are difficult, easy, tricky, and lengthy which will leave no room for surprise questions in the actual exam.
Try and solve at least 15-20 sample papers/ mock tests and assess your performance afterwards. This will give you confidence and save you from the exam day jitters.
How to Prepare for KMAT in 6 months: Revision
Last but not the least, the preparation tip that will come in handy during your preparations for the KMAT exam 2023 is the revision of everything that you have studied so far. The last 15 days should be entirely devoted to the revision of the syllabus. Go through every topic to assess your preparations. Go through all the formulae and theorems and revise them. Work on your weak points.
Six months is a good enough time to prepare for the KMAT exam 2023 and score well in it, so make the best use of the above-mentioned tips and score well in your exam. All the best!
Look at some of the preparation articles for KMAT in the table below:
| KMAT 2023: How to prepare for VARC section | Tips to ace the Logical Reasoning section |
| Tips and tricks to score well in the Quantitative Aptitude section | KMAT 2023: Exam Day Checklist |
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KMAT Preparation FAQs
Q: When will KMAT 2023 will be conducted?
A: KMAT 2023 will be conducted on November 5, 2023, in the remote home based proctored mode.
Q: Which institute will conduct KMAT 2023?
A: KMAT Karnataka is conducted by Karnataka Post Graduate Private Colleges' Association (KPPGCA).
Q: How many months are good enough to prepare for KMAT exam?
A: One must dedicate at least six to nine months to prepare for the KMAT exam.
Q: Which is the toughest section of the KMAT exam?
A: One cannot really say which section is the toughest in KMAT Karnataka exam. But, Quant has been the toughest as per the previous years' trends. But there are chances of another section to be tough too.
Q: Can I prepare for KMAT on my own?
A: Yes, you can prepare for KMAT on your own with strict self-discipline, hard work and dedication.
Q: Is coaching mandatory for scoring a good percentile in KMAT?
A: No, it is not mandatory. Taking coaching is an individual choice. There are some KMAT toppers who scored well by self-study only.
Q: How can I master Logical Reasoning section of KMAT?
A: To have a stronghold on Logical Reasoning section, solve as many mock tests as possible, try to identify the type of question, draw diagrams wherever possible to have a better understanding of the question. Try to simplify the questions in your language and write them down in the simplest way. These tips will help you in fetching a good score in LR section.
Q: Is practicing sample questions enough to cover Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension section?
A: To build a strong base to solve any question in the Verbal Ability section, one must work on improving their vocabulary and grammar. They must also develop a habit of reading novels, newspapers and magazines to have a stronghold over the English language. Solving sample papers and mock tests are an integral part of the KMAT preparation but learning new words, and improving reading skills and vocabulary are also important.
Q: How many questions are asked in KMAT?
A: The KMAT question paper has 120 questions.
Q: Is there negative marking for wrong answers in KMAT?
A: No, there is a no negative marking for wrong answers.
Q: Is it okay if I do not solve KMAT mock tests and only focus on the important topics I have studied?
A: Candidates must appear for KMAT mock tests, as they give an insight into the KMAT question paper, exam pattern and the difficulty level of the questions. Hence, KMAT Karnataka mock tests are important.
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Top specializations offered by top MBA colleges in Karnataka through KMAT scores include:
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Sales and Marketing
- Business Analytics
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Answered 15 hours ago
KMAT scores are accepted by the top BSchools in Karnataka. These colleges offer MBA and MCA courses for admissions. The admission criteria is the KMAT Karnataka scores.
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On the KMAT exam day, candidates have to follow some guidelines which include settling on time, cooperating with the exam conducting staff, following instructions of test invigilator, etc.
KMAT exam day dos:
- Login at least 10 minutes prior to time mentioned on KMAT admit card.
- Keep a photocopy of the K
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KMAT is an important MBA entrance exam. The first tip to ace the KMAT exam is to stay calm. Here are a few last minute preparation tips for KMAT exam:
- Use the restroom before to the start of the test. Because students will not have time and may not be able to get a break during the exam
- Check all syst
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The students applying for KMAT exam must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate in graduation. Reserved category students will get a relaxation of 5%.
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Beginner-Level 5
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Students who have only completed Class 12 and do not have a Bachelors degree will not be eligible for KMAT exam. Students have to fulfil complete KMAT eligibility criteria to take KMAT exam.
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Answered 16 hours ago
KMAT cutoff is minimum marks required for admission to KMAT accepting colleges and it changes each year and depends on many factors. The factors which influence change in KMAT cutoff include number of candidates appearing for KMAT exam, availability of seats, category of student, difficulty level of
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Beginner-Level 5
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KMAT Karnakaka scores are accepted for admission to the MBA programme at colleges in Karnataka. But some colleges outside Karnataka also accept the KMAT scores for admission to the MBA or PGDM programmes.
However, candidates should know that the colleges which accept KMAT exam scores outside Karnata
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Beginner-Level 5
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KMAT is a Home Based Online Remote Proctored Test comprising 120 MCQs. These MCQs are spread and divided ino four sections of Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension; Quantitative Ability; Logical Reasoning and General Awareness. The test is to be completed in 120 minutes without any sectional time
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Beginner-Level 5
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KMAT or KMAT Karnataka is also known as the Karnataka Management Aptitude Test. It is conducted by KPPGCA for admission to MBA, MCA and PGDM courses. More than 170 colleges in Karnataka accept the KMAT score for admission. The exam is held once a year in multiple shifts. There are a total of three s
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KMAT Karnataka exam will be held in the home-based remote proctored mode. Candidates can now take the exam from the safe environment of their homes. They do not have to choose the exam city and visit any KMAT exam centre in order to take the exams. They can fill the KMAT application form online and take the remote proctored online exam through the link given to the candidates on the exam day or as mentioned in their KMAT admit card.
The KMAT exam was earlier conducted in paper-based test mode. But due to the COVID-19 outbreak, in 2021 and 2022, the exam was conducted in internet-based test mode.