KMAT Exam 2024 Preparation Tips: How to Prepare for Quantitative Ability
Karnataka Management Aptitude Test 2025 ( KMAT )
Read key tips to crack the Quantitative Aptitude section of the KMAT 2024 exam in the article below.
Karnataka KMAT is one of the most popular MBA entrance exams in India for admission to the top MBA colleges in the state of Karnataka. KMAT 2024 will be conducted in November 2024, tentatively, and the registrations for the same began on June 27, 2024. Candidates must be in full swing with their preparations. Traditionally, the difficulty level of the KMAT exam is easy to moderately difficult. According to the KMAT exam pattern, the question paper is divided into three sections, i.e. Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension and Logical Reasoning. Quantitative Ability is an integral part of the KMAT question paper. In this article, Shiksha brings a guide on how to prepare for the Quantitative Ability section of the KMAT exam.
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- KMAT 2024 Quantitative Ability: An Overview
- KMAT 2024 Quantitative Ability Syllabus
- Best Books for KMAT: Quantitative Ability
- KMAT 2024 Preparation: Tips and Tricks to Crack Quantitative Aptitude Section
KMAT 2024 Quantitative Ability: An Overview
Quantitative Ability tests the candidates' mathematical ability. The difficulty level of this section in the KMAT exam is easy to moderate. To ace the section, one must be clear with the fundamentals of mathematics studied in high school. The section could be a little difficult for the students who belong to the non-engineering background but with practice, they can score well in this section. Check out some of the key points to remember below:
- There will be 40 questions in this section
- Each question will carry one mark
- There is no negative marking
- An attempt of 30-35 questions with accuracy will be considered a good attempt
Students can use KMAT syllabus as a guide to prepare for important topics. Students should have a study routine which should be divided in parts. They can also practice using KMAT PYQPs. Mock tests should be Holy Grail to ace KMAT exam.
To crack the KMAT exam in three months, students need to make a KMAT preparation plan which covers the complete KMAT syllabus. They should ensure that they allocate enough time to different topics in the KMAT syllabus based on strengths and weaknesses and still have time for revision. Students should take full length and sectional mock tests for KMAT. This will help them improve their time management skill. To prepare better, students should try to analyse their performance in the mock tests and check the areas where the mistakes have been made. Students can spend more time on improving the weaknesses.
KMAT 2024 Quantitative Ability Syllabus
The Quantitative Ability section of KMAT exam comprises the topics given below. Check the table to know the important topics that can be asked in this section.
| Important topics for QA section of KMAT |
|
|---|---|
| Numerical calculations |
Arithmetic problems |
| Algebra |
Geometry |
| Trigonometry & Parts of Mathematics |
Interpretation of tables |
| Common graphs & charts |
Quantitative Reasoning |
| Number systems |
Modern Mathematics |
| Ratio and Proportion |
Time and Speed |
| Percentage |
|
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Best Books for KMAT: Quantitative Ability
The following is the list of best books for Quantitative Ability. Check the recommended books below:
- How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT by Arun Sharma
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha
- Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation for CAT by Nishit K Sinha
- Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal
- NCERT Mathematics books (Class 6-10)
Students who are preparing for the KMAT exam must also refer to other sources and study materials. They must practice as many mock tests as they can. They must also look into other books that have KMAT sample papers for this section. The more one practices the better they’ll get. One can score well in the Quantitative Aptitude section only by practice.
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KMAT 2024 Preparation: Tips and Tricks to Crack Quantitative Aptitude Section
This section is calculation-intensive which makes it a little tricky. One needs to remember various formulae, theorems, etc. accurately. To derive the right answer one needs to apply the right formula. Check out some of the KMAT preparation tips to crack the Quantitative Aptitude section below:
- Get down to the basics: It is very important to know the basics of mathematics when preparing for the Quantitative Ability section. Start with understanding the basic concepts and list down the formulae and theorems. Focus on understanding their fundamentals and application. Read the question properly and try to simplify them into smaller parts.
- Practice mock tests and sample papers: Make a habit of solving mock tests and sample questions each time you complete a topic. While solving the questions, try to analyse which questions are you able to solve quickly and which ones take more time. This will help you understand your strengths and weaknesses and will at the same time help you assess which topic needs more attention. While preparing, keep revising the formulae and theorems which you noted earlier.
- Accuracy and speed: Attempting a question quickly is as important as answering it accurately. Though KMAT does not have sectional timings, one should be able to answer the questions with speed and accuracy. Managing time in the exam is the key to scoring well. Solving a question accurately is as important as solving it with accuracy.
- Make short notes: As mentioned above, while preparing, make sure that you make short notes of all the theorems and formulae and memorize them. Try finding tricks for solving a question quickly. QA is all about applying the right formulae. Jot down important points, tricks and formulae which will help you in a quick revision.
- Revision: There is no escape from revision. Take out time every week to go through what you have studied. Don’t overexert but keep revising. If you come across tricky questions try practicing them twice or thrice and then revise them by taking out some time from your schedule. The revision will help you memorize the formulae by heart and also help you in finding shortcuts and tricks for solving a particular question.
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Total score of KMAT exam is 120. Each section carries 40 marks. Each question carries one mark.
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KMAT is a remote proctored test with a level of difficulty is moderate. Students can gauge difficulty by their understanding of concepts, their level of prep and dedication.
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Rajagiri Business School accepts CAT/ GMAT/ KMAT KERALA/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT scores for admission to PGDM courses. The admission process also includes GD/ PI and Business Aptitude Test conducted by RBS.
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No, KMAT scores are not compulsory for admissions into the MBA course at KSM, Karunya University. There are other scores too, on which school looks upon for selecting the students. Those entrance exams are XAT/CAT/MAT. Thus, students with good scores in any of the following can enroll in the MBA cou
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KMAT application fee is INR 850, including GST. Students applying for the KMAT exam have to pay the application fee online using online transcation methods. The fee is same for all categories.
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Karunya School of Management accepts KMAT scores for admission to MBA programme. Karunya University conducts KMAT in five phases. The sections in KMAT paper includes:
- Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
- Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Ability
- Indian & Global Business Environment
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General requirements for MBA admission in Karnataka that accept KMAT scores are:
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor degree or an equivalent in any discipline from a recongised university with a minimum CGPA of 50% or equivalent aggregate
- Karnataka MBA schools take into account KMAT result; such students
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Yes, the colleges accepting KMAT scores are AICTE approved. Colleges offer MBA/PGDM and MCA courses through KMAT scores. Students can pursue MBA and MCA courses from recognised institutes and get quality education.
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There is no centralized KMAT counselling process. Students who match the cutoff after the KMAT result announcement will be called by the participating institutes to take part in the counselling rounds. Students can choose their KMAT institute while filling the KMAT application form.
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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
- Operations
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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.