KMAT Kerala 2025 Preparation Tips and Tricks, Best Books, Syllabus

Kerala Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( KMAT KERALA )

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KMAT Kerala 2025 exam will be held in the computer-based test mode on February 23. Explore here the best KMAT Kerala preparation tips 2025 including the best books, important topics, preparation tips, pattern, etc.

KMAT Kerala preparation: To prepare for KMAT Kerala, having an effective preparation plan is essential. Another important thing is to know the pattern and syllabus thoroughly. The exam pattern and syllabus of KMAT Kerala are similar to other MBA entrance exams. Focus on making short notes, practising sample papers, solving previous years’ question papers and taking ample mock tests.

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KMAT Kerala is a state-level management entrance exam conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala (CEE). The top MBA colleges in Kerala accept KMAT Kerala for admission to their MBA programme. Over 70,000 applicants apply every year for KMAT Kerala. The KMAT Kerala 2025 exam will be held on February 23, 2025, for the first session. The KMAT Kerala application form 2025 was released on February 1, 2025. In this article, you will find all about KMAT Kerala 2025 preparation including the exam syllabus, pattern, books, preparation strategy, etc.

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Table of content
  • KMAT Kerala Syllabus 2025: Section Wise Important Topics
  • How to Prepare for KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam: Understanding KMAT Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
  • Best Books for KMAT Kerala Preparation 2025
  • KMAT Kerala Preparation Tips 2025

KMAT Kerala Syllabus 2025: Section Wise Important Topics

The KMAT Kerala syllabus is based on Quantitative Aptitude, English Language Usage and Reading Comprehension, Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge and Current Affairs. Check out the table below to know the important section-wise topics of the KMAT Kerala syllabus 2025:

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  • Quantitative Aptitude: Percentage, Time and Work, Pie Chart, Bar Graph, Profit and Loss, Number System, Simple and Compound Interest, Algebra, Arithmetic, Mensuration, etc.
  • English Language Usage and Reading Comprehension: Grammar, Vocabulary, Para Jumbles, Choosing the Appropriate Word, Synonyms and Antonyms, Reading Comprehension Passages, Tense, etc.
  • Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning: Critical Reasoning, Blood Relations, Arrangements, Puzzles, Series, Data Structures, Line Graphs, Coding and Decoding, Syllogisms, Directions, etc.
  • General Knowledge and Current Affairs: Sports, Politics, Awards, Culture, Trade Awareness, Domestic and International Current Affairs, Business, Economics, Personalities, etc.

Also Read: KMAT Kerala eligibility criteria

How to Prepare for KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam: Understanding KMAT Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

The KMAT Kerala exam is conducted twice a year. The exam is conducted in the computer-based test mode for a duration of three hours. Check out the table below to know the detailed KMAT Kerala exam pattern:

Particulars

Details

Number of sections

4 (Quantitative Aptitude, English Language Usage and Reading Comprehension, Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge and Current Affairs)

Mode of examination

Computer-based test mode (online)

Language

English

Total Marks

720

Duration

180 minutes or three hours

KMAT Kerala 2025 Marking Scheme

Check the KMAT Kerala 2025 marking scheme in the table below.

Correct answer

Incorrect answer

Un-attempted question

4

-1

0

Best Books for KMAT Kerala Preparation 2025

Check out the best books for KMAT Kerala preparation in the table below:

Name of the Book

Publisher/Author

Quantitative Aptitude

R.S Aggarwal

How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT

Arun Sharma

Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation for CAT

Nishit Sinha

Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations

Abhijit Guha

Word Power Made Easy

Norman Lewis

High School English Grammar and Composition Key

Wren and Martin

How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT

Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay

How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT

Arun Sharma

A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning

R.S Aggarwal

Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT

Nishit Sinha

Lucent’s General Knowledge

Vinay Karna

1400+ Objective Questions

Manohar Pandey

S Chand’s Advanced Objective General Knowledge

RS Aggarwal

KMAT Kerala Preparation Tips 2025

To prepare for the KMAT Kerala 2025 it is imperative to have a good set of books and study material. It is important to have an effective and strategic study plan. Mentioned below are some of the preparation tips which will help the students score well in the KMAT Kerala 2025 exam:

  • Students must be thorough with the KMAT Kerala exam pattern in order to understand the marking scheme, overall and sectional timings, distribution of questions, etc. 
  • Be thorough with the KMAT syllabus to know the important topics and focus on understanding the concepts and fundamentals.
  • Identify the strong and weak areas in all sections. To do so, you must practice a good number of mock tests and sample papers. 
  • Focus on improving the weaker areas and monitor the progress. Try to attempt at least 1-2 mock tests every day. Analyse your performance after every mock test and capitalise on your strengths. 
  • Work on increasing speed and accuracy by solving previous years’ question papers and getting well-acquainted with the KMAT Kerala exam pattern, type of questions, difficulty level of the KMAT Kerala question paper, distribution of topics, weightage, etc. 
  • Jot down the new words that you read in the newspapers and magazines as it will help in English language usage and Reading Comprehension.
  • Revision is crucial to getting a good score. While following the study routine, make sure you keep enough time to revise what you have studied. Keep revising the concepts and fundamentals.

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