Students' Speak: What are the preparation tips for KMAT?

By: Ambika Sur

The online registration for the exam is going on so it’s high time to start preparing for the test. But before you start preparing for the test it is very important to know the exam pattern and the syllabus.

KMAT- Kerala Management Aptitude Test is conducted for the admission in MBA, PGDM and MCA programmes by KPPGCA (Kerala Post Graduate College’s Association). The exam is conducted twice a year. The upcoming exam is on 17th of May 2020. It is an important test for the MBA aspirants from Kerala as around 170 MBA colleges and more than 50 MCA colleges consider the KMAT score for admission.

The online registration for the exam is going on so it’s high time to start preparing for the test. But before you start preparing for the test it is very important to know the exam pattern and the syllabus.

Exam Pattern 

• This state-level test is conducted offline on pen and paper.
• The language for the test is English.
• 120 MCQ questions will be asked.
• Maximum marks is 720.
• There is no negative marking against wrong attempt of any question.
• KMAT is conducted in 13 cities of Kerala.
• 2:00 pm-4:00 pm 2 hours (120mins) is given to solve 120 MCQ questions. 
• The applicants have to pay Rs 1000(General) and Rs 750(SC/ST) for appearing in the test. 

Syllabus 

• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

1. Grammar
2. Reading Comprehension 
3. Word Meaning
4. Para Jumbles
5. Vocabulary 
6. Critical Reasoning
7. Antonym & Synonym 
8. Fill in the blanks
9. Tenses 

• Quantitative Ability 

1. Percentage
2. Algebra
3. Time & Work
4. Basic Arithmetic
5. Simple & Compound Interest 
6. Data Interpretation
7. Profit and Loss 
8. Time, Speed & Distance 
9. Number System
10. Pie Chart & Bar graphs

• Logical Reasoning

1. Blood Relation 
2. Direction Senses
3. Coding & Decoding
4. Series
5. Puzzles
6. Line graphs
7. Pie & bar
8. Arrangements 
9. Data Structures
10. Venn Diagram
11. Proposition
12. Syllogism

• General knowledge 

1. Business and Trends 
2. Current affairs
3. Political news
4. World news
5. Sports and Technology

Now when we are aware of the exam pattern and the syllabus then let us discuss about the preparation:

Exam Preparation

• Follow the syllabus – This is the first step towards preparation. Focus and work on every topic, don’t leave or take any topic in the syllabus lightly.

• Attempt mock tests – Look for the previous year questions online and practice them, along with that go for the mock tests as well. Don’t take the tests lightly, practice them with full concentration.

• Learn from mistakes – Don’t just attempt the mock tests but also look for the mistakes made by you and make sure not to repeat the mistakes during the next mock attempt nor during the KMAT exam.

• Polish your strengths – During the time of preparation don’t be overconfident about the topics on which you have a good grasp. Take them seriously and make sure to gain full marks from all those topics.

• Avoid silly mistakes – All your hard work will be of no use if you will do silly mistakes in the exam. Be very careful while solving the questions and put all your concentration in the exam.

• Manage your time – While you start preparing and practising make sure to manage your time because according to the exam pattern you have to solve 120 questions within 2 hours. So you will be getting only a minute to attempt a question which demands good time management.

• Attempt more – This is an outstanding opportunity in case of this exam as there is no negative marking. So try to attempt as many as possible. Be conceptually sound about every topic so that you can at least attempt every question.

• Maintain your diet – Take a healthy balanced diet. Whether you are preparing from home or away from home, take proper food on time. 

• Manage stress – Along with preparation, indulge yourself into some entertaining activities. Stress during preparation or while attempting the test can affect your score. The only way to give your best is to prepare and proceed with strategy while managing the stress.

• Take rest – Last but not least, rest is also a very important part of preparation don’t ignore it. Take a good sleep the night before the KMAT test.

I hope the article will help you while preparing for the KMAT. All the best!!!

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