KIITEE MBA Exam Pattern 2027: Check Section-wise Paper Pattern & Format

The KIITEE MBA syllabus is prescribed by KIIT School of Management. The syllabus of the exam is similar to other MBA entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA. The exam is a speed-based test designed to assess the candidate's business aptitude, reasoning skill, mathematical ability and communication skills. Since, MBA is a programme designed to produce skilled managers in various domains, the syllabus of entrance for the same is designed in a way that it allows the B-school to ascertain whether the aspirant has the flair and ability to perform tasks which will require them to use analytical ability, logical reasoning, data interpretation and English communication.

Candidates must have scored a minimum of 50 % in aggregate in Graduation, Class 12 and Class 10 to be eligible for PI shortlisting for KIITEE MBA. Candidates must note that merely scoring 50 % will not ensure selection. Shortlisting of candidates for PI is done on higher scores. Higher the entrance exam and academic scores, better your chances of being selected for KIITEE KSOM MBA.

No, you can’t apply for KIITEE MBA. KIIT SOM has the eligibility criteria of minimum 50 per cent in graduation for all candidates. There is no marks relaxation for Reserved category candidates either. The minimum score criterion is fixed by the AICTE for full-time MBA degree programmes for all colleges in India, which the institutes have to follow. Thus, those planning to purse MBA must score a minimum of 50 per cent in graduation.

Even if you are applying while still in graduation, you need to have an aggregate of 50 per cent in the first two years of the degree course. If you do not have the minimum score required, your application form will be rejected.

Yes, candidates can prepare for KIITEE Management exam with CAT books. Topics included in the syllabus of KIITEE Management exam are same as that of CAT exam - Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Reasoning, English. However, for preparing General Knowledge and Issues of Social Concern sections, candidates will have to refer to subject specific study material. For GK, they can refer to Year Books and for Issues of Social Concern, they can refer to KIITEE Management sample papers.

KIITEE MBA is MCQ based test of 150 minutes. The question paper will have 150 questions. Three marks will be awarded for every correct attempt and one mark will be deducted for every incorrect attempt. 

In KIITEE MBA, 3 marks are added for each correct attempt and 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect attempt. There is no deduction of marks for unattempted questions. So candidates must choose questions carefully to avoid negative marking. 

The total time duration of KIITEE MBA exam is 150 minutes or 2.5 hours without break. Candidates have to complete the test in 150 minutes only. There is no sectional time limit in KIITEE MBA so candidates can make a strategy accordingly. They can allot more time to tougher subjects and finish the easy sections in less time. Extra time will be given only to PwD candidates. It is not mandatory to attempt all the questions so candidates can also determine the number of questions to solve and then allot the time accordingly.

KIITEE MBA exam syllabus includes Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Reasoning, English and General Knowledge.

Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Permutation & Combination, Probability, Logarithm, Simple & Compound Interest, Speed, Profit and Loss, Time and Distance, Percentage and Mensuration

Analytical Reasoning: Arrangements, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Clocks and Calendars, Data Structures, Direction Sense, Puzzles and Series

English: Fill in the Blanks, Verbal Reasoning, Sentence Completion, Antonyms/Synonyms, Syllogisms, Jumbled Paragraphs, Para Completion and Inference, Contextual Usage, Foreign words used in English, Reading Comprehension, Analogies, Sentence Correction, One Word Substitution, Different Usage of Same Word and Idioms/Phrases

General Knowledge: Economics, Industries, Business, Advertising, International Trade, Politics, World Politics, Sports, Science, Arts and Entertainment etc.

Issues of Social Concern: Socio-economic and socio-political issues and rural and urban issues and development, etc. 

The KIITEE MBA exam pattern is prescribed by KIIT School of Management admission cell. Since the exam is conducted for MBA admission, the test pattern is designed in a way to assess Business Aptitude, Reasoning Skills, English Communication and Quantitative Aptitude of candidates. The KIITEE MBA exam pattern is similar to other MBA entrance exams with a definite number of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) to be solved in a limited time period. The KIITEE MBA exam pattern has remained unchanged for several years now. Those planning to appear for the exam, must prepare for it keeping the test pattern in mind.

There is no option to fill the KIITEE Management application process offline. Earlier, the form filling process was offline too but now candidates can fill the form in online mode only. To fill the KIITEE Management application form, candidates have to register at the KSOM website and create a login.