KIITEE MBA Syllabus 2026 PDF; Download Section-wise Syllabus

No marks are deducted for skipping a question in KIITEE Management. There is negative marking for only incorrect attempts. For incorrect attempt, 1 mark is deducted. Thus, candidates must ensure they attempt a question only if they are sure of the answer. A large number of incorrect attempts will affect overall score more than a large number of unattempted questions.

There are a total of 20 questions in Issue of Social Concern section of KIITEE Management. Candidates can attempt as many questions they want to. Attempting all the questions is not mandatory. There is negative marking in KIITEE Management exam, so candidates must not do guess work. Attempt only those questions which they are sure of.

KIITEE MBA exam day dos:

1. Reach exam centre as per reporting time mentioned on your admit card.

2. Carry two copies of admit card, one photo ID card, passport size photos

3. PwD candidates should carry relevant certificates and documents

4. Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing attendance sheet

Exam day don'ts:

1. Don't carry items electronic items

2. Don't wear closed shoes, jewellery made of metal, jackets, clothes with pockets, mehendi on palms. 

4. Don't be late for exam. The entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before start time. 

Candidates preparing for CAT may not need to prepare for KIITEE Management separately, as the syllabus is same and test structure is also similar. However, one should make sure they practice KIITEE Management sample papers from a month before the exam as question type and difficulty level will be different from CAT. Also, they will need to prepare for Issue of Social Concern section of KIITEE Management separately.

To prepare for KIITEE Management preparation candidates can refer to CAT books and study material as the syllabus is same for both. After covering the KIITEE MBA syllabus with CAT books, candidates must then practice KIITEE sample questions and mock tests to understand the exam pattern and get used to the questions asked. The type of questions asked in KIITEE MBA are not same as CAT. Thus, it is important to practice exam specific questions.

Yes, CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT scores are valid for KIITEE MBA. Candidates applying online will be required to submit copies of their mark sheets and other supporting documents.

The difficulty level of KIITEE Management question paper is easy to moderate. Candidates can crack the exam with appropriate preparation of about three to four months. Those who have taken any national level test, can crack KIITEE MBA exam only by revision. The questions are asked from familiar topics, except in Issues of Social Concern. Even that section is not so difficult if one’s basic are in place. When preparing for KIITEE MBA, check out question papers of previous years to know what types of questions are asked. Solve them to assess your preparation level.

KIITEE Management exam is conducted in online or computer based test mode at designated examination centres in 15 cities across India. The exam centres are allotted to candidates as per their choice of city. Candidates have to mention their preferred city for allotment of test centre in the KIITEE MBA application form.

In a computer based test, each candidate is allotted a computer system. They have to log into KIITEE MBA dashboard to access the test. They can read the question on screen and use the computer mouse to choose the correct answer from the options given under every question.

Candidates have to complete marking the correct answers within the stipulated time. There will be an onscreen camera indicating time left for the test window to close. Once the test window closes, candidates cannot make any entry.

To appear for KIITEE MBA exam, a candidate needs to have completed graduation or equivalent with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate or equivalent. The minimum score qualification of 50 per cent applies to Reserved category candidates too. The graduation degree can be in any stream but must be from a recognised university. 

 Students who are in their final year of bachelor’s degree course are also eligible to appear in the KIITEE MBA exam. Final year students are also eligible to apply. However, they will have to ensure that their aggregate in the first two years in above 50 per cent and the final year scores (when announced) is also above 50 per cent. Until they submit their final year graduation result, their admission to KSOM will remain provisional.

Quantitative Aptitude section has 40 questions, Analytical Reasoning has 40 questions, English has 30 questions, General Knowledge has 20 questions and Issue of Social concern has 20 questions.

Marking scheme is same for all sections, i.e. three marks are awarded for correct attempt and one mark is deducted for incorrect attempt. Total marks of the exam are 450. Sectional weightage of each section marks wise is:

• Quantitative Aptitude: 120 marks
• Analytical Reasoning: 120 marks
• English: 90 marks
• General Knowledge: 60 marks
• Issue of Social Concern: 60 marks

Quantitative Aptitude and Analytical Reasoning have maximum weightage in KIITEE Management exam.

About six months will be more than enough to prepare for KIITEE MBA exam as the syllabus is same as other MBA entrance exams. Candidates can refer to books and study material of CAT exam to prepare for KIITEE Management exam. They need to devote 4-5 hours daily to exam preparation and practice sample papers of KIITEE MBA. Key topics to study are as follows:

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

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

English: Fill in the Blanks, Verbal Reasoning, Sentence Completion, Antonyms/Synonyms, Syllogisms, Jumbled Paragraphs, Para Completion, Reading Comprehension, Foreign words, Sentence Correction, Idioms/Phrases, One Word Substitution, etc.

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

Every candidate must carry a blue/black ball point pen and a few copies of their passport size photo to the exam centre. They must not carry any stationary item other than the pen. Candidates who have diabetes can carry fruits as per medical prescription. They should also carry a medical affidavit for the same. PWD candidates will be required to carry a PwD certificate and scribe certificate, attested by a competent authority.

 No other item will be allowed inside the KIITEE Management exam venue. Candidates must not carry bags or valuables as there will be no arrangement for depositing while candidates appear for the exam. Candidates must also not carry notebooks or rough paper to the KIITEE MBA exam centre. Any candidate found with an unauthorised item will be disqualified.

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.

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. 

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.

No, there is no sectional time limit in KIITEE MBA exam. Candidates can dedicate time to every section of the paper according to their preparation and strategy. However, they must time themselves appropriately so that they are able to solve a good number of questions in each section.

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 following documents are required to be submitted by the candidates at the time of KIITEE GD & PI.

• High school certificate and mark sheet
• +2 certificate and mark sheet
• Graduation certificate and all semester mark sheets
• Entrance score card
• Passport photograph

There are five sections in KIITEE Management question paper - Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Reasoning, English, General Knowledge and Issue of Social Concern.

Quantitative Aptitude section of KIITEE MBA has 40 questions and 120 marks, Analytical Reasoning section has 40 questions and 120 marks, English section has 30 questions and 90 marks, General Knowledge and Issue of Social Concern sections have 20 questions and 60 marks each. Study materials of Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Reasoning, English and General Knowledge are easily available so there are no challenges. Candidates must focus more on the fifth section - Issue of Social Concern - during preparation as not much study material is available for the same.

To prepare for Issue of Social Concern section of KIITEE Management, candidates must refer to sample papers provided by KIIT and previous years' KIITEE Management question papers. Issue of Social Concern section basically focuses on understanding of social, rural, urban and socio-economic issues topics. Along with previous years' question papers, one should invest time in reading government and agency reports and white papers on recent initiatives and researches in these fields.