Is there any negative marking in KMAT Karnataka?

No, there is no negative marking in KMAT exam. One mark is awarded for correct answers and no marks are given or subtracted for unanswered questions.

What is the KMAT exam duration?

The KMAT exam is held for two hours or 120 minutes. There is only one slot for the KMAT exam. KMAT exam does not have any sectional time limit. This means, that the candidates can take the KMAT exam according to their preference and can switch between sections and questions as per their need. There is no provision of changing the exam slot. And there is no provision to apply for the same. Candidates have to take the KMAT exam from the safe environment of their homes as the exam will be conducted in the internet-based test mode and the candidates have to choose their slot for the exam day.

What are the important topics of the Quantitative Ability section in the KMAT exam?

Quantitative Aptitude section of the KMAT exam is one of the toughest sections of the three. The QA section tests the candidate's mathematical ablilties. One must be clear on the high school mathematic fundamentals and concepts in order to score well in this section. There will be a total of 40 questions in this section. The important topics of this section include Numerical Calculations, Algebra, Modern Math, Geometry, Number System, Average, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Time, Speed and Distance, Mensuration, Quadratic Equation, Probability, Statistics, Pie Chart, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Common Graphs and Charts, Time and Work, etc. Candidates can use a rough paper for calculations after showing the same to the proctor. Candidates will be required to choose the correct option against the question. Consistency, speed and accuracy are the key players if one wishes to ace the Quantitative Aptitude section of the KMAT question paper. Students can refer to books such as Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Exams by Abhijit Guha and Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation for CAT by Nishit K Sinha.

What are the important topics of the Logical Reasoning section of the KMAT question paper?

Syllogisms Critical Reasoning Cause and Effect Statement and Conclusion Strong and Weak Arguments Coding and Decoding Statement and Inference Data Sufficiency and Interpretation Arrangements Blood Relations Series and Sequences

What is the marking scheme of KMAT?

Markign scheme of KMAT exam is as follows: +1 mark for correct answers No negative marking 120 MCQs

What are the important topics of the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension section of the KMAT exam?

Just like other management entrance exams, the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) section is divided into Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability/English Usage. The KMAT exam assesses your language skills, vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension abilities. There are about four to five comprehension passages while the topics of English usage are as follows: Synonyms Antonyms Grammar Fill in the blanks Word meanings Vocabulary Parajumbles Idioms and Phrases Error Identification Reading Comprehension Correct statement Cloze Incorrect word/phrase.

Which are the important topics of the KMAT syllabus?

Here are some of the important topics for the KMAT syllabus: Section Important Topics Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Completion, Phrases and Idioms, Para Jumbles, etc. Quantitative Ability Number Systems, Graphs, Arithmetic Equations, Ratio and Proportion, etc. Logical Reasoning Verbal Reasoning, Analogy, Coding and series, Syllogisms, Assumptions, Venn Diagram, Venn Diagrams, etc

KMAT Exam Analysis 2026: Get Detailed Paper Analysis & Review

KMAT 2026

20 Sep '26

Updated on Sep 20, 2026 18:18 IST

By Shobha pant, Senior executive

KMAT exam 2026 analysis: Karnataka Management Aptitude Test was condcted for admission to MBA and MCA courses at top colleges in Karnataka. Karnataka Post Graduate Private Colleges Association (KPPGCA) conducted the KMAT exam 2026 in online proctored mode today, September 20, 2026. Overall, the KMAT 2026 paper was easy for both MBA and MCA courses.

Shiksha has shared a detailed KMAT exam analysis below. KMAT exam analysis includes the sectional and overall difficulty of the KMAT question paper, discussion of the exam pattern and marking scheme, expected cutoff, etc.

Table of contents

KMAT Analysis 2026: Highlights
KMAT Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
KMAT 2026 Exam Analysis
KMAT Previous Years' Analysis

KMAT Analysis 2026: Highlights

Given below are a few highlights about the KMAT question paper 2026:

KMAT 2026 exam was conducted in the online remote proctored mode.
KMAT exam pattern was the same as the previous year.
KMAT 2026 question paper did not have negative marking. Each question carried one mark.
The duration of the exam was 120 minutes or two hour.

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KMAT Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

According to the KMAT exam pattern, the KMAT question paper was divided into three sections; i.e. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability and Logical Reasoning. Check the table below to know the marking scheme in the KMAT question paper.

Subject	Questions	Marks
Quantitative Ability	40	40
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension	40	40
Logical Reasoning	40	40
Total	120	120

KMAT 2026 Exam Analysis

KMAT exam 2026 was conducted in the online home based proctored mode. The duration of KMAT exam was two hours and students had to take the exam remotely from their homes. The question paper of KMAT had multiple choice questions. According to the experts, the quantitative ability section was a bit difficult as compared to other sections.

Detailed section wise analysis of the KMAT exam are provided below:

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension: This section tested the candidates' abilities in terms of Grammar, Vocabulary and Reading skills. The questions were based on understanding the passages, choosing the appropriate words, phrases, expressions and other language skills.
Logical Reasoning: This section has questions which tested how quickly and accurately a candidate can think. The section had questions based on Family Tree, Arrangement, Numeric Grid, Puzzles, Venn Diagrams, etc.
Quantitative Ability: The questions were of matriculation standard. This section tested the numerical ability of the candidates. The section has questions based on Trigonometry, Geometry, Arithmetic, Algebra, Interpretation of Tables, Graphs and Charts, etc.

KMAT Previous Years' Analysis

KMAT 2025 Analysis

KMAT 2025 was conducted in the home-based online remote proctored mode. The KMAT question paper had three sections and each section had 40 questions. There were 120 questions overall and each question carried one mark. This year, the KMAT mock test was conducted before the release of the KMAT admit card for all the registered students. Taking the KMAT mock test was mandatory for all the candidates. The duration of the mock test was 30 minutes.

Check below the section-wise KMAT Analysis 2025:

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension: This section tested the candidates' abilities in terms of Grammar, Vocabulary and Reading skills. The questions were based on understanding the passages, choosing the appropriate words, phrases, expressions and other language skills.
Logical Reasoning: This section has questions which test how quickly and accurately a candidate can think. The section had questions based on Family Tree, Arrangement, Numeric Grid, Puzzles, Venn Diagrams, etc.
Quantitative Ability: The questions were of matriculation standard. This section tested the numerical ability of the candidates. The section has questions based on Trigonometry, Geometry, Arithmetic, Algebra, Interpretation of Tables, Graphs and Charts, etc.

KMAT 2024 Analysis

KMAT 2024 was conducted in the home-based online remote proctored mode. The KMAT question paper had three sections and each section had 40 questions. There were 120 questions overall and each question carried one mark. This year, a KMAT mock test was conducted before the release of the KMAT admit card for all the registered students. Taking the KMAT mock test was mandatory for all the candidates.

Previous Years' KMAT Analysis (2023)

KMAT exam 2023 was conducted in a home-based proctored mode across the state. KMAT question paper 2023 had three sections, i.e. VARC, Quant and Logical Reasoning. There were 120 questions carrying one mark each. There was no negative marking for incorrect answers. There were only multiple-choice questions. Look at the table below to know the difficulty level of the sections and the number of good attempts for each section.