KMAT exam 2026 analysis: Karnataka Management Aptitude Test will be condcted for admission to MBA and MCA courses at top colleges in Karnataka. Karnataka Post Graduate Private Colleges Association (KPPGCA) will conduct KMAT exam 2026 in online proctored mode. The exam will likely be held in the first week of September 2026. Shiksha will share a detailed KMAT exam analysis below. KMAT exam analysis includes the sectional and overall difficulty of the KMAT question paper, discussion on exam pattern and marking scheme, expected cutoff, etc.
- KMAT Analysis 2026: Highlights
- KMAT Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
- KMAT Previous Years' Analysis
KMAT Analysis 2026: Highlights
Given below are a few highlights about the KMAT question paper 2026:
- KMAT 2026 exam will be conducted in theo online remote proctored mode. The exam will be conducted in a single shift.
- KMAT exam pattern will be the same as the previous year.
- KMAT 2026 question paper will not have negative markings. Each question carries one mark.
- The duration of the exam will be 120 minutes or two hour.
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Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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 Previous Years' Analysis
KMAT 2024 Analysis
KMAT exam 2024 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.
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KMAT 2023 Analysis
KMAT 2023 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 on November 1 and November 2, 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 2023:
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 2022 Analysis
KMAT 2022 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, KMAT mock test was conducted from November 29 to November 30, 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 2022:
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.
Previous Years' KMAT Analysis (2021)
KMAT exam 2021 was conducted in a home-based proctored mode across the state. KMAT question paper 2021 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.
| Section | Difficulty level | Good attempts |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Ability | Easy to moderate | 30-35 |
| VARC | Easy to moderate | 29-32 |
| Logical Reasoning | Easy to moderate | 24-29 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
- 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
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
Once the KMAT results are out, participating colleges will release KMAT cutoff. Candidates who appeared for the KMAT exam can download their scorecards and take part in the admission process at these institutes.
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KMAT admit card 2026 is expected to release in the first week of September 2026. The admit card will release online.
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Yes, students can get a duplicate copy of the KMAT admit card if they loose the original copy by following:
- Login again to candidate portal on KMAT India website and download admit card.
- Students can contact exam authorities and request them to issue a new admit card.
- If candiadate looses admit card a
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Last date to register for KMAT 2026 exam is yet to be announced. It will likely be in August 2026. The KMAT application form was released on April 2, 2026.
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Taking coaching to prepare for KMAT exam is not necessary. It completely depends on each individual. It can be helpful if the student cannot prepare alone or require guidance.
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No, the session 2 dates of KMAT registrations are yet to be opened for 2026 admissions to Empire College of Science MBA course. Candidates are not required to appear for KMAT in order to apply for MBA. However, if the candidates wish to apply through KMAT then they can expect the session 2 registrat
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What can I do after KMAT result release?