KMAT Exam Analysis 2025: Get Detailed Paper Analysis & Review
Karnataka Management Aptitude Test 2025 ( KMAT )
KMAT exam analysis 2025: The Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) is conducted for admission to top management institutes in the state of Karnataka. Karnataka Post Graduate Private Colleges Association (KPPGCA) conducts KMAT exam every year for MBA and MCA courses. KMAT 2025 was conducted in the remote online proctored mode on September 7, 2025. Session 2 exam was conducted on September 23, 2025. Shiksha has shared 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.
Also Read: Colleges accepting KMAT score 2025
- KMAT Analysis 2025
- KMAT Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
- KMAT Previous Years' Analysis
KMAT Analysis 2025
- KMAT exam 2025 was conducted from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM for the MBA course and for the MCA course, the exam will be conducted from 10 AM to 12 PM
- There was no negative marking in the KMAT question paper
- The duration of the exam was 120 minutes
- The overall difficulty of the exam was easy
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.
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.Â
| 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.
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.Â
Also Read: KMAT syllabus 2025
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
| 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
MBA exams whose registrations are closing soon
Register now and prepare to increase your chances at top colleges which accept these exams
8 Feb '26
7 Feb '26
7 Jan '26 - 9 Feb '26
Feb '26
Explore subject-wise topics asked in KMAT
Select your preferred subject
KMAT Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Rajagiri Business School accepts CAT/ GMAT/ KMAT KERALA/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT scores for admission to PGDM courses. The admission process also includes GD/ PI and Business Aptitude Test conducted by RBS.Â
h
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, KMAT scores are not compulsory for admissions into the MBA course at KSM, Karunya University. There are other scores too, on which school looks upon for selecting the students. Those entrance exams are XAT/CAT/MAT. Thus, students with good scores in any of the following can enroll in the MBA cou
I
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
KMAT application fee is INR 850, including GST. Students applying for the KMAT exam have to pay the application fee online using online transcation methods. The fee is same for all categories.Â
N
Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 weeks ago
Karunya School of Management accepts KMAT scores for admission to MBA programme. Karunya University conducts KMAT in five phases. The sections in KMAT paper includes:
- Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
- Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Ability
- Indian & Global Business Environment
N
Guide-Level 15
Answered a month ago
General requirements for MBA admission in Karnataka that accept KMAT scores are:
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor degree or an equivalent in any discipline from a recongised university with a minimum CGPA of 50% or equivalent aggregate
- Karnataka MBA schools take into account KMAT result; such students
R
Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
Yes, the colleges accepting KMAT scores are AICTE approved. Colleges offer MBA/PGDM and MCA courses through KMAT scores. Students can pursue MBA and MCA courses from recognised institutes and get quality education.Â
Â
M
Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
There is no centralized KMAT counselling process. Students who match the cutoff after the KMAT result announcement will be called by the participating institutes to take part in the counselling rounds. Students can choose their KMAT institute while filling the KMAT application form.Â
R
Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
Top specializations offered by top MBA colleges in Karnataka through KMAT scores include:
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Sales and Marketing
- Business Analytics
- Operations
N
Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
KMAT scores are accepted by the top BSchools in Karnataka. These colleges offer MBA and MCA courses for admissions. The admission criteria is the KMAT Karnataka scores.Â
M
Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
On the KMAT exam day, candidates have to follow some guidelines which include settling on time, cooperating with the exam conducting staff, following instructions of test invigilator, etc.
KMAT exam day dos:
- Login at least 10 minutes prior to time mentioned on KMAT admit card.
- Keep a photocopy of the K
A
Contributor-Level 6
219 Institutes accepting KMAT
4.3
Explore more MBA exams with upcoming dates
CMAT 2026 exam answer key objection 31 Jan '26 - 2 Feb '26 KMAT Kerala 2026 Registration Form Last Date 5 Feb '26
Are KMAT scores accepted for PGDM admission at Rajagiri Business School?