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Markign scheme of KMAT exam is as follows:

• +1 mark for correct answers
• No negative marking
• 120 MCQs

To crack the KMAT exam in three months, students need to make a KMAT preparation plan which covers the complete KMAT syllabus. They should ensure that they allocate enough time to different topics in the KMAT syllabus based on strengths and weaknesses and still have time for revision. Students should take full length and sectional mock tests for KMAT. This will help them improve their time management skill. To prepare better, students should try to analyse their performance in the mock tests and check the areas where the mistakes have been made. Students can spend more time on improving the weaknesses.

Students can use KMAT syllabus as a guide to prepare for important topics. Students should have a study routine which should be divided in parts. They can also practice using KMAT PYQPs. Mock tests should be Holy Grail to ace KMAT exam. 

Ideally, candidates should dedicate at least six months to prepare for the KMAT exam. This time would help them grasp the concepts which are tested in the KMAT exam, build a solid foundation and still have enough time for revision.
Generally, candidates spend two to six months preparing for the KMAT exam. The syllabus of the KMAT exam is not very difficult. But, one also has to spend ample of time in practice sessions and mock tests to be able to master all types of KMAT questions - easy, moderate and tough.
Students can dedicate at least three to four hours everyday during the course of their KMAT preparation.

Ultimately, the key to successful KMAT preparation is consistency, a well-structured study plan, and regular practice.

• Develop reading habit
• Practice comprehension passages
• Work on increasing speed
• Dedicate time to improve vocabulary
• Revise grammar rules, including sentence structure, verb tense, subject-verb agreement, and punctuation.

1. Syllogisms
2. Critical Reasoning
3. Cause and Effect
4. Statement and Conclusion
5. Strong and Weak Arguments
6. Coding and Decoding
7. Statement and Inference
8. Data Sufficiency and Interpretation
9. Arrangements
10. Blood Relations
11. Series and Sequences

The KMAT structure has remained unchanged since the past few years. KMAT exam will have 120 multiple-choice questions to be solved in 120 minutes. There is no negative marking in the KMAT exam and no marks will be deducted for questions not attempted. There will be three sections in the KMAT question paper, i.e. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. Each section of the KMAT question paper will have 40 multiple choice questions which will have four options each. One mark will be awarded to the candidates for each correct answer. The exam will be conducted in the remote-proctored mode. Before 2020, the exam was conducted in the paper-based test mode. But since the COVID-19 pandemic, the authorities changed the exam mode to internet-based test mode. 

1. Syllogisms
2. Critical Reasoning
3. Cause and Effect
4. Statement and Conclusion
5. Strong and Weak Arguments
6. Coding and Decoding
7. Statement and Inference
8. Data Sufficiency and Interpretation
9. Arrangements
10. Blood Relations
11. Series and Sequences

Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA): Important topics for the exam are listed below: - Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension - Quantitative Ability - Logical Reasoning Each of these sections will have 40 questions and total of 120 questions. So it is important to focus on each of the subtopics under these broad sections. Important areas to study: -Grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, synonyms, comprehension of passages - Seating Arrangement problems, Circular Arrangements, Blood Relations, Selection and Conditionals , Sets based on grouping and patterns, and Mapping and best routes. - Algebra, Trigonometry, arithmetic problems involving ratio and proportion, percentage, interest, time and speed. - General Knowledge- Current affairs, history, geography and economics

KMAT is an important MBA entrance exam. The first tip to ace the KMAT exam is to stay calm. Here are a few last minute preparation tips for KMAT exam:

• Use the restroom before to the start of the test. Because students will not have time and may not be able to get a break during the exam
• Check all system requirements before starting the exam, mic, camera, etc. 
• Do not keep cell phones or other electronic devices, such as calculators, smartwatches, during the exam.
• Stay calm and have a healthy breakfast in the morning before the exam. 

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

 

The Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) question paper will have a total of three sections. These sections are Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability and Logical Reasoning. Each section in the KMAT question paper carries 40 multiple-choice questions. The candidates will be given a total of 120 minutes to complete the exam.