EMAT

IIM Kozhikode does not prescribe the syllabus of EMAT. Candidates can know the important topics that are covered under EMAT syllabus by downloading the sample papers. The syllabus is divided across three sections viz., Quantitative Aptitude and Numerical Ability, Reasoning and General Intelligence, and General Management.  Executive Management Aptitude Test (EMAT) is conducted by IIM Kozhikode for admission to Executive Post-Graduate Program (EPGP) in Management at its Kochi campus. It is a national-level exam that admits 100 meritorious students each year. EMAT/CAT/GMAT score is considered only as a preliminary screening process for selection of the applicants. EMAT syllabus outlines the section-wise important topics that candidates need to cover.

Candidates will not be issued physical copy of the EMAT 2026 socrecard. On declaration of EMAT results candidates must login at the official website of Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode- (iimk.ac.in) or check SMS on registered mobile number to download and take the print of the EMAT 2026 socrecard immediately. Candidates must ensure to check the details mentioned on the scorecard. The following details that will be mentioned on the EMAT scorecard:

1. Name of the candidate
2. Date of examination
3. Section-wise score
4. Overall score
5. Rank obtained
6. Instruction to candidate.

Candidates must note that scores obtained in EMAT 2026 will be valid only for 2026-27 academic year admissions into EPGP programme of IIM Kozhikode.

No, there is no negative marking for any wrong answer or not attenpted question in EMAT exam. As per the Executive Management Aptitude Test (EMAT) marking scheme for every correct answer candidate will get one mark and for no marks will be deducted for any wrong answers like other management entrance tests- CAT. There will be no negative marking for unattempted questions. As per the EMAT exam pattern, the question paper will consist of 60 Multiple Choice Questions, of one mark each. There will be no sectional time limit. Candidates can start answering from any section they are comfortable with. The EMAT exam is conducted for a duration of one hour.

No, EMAT exam does not have sectional time limit to appear for the exam. However, students will be required to complete the exam in pre informed exam duration i.e, two hours and no extra time will be granted to the students under any circumstances. EMAT is a computer-based online exam the test screen will move from first section to the next section only when the candidate clicks the next button. Candidates have to be mindful of the on-screen timer and pre-decide the number of questions to solve in each section as there will be negative markings. It is not mandatory to solve all the questions in EMAT exam so candidates can devise a strategy to use the exam duration as per their strength and weakness. Candidates must reach the exam centre at least an hour prior to complete the frisking formalities at the EMAT exam centre.