KMAT

CEE conducts the KMAT Kerala exam at least two times a year. This year, the exam will be conducted twice in the computer-based test mode. Here are important topics for the exam according to the sections of KMAT Kerala question paper. 

• Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning: This section contains questions mainly from Logical Reasoning and Critical Reasoning. Some of the important topics of this section include:
  • Syllogisms
  • Clocks and Calendar 
  • Course of Action
  • Cause and Effect
  • Statement and Conclusion
  • Strong and Weak Arguments
  • Puzzles 
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Arrangements
  • Tables
  • Graphs
  • Blood Relations
• English Language: Just like other management entrance tests, this section is divided into Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability/English Usage. There are about four to five comprehension passages while the topics of English usage are as follows:
  • Synonyms (word pair)
  • Fill in the blanks
  • Para Completions
  • Idioms
  • Error identification
  • Word Meaning
  • Antonyms
  • Sentence Completion
  • Para Jumbles
  • Grammar
• Quantitative Aptitude: This section of the KMAT Kerala question paper is also considered tough. However, the overall difficulty level can be considered to be moderate. Some of the important topics of this section include:
  • Percentage
  • Profit and Loss
  • Simple Interest and Compound Interest
  • Average, Mixture and Alligation
  • Time and Distance
  • Time and Speed
  • Geometry and Mensuration
  • Time and Work
  • Probability
  • Statistics 
  • Algebra
• General Knowledge and Current Affairs: Some of the important topics include:
  • Sports
  • Awards
  • Art and Culture
  • Current Affairs
  • Politics
  • Trade Awareness
  • Economy
  • Business
  • World News
  • Technology
  • Books and Authors

There is a range of books to read for KMAT Kerala preparation. Here is a list of section-wise best books for the KMAT Kerala exam:

English Language section -Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis -High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin -Objective General English by RS Aggarwal -The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning for the CAT

Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning section -How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma -Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey -Multi-Dimensional Reasoning by Mishra Kumar and Dr. Lal -Logical and Analytical Reasoning by K Gupta

Quantitative Skills section -Quantitative Aptitude by R. S Aggarwal -Fast track objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Sharma -Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha -NCERT Mathematics Books for Class 9 and 10 by NCERT publications.

For the GK section, students can refer to Manorama Year Book for static GK. They must also regularly read newspapers, and stay updated with the current affairs.