KMAT KERALA Books 2026: Check Best Books & Resources for Exam Preparation

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KMAT Kerala books are an important source for KMAT Kerala preparation. To score well in the KMAT Kerala exam, it is important to have the right set of books and preparation material. KMAT Kerala books help the students understand all the topics of the KMAT Kerala syllabus. Some books also provide practice papers with answers at the end of the book.

KMAT Kerala is a management entrance exam conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examination, Kerala, for admission into the top B-schools in Kerala. KMAT Kerala 2026 will likely be conducted in the last week of February 2026, at various exam centres. Shiksha brings you a compilation of the best books to read for KMAT Kerala exam preparation.

Also Read: KMAT Kerala exam dates

Q: What are the best books for KMAT Kerala preparation?

Best books for KMAT Kerala preparation include:

Section	Books
English Language	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	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	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.
General Knowledge	Manorama Year Book for static GK Newspapers Magazines

Q: What is the best way to prepare KMAT Kerala at home?

To prepare for KMAT Kerala:

Use KMAT Kerala syllabus as a guide, make a list of subjects that study materials must cover.
Plan study time on a monthly, weekly, and daily basis according to the time available.
Start reading newspaper and magazine editorials to gain a command of the English language and GK section.
For quantitative section, read basic concepts and formulas from school textbooks.
Examine progress through mock test monthly.
Keep analyzing and improving score over time until test day.

Table of contents

Best Books for KMAT Kerala
How to Choose the Best Book for KMAT Kerala
Section-wise Best Books for KMAT Kerala
FAQs on KMAT Kerala Preparation Books

Best Books for KMAT Kerala

Students who wish to appear for KMAT Kerala 2026 exam must prepare themselves well to get a good score in KMAT Kerala exam. Choosing the right and best books for KMAT Kerala is an imperative part of the preparation. There is a lot of online and offline study material available for KMAT Kerala preparation. It is important to have a good set of books and study materials to excel in any entrance exam. In order to have a stronghold over the KMAT Kerala syllabus, it is very important to have a good set of help books and study materials. Read below to know the section-wise best books for KMAT Kerala.

Commonly asked questions

Q: How many sections are there in KMAT Kerala exam?

There are 4 sections in KMAT Kerala exam:

Quantitative Aptitude
Data sufficiency and Logical Reasoning
English Language
General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Q: Is KMAT Kerala syllabus difficult?

KMAT Kerala syllabus is moderate as compared to many other MBA entrance exams. With good preparation and focus on exam pattern, students can score well. KMAT exam has 180 questions which are to be solved within 150 minutes. Syllabus is still moderate as compared to other exams.

How to Choose the Best Book for KMAT Kerala

Take a look at factors which must be kept in mind before choosing the best books for KMAT Kerala.

KMAT Kerala syllabus: The KMAT Kerala book and studying material should have the latest and complete KMAT Kerala syllabus. It should cover all important topics which can be asked in KMAT Kerala question paper.
Edition: The books should be of the latest edition which should contain latest topics and syllabus
Solved question papers: A good KMAT Kerala book should include solved question papers for the students to practice well for the exam. Sample papers will give the students an insight into KMAT Kerala exam pattern, difficulty level, type of questions, etc.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Which is the best book to prepare for Quantitative Aptitude section in KMAT Kerala?

The best books for Quantitative Aptitude preparation of KMAT Kerala exam are listed below. These are the recommended books by experts.

NCERT Mathematics books (Class 9-10)
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha
Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal

The NCERT Mathematics book is recommended for KMAT Kerala preparation because it is the best source of building or revisiting the fundamentals of Algebra Geometry, Trigonometry Mensuration Number Systems and Arithmetic. The NCERT books are extremely helpful to students especially from non-Engineering background.

Q: Which is the lengthiest section in KMAT Kerala?

Since English Language Usage and Reading Comprehension section includes reading comprehension passages, it can be considered a lengthy section. English Language section not only has Reading Comprehension passages but also topics such as Vocabulary, Grammar, Idioms, Phrases, Para Jumbles, Antonyms and Synonyms, etc. which makes section a lengthy one.

Section-wise Best Books for KMAT Kerala

Check out the section-wise best books for all the sections of the KMAT Kerala exam in the tables below.

Best Books for Quantitative Aptitude Section

Check below to know the best books for the Quantitative Aptitude section of the KMAT Kerala question paper. It includes topics such as Time and Distance, Number System, Graphs, Arithmetic Equations, Ratio and Proportion, etc.

Book name	Author/ Publisher
Quantitative Aptitude	R.S Aggarwal
How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT	Arun Sharma
Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation for CAT	Nishit Sinha
Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations	Abhijit Guha

Best Books for English Language Usage and Reading Comprehension Section

This section of the KMAT Kerala question paper comprises of topics such as Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Completion, Reading Comprehension, Phrases and Idioms, Para Jumbles, etc. Look at the table below to know the important books for English Language section.

Book Name	Author/ Publisher
Word Power Made Easy	Norman Lewis
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT	Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay
The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning	Nishit K. Sinha
High School English Grammar and Composition Key	Wren and Martin

Best Books for Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning Section

This section of the KMAT Kerala 2026 question paper comprises of topics such as Assumptions, Arguments, Verbal Reasoning, Analogy, Coding and series, Syllogisms, Venn Diagram, etc. Check out the best books for this section in the table below.

Book Name	Author/ Publisher
How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT	Arun Sharma
Analytical and Logical Reasoning for CAT & Other Management Exams	Peeyush Bharadwaj
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT	Nishit K. Sinha
A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning	R.S. Aggarwal

Best Books for General Knowledge and Current Affairs

This section of the KMAT Kerala 2026 question paper comprises of topics such as Current Affairs, Sports, Technology, Awards, Personalities in News, Politics and Culture, etc. Check out the best books for this section in the table below.

Name of the Book	Author/Publication
Lucent’s General Knowledge	Vinay Karna
1400+ Objective Questions	Manohar Pandey
S Chand’s Advanced Objective General Knowledge	RS Aggarwal

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KMAT Kerala cutoff	KMAT Kerala exam pattern
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Commonly asked questions

Q: Is the KMAT Kerala syllabus different for MBA and MCA courses?

MBA and MCA course has the similar KMAT syllabus as follows:

English Language Usage and Reading Comprehension:
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Reading Comprehension
- Verbal Ability
Quantitative Aptitude:
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Statistics
- Data Interpretation
Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning:
- Data Sufficiency
- Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Ability

Q: Can I use CAT preparation books for KMAT Kerala preparation?

Yes, CAT books can be used for KMAT Kerala exam preparation. Best books for KMAT include:

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Agarwal
How to Prepare for Quantitative for the CAT by Arun Sharma
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay
Logical Reasoning by Arihant
NCERT Mathematics books for Class 9 and 10
Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning

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FAQs on KMAT Kerala Preparation Books

Check below the FAQs on KMAT Kerala books:

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the mode of the KMAT Kerala exam?

The KMAT Kerala exam was traditionally conducted in the paper-based test mode or offline mode. But over the years, the mode of examination changed. The KMAT Kerala exam is now being conducted in the computer-based test mode or online mode. Candidates who wish to appear for the KMAT Kerala exam have to visit the allotted KMAT Kerala exam centre to take the exam. The students are required to marks the answers on the computer screen. There are only multiple-choice questions and the students have to select the correct answer.

Q: Does KMAT-Kerala have negative marking?

Yes, KMAT Kerala exam has negative marking. Candidates will be awarded four marks for each correct answer. One mark will be deducted from the total score for each incorrect answer marked by the candidate.

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Sets Triangle Statistics Probability Number System Permutations and Combinations Algebra Mensuration Binomial Theorem Straight Lines Relations and Functions Sequences and Series Conic Sections Introduction to Three Dimensional Geometry Types of Triangles Pythagoras Theorem Isosceles Triangle Equilateral Triangle Algebraic expressions Algebraic identities Linear Algebra Algebraic Equations Basic of Algebra Algebra questions Sets Triangle Statistics Probability Number System Permutations and Combinations Algebra Mensuration Binomial Theorem Straight Lines Relations and Functions Sequences and Series Conic Sections Introduction to Three Dimensional Geometry Types of Triangles Pythagoras Theorem Isosceles Triangle Equilateral Triangle Algebraic expressions Algebraic identities Linear Algebra Algebraic Equations Basic of Algebra Algebra questions Personal Interview (PI)Group Discussion (GD)Reading Comprehension Pronouns with Exercises Parajumbles with Exercises Prepositions with Exercises Subject-Verb Agreement Types of Clauses Examples of Articles Phrases Modifiers Parts of Speech Errors in Tenses Data Interpretation Logical Reasoning Venn Diagrams Percentages Number Systems Approximation & Conversion Techniques

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KMAT Kerala result 2026 will be released online on website of CEE. KMAT Kerala result 2026 for first session will likely be released in the first week of February 2026. Check below the steps to know how to check the KMAT Kerala result: