KMAT KERALA Preparation Tips 2026: Know Complete Strategy & Guide

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.

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

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.

KMAT Kerala marking scheme is straightforward. If the candidates can recall their attempts or have the answer key with them then they can calculate their KMAT Kerala raw score by adding and subtracting scores as per correct and incorrect attempts. Check KMAT Kerala marking scheme below:

1. For every correct attempt, 4 marks is awarded and for every incorrect answer, 1 mark is deducted.
2. For every unanswered question, the candidate will be marked zero.

Given below is the process of calculating the KMAT Kerala score with the help of the KMAT Kerala answer key. The first two sections (QA and English Language Usage) of the KMAT Kerala question paper has 50 questions and the last two sections (Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge) have 40 questions each. So suppose in Quantitative Techniques section you got 34 questions right, 2 questions wrong and skipped 4 questions. So, your score will be 134 out of 200. Similarly, calculate the score of other sections. After the add all four to arrive at the overall raw score. For example, you scored 134, 144, 120 and 140 in four sections, then your sum total will be 538/720. 

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

1. English Language Usage and Reading Comprehension:

   • Grammar
   • Vocabulary
   • Reading Comprehension
   • Verbal Ability

2. Quantitative Aptitude:

   • Arithmetic
   • Algebra
   • Geometry
   • Trigonometry
   • Statistics
   • Data Interpretation

3. Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning:

   • Data Sufficiency
   • Logical Reasoning
   • Analytical Ability

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

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. 

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.

No, IIM Khozhikode does not accept KMAT Kerala test scores for admission. If you want to get admission to the IIM, you will have to appear in the CAT exam. With the score of the KMAT Kerala test, you can get admission in about 129 management colleges in Kerala. You can get admission to the following top management colleges such as:

1. Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, Kochi
2. SCMS Cochin School of Business, Kochi
3. Amrita School of Business, Kochi
4. Toc H Institute of Science and Technology, Ernakulam
5. Marthoma College of Management and Technology, Ernakulam

Best books for KMAT Kerala preparation include:

KMAT Kerala exam consists of four major sections:

If you're a General/SEBC candidate, you need at least 72 marks out of 720 (10%) in KMAT Kerala to pass. But if you're from SC/ST/PWD category, you should get 54 marks (7.5%) to qualify. Only the aspirants who score above this criteria will be eligible for admission to the KMAT Kerala partiipating colleges. Candidates who are aspiring admission to top MBA colleges in Kerala must ensure that they meet the qualifying cutoff criteria in order to secure a seat and be eligible for the admission process. The admission completely depends on the total number of seats available in the college.