How many sections are there in KMAT Kerala exam?

There are four sections in the KMAT Kerala exam according to the KMAT Kerala exam pattern: Quantitative Aptitude Data sufficiency and Logical Reasoning English Language General Knowledge and Current Affairs All the sections in the KMAT Kerala exam have multiple choice questions and the duration of the exam is 180 minutes or three hours. Each question in every section will have four choices and the candidates have to select one correct answer according to them.

Does KMAT-Kerala have negative marking?

Yes, the KMAT Kerala exam has negative marking. There are four sections in the KMAT Kerala exam, and each section carries about 40-50 multiple-chocie questions (MCQs). 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. There are a total of 180 questions in the KMAT Kerala question paper and the total marks is 720.

What are the best books for KMAT Kerala preparation?

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.

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

What are the key topics of the KMAT Kerala's English Usage syllabus?

The English Language Usage section topics include: Grammar Pronouns Articles Synonyms Antonyms Subject-verb agreement Vocabulary Idioms Reading Comprehension (Passages from diverse fields such as business, science, technology, literature, etc.) Sentence Completion Para Jumbles Error spotting

Which topics are covered in Quantitative Aptitude of KMAT Kerala exam?

Important topics are: Arithmetic Percentages Ratio and Proportion Averages Simple and Compound Interest Profit and Loss Time, Speed and Distance Algebra Equations Trigonometry Geometry Data Interpretation Number System Probability Permutations and Combination Functions Regular practice, solving problems, and reviewing fundamental concepts can help students get good score.

Which is the lengthiest section in KMAT Kerala?

Since the English Language Usage and Reading Comprehension section includes reading comprehension passages, it can be considered a lengthy section. The English Language section does not only comprise of Reading Comprehension passages but also has various other topics such as Vocabulary, Grammar, Idioms, Phrases, Para Jumbles, Antonyms and Synonyms, etc. which make the section a lengthy one. However, there is a possibility of any other section to be lengthier.

KMAT KERALA Syllabus 2026: Download Subject/Section wise Syllabus PDF

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Updated on Jul 11, 2025 17:37 IST

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KMAT Kerala 2026 syllabus is similar to the national-level management entrance test, CAT, conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). The KMAT Kerala syllabus depicts the important topics and subtopics that the questions in the exam will be based on. It will help the candidates prepare for the KMAT Kerala exam more effectively and efficiently as knowing the complete syllabus is an important part of the KMAT Kerala preparation. The KMAT Kerala syllabus includes topics from four topics, i.e. Quantitative Aptitude, English Language Usage and Reading Comprehension, General Knowledge and Current Affairs and Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning. Check the complete KMAT Kerala 2026 syllabus and an overview of the important topics of each section below.

Q: Is KMAT Kerala syllabus difficult?

The difficulty level of KMAT Kerala syllabus is moderate as compared to other MBA entrance exams. With good preparation and focus on exam pattern, students can score well. The exam has 180 questions which are to be solved within 150 minutes. The syllabus is still moderate as compared to other exams. The most important things to keep in mind are:

KMAT Kerala exam mode is online
Each question carries four marks
There is negative marking of minus one mark for wrong attempts

Q: What is the syllabus of KMAT KERALA exam?

KMAT Kerala exam consists of four major sections:

English Language Usage and Reading Comprehension	Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Word meanings, Idioms, and Phrases, Sentence correction, Fill in the blanks, Error identification, Sentence improvement, Reading Comprehension passages, Drawing inferences
Quantitative Aptitude (QA)	Number system, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work, Time, Speed, and Distance, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, etc.
Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning (DS & LR)	Analysing data-related questions to determine whether the given data is sufficient to answer the question, Deductive and inductive reasoning, Coding-Decoding, Series, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Seating Arrangements, Analogies, Logical puzzles, etc.
General Knowledge	Sports, Politics, Current Affairs, World News, Books and Authors, Famous Personalities, Politics, Economics, etc.

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