KMAT KERALA Pattern 2026 (Available): Get Latest Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

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. 

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. 

The KMAT Kerala exam is conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Exams (CEE) on behalf of the Kerala Government. CEE is responsible for organizing the exam, setting the exam pattern, conducting the test, and releasing the results. They are also involved in coordinating the admission process based on the KMAT Kerala scores for various management programs offered by participating institutes in the state of Kerala. The exam is a gateway for admissions to various management schools across the state of Kerala.

CEE also conducts various other entrance exams also for admission to various universities and institutes in the state of Kerala such as Kerala Engineering Architecture and Medical exam (KEAM) which is conducted for admission to engineering courses at various colleges in Kerela that are approved by the Central and State Regulatory Bodies. CEE also conducts entrance exams for courses such as BTech, BArch, BPharma, MSc, LLB, LLM, MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, PGA, PGM, etc. 

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

No, the KMAT Kerala exam will be conducted only in single shift. The exam has always been conducted in one shift on a single day. KMAT Kerala exam pattern has not changed much since past few years.

KMAT Kerala exam will be conducted in the computer-based test mode. The exam is however, conducted twice in a year. The first session exam will be conducted on February 23, 2025. The second session exam will likely be conducted in the month of May 2025. 

KMAT Kerala exam consists of four major sections:

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. 

This is how students can prepare for KMAT Kerala exam:

1. Understand the exam pattern, type of questions, difficulty level, and marking scheme in the KMAT Kerala question paper.
2. Candidates must devise a study plan in a way that it allocates sufficient time for each section of the exam. WIth deligence they should follow the timetable and cover the syllabus.
3. Practising previous year's question papers and KMAT mock tests can help the candidates to identify their strengths and weaknesses. This will, also, increase accuracy and speed required for KMAT exam.
4. Dedicating enough time to revision can be very helpful. Review short notes, formulae, and important concepts
5. Lastly, stay calm and stay motivated.