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Kerala Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( KMAT KERALA )

Saumya Jain
Updated on Mar 25, 2026 17:09 IST

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KMAT Kerala question paper is a good source of preparation. KMAT Kerala previous year question papers can be downloaded here. Previous year papers give an understanding of KMAT Kerala exam pattern 2026. Also, students get to know the type of questions, topics, difficulty level, etc, by using KMAT Kerala previous year question papers. Candidates can scroll down to download KMAT Kerala question papers PDFs below. 

Table of contents
  • KMAT Kerala 2025 Question Paper PDF with Answer Key
  • KMAT Kerala 2022 Question Paper PDF
  • KMAT Kerala 2019 Question Paper PDF
  • KMAT Kerala 2018 Question Paper PDF
  • KMAT Kerala 2017 Question Paper PDF
  • KMAT Kerala 2016 Question Paper PDF
  • KMAT Kerala 2015 Question Paper PDF
  • FAQs on KMAT Kerala Question and Sample Papers 2026
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Download previous year KMAT KERALA question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download KMAT KERALA previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

KMAT Kerala 2025 Question Paper PDF with Answer Key

KMAT Kerala 2025 question paper (Feb)

KMAT Kerala 2022 Question Paper PDF

KMAT Kerala 2022 Question Paper (May)
KMAT Kerala 2022 Question Paper (August)

KMAT Kerala 2019 Question Paper PDF

KMAT Kerala 2019 Question Paper (February)

KMAT Kerala 2018 Question Paper PDF

KMAT Kerala 2018 Question Paper (February)

KMAT Kerala 2017 Question Paper PDF

KMAT Kerala 2017 Question Paper

KMAT Kerala 2016 Question Paper PDF

KMAT Kerala 2016 Question Paper (April)
KMAT Kerala 2016 Question Paper (November)

KMAT Kerala 2015 Question Paper PDF

KMAT Kerala 2015 Question Paper
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FAQs on KMAT Kerala Question and Sample Papers 2026

Check below for FAQs on KMAT Kerala question papers:

Q:   What is a good score in KMAT Kerala?
A: 
A good KMAT Kerala score is 10% of total marks for General and SEBC categiry candidates. Sor SC, ST and PwD candidates a good score can be 54 marks out of 720 marks. 
Q:   Is the KMAT Kerala exam conducted in two shifts?
A: 

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 for each session. KMAT Kerala exam pattern has not changed much since past few years.

Q:   Is KMAT Kerala syllabus difficult?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the KMAT Kerala selection criteria weightage?
A: 

Once the KMAT Kerala results are announced, candidates who match the cutoff criteria are then called for the further selection process which includes Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Check out the table below to know the KMAT Kerala Selection Criteria weightage.

Selection CriteriaWeightage 
KMAT Kerala 202680%
Group Discussion10%
Personal Interview10%
Total100%
Q:   How many sections are there in KMAT Kerala exam?
A: 

There are 4 sections in KMAT Kerala exam:

  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Data sufficiency and Logical Reasoning
  • English Language
  • General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Q:   Does KMAT-Kerala have negative marking?
A: 

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. 

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

Best books for KMAT Kerala preparation include:

SectionBooks
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:   Which is the lengthiest section in KMAT Kerala?
A: 

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.

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Answered a month ago

Listed below are some of the KMAT Kerala accepting MBA entrance exam in Trivandrum MBA colleges -

Top CollegesTuition Fee
CET School of ManagementINR 1.5 lakh
UFly International, TrivandrumINR 4 lakh
Cardinal Cleemis School Of Management StudiesINR 5 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Students who have filled the KMAT Kerala application form and paid the application fee can download the KMAT Kerala admit card. Students who have not completed the registration will not be issued admit card. 

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Mani Malhotra

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

If a candidate forgot KMAT Kerala login details, admit card can by downloaded by

  1. Clicking on tab Forgot Password.
  2. Enter the registered email ID
  3. Click on link sent on registered email ID
  4. Screen will now show the tab to change password; enter new password and save.
  5. Save updated password for future log ins.

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Shiksha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

No, candidates cannot change the exam centre after the KMAT Kerala admit card has been issued. Applicants cannot take the exam at any other centre other than the one mentioned in their admit card, either. So they must make an informed decision at time of selecting their KMAT test city in the KMAT Ke

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Nishtha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Candidates will know their allotted KMAT Kerala exam centre only from the KMAT Kerala admit card. There is no way to know the test centre before the release of the KMAT Kerala admit card. The exam authority allots a test centre to students in city of their first preference as mentioned in applicatio

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Rohini Bhatnagar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

KMAT Kerala exam is considered easy to moderate by most of the test takers. Those who have already prepared for other MBA exams find KMAT Kerala on the easier side

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Abhishek Kumar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The total marks in KMAT Kerala exam are 720 marks. There are a total of 180 question in the MCQ format. Each question carries 4 marks. 

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Mayank Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

KMAT Kerala admit card 2026 was released on February 16, 2026. The admit card is available online at CEE website. The second session will likely be released in the first week of May 2026. 

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Nishtha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

The colleges in Kerala that accept KMAT, along with their annual average package and total tuition fee, are listed below to know the ROI and make informed decision:

College Name

Total Tuition Fee

Annual Average Package

Saintgits Institute of Management MBA

INR 4 lakh

INR 4 LPA

SCMS School of Technology and Management MBA

INR 7 lakh

INR 6 LPA

Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies MBA

INR 2 Lacs – INR 7 lakh

INR 5 LPA

Union Christian College MBA

INR 1 lakh

INR 2 LPA

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Mayank Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

Candidates should have attained the minimum marks as stipulated for admission to MBA course by the respective Universities to which the candidate wishes to apply.

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Abhishek Kumar

Contributor-Level 6

137 Institutes accepting KMAT KERALA

  • 36,000
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time
  • 37,885
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time

University of Calicut

Calicut Public

University
  • 1.09 Lakh
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time
  • 67,040
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time

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