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

Exam On - 22 Feb '26

Updated on Feb 5, 2026 15:12 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 students 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.

Table of contents

KMAT Kerala Syllabus 2026
Section-Wise KMAT Kerala 2026 Syllabus
KMAT Kerala 2026 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
Best Books for KMAT Kerala 2026 Syllabus
Important FAQs Related to KMAT Kerala Syllabus

KMAT Kerala Syllabus 2026

Here is an overview of the KMAT Kerala syllabus 2026:

KMAT Kerala question papers is based on the syllabus prescribed by the Commissioner of Entrance Exams, Kerala
KMAT Kerala includes majorly four topics, i.e. Quantitative Aptitude, Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning, English Language and General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Topics in the KMAT syllabus aim to check management skills of students

Commonly asked questions

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.

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

Section-Wise KMAT Kerala 2026 Syllabus

Applicants must have a fair idea about the core topics and sub-topics of the KMAT Kerala 2026 syllabus to score well in the exam. Mentioned below are the section-wise important topics of the KMAT Kerala syllabus, which the students must study:

KMAT Kerala Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus 2026

Following are some of the important topics of the Quantitative Aptitude section:

Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude section
Percentage	Time and Work	Pie Chart
Profit and Loss	Number System	Bar Graph
Time-Speed-Distance	Data Interpretation	Basic Arithmetic
Simple Interest	Compound Interest	Algebra
Series

KMAT Kerala English Language Syllabus 2026

Following are some of the important topics of the English Language section:

Syllabus for English Language Usage and Reading Comprehension section
Grammar	Vocabulary	Critical Reasoning
Para Jumbles	Word Meaning	Fill in the Blanks
Antonym and Synonym	12 Tenses: Definitions, Types, Exercises with Examples	Reading Comprehension

Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning KMAT Kerala 2026 Syllabus

Following are some of the important topics of the Logical Reasoning section:

Syllabus for Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning
Table	Bar	Pie
Line graphs etc	Blood Relations	Direction Sense
Puzzles	Arrangements	Data Structures
Series	Coding and Decoding	Clocks and Calendars

General Knowledge and Current Affairs Syllabus for KMAT Exam

Following are some of the important topics of General Knowledge and Current Affairs section:

Syllabus for General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Sports	Awards	Politics and Culture
Trade Awareness	Business	Economics
Economy	Personalities in News	Social Developments
Technology	World News	Current Affairs

Read More:

KMAT Kerala exam pattern 2026	Best books for KMAT Kerala 2026
How to prepare for KMAT Kerala 2026	KMAT Kerala eligibility criteria

Commonly asked questions

Q: 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.

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.

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KMAT Kerala 2026 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

The KMAT Kerala exam is conducted in a computer-based test mode for both sessions. Check out the table below to know the KMAT Kerala exam pattern and marking scheme:

Features	Details
Mode of examination	Computer-based test mode
Duration of exam	180 minutes
Total Marks	720 marks
Marking Scheme	+4 marks for correct answer -1 mark for an incorrect answer

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: 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.

Best Books for KMAT Kerala 2026 Syllabus

Check the table below to know the important books for KMAT Kerala syllabus preparation:

Section	Best Books
Quantitative Aptitude	Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation for CAT by Pearson publications Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha
English Language Usage	Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis High School English Grammar and Composition Key by Wren and Martin
Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning	How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT by Arun Sharma Analytical and Logical Reasoning for CAT & Other Management Exams by Peeyush Bharadwaj A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
General Knowledge and Current Affairs	Manorama year book Lucent’s General Knowledge

Important FAQs Related to KMAT Kerala Syllabus

Check below some of the Frequently asked Questions (FAQs) on KMAT Kerala syllabus:

Commonly asked questions

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 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.

Q: 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

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Is it worth doing MBA from a college accepting KMAT Kerala score?

Answered 5 days 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

Mayank Singh

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What is the minimum qualifying marks required for KMAT Kerala?

Answered 5 days 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.

Abhishek Kumar

Contributor-Level 6

Who is not eligible for KMAT Kerala?

Answered 5 days ago

Students who have only completed Class 12 and do not have a Bachelors degree will not be eligible for KMAT Kerala exam. Students have to fulfil complete KMAT eligibility criteria to take KMAT exam. Anyone failing to oblige any of the mentioned KMAT Kerala eligibility criteria will not be considered

Shruti Tyagi

Contributor-Level 6

What is the last date of KMAT Kerala 2026 registration?

Answered 5 days ago

KMAT Kerala 2026 registration started on December 23, 2025. Students can apply for the exam on cee.kerala.ac.in until the last date, i.e. February 5.

KMAT Kerala exam 2026 will be conducted in two sessions. Second session registrations will likely begin in May 2026.

Vikram Hazarika

Beginner-Level 5

Which are the top specializations offered at KMAT Kerala colleges?

Answered 5 days ago

Top MBA specializations offered by colleges in Kerala include Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, International Business, Business Analytics.

Students have to appear for KMAT Kerala to take admissions to MBA courses.

Rashmi Chatterjee

Beginner-Level 5

When will KMAT Kerala result 2026 release?

Answered 4 weeks ago

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: