SMAT syllabus includes important topics from Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning and Verbal & Reading Comprehension. It is important for candidates to go through the SMAT exam syllabus to plan the exam preparation. Take a look at the complete SMAT syllabus along with best books to prepare for SMAT 2026 exam.
- Section-Wise SMAT Syllabus 2026
- Best Books for SMAT Preparation
Section-Wise SMAT Syllabus 2026
SMAT Syllabus: Quantitative Aptitude
Check the table below for important topics of Quantitative Aptitude included in SMAT syllabus. The SMAT 2026 exam will have questions on these topics.
| Quantitative Aptitude |
|
|---|---|
| Numbers |
Averages and Percentages |
| Roots, Indices, Surds |
Simple & Compound Interest |
| Profit & Loss |
Algebraic Formulae |
| Linear & Quadratic Equations |
Ratio & Proportion |
| Partnership |
Mixtures & Alligations |
| Time, Speed & Distance |
Work Related Problems |
| Pipes & Cisterns |
Geometry: Lines, Angles & Triangles, Polygons |
| Circles & Mensuration |
Permutations & Combinations |
| Probability |
Determinants |
| Vectors |
Integration and Differentiation |
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SMAT Syllabus: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
Check the table below for important topics of Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, included in SMAT syllabus. The SMAT 2026 exam will have questions on these topics.
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning | |
|---|---|
| Coding & Decoding |
Symbol Based Logic |
| Family Tree & Directions |
Arrangements: Linear, Circular, Matrix Arrangements |
| Groups & Conditionality |
Logical Series |
| Selection Criteria |
Sequential O/P Tracing |
| Analogies, Odd one out |
Logical Puzzles |
| Calendar |
Syllogism |
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SMAT Syllabus: Verbal & Reading Comprehension
Check the table below for important topics of Verbal & Reading Comprehension, included in SMAT syllabus. The SMAT 2026 exam will have questions on these topics.
| Verbal & Reading Comprehension |
|
|---|---|
| Etymology & Roots |
Idioms & Phrases |
| Analogies |
Antonyms-Synonyms |
| Foreign Words Noun & Pronoun Errors |
Subject-Verb Agreement |
| Prepositions and Conjunctions |
Tenses, Modifiers & Parallelism |
| Reading Comprehension |
Inference based passages Syllogisms |
| Logical Consistency |
Deductive Reasoning |
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Best Books for SMAT Preparation
Given below is the list of MBA preparation books, candidates can refer to for SMAT 2026 preparation.
| SMAT Preparation Books |
Author/Publisher |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations |
R S Aggarwal |
| How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT |
Arun Sharma |
| How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT |
Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay |
| High School Grammar |
Wren & Martin |
| Logical and Analytical Reasoning |
AK Gupta |
| Compendium General English |
BB Jain |
| A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning |
R S Aggarwal |
Also Read:
| SMAT 2026 Pattern | SMAT 2026 Application Form |
| SMAT 2026 Dates | SMAT 2026 Admit Card |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
IISM SMAT is held multiple times in a year between January and May. Candidates can apply for the exam according to their choice of exam phase.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
SNAP is an 80 minute test having 80 questions in MCQ format. Every questions carries 1 mark. Check below table for sectional break up:
Section | SMAT UG | SMAT PG |
|---|---|---|
Quantitative Analysis | 12 | 12 |
Logical Reasoning | 12 | 12 |
Data Interpretation | 12 | 12 |
Verbal Ability | 20 | 20 |
Sports Awareness | 24 | 24 |
Total | 80 | 80 |
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
You can start preparing for SMAT at least 2 months in advance, so that you have enough time to go through the syllabus and to practice sample questions.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
If you have not studied Maths in class 12, you need not worry about it. SMAT has very basic level of questions from Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Mensuration. You can revise these topics to prepare for the exam and that'll be enough.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
It is not recommended to skip Quantitative Analysis section in SMAT exam, altogether as it will negatively affect the overall score.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
SMAT syllabus is not difficult. It includes regular aptitude related subjects like Quantitative Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability. These subjects are common to other entrance exams too.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Sports Awareness section has the highest weightage in the SMAT exam. It has 24 questions. Verbal Ability has 20 questions and rest three sections have 12 questions.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
IISM SMAT syllabus includes important topics of Quantitative Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability and Sports Awareness.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
It is not compulsory to attempt all sections of SMAT but it is advisable to attempt a good number of questions in each section of the exam for a good overall score.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
SMAT is conducted for 80 minutes. There is no sectional time limit so candidates need to divide time between the sections accordingly.
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Contributor-Level 7
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