EMAT Mock Test 2025: Get Free Online Practice Papers

Executive Management Aptitude Test (EMAT) is conducted by IIM Kozhikode for admission to Executive PGP of IIM Kochi. EMAT is coducted four times in a year. Candidates can appear for the EMAT exam as per their preference. EMAT 2025 exam dates has been announced. The exam will be conducted in offline mode. Candidates must report at the alloted exam centre on the day of the examination. Check the table below to know the updated EMAT 2025 exam dates for each phase.

Yes, the syllabus for EMAT and CAT is same. Candidates preparing for CAT will require only revision during the EMAT exam. As per EMAT exam pattern, the question paper is divided into following sections viz., logical reasoning, numerical & data interpretation and verbal skills. Similarly, CAT question paper is divided into the following sections  viz., Verbal ability and reading comprehension, data interpretation and logical reasoning and quantitative aptitude. CAT has sectional time limit whereas, EMAT does not have sectcional time limit. Candidates can switch between sections as per their preference. The number of questions vary in both the exams however the difficulty level of both exams is moderate.

To appear for EMAT exam, candidates must ensure to fulfill the below prescribed EMAT eligibility criteria before filling the application form:

• A Bachelor's Degree (as per the latest UGC Norms) or its equivalent in any discipline with a minimum 50% aggregate mark or equivalent CGPA.
• In the case of an absence of a dulyrecognisedbachelor's degree, candidate with a minimum aggregate percentage of 50 in CA/ICWA/CS can apply for the programme.
• The degree obtained from a foreign University subject to producing the equivalency certificate from AIU (Association of Indian Universities) or any Govt. of India approved assessment agency, or an Indian University approved by UGC along with the proof of aggregate percentage of marks obtained in the programme completed.
• Three Years of managerial/ entrepreneurial/ professional experience after successful completion of graduation as on the date of application.

EMAT 2025 notification has been released in last week of June 2024. Candidates seeking admission to Executive Masters in Business Administration programme must stay updated with the exam dates. EMAT 2025 notification mentions the important dates pertaining to application form, EMAT exam, results and Personal Interviews. The EMAT notification also mentions the admission process and eligibility criteria for admission to EMBA programme of IIM Kochi. The EMAT 2025 exam will be conducted in four phases. Candidates can know the important dates for each phase on release of the EMAT 2025 notification. Candidates will be able to register for the exam soon after the notification is released. 

Executive Management Aptitude Test (EMAT) is conducted by Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode for admission to Executive Management of Business Administration (EMBA). The examination is a in computer based mode, wherein candidates will have to report at the designated exam centre. EMAT exam is conducted for a duration of 60 minutes. Candidates must attempt 30 questions within the given time duration. No provision for extra time is applicable for students appearing for EMAT. The EMATquestion paper will be divided in three sections viz., Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Ability,  Reasoning and General Intelligence, and General Management. Check the EMAT exam highlights below:

• Mode of test- Computer based test
• Number of question and maximum marks- 30
• Medium of exam- English

No, there is no negative marking for any wrong answer or not attenpted question in EMAT exam. As per the Executive Management Aptitude Test (EMAT) marking scheme for every correct answer candidate will get one mark and for no marks will be deducted for any wrong answers like other management entrance tests- CAT. There will be no negative marking for unattempted questions. As per the EMAT exam pattern, the question paper will consist of 60 Multiple Choice Questions, of one mark each. There will be no sectional time limit. Candidates can start answering from any section they are comfortable with. The EMAT exam is conducted for a duration of one hour.

No, EMAT exam does not have sectional time limit to appear for the exam. However, students will be required to complete the exam in pre informed exam duration i.e, two hours and no extra time will be granted to the students under any circumstances. EMAT is a computer-based online exam the test screen will move from first section to the next section only when the candidate clicks the next button. Candidates have to be mindful of the on-screen timer and pre-decide the number of questions to solve in each section as there will be negative markings. It is not mandatory to solve all the questions in EMAT exam so candidates can devise a strategy to use the exam duration as per their strength and weakness. Candidates must reach the exam centre at least an hour prior to complete the frisking formalities at the EMAT exam centre.

Some of the important topics for EMAT Quantitative Aptitude and Numerical Ability section are:

1. Algebra
2. Coordinate System
3. Inequalities
4. Time
5. Speed
6. Distance
7. Ratios and Proportions
8. Sets
9. Profit and Loss
10. Simple and Compound Interest
11. Elementary Statistics Central Tendency
12. Dispersion

EMAT question paper will be divided into three sections:

Section 1: Quantitative Aptitude and Numerical Ability

Section 2: Reasoning and General Intelligence

Section 3: General Management

EMAT question paper is divided into three sections. Some of the important topics for Reasoning and General Intelligence section of EMAT exam are:

1. Blood Relations
2. Coding and Decoding
3. Puzzles
4. Arrangements
5. Series
6. Direction Sense
7. Data Structures

Candidates preparing for the Reasoning and General Intelligence section of EMAT exam must familiarise with the important topucs of this section. Candidates must ensure to solve ample of sample papers to become familiar with the type of questions and pattern of the examination. Some of the best books for Reasoning and General Intelligence section of EMAT exam are:

1. Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma
2. A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
3. Logical and Analytical Reasoning by K Gupta

Some of the important topics for General Management section preparation of EMAT exam are:

1. Management Skills
2. Management Functions
3. Managerial Communication
4. General Finance
5. Statistics
6. Business Environment and Resource

Candidates preparing for General Management section of EMAT exam must solve ample of EMAT mock test to become familiar with the types of questions expected in the question paper. By solving the previous year sample papers and mock tests candidates can assess the difficulty level of the section and prepare accordingly.