KMAT exam 2023 is a management entrance exam for admission into some of the top B-schools in the country. Read about the best books and study material for KMAT preparation in the article below. We'll provide you with the list of Top KMAT Books in this article which will help you to crack KMAT 2023.
KMAT 2023 Syllabus Overview
KMAT question paper includes three sections and each section will have 40 questions. Refer to the table below to understand KMAT 2023 syllabus.
Section |
Important Topics |
---|---|
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension |
Grammar, Synonyms, Antonyms |
Quantitative Ability |
Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry |
Logical Reasoning |
Verbal Reasoning, Analogy |
Also Read: A guide to KMAT syllabus
The Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension section will have topics that will assess the candidate’s hold over the English language. Apart from the topics mentioned above, KMAT question paper will also have topics like Idioms, comprehension passages, para jumbles, vocabulary, etc. The Quantitative Ability section is all about mathematics. The Logical Reasoning section asses the analytical ability of the candidate. This section will have topics such as puzzles, syllogisms, coding, etc. Check out some of the VARC preparation topics:
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Best Books for KMAT Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension Section
Check out the table below to find the best books for KMAT exam’s Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension section preparation.
Book Name |
Author/ Publisher |
---|---|
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT |
Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay |
High School English Grammar and Composition Key |
Wren and Martin |
The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning |
Nishit K. Sinha |
Word Power Made Easy |
Norman Lewis |
Also Read: KMAT 2023: Tips to ace the VARC section
Best Books for KMAT Quantitative Ability Section
Find below the best books to ace the KMAT exam Quantitative Ability section.
Q: Which are the best books to refer for KMAT exam preparation?
Q: What are the best books to study for VARC of KMAT exam?
This section of the KMAT question paper comprises topics such as Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Completion, Phrases and Idioms, Para Jumbles, etc. Books to study for the VARC section of the KMAT exam are as follows:
Book Name | Author/ Publisher |
---|---|
Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT | Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay |
The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning | Nishit K. Sinha |
High School English Grammar and Composition Key | Wren and Martin |
Book Name |
Author/ Publisher |
---|---|
Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations |
Abhijit Guha |
Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation for CAT |
Nishit Sinha |
How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT |
Arun Sharma |
Also Read: How to ace the Quantitative Ability section of KMAT Karnataka 2023
Best Books for KMAT Logical Reasoning Section
Take a look at the table below to find the best books KMAT exam for preparing the Logical Reasoning section of the exam.
Book Name |
Author/ Publisher |
---|---|
A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning |
R.S. Aggarwal |
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT |
Nishit K. Sinha |
How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT |
Arun Sharma |
Analytical and Logical Reasoning for CAT & Other Management Exams |
Peeyush Bharadwaj |
Also Read: KMAT 2023: Tips to score well in the Logical Reasoning section
KMAT Exam Pattern
KMAT or Karnataka Management Aptitude Test is conducted for admission into various post-graduation courses. The KMAT exam is held in pen-paper based mode. Each question carries one mark and there is no negative marking in the exam. Check out the table below to understand the KMAT exam pattern in detail.
Exam Structure |
KMAT Paper Details |
---|---|
Test Mode |
Online Remote Proctored Mode |
Number of sections |
3 sections |
Duration of exam |
2 hours |
Number of questions |
120 MCQs |
Total Marks |
120 marks |
Language of paper |
English |
Number of answer choices |
4 |
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Student Forum
Answered 7 hours ago
No, it is not important to give both the sessions of KMAT. But candidates choose to give both sessions as the one in ehich your score is higher will be considered for admission. So, if you think you can score above 73 percentile which is more than your previous score then you should go for next se
Answered 6 days ago
The result date of KMAT, in K.L.E. Society's Institute of Management Studies and Research generally keeps up with the official schedule of KMAT. The results for session one of the 2024 admissions cycle were made public on October 10, 2024 and the results for session two to be declared on November 1
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Answered 6 days ago
The cutoff for K.L.E. Society's Institute of Management Studies and Research, KLESIMSR, varies with years and categories. For 2023, the cutoff was around 4617 for General AI in Round 2 and 3565 in Round 1. Cutoffs are an expression of the minimum rank for the admission of a candidate in institutes b
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Answered 6 days ago
Admission to the City College Jayanagar MBA course is not possible without entrance exams. The accepted entrance exams are KMAT and others. Students must prepare well for the accepted entrance exams. Prior preparation helps students in securing good marks. The competition is high, hence apply as soo
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Answered 6 days ago
Registration starts: Last week of June 2024.
Last date to apply: October 2024.
Admit card release: First week of November 2024.
Exam date: First week of November 2024.
Result announcement: Last week of November 2024.
Counseling: Last week of December 2024.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
The examination for KMAT - Karnataka management admission test- does not have more than one round. It is single test which serves as entrance exam for students seeking admission to MBA programs in their respective institutes. Further, candidates scoring minimum qualifying marks (10% of total marks f
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Answered 3 weeks ago
The table below shows the top specialisations offered by various MBA colleges in Bangalore:
Top Specialisations | No. of Colleges |
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Finance | 75 |
Human Resources | 75 |
Sales & Marketing | 74 |
Business Analytics | 28 |
Operations | 23 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, Mount Carmel College (MCC) does offer MBA admissions without requiring KMAT scores, provided you meet other eligibility criteria such as a valid bachelor's degree with the requisite marks. However, they do accept scores from various other national or state-level exams like CAT, MAT, and CMAT fo
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Answered 4 weeks ago
The KMAT cutoff for Soundarya Institute of Management and Science, 2023 is to be 26,739 in the General category. This may change with the number of candidates and the level of examination. In addition, applicants must also meet minimum eligibility criteria, wherein one has to have a degree with at
Answered a month ago
A minimum cutoff of 60 per cent is required for applying for admission into the college. The cutoff is the highest for programmes in the stream of Business management and is usually around 88 to 92 per cent in the KMAT entrance examination. The cut off varies depending on the course considered the l
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Is it important to give both sessions of KMAT exam?