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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.

The most important part of the preparation for any exam is choosing the right study material. Students planning to appear for KMAT 2023 exam must choose the best study material and books for their preparations. There is a lot of study material available online and offline, but choosing the right one will make all the difference. Grab ahold of KMAT preparation books that have a complete KMAT syllabus along with sample papers and practice papers. Check below a compilation of the best books for KMAT preparation, syllabus and exam pattern for the KMAT 2023 exam.

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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Pronouns with exercises

Para jumbles with exercises

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Subject-verb agreement

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?

A:
Hi, Here are few books for KMAT preparation: 1. O. P. Singhal for Quantitative Ability 2. Data Interpretation and Logical reasoning by Arun Sharma 3. Wren and Marten for Verbal Ability 4. P. Sinha for Quantitative Ability 5. Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation for CAT by Nishit Sinha, Publisher- Pearson 6. How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for the CAT by Arun Sharma, Publisher - Tata Mcgraw Hill 7. Business English and Communication by Clark Zimmer, Publisher - Mcgraw Hill Ryerson 8. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Ajay Singh, Publisher - Arihant 9. Class 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Textbooks of NCERT/Kerala State Board 10. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by TIME The candidate should improve their vocabulary skills by reading English newspapers, magazines and watch English news. They can practice many online tests to improve their language skills.

Q:   What are the best books to study for VARC of KMAT exam?

A:

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

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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

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