KMAT is a management exam conducted for admissions into various post-graduation courses in the top B-schools of the country. Read about the preparation strategy, exam pattern, syllabus, best books, etc. in the article below.
Karnataka Post Graduate Private Colleges’ Association (KPPGCA) conducts Karnataka Management Aptitude Test or KMAT every year for admissions into various post-graduation programs in more than 189 management institutes across Karnataka.
KMAT is a state-level entrance exam and is a gateway to some of the top colleges in the country. KMAT is conducted twice a year in pen-paper-based mode or offline mode. This year, the exam will likely be conducted in the month of December 2023, in the home-based remote proctored mode. The exam assesses the candidates’ English language proficiency, mathematical ability and critical reasoning skills. In the article below you will find the best preparation strategy for KMAT 2023 exam and some tips and tricks to ace the exam.
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KMAT 2023 Exam: Understanding Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
Before starting with the preparation strategy for KMAT 2023, one needs to understand the KMAT 2023 exam pattern. KMAT exam will be conducted in online or home-based remote proctored mode and will consist of multiple-choice questions. There is no negative marking in the exam. Take a look at the KMAT 2023 exam pattern, marking scheme and sectional weightage below.
Q: What is the marking scheme of KMAT?
KMAT has a total of 120 questions. Each question carries one mark each for correct attempt and there is no negative markings. There is no deduction for unanswered questions. Therefore, the total marks of the KMAT exam are 120. Sectional marking scheme of the KMAT exam is as follows:
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehensions: 40 (40X1)
- Quantitative Aptitude: 40 (40X1)
- Logical Reasoning: 40 (40X1)
KMAT is a time-based exam, hence candidates are required to complete all three sections within the allotted time. Candidates must note that they must answer the questions carefully and if they do not know the answer to a particular question, it is wise to leave that question and move to the next one.
Q: What is the syllabus & exam pattern of KMAT?
Q: What is the KMAT exam pattern?
| Exam Structure |
Details |
|---|---|
| Test Mode |
Home-based Remote Proctored Mode |
| Number of Sections |
3 |
| Subjects |
·Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension ·Logical Reasoning ·Quantitative Aptitude |
| Duration of the Exam |
2 hours |
| Number of Questions |
120 MCQs |
| Total Marks |
120 |
| Language of the Paper |
English |
| Number of answer choices |
4 |
| Marks per question |
1 mark |
KMAT 2023 exam will consist of 120 multiple-choice questions which are to be solved in two hours. KMAT 2023 question paper will consist of three sections; Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. Each section consists of 40 questions and each question carries one mark.
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Preparation strategy for KMAT 2023: Best Books for KMAT 2023 exam
Choosing the right books and study material for preparation for any exam is of utmost importance. Here is a list of some important books that will help in the KMAT 2023 exam preparation.
Also Read: Section-wise important books for KMAT
| Books |
Publication/Author |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude for all Competitive Exams |
Abhijit Guha |
| Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation CAT |
Nishit K. Sinha |
| Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT |
Nishit K. Sinha |
| High School English Grammar and Composition |
Wren and Martin |
| How to prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT |
Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay |
Preparation Strategy for KMAT: Tips and Tricks to Crack KMAT 2023 exam
To ace any exam, all you need is hard work, consistency and focus along with the right study material. Listed below are a few tips and tricks that you can use in your preparation strategy for KMAT.
- Be thorough with KMAT 2023 syllabus: Before preparing for the exam it is necessary to understand the kind of subjects that you will have to study for the KMAT exam. Focusing on each topic is very important. As stated above, there will be three sections in the KMAT 2023 question paper. Hence, for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension section brush up on your vocabulary and grammar skills. Topics such as Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, Para Jumbles, Phrases, Expressions, Comprehension Passages, etc. will form this section. Reading the newspaper daily will definitely work in your favour.
Reopen the mathematics books that you studied in Class 9 and Class 10 for the Quantitative Aptitude section. This section will include topics like Trigonometry, graphs, algebra, time and speed, geometry, interest, etc. To ace the Logical Reasoning section, study topics such as Relations, Family Tree, Puzzles, Syllogism, Venn diagrams, Coding and Decoding, etc.
- Speed and Accuracy: Speed and accuracy are the two major players in the preparation strategy for KMAT. KMAT 2023 exam is a time-based exam with no negative marking, hence it is important to attempt all the questions accurately within the allotted time.
Practice a lot of KMAT exam sample papers and take an ample number of mock tests to practice solving the questions with speed and accuracy. This will also give an insight into the type of questions that will be asked in the KMAT 2023 question paper. - Keep an eye on your strengths and weaknesses: While solving the sample papers, identify your strengths and weaknesses and constantly work on them. Working on your weak points is a must but also try and strengthen your strong points more during the preparation.
- Stay calm and focused: If you wish to excel in the KMAT 2023 exam then it is necessary to remain calm and focused at all times. Nervousness will only add up to the anxiety and you might end up choosing the incorrect option.
- Keep a check on calculations and theorems: It is very important that your calculations, theorems and formulae are accurate and correct. Revise theorems and formulae before leaving for the exam centre to crack the exam like a pro.
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Q: What are the important topics of the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension section of the KMAT exam?
Just like other management entrance exams, the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) section is divided into Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability/English Usage. The KMAT exam assesses your language skills, vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension abilities. There are about four to five comprehension passages while the topics of English usage are as follows:
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Grammar
- Fill in the blanks
- Word meanings
- Vocabulary
- Parajumbles
- Idioms and Phrases
- Error Identification
- Reading Comprehension
- Correct statement
- Cloze
- Incorrect word/phrase.
Q: What is the pattern of the KMAT exam?
The KPPGCA administers the KMAT to applicants seeking admission to more than 200 participating colleges in Karnataka. The pattern of the KMAT exam is as follows: 1. Mode: The exam is given in 13 cities throughout the state of Karnataka using an Internet-based test mode. 2. Time Allotment: There are 120 questions in the exam, and you have 120 minutes to complete them. 3. Question format: There are 120 questions in total, divided into three sections. 4. Marking Pattern: Each question is worth one mark and has four options. There is no negative marking. 5. Syllabus: The KMAT syllabus consists of verbal ability and reading comprehension, logical reasoning, and quantitative ability. 6. Sectional Weighting: There are a total of 40 questions in each section, all of the same difficulty.
Q: What are the important topics of the Quantitative Ability section in the KMAT exam?
Quantitative Aptitude section of the KMAT exam is one of the toughest sections of the three. The QA section tests the candidate's mathematical ablilties. One must be clear on the high school mathematic fundamentals and concepts in order to score well in this section. There will be a total of 40 questions in this section.
The important topics of this section include Numerical Calculations, Algebra, Modern Math, Geometry, Number System, Average, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Time, Speed and Distance, Mensuration, Quadratic Equation, Probability, Statistics, Pie Chart, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Common Graphs and Charts, Time and Work, etc. Candidates can use a rough paper for calculations after showing the same to the proctor. Candidates will be required to choose the correct option against the question.
Consistency, speed and accuracy are the key players if one wishes to ace the Quantitative Aptitude section of the KMAT question paper. Students can refer to books such as Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Exams by Abhijit Guha and Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation for CAT by Nishit K Sinha.
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