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KMAT Exam Pattern 2024, Marking Scheme, Section-wise Pattern, Difficulty Level, and Syllabus

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According to the KMAT 2024 exam pattern, the question paper will contain a total of 120 MCQs, and you will get 2 hours to complete the exam. The KMAT 2024 exam pattern is set by the Karnataka Private Post Graduate College Associations (KPPGCA). In November 2024, the KMAT entrance test will take place in an online format.

As per the KMAT Marking Scheme 2024, you will be given +1 mark for each correct answer. There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers.

KMAT Syllabus 2024 comprises three sections namely, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. Each section is of 40 marks, thus making 120 marks in total.

For KMAT 2024 preparation, you need to have a clear understanding of KMAT exam pattern and its syllabus. Focus on solving maximum questions from each section- VARC, LR, and QA. Important topics for KMAT 2024 are Parajumbles and RC Passages in VARC, Seating arrangements and Data Interpretation in LR, Arithmetic, and Algebra in QA.

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KMAT Exam Pattern

KMAT 2024 Exam Pattern

Details about KMAT Exam Pattern 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars Details
Frequency of Exam Twice a year
Mode of Exam Pen-Paper Based Test/ Internet-Based Test
Exam Duration 2 hours
Number of Sections 3
Sections Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, and Logical Reasoning
Sectional Timing No Sectional Timing
Number of Questions 120
Question Type MCQs
Total Marks 120
Marking Scheme +1 for every correct answer
No Negative Marking

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KMAT Section-wise Exam Pattern

Section-wise KMAT Exam Pattern 2024

KMAT 2024 comprises 3 sections overall. The exam conducting body releases KMAT Exam Pattern 2024 and no changes are expected in it. KMAT Exam Pattern has remained the same for the past few years. Here is a breakdown of all the sections of KMAT 2024 based on the latest KMAT exam pattern:

Section No. of Questions Marks Allotted Suggested Time (in minutes)
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension 40 40 30
Quantitative Ability 40 40 45
Logical Reasoning 40 40 45
Total 120 120 120

KMAT 2024 Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) Pattern

KMAT VARC section will test the applicant’s knowledge and proficiency in the English Language.

  • The VARC section of the exam would have 40 questions from topics like verbal reasoning, para jumbles, RC passages, vocabulary, idioms, grammar usage, etc.
  • This section would carry a total of 40 marks.
  • Reading Comprehension passages usually come from diverse topics including management, environment, world affairs, and science & technology.
  • The verbal ability section will include questions related to vocabulary, idioms, para jumbles, sentence correction.

KMAT 2024 Quantitative Ability (QA) Pattern

This section of KMAT Karnataka exam assesses the basic mathematical ability of individuals. It is considered to be a relatively scoring section if prepared well.

  • The Quantitative Aptitude section of KMAT 2024 exam will consist of 40 questions of 10+2 level.
  • Every Question will carry 1 mark.
  • The Quantitative Aptitude section will consist of questions from the below-mentioned topics:
    • Geometry
    • Mensuration
    • Number System
    • Arithmetic
    • Algebra
    • Trigonometry

KMAT 2024 Logical Reasoning (LR) Pattern

The section is designed to evaluate the understanding of patterns from the data given and to test the visualization power of students.

  • KMAT Logical Reasoning section will comprise of 40 questions
  • For every correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded.
  • There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers.
  • The Logical Reasoning section will consist of questions related to:
    • Venn Diagram
    • Data Arrangement
    • Puzzles
    • Syllogisms
    • Coding & Decoding

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KMAT Marking Scheme

KMAT 2024 Marking Scheme

  • A uniform marking system is followed in the exam.
  • A total of 120 questions will be asked from 3 sections.
  • 1 mark will be awarded for every correct answer.
  • As per the revised exam pattern of KMAT, there will be no negative marking for any unanswered or incorrect answers.

Here is the marking scheme for KMAT 2024:

Particulars Details
Number of Questions 120
Marks awarded for every correct answer +1
Marks deducted for incorrect answer No
Marks deducted for unanswered question No

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KMAT Exam Analysis

KMAT 2024 Exam Analysis

KMAT exam is usually of easy to moderate difficulty level. Given below are an analysis of the difficulty level and the number of ideal attempts based on the previous years’ KMAT paper analysis:

Section Difficulty Level Good Attempts
Quantitative Ability Moderate 29-34
Verbal Ability Easy-Moderate 30-35
Logical Reasoning Moderate 28-32

KMAT Syllabus

KMAT 2024 Syllabus

The syllabus for KMAT 2024 is based on the English Language Comprehension skills, Quantitative Aptitude, and Logical reasoning of 10+2 level. The entire syllabus is defined by KPPGCA. The section-wise syllabus is given as follows:

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension Quantitative Aptitude Logical reasoning
Grammar Numerical Calculations Multi-dimensional arrangements
Vocabulary Arithmetic Problems Seating Arrangement
Tenses Quantitative Reasoning Coding and decoding
One word substitution Algebra Clocks and Calendars
Sentence Completion Geometry Series and Sets
Synonyms & Antonyms Trigonometry Puzzles
Comprehension of passages Common Graphs & Charts Syllogisms

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KMAT Books for Preparation

KMAT Books for Preparation

Some most recommended books for your KMAT 2024 preparation are tabulated below:

Name of the book Author
How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT Arun Sharma
A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning R S Aggarwal
Word Power Made Easy Norman Lewis
How to Prepare for VARC for CAT Meenakshi Upadhyay and Arun Sharma
Quantum CAT S K Verma
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations R S Aggarwal

KMAT Preparation Tips

KMAT 2024 Preparation Tips

Here are some preparation tips for KMAT 2024 exam that you should follow:

  • Attempt sectional mock tests within the limited time to prepare thoroughly for KMAT 2024 exam.
  • Focus on Improving your speed and accuracy by solving full-length mock tests and practice papers.
  • Focus on solving simple questions first, and then move on to the difficult questions.
  • Complete the entire syllabus at least 1 month before KMAT 2024 exam.
  • Solve 20-30 questions daily during the last month before the exam date. Check KMAT Practice Papers
  • Provide sufficient time to each section as every section has been allotted equal weightage in KMAT 2024 exam.
  • Prepare a daily study plan and follow it to ensure efficient preparation.
  • Since there is no negative marking, hence instead of skipping a question, one can use one’s calculated guess and mark the most appropriate answer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. What is the pattern of KMAT exam 2024?

Ans. As per the KMAT Exam Pattern 2024, there will be 40 questions from each of the three sections i.e., VARC, LR, and QA. The total number of questions in KMAT 2024 is 120 and the total time duration is 2 hours. Questions will be in MCQ format.

Ques. What is the marking scheme of KMAT exam 2024?

Ans. According to the KMAT marking scheme 2024, you will be given +1 mark for each correct answer. There will be no negative marking on wrong answers. Also, no marks will be given if you leave the question unattempted.

Ques. Does KMAT have negative marking?

Ans. No. There is no negative marking in KMAT. Total number of questions is 120 and each correct answer fetches +1 mark.

Ques. How many sections will be there in the KMAT 2024 question paper?

Ans. KMAT 2024 question paper will consist of three sections- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Logical Reasoning (LR), and Quantitative Aptitude (QA).

Ques. What is the difficulty level of VARC in KMAT 2024?

Ans. The difficulty level of VARC in KMAT 2024, based on the previous year's analysis, will be between easy to moderate. KMAT exam is easier as compared to other MBA entrance exams like CAT and XAT.


*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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