KMAT Kerala Exam Pattern 2024: Marking System and More

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KMAT Kerala Exam Pattern

The KMAT Kerala Management Aptitude Test is a state-level entrance exam which is conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations, Kerala. This exam is held twice a year for admissions to their Master of Business Administration (MBA) programmes. There will be four sections in this entrance exam and each section has a different set of questions and marks. Knowing the KMAT Kerala exam pattern helps the candidates to perform better. In this blog, we will discuss the exam pattern. 

Conducting BodyCommissioner of Entrance Examinations, Kerala
Frequency of examTwice a year
Exam LevelState level
Application processOnline
Official website www.cee.kerala.gov.in/
Application FeeINR 1000 (general)
INR 750 (reserved)
Duration of the exam 180 minutes 
Language of the exam English 

KMAT Kerala Exam Pattern 2024

The KMAT Kerala exam contains four sections such as verbal ability, quantitative aptitude, data sufficiency & logical reasoning and basic general knowledge & contemporary business scenario. The KMAT Kerala is a computer-based exam which will be conducted for 180 minutes. The entrance exam will be conducted in English language only and the candidates must answer in English only. Students can refer to the table given below to know the exam pattern of KMAT Kerala. 

Number of sections4
Duration of exam180 minutes
Exam Total Marks720 marks
Number of questions180
Number of answer choices4 (MCQs)

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KMAT Kerala Marking Scheme 2024

The candidates applying for KMAT Kerala 2024 must know the marking scheme in advance. The marking scheme for the entrance exam is given below:

  • The candidates will receive four (4) marks for every correct answer.
  • One (1) mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. 
  • No marks will be deducted for the unattended answer. 

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KMAT Kerala Section Wise Weightage 

The KMAT Kerala entrance exam is divided into four sections. The section-wise weightage of each section is given below in tabular form. Students can refer to the table to learn about each section and plan their preparation accordingly.

SubjectsTotal No of Questions Total No of Marks 
Quantitative Ability50200
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension50200
Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning40160
General Awareness & Contemporary Business Scenario40160
Total 180 Questions720 Marks

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To prepare for the examination, candidates must refer to the recommended books as well. This will increase their chances of scoring well in the KMAT Kerala examination. Check the table of contents given below entailing books for KMAT Kerala preparation.

Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation for CATNishit Sinha
Business English and CommunicationClark Zimmer
Textbook for Class 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12thNCERT/ Kerala State Board
How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for the CATArun Sharma
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Ajay Singh, PublisherAjay Singh

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FAQs

What is the KMAT Kerala exam pattern?

Candidates appearing for KMAT Kerala Management Aptitude Test must know the exam pattern before appearing for the exam.
(1) This exam will be conducted in online mode.
(2) Exam Duration is 180 minutes.
(3) Only MCQ questions will be there.

Is there any negative marking in KMAT Kerala 2024?

The KMAT Kerala 2024 contains negative markings. For every wrong answer, one mark will be deducted. No marks will be deducted for the answer that is unattended.

What is the section-wise weightage for each section of KMAT Kerala 2024?

The KMAT Kerala entrance exam is divided into four sections.
(1) The quantitative ability & verbal ability and Reading Comprehension section carry 50 questions.
(2) The data sufficiency & logical reasoning and general knowledge & contemporary business scenario contain 40 questions each.
(3) There are a total of 180 questions for 720 marks.

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