KMAT Karnataka (Karnataka Management Aptitude Test)

18 October 2025
Content Writer Priya Singh
Updated On Date: Oct 27, 2025

KMAT 2026 EXAM PATTERN

KMAT 2026 EXAM PATTERN

The Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) 2026 is conducted for admission to MBA/PGDM programs in colleges across Kerala. The exam pattern is designed to evaluate a candidate’s quantitative, verbal, logical reasoning, and general knowledge skills required for management studies.

Exam Structure-

Section

No. of Questions

Marks

Ques. Type

English Language Usage and Reading Comprehension

40

40

MCQs

Quantitative Aptitude

40

40

MCQs

Data Sufficiency & Logical Reasoning

40

40

MCQs

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

40

40

MCQs

Total

160

160

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Key Highlights

  • Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen and Paper-based)
  • Total Marks: 160
  • Total Questions: 160
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Marking Scheme: +1 mark for each correct answer
  • Negative Marking:  No negative marking
  • Language: English
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KMAT 2026 Exam Pattern – FAQs

Q1. How many sections are there in KMAT 2026?

Ans. There are four sections in KMAT 2026:

  1. English Language Usage & Reading Comprehension
  2. Quantitative Aptitude
  3. Data Sufficiency & Logical Reasoning
  4. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

Q2. How many questions are there in KMAT 2026?

Ans. The exam has a total of 160 questions:

  • Each section contains 40 questions.

Q3. What is the total duration of the KMAT exam?

Ans. The total duration of the KMAT exam

  • The total duration is 2 hours (120 minutes).
  • All sections are attempted in one session.

Q4. What is the mode of the KMAT exam?

Ans. The exam is conducted in offline mode (pen-and-paper-based).

Q5. What is the language of the KMAT question paper?

Ans. The exam is conducted in English only.

 

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