KMAT Kerala (Kerala Management Aptitude Test)

Content Writer Priya Singh
Updated On Date: Nov 22, 2025

KMAT KERALA 2026 EXAM PATTERN

KMAT KERALA 2026 EXAM PATTERN

The KMAT Kerala 2026 exam pattern is designed to assess candidates' aptitude for management studies through a computer-based test (CBT) conducted in English. The exam consists of 180 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) divided into four sections, with a total duration of 180 minutes (3 hours). Each correct answer carries 4 marks, and there is a negative marking of 1 mark for every incorrect response. Unattempted questions do not attract any penalty.

Exam Structure

Section

No. of Questions

Marks

English Language Usage and Reading Comprehension

50

200

Quantitative Aptitude

50

200

Data Sufficiency & Logical Reasoning

40

160

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

40

160

Total

180

720

Key Highlights

  • Mode of Exam: Online (CBT)
  • Total Marks: 720
  • Total Questions: 180
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Marking Scheme: +1 mark for each correct answer
  • Negative Marking:  -1 mark for incorrect answer
  • Unattempted Questions- No penalty
  • Language: English

KMAT Kerala 2026 Exam Pattern FAQs

Q1. How many sections are there in KMAT Kerala 2026?

Ans. There are four sections in KMAT Kerala 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 Kerala 2026?

Ans. The exam has a total of 180 questions:

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

Ans. The total duration of the KMAT  Kerala exam is 3 hours (180 minutes).

Q4. What is the mode of the KMAT Kerala exam?

Ans. The exam is conducted in online mode (Computer based test).

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

Ans. The exam is conducted in English only.

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