The KMAT 2026 syllabus, published by KPPGCA on kmatindia.com, covers Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability and Logical Reasoning. The test has 120 MCQs in three sections of 40 for both MBA and MCA candidates, with no negative marking. The next KMAT 2026 test is reported for 14 November 2026.
KMAT Syllabus 2026
This page lists the official KMAT 2026 topics by section, the MBA and MCA test pattern and how to prepare.
What is in the KMAT 2026 Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension section?
This section tests reading and English usage. KPPGCA lists these topics:
- Reading comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Sentence completion
What is in the KMAT 2026 Quantitative Ability section?
This section tests school-level mathematics. The official topic list is:
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Statistics
- Modern mathematics
What is in the KMAT 2026 Logical Reasoning section?
This section tests verbal and analytical reasoning, with these official topics:
- Analogy
- Blood relations
- Coding-decoding
- Direction sense
- Series
- Puzzles
- Logical connectives
- Venn diagrams
- Data sufficiency
What is the KMAT 2026 exam pattern and marking scheme?
Both tests have 120 MCQs in three sections of 40 questions, with +1 for each correct answer and no negative marking. Section names in KPPGCA’s test structure differ for MBA and MCA:
| Section | MBA test | MCA test |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | Language Comprehension (40) | Language Comprehension (40) |
| Section 2 | Mathematical Skills (40) | Mathematical Skills (40) |
| Section 3 | Basic Aptitude (40) | Logical Reasoning (40) |
| Total | 120 MCQs | 120 MCQs |
KPPGCA’s FAQ page also mentions a fourth General Awareness section, but its test-structure tables list only the three sections above. Follow the admit card instructions for the final format.
Is there an official KMAT 2026 syllabus PDF?
No separate PDF is published. KPPGCA gives the syllabus and section tables on its official Test Structure page, and the topics above are taken from it.
How should I prepare for KMAT 2026?
- Give equal time to the three sections, since each has 40 of the 120 questions.
- Practise at about one question a minute, as the test runs for 2 hours.
- Attempt every question: wrong answers carry no penalty.
- Use standard books such as Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal and A New Approach to Reasoning by Arihant.
- Take the official practice test when KPPGCA announces it, so you are familiar with the remote proctored setup.