Updated By Pragya Vyas on 09 Jun, 2022 11:06
Predict your percentile based on your KMAT performance
Predict NowKMAT exam pattern 2022 is all about what and how the examination paper will look like. Candidates should be aware of the pattern to be able to understand the style and structure of questions that will be asked in the examination. Exam pattern of KMAT 2022 gives an idea of the number of questions, sections of the paper, duration of examination, total marks, marks allotted to each question, negative marking (if applicable), language in which the paper is published and language in which the candidates are allowed to answer. Along with this, candidates are also advised to know the syllabus of KMAT 2022.
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The exam pattern will also help candidates to prepare well for the main examination, keeping in mind the number of questions from each section and marks allotted to each question. The KMAT 2022 exam pattern details are given below:
The exam is held in offline mode (pen & paper-based test).
The KMAT exam is prepared in the English language.
The question paper of KMAT exam has objective-type multiple-choice questions.
There are a total of 120 questions in the KMAT exam.
The time duration to complete all the subjects in the KMAT exam is 2 hours.
1 mark will be allotted for every correct answer.
No mark shall be deducted for a wrong answer.
The complete details about the exam pattern of KMAT 2022 have been given on this page. Check the section-wise criteria, number of questions, marking scheme etc. here.
Check the table provided below to know the major highlights of the KMAT Karnataka Exam Pattern
Particulars | Details |
Type of questions | Multiple Choices Questions |
Exam Mode | Paper-based test mode (PBT) |
Total Number of questions | 120 |
Time duration | 120 minutes |
Number of sections | 3(Verbal & Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning) |
Exam Language | English |
Marking scheme | 1 mark per correct answer No negative marking |
The question paper of KMAT Karnataka will be divided into three sections namely Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension. All the sections contain 40 questions carrying one mark each. Candidates need to answer these questions within 120 minutes. The table provided below contains the section-wise weightage of the KMAT Karnataka exam pattern.
Subjects | Questions per subject |
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension | 40 |
Quantitative Ability | 40 |
Logical Reasoning | 40 |
Total Number of Questions | 120 |
Candidates need to follow the KMAT Karnataka exam day guidelines provided below
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KMAT Karnataka exam pattern is decided by its conducting body i.e. KPPGCA.
Yes, the exam pattern of KMAT Karnataka may change from time to time. However, the conducting body announces any changes well in advance of the exam to give candidates enough time to prepare.
KMAT Karnataka is conducted in the offline mode. Candidates are provided with a printed question paper and they have to mark the answers on an OMR sheet.
No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in KMAT Karnataka. However, candidates must note that marking multiple options is considered as an incorrect attempt and no marks will be awarded for the same.
KMAT Karnataka is conducted in the English medium. No other language option is provided in the exam.
Yes, since there is no sectional time limit, you are allowed to switch between sections and attempt the questions in any order.
No, there is no sectional time limit in KMAT Karnataka. Candidates get a total of 2 hours for the entire exam.
KMAT Karnataka has a total of 120 questions. These are divided into 3 sections equally with each having 40 questions.
Each of the three sections in KMAT Karnataka has an equal number of questions with a common marking scheme. Hence, each section has an equal weightage in the exam.
KMAT Karnataka has 3 sections in total. These are Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Ability.
