(Notification) Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) - 2016

(Notification) Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) - 2016

About KMAT 2016

Conducted by Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA), KMAT is the gateway to more than 169 + well known AICTE-approved University-affiliated B-schools in Bangalore and Karnataka. KMAT 2016 is an All India exam that will be held in more than 10 cities all across the country and is open to candidates from all parts of India and Abroad.

KMAT 2016, to be held on September 11th, is the last common entrance exam for MBA/PGDM Admissions 2016. It is a conventional Paper-Pencil Test with moderate difficulty level.

KMAT is Gateway to MBA in Karnataka and Bangalore, Silicon Valley of India and No 1 Destination for MBA/PGDM with very vibrant Job market.

Eligibility:

Entry requirements into professional courses like MBA/PGDM/MCA in Karnataka are followed as per the UGC guidelines.

MBA/PGDM

Bachelors degree with minimum 3 years duration/ Masters degree examination of any recognised education body in Commerce, Management, Arts, Social Sciences, Engineering/ Technology or equivalent, and have secured at least 50% of marks in the aggregate (45% for SC/ST candidate). Candidates in their final year of bachelor’s degree are also eligible.

MCA

Bachelor's degree with 50% marks. Candidates should have studied Maths at 10+2 stage or at graduation level.

Syllabus:

Test Structure

  • Paper Pen based test with 120 Multiple Choice Questions divided in three sections
  • No restriction to move to and fro among the sections

KMAT 2016 is proposed to be conducted with moderate level of difficulty without creating confusion in paper-pencil mode. The exam will have MCQs only. Section wise syllabus for KMAT 2016 is as follows-

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

English language ability would be tested through questions on Grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms, comprehension of passages etc. There would be questions on understanding of the contents of the passages and choice of appropriate words, phrases, expressions and similar language skills. This shall include the passages with questions based on their contents to test comprehension.

Logical and Abstract Reasoning

This shall include questions to measure how quickly and accurately you can think. The section may have questions in sets as well individual ones based on Verbal Reasoning, analogy among others.

Quantitative Ability

The questions in this section will be of matriculation standard. This shall include questions to know how fast and accurate you can work with numbers, do numerical calculations, understand various arithmetic problems involving ratio & proportion, percentage, interest, time & speed etc. Apart from Arithmetic, the questions may also be based on Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and parts of mathematics. This test also helps to measure your power of quantitative reasoning, interpretation of tables, common graphs & charts.

For MBA:

Sl No Test Questions
1 Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension 40
2 Quantitative Ability 40
3 Logical Reasoning 40
  Total 120

For MCA:

Sl No Test Questions
1 Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension 40
2 Quantitative Ability 40
3 Logical Reasoning 40
  Total 120

How to Apply:

Step 1

  • Take a DD of Rs. 1000/- favoring "KMAT 2016"
  • DD should be payable at Bangalore
  • DD can be taken at any Nationalized Bank.

Step 2

  • Register online
  • After taking Demand Draft (DD) go to www.kmatindia.com website and click on Apply now and fill all the details and click apply.

Step 3

  • After applying take a print out of filled application. Paste a recent Passport Size Photo and Sign where Signature space is provided.

Step 4

  • Make a photocopy of the Application Form and DD as a proof of acknowledgement.

Step 5

  • Make a Note of your “Application Number “ before you post

Step 6

Post / Courier the application along with the Original DD to the below mentioned Address.

The Secretary - KMAT 2016
Seshadripuram First Grade College
C A Site No 26 Yelahanka New town Bangalore:560064

Important Dates:

Step Dates
Registration Opens Monday, 25 July 2016
Online Registration Closes Saturday, September 3rd, 2016
Admit Card Download Friday, 9 September 2016
Test Date Sunday, 11 September 2016
Result Date Tuesday, 20 September 2016
Candidates who are applying for MBA have to prepare a DD of Rs 1000/-
Candidates who are applying for MCA have to prepare a DD of Rs 1000/-

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Courtesy: KMAT