How difficult is the EMAT exam?
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EMAT difficulty level varies depending on candidate's preparation level. Generally, EMAT exam is moderately difficult similar to CAT exam. The exam assess analytical, verbal, and quantitative skills. With regular practice and thorough preparation, the exam is scoring. However, time management and speed are important to pass the exam.
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EMAT 2026 registrations for phase 2 will end on November 14, 2025. Candidates willing to appear for EMAT exam must register on or before the last date. IIM Kozhikode will notify the last date for EMAT 2025 registration phase 3 and Phase 4 soon. The registrations for EMAT phase 2 2025 is onging at iimk.ac.in.
Check below to know EMAT marks distribution:
- 20 marks for Logical Reasoning section
- 20 marks for Numerical, data Interpretation
- 20 marks for Verbal Ability
The maximum marks for EMAT 2026 exam is 60 marks. For every correct answer, candidates will get one mark and no mark will be deducted for wrong attempts.
IIM Kozhikode has prescribed the EMAT exam patterm. Tbale below mentions the updated EMAT exam structure;
| Sections | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Numerical, Data Interpretation | 20 | 20 |
| Verbal Skills | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 60 | 60 |
IIM Kozhikode will release the EMAT 2026 mock test on official website: iimk.ac.in. The link to appear for EMAT mock test will be udpated soon after the release of official notification. IIM Kozhikode has not yet released the EMAT mock test online.
Some of the best books for EMAT preparation are:
- Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma.
- A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal.
- Logical and Analytical Reasoning by K Gupta.
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