Is the syllabus for EMAT and CAT same?
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IIM Kozhikode does not prescribe the syllabus of EMAT. Candidates can know the important topics that are covered under EMAT syllabus by downloading the sample papers. The syllabus is divided across three sections viz., Quantitative Aptitude and Numerical Ability, Reasoning and General Intelligence, and General Management. Executive Management Aptitude Test (EMAT) is conducted by IIM Kozhikode for admission to Executive Post-Graduate Program (EPGP) in Management at its Kochi campus. It is a national-level exam that admits 100 meritorious students each year. EMAT/CAT/GMAT score is considered only as a preliminary screening process
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Yes, the syllabus for EMAT and CAT is the same. Candidates preparing for CAT will only need to revise for the EMAT exam. The EMAT exam pattern includes sections on logical reasoning, numerical & data interpretation, and verbal skills. Similarly, the CAT question paper is divided into sections such as verbal ability and reading comprehension, data interpretation and logical reasoning, and quantitative aptitude. While CAT has a sectional time limit, EMAT does not, allowing candidates to switch between sections as per their preference. Although the number of questions varies in both exams, the difficulty level of both is moderate.
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Yes, the syllabus for EMAT and CAT is same. Candidates preparing for CAT will require only revision during the EMAT exam. As per EMAT exam pattern, the question paper is divided into following sections viz., logical reasoning, numerical & data interpretation and verbal skills. Similarly, CAT question paper is divided into the following sections viz., Verbal ability and reading comprehension, data interpretation and logical reasoning and quantitative aptitude. CAT has sectional time limit whereas, EMAT does not have sectcional time limit. Candidates can switch between sections as per their preference. The number of questions vary
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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.
As per the EMAT exam pattern, the marking are distributed as:
- 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 resources for EMAT preparation are:
- EMAT sample paper: Candidates can download the EMAT sample paper online to become familar with the exam pattern and difficulty level of the quetsion paper
- Online Forums: Candidates can participate in forums like Quora to get expert or alumni tips to prepare for the exam.
- Coaching: candidates can enrol in the coaching institutes to prepare for the exam. Coacing institutes help provisinf the study materials and mock tests.
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