KUUMAT

KUUMAT is a test administered by Kathmandu University to enroll students into undergraduate programs. It stands for Kathmandu University Undergraduate Management Admission Test. 

The KUUMAT undergraduate program includes:

• Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA)
• BBA (Hons)/(Emphasis)
• Bachelor of Business Information System (BBIS)
• Bachelor in Hospitality and Tourism Management (BHTM)

The Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM) administers this test in order to recruit quality students to its associated colleges. It is a requirement for applying for admission. The application deadline for the KUUMAT admission exam is usually in June, and the exam is usually held in July.

KUUMAT is the first phase of the admissions test for candidates interested in management degrees at Kathmandu University (BBA, BBIS and BHM). Students would be able to apply for admission to KUSOM and its affiliated colleges after passing the KUUMAT.

The KUUMAT test consists of multiple-choice questions of 100 marks. There is negative scoring. For each wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted. The CMAT structure comprises of 4 sections:

Exam Format

KUUMAT will be based on the following assessment domains:

• Verbal Assessment

The Verbal test measures his ability to grasp, analyze, and evaluate what is read as well as recognize basic rules of wrong or ineffective expressions.

• Quantitative Assessment

The ability to consider events, behaviors, and experimentation based on data is tested in the SATs. The Quantitative Assessment portion of the test examines the relationship between numbers and factors that influence data comprehension and experimentation.

Course Duration

The course takes about 6 weeks with regular and monthly tests. The entrance preparation class has 3 shifts including morning/day/night. Daily classes take about 2.5 hour.

Eligibility

Students applying for bachelor programs in KUUMAT classes will be eligible fulfilling the following requirements:

• Has completed 10+2 or equivalent from recognized university
• Minimum 50% of aggregate score 
• CGPA of 2.0 on the scale of 4.0 in intermediate

Document Checklist

For a result waiting student

• SEE/SLC Marksheet or equivalent marks sheet
• Character sheet
• Grade 11 marks sheet
•  Grade XII Internet print copy with college verification

For passed out student

• SEE/SLC Marksheet or equivalent marks sheet
• Character sheet
• Transcript or equivalent
• Provisional certificate
• Migration certificate
• HSEB character certificate or equivalent

Exam Pattern

KUUMAT is the first part of the Kathmandu University (KU) of Nepal’s entrance test, which is used to select eligible applicants for admission to undergraduate management programs (BBA, BBIS, and BHTM). It is a paper based test. The KUUMAT exam includes:

• A collection of KUUMAT sample questions is included with the KUUMAT application blank.
• The KUUMAT eligibility test will be a written test using pen and paper.
• The KUUMAT will be a single test that will include both assessment domains (General SAT & SAT Mathematics Test).
• The test shall consist of multiple-choice items.

Admission Procedure for Entrance Exam Preparation

Students willing to get enrolled in CMAT preparation class can follow the following procedure:

• Inquiry

Students can inquire about KUUMAT class through online websites, phone calls and visiting the consultancy.

• Fee & Course structure

Understand about the fee structure and the duration of course and classes.

• Scholarship Information

Find and learn about the appropriate scholarship scheme that fits your qualifications.

• Payment

After all the inquiry, if you are convinced to take classes you can finally move towards making the payment. Payment can be made through Cash, Connect IPS, Esewa, or Bank Transfer. For Bank Transfer, You can scan and pay.

Selection of candidates in Kathmandu University is based on:

• CMAT Scores
• Personal Interview
• Academic Scores

Entrance Exam Preparation: TIPS

• Make a time table and study schedule.
• Only use the most recent editions of KUUMAT prep books for study.
• Concentrate on your weak areas and work to improve by completing additional practice papers.
• Join online study groups and get tools to help you prepare for the MBA entrance exam.
• Begin with the most difficult segment and narrow it down to the easier sections. Do not begin a new topic until the previous one has been completed.
• Make a habit of practising mock test after completing the syllabus. 
• The candidate should set a timetable for finishing the entire course and organise their KUUMAT preparation appropriately. Every segment should have a deadline so that candidates can finish studying new topics and focus on revising them.