KPMG Placement Papers 2025

Overview

This page is a working set of KPMG placement papers from 2025: from student reports questions, the 2025 online assessment pattern, and step-by-step solutions. Use it to see what KPMG actually asked in the latest cycle, how hard the rounds were, and which themes (DSA, system design, aptitude, or role-specific topics) mattered most. Practice the problems below under timed conditions, then cross-check with the interview and preparation guides if you are targeting an upcoming KPMG drive.

KPMG Online Assessment 2025 pattern

Section	Questions	Time	Difficulty	Focus Areas
Aptitude	20-25	40 min	Medium	Quantitative, logical, verbal
Group Discussion	1 topic	20-30 min	Medium	Current affairs, business topics
Technical	10-15	20 min	Medium	Domain knowledge (for tech roles)

Total: 30-40 questions + GD, 60-90 minutes
Platform: KPMG assessment platform
Success Rate: ~25-30% cleared assessment and advanced to interviews

KPMG Placement Papers 2025 - actual questions & solutions

This section contains practice questions styled on KPMG placement papers 2025 (recent-cycle pattern), with worked solutions. Use them as timed sectional drills - from student reports drives vary by college and role, so treat this as a high-signal practice bank, not an official paper dump.

Question 1

Q1: A number is increased by 25% and then decreased by 25%. Find the net percentage change.

Solution:

Let original = 100. After +25% → 125. After −25% → 125 − 31.25 = 93.75.

Net change = 100 − 93.75 = 6.25. Net % = 6.25% decrease (always a loss of (25/10)² %).

Answer: 6.25% decrease

Question 2

Q2: Pipe A fills a tank in 10 hours, pipe B in 15 hours. How long to fill together?

Solution:

Combined rate = 1/10 + 1/15 = (10+15)/(10×15). Time = 10×15/(10+15) = 6 hours.

Answer: 6 hours

Question 3

Q3: Average of 6 numbers is 18. If one number 12 is replaced by 24, what is the new average?

Solution:

Old sum = 6 × 18 = 108. New sum = 108 − 12 + 24 = 120. New average = 120/6 = 20.

Answer: 20

Question 4

Q4: A train 180 m long crosses a pole in 12 seconds. Find its speed in km/h.

Solution:

Speed = distance/time = 180/12 m/s = (180/12) × (18/5) = 54 km/h.

Answer: 54 km/h

Question 5

Q5: Statements: All files are stationery. Some stationery are useful. Conclusions: I. Some files are useful. II. All stationery are files.

Solution:

From the statements, files⊆stationery and some stationery overlap useful. That does not force some files to be useful, and ‘all stationery are files’ reverses the first statement wrongly.

Neither conclusion follows.

Answer: Neither I nor II follows

Question 6

Q6: In a row of 41 students, A is 11th from the left and B is 12th from the right. How many students are between A and B if A is to the left of B?

Solution:

Positions from left: A = 11, B = 41 − 12 + 1 = 30. Students between = 30 − 11 − 1 = 18.

Answer: 18

Question 7

Q7: Identify the error: ‘Neither of the boys have submitted their assignment.’

Solution:

‘Neither’ is singular → verb should be has, not have.

Correct: Neither of the boys has submitted his/their assignment.

Answer: have → has

Question 8

Q8: Arrange the parts into a meaningful sentence: P) to succeed Q) hard work R) is essential S) in any field

Solution:

Natural order: Q-R-P-S → Hard work is essential to succeed in any field.

Answer: QRPS

Question 9: rotate array right by k

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Problem Statement: Rotate the array to the right by k steps.

Example:

Input: [1,2,3,4,5,6,7], k = 3
Output: [5,6,7,1,2,3,4]

Solution (Java):

public void rotate(int[] nums, int k) {
    k %= nums.length;
    reverse(nums, 0, nums.length - 1);
    reverse(nums, 0, k - 1);
    reverse(nums, k, nums.length - 1);
}
void reverse(int[] a, int l, int r) {
    while (l < r) { int t = a[l]; a[l++] = a[r]; a[r--] = t; }
}

Time Complexity: O(n)
Space Complexity: O(1)

Question 10: check palindrome

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Problem Statement: Return true if the string reads the same forward and backward (ignore case).

Example:

Input: "Level"
Output: true

Solution (Java):

public boolean isPalindrome(String s) {
    s = s.toLowerCase();
    int i = 0, j = s.length() - 1;
    while (i < j) {
        if (s.charAt(i++) != s.charAt(j--)) return false;
    }
    return true;
}

Time Complexity: O(n)
Space Complexity: O(1)

Question 11: longest common prefix

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Problem Statement: Find the longest common prefix string amongst an array of strings.

Example:

Input: ["flower","flow","flight"]
Output: "fl"

Solution (Java):

public String longestCommonPrefix(String[] strs) {
    if (strs.length == 0) return "";
    String pref = strs[0];
    for (int i = 1; i < strs.length; i++) {
        while (!strs[i].startsWith(pref)) {
            pref = pref.substring(0, pref.length() - 1);
            if (pref.isEmpty()) return "";
        }
    }
    return pref;
}

Time Complexity: O(S)
Space Complexity: O(1)

Key insights from 2025 KPMG Online Assessment

Aptitude Section is Critical: Must perform well in quantitative, logical, and verbal reasoning
Group Discussion: Strong emphasis on communication skills and current affairs knowledge
Time Management: 20-25 aptitude questions in 40 minutes + 10-15 technical in 20 minutes + GD in 20-30 minutes
Success Rate: Only 25-30% cleared assessment and advanced to interviews
Platform: KPMG assessment platform
Focus Areas: Quantitative reasoning, logical reasoning, communication, analytical thinking
Enhanced Emphasis: Communication skills and current affairs awareness

KPMG 2025 interview experiences

Based on recent candidate experiences from 2025 KPMG interviews:

2025 Interview Process:

Online Assessment (60-90 minutes): Aptitude (20-25 questions) + Technical (10-15 questions) + Group Discussion (1 topic)
Technical Interview (45-60 minutes): Domain knowledge, problem-solving, analytical thinking
HR Interview (30-45 minutes): Behavioral questions, company fit, motivation

2025 Interview Trends:

Increased emphasis on communication skills and current affairs knowledge
More focus on group discussion performance
Enhanced behavioral questions about leadership and teamwork
Questions about current market trends and business scenarios

Common 2025 Interview Topics:

Aptitude: Quantitative reasoning, logical reasoning, verbal reasoning
Group Discussion: Current affairs, business topics, case discussions
Technical: Domain knowledge (for tech roles), analytical thinking
Behavioral: Problem-solving approach, teamwork, leadership, communication

2025 Interview Questions Examples:

Group Discussion Topics:

Current affairs and business topics
Case studies and business scenarios
Industry trends and market analysis

Behavioral Questions:

“Describe a time you took initiative in a team.”
“Tell me about a time you dealt with failure.”
“How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects?”
“Describe a leadership experience.”
“How do you handle conflict in a team?”
“Why KPMG?”

Case Study Questions:

“When a firm has a market share of 50% in Germany and 30% in Europe, what is the market share of the firm in Europe without Germany?”
“You are given 100 million Euro to set up your own bank. Which customer segment would you focus on, and which strategy would you use for that?”
Business problem-solving scenarios

Success Tips:

Strong aptitude performance is essential - practice quantitative and logical reasoning
Master group discussion skills - communication, current affairs knowledge
Prepare behavioral examples using STAR format
Practice group discussions on current affairs and business topics
Understand KPMG’s business model and service offerings
Develop analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

For detailed interview experiences from 2025, visit KPMG Interview Experience page.

Preparation tips for KPMG 2025 pattern

Master Aptitude: Focus on quantitative, logical, and verbal reasoning - practice regularly
Group Discussion Practice: Practice GD on current affairs and business topics - communication is key
Practice Previous Year Papers: Solve KPMG assessment papers from 2020-2025 to understand evolving patterns
Time Management: Practice completing 20-25 aptitude questions in 40 minutes
Technical Preparation: For tech roles, practice domain knowledge and problem-solving
Current Affairs: Stay updated on current affairs and business news
Business Knowledge: Understand consulting industry, business models, market trends
Behavioral Preparation: Prepare examples using STAR format - leadership, teamwork, problem-solving
Mock Tests: Take timed practice tests to improve speed and accuracy
Analytical Thinking: Develop structured problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
Communication Skills: Practice articulating thoughts clearly and concisely
Stay Updated: Read business news and stay updated on current market trends

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KPMG Placement Papers 2025

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KPMG Online Assessment 2025 pattern

KPMG Placement Papers 2025 - actual questions & solutions

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Question 9: rotate array right by k

Question 10: check palindrome

Question 11: longest common prefix

Key insights from 2025 KPMG Online Assessment

KPMG 2025 interview experiences

Preparation tips for KPMG 2025 pattern

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