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KMAT Exam 2025: Phase 1 Registration, Admit Card, Syllabus, Exam Date, Mock Test, Results

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KMAT Application Date : 14 May' 2025 - 30 Jun' 2025
Updated on 16th May, 2025 by Himanshu Shekhar

About KMAT 2025

The Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA) conducts the KMAT exam for admission into more than 189 institutes that offer MBA and MCA courses in Karnataka. The registration process for the phase 1 KMAT exam 2025 begins in online mode on May 14, 2025. The admit card for the KMAT Karnataka 2025 will be released in online mode. Candidates will be able to download the KMAT exam admit card at kmatindia.com. The phase 1 result of KMAT entrance exam 2025 will be announced on the official website.

What is KMAT?

The Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted in computer-based mode. KMAT Karnataka 2025 is the gateway for MBA/ MCA admission to various management colleges across the state of Karnataka. The KMAT was first conducted in 2003. Once the KMAT exam is conducted, candidates securing equal to or more than the KMAT exam cutoff will be called for the selection procedure. Each participating institute will release an individual cutoff and a list of selected candidates. 

After the KMAT selection process, a final merit list will be prepared. This KMAT merit list will have the names of the students who have matched the cutoff and are selected for the further selection process, which includes the GD/PI round. Candidates will have to visit the counselling centre as per the schedule where the GD/PI rounds will be held. 

On the basis of the KMAT 2025 score and GD/PI scores, a final merit list of the selected candidates will be declared and they will be called for document verification. The qualified candidates will then be offered final admission to KMAT colleges, which will contain the names of the shortlisted candidates.

KMAT 2025 Help Desk

No. 64, Vastra Bhavan, 4th Main, Near 18th Cross,
Malleswaram, Bangalore - 560 055.

Phone: +91-8023444555
Email: info@kmatindia.com

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KMAT 2025 Highlights

Full Exam Name
Karnataka Management Aptitude Test
Short Exam Name
KMAT
Conducting Body
Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
State Level Exam
Languages
English
Mode Of Application
online
Application Fee
Online : 850
Mode Of Exam
online
Mode Of Counselling
online +1 more
Participating Colleges
152
Exam Duration
2 Hours

KMAT Important Dates

KMAT Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (session 2025)

14 May' 2025 - 30 Jun' 2025 . OnlineOn Going
Application Date

Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA) commenced the KMAT 2025 registration window in online mode on May 14, 2025. The last date to submit the KMAT exam 2025 application form is June 30, 2025. Candidates can pay the application fee of Rs 1000 in order to complete the application form. 

Before filling out the KMAT 2025 exam form, candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria of the exam. The steps to fill out the KMAT exam application form have been provided below.

Steps to Fill KMAT 2025 Application Form

  • Visit the link, kmatindia.com and click on ‘Apply now’
  • Register for KMAT 2025
  • After registration, log in using the application number and date of birth
  • Fill in all required details including name, date of birth, domicile, gender, category, preferred course, etc.   
  • Payment of fee

Requirements to fill out KMAT exam application form

  • Valid email ID and mobile number
  • Marksheet/ certificate of Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree
  • Scanned image of candidate’s photograph and signature
  • Scanned copy of the applicant’s parent’s signature
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Check out the KMAT Karnataka 2025 eligibility criteria for MBA and MCA admission before going to apply.

  • Candidates should have a bachelor's degree of at least 3 years duration or a master's degree examination of any recognized university in Management, Commerce, Arts, Engineering or Technology, Social Sciences, or equivalent.
  • The candidates must have secured at least 50% of marks in the aggregate (45% for SC/ST candidates).
  • Candidates who are in their final year of their bachelor’s degrees are also eligible to apply for the KMAT exam 2025.

M.B.A

  • As per the eligibility criteria prescribed by KPPGCA, candidates must have passed graduation (minimum of 3 years) or a master's degree from a recognized institute with a minimum aggregate of 50%. SC/ST candidates will be given a relaxation of 5%. 
  • Candidates from the Commerce, Management, Arts, Social Sciences, Engineering and Technology streams are eligible to apply.
  • There is no age restriction to apply for KMAT 2025.

M.C.A.

KPPGCA prescribes the eligibility criteria for KMAT required to be eligible for the exam. As per the eligibility criteria, candidates must have a minimum aggregate of 50% at graduation. Additionally, candidates must also have studied mathematics in class 12 (10+2) or during their bachelor’s degree in order to be eligible for MCA.

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Documents Required at Exam KMAT 2025

Karnataka Management Aptitude Test 2025

  • Admit card
  • Valid ID proof

KMAT 2025 Exam Centers

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KPPGCA will specify the exam pattern for KMAT 2025. As per the KMAT 2025 exam pattern, the exam will be conducted in CBT mode for a duration of two hours. The KMAT test will comprise 120 questions from three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability and Logical Reasoning. The complete KMAT 2025 exam pattern is given below.

KMAT Test Pattern

Test

Questions

Duration

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

40

2 hours

Quantitative Ability

40

Logical Reasoning

40

Total

120

KMAT 2025 Marking Scheme

  • For every correct answer, one mark will be awarded

  • No marks will be deducted for incorrect responses

Furthermore, candidates will be able to switch between different sections of the exam as sectional time division has not been allotted.

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KMAT 2025 Syllabus

KMAT Karnataka Management Aptitude Test Syllabus

KMAT M.B.A Syllabus

Verbal ability and reading comprehension: Unit 01


Grammar

    Verbal ability and reading comprehension: Unit 02


    Vocabulary

      Verbal ability and reading comprehension: Unit 03


      Sentence completion

        Verbal ability and reading comprehension: Unit 04


        Synonyms

          Verbal ability and reading comprehension: Unit 05


          Antonyms

            Verbal ability and reading comprehension: Unit 06


            Comprehension of passages

              Logical and abstract reasoning: Unit 01


              Verbal reasoning

                Logical and abstract reasoning: Unit 02


                Analogy

                  Quantitative ability: Unit 01


                  Arithmetic
                  • Ratio and proportion, percentage, interest, time and speed etc

                  Quantitative ability: Unit 02


                  Algebra

                    Quantitative ability: Unit 03


                    Geometry

                      Quantitative ability: Unit 04


                      Trigonometry and parts of mathematics
                        KMAT M.C.A. Syllabus

                        Verbal ability and reading comprehension: Unit 01


                        Grammar

                          Verbal ability and reading comprehension: Unit 02


                          Vocabulary

                            Verbal ability and reading comprehension: Unit 03


                            Sentence completion

                              Verbal ability and reading comprehension: Unit 04


                              Synonyms

                                Verbal ability and reading comprehension: Unit 05


                                Antonyms

                                  Verbal ability and reading comprehension: Unit 06


                                  Comprehension of passages

                                    Logical and abstract reasoning: Unit 01


                                    Verbal reasoning

                                      Logical and abstract reasoning: Unit 02


                                      Analogy

                                        Quantitative ability: Unit 01


                                        Arithmetic
                                        • Ratio and proportion, percentage, interest, time and speed etc

                                        Quantitative ability: Unit 02


                                        Algebra

                                          Quantitative ability: Unit 03


                                          Geometry

                                            Quantitative ability: Unit 04


                                            Trigonometry and parts of mathematics

                                              Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association will activate the KMAT mock test 2025 for phase 1 exam probably in the third week of September 2025. Candidates took the KMAT exam mock test till September 18.

                                              How to take KMAT mock test?

                                              • Visit the KMAT Karnataka website, kmatindia.com
                                              • Click on the “KMAT Mock Test” link
                                              • Enter your KMAT login ID and password
                                              • Click on the “sign in” tab and take the KMAT 2025 mock test

                                              The KMAT 2025 admit card will be issued in the third week of September 2025. Candidates who will successfully apply for the exam can download the KMAT exam admit card in online mode. Candidates can download and print a copy of the KMAT 2025 hall ticket at kmatindia.com. 

                                              After printing, candidates must have pasted passport-sized photographs on the admit card. The photograph has to be similar to the one provided in the application form. The KMAT 2025 admit card contains details such as the name of the candidate, photograph, signature, exam date, time, and venue.

                                              Steps to download KMAT 2025 admit card

                                              • Visit the official website, kmatindia.com.
                                              • Enter the login credentials that were created at the registration:
                                              • Click on the ‘Submit’ tab
                                              • Now, the screen will display KMAT 2025 admit card
                                              • Subsequently, download the KMAT admit card and take printouts for future reference.

                                              The KPPGCA will declare the KMAT 2025 result in online mode. The KMAT 2025 scorecard consists of the section-wise scores and overall percentile of candidates. After the declaration of the KMAT result, candidates can also collect a copy of the scorecard from the KMAT office. 

                                              Candidates have to carry the scorecard with them on the day of the selection process. Based on the candidates’ performance, the cutoff will release by each participating institute.

                                              Steps to download KMAT 2025 scorecard

                                              • First, visit the official website of KMAT -kmatindia.com.
                                              • Next, find and click the link called “KMAT 2025 Result” at the menu bar.
                                              • It will take the candidate to the KMAT result page. From there, candidates have to select the offline mode exam which is shown with the exam date.
                                              • Then the candidates have to enter their “Roll Number” and “Date of Birth”. After entering the KMAT login details, click the login button.
                                              • Finally, the appropriate KMAT result 2025 will be displayed on the screen.
                                              • Take a printout of the result for your future reference.

                                              The KMAT 2025 cutoff is the minimum score that must be secured by a candidate to be eligible to participate in the selection procedure. Each participating institute is likely to have its own cutoff for both courses. On the basis of the KMAT exam cutoff, candidates will be shortlisted to take part in the selection procedure. 

                                              Students must check the KMAT 2025 cutoff after the results are declared and then apply to colleges. Candidates will not be given admission if they fail to meet the cutoff criteria of the college they apply to. After the declaration of the KMAT 2025 result, KMAT accepting institutes will begin to release their admission criteria with KMAT cut offs. 

                                              Documents Required at KMAT 2025 counselling

                                              Karnataka Management Aptitude Test 2025

                                              • KMAT 2025 scorecard/rank card
                                              • KMAT admit card 2025
                                              • Class 10 mark sheet
                                              • Class 12 mark sheet
                                              • Graduation mark sheet
                                              • Character certificate
                                              • Caste certificate (if applicable)
                                              • Transfer certificate
                                              • Migration certificate
                                              • Two recent colored passport size photographs

                                              The KMAT 2025 Karnataka selection procedure will be conducted separately by each participating institute. The cutoff for each institute will differ as it is prepared individually. On the basis of the institute-wise KMAT cutoff, candidates will be selected to participate in the selection process. As the KMAT 2025 selection process is conducted individually by each institute, candidates will have to apply separately to each participating institute for a course so as to attend the selection procedure at the institute.

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                                              Frequently Asked Questions

                                              1. When will the registration process for KMAT 2025 to be closed?

                                              The KMAT exam 2025 phase 1 application form window begins in online mode on May 14, 2025 and candidates can register for KMAT Karnataka till June 30, 2025.

                                              2. When will the KMAT 2025 be held?

                                              The KMAT exam 2025 phase 1 will be held tentatively in the last week of September 2025.

                                              3. What will be the marking scheme of KMAT 2025?

                                              As per the exam pattern for KMAT 2025, candidates are awarded a +1 mark. There is no negative marking on the question paper. 

                                              4. What will be the nature of KMAT 2025 exam?

                                              KMAT Karnataka 2025 will be conducted in online mode as a CBT mode in which candidates have to answer 120 multiple-choice questions.

                                              5. Can a candidate select more than one KMAT exam centre city?

                                              No, candidates are allowed to select only one city as the exam centre. 

                                              6. What is KMAT Karnataka?

                                              Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association conducts state level KMAT Karnataka exam once in a year to admit candidates in MBA and MCA courses for more than 189 institutes in Karnataka State.

                                              Colleges Accepting KMAT

                                              Questions related to KMAT

                                              Have a question related to KMAT ?

                                              Hello there,

                                              The Kerala Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) 2025 is conducted in multiple sessions throughout the year. For Session 1 , the admit cards were released on February 19, 2025 , and the exam took place on February 23, 2025 .

                                              If you're planning to appear for Session 2 or subsequent sessions, the admit card release dates will be announced by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala closer to the respective exam dates. Typically, admit cards are made available online approximately one week before the exam.

                                              To stay updated on the exact dates:

                                              1. Regularly Check the Official Website: Visit the CEE Kerala official website:

                                                cee.kerala.gov.in (https://cee.kerala.gov.in/kmat2025/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)


                                              2. Monitor Notifications: Look out for official announcements regarding application deadlines, admit card releases, and exam dates.

                                              3. Ensure Application Completion: Make sure your application is complete, with all necessary documents uploaded and fees paid, to be eligible to download the admit card.

                                              How to Download the KMAT Admit Card:

                                              1. Visit the official CEE Kerala website: cee.kerala.gov.in (https://cee.kerala.gov.in/kmat2025/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

                                              2. Navigate to the Candidate Portal .

                                              3. Enter your Application Number and Password .

                                              4. Access and download your admit card.

                                              Remember to print a copy of the admit card and carry it to the examination center along with a valid photo ID.


                                              For the most accurate and updated information, always refer to the official CEE Kerala website or contact their support if you have specific queries.


                                              I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to ask. We will be happy to assist you.

                                              Thank You and wishing you a bright future ahead.

                                              Hello aspirant,

                                              Here are a few steps you can take to confirm if your KMAT application was submitted successfully despite the payment issue:

                                              1. Check Your Application Status:

                                                • Log in to the KMAT application portal using your credentials.
                                                • Look for a section that displays your application status. It should indicate whether your application is complete, pending payment, or rejected.
                                              2. Contact KMAT Helpline:

                                                • Reach out to the KMAT helpline or customer support. They can provide you with the most accurate information about your application status and guide you through the next steps.
                                              3. Review Your Email:

                                                • Check your email for any confirmation messages or notifications from KMAT regarding your application.
                                              4. Reattempt Payment:

                                                • If your application is still listed as pending payment, try reattempting the payment process. Ensure you have sufficient funds in your account and follow the instructions carefully.

                                              If you're still unable to confirm the status of your application or have any other concerns, it's highly recommended to contact the KMAT authorities directly for assistance. They will be able to provide you with specific guidance and resolve any issues related to your application.

                                              I hope this information helps you.







                                              Hello,

                                              KMAT 2022 registration started from June 6, 2022. The last date to apply for it is August 31, 2022. To check the schedule for KMAT 2022 click on the link below

                                              https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/kmat-important-dates

                                              To apply for KMAT visit the website: kmatindia.com

                                              To apply for it a candidate must have passed Bachelors Degree/Masters Degree with minimum 50% marks if the candidate belongs to general category. If the candidate belongs to SC/ST category then he/she has to score minimum 45% marks. Candidates who are in the final year of the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply.

                                              Hello,

                                              To apply for KMAT 2022 candidates can fill the application form online on the official website kmatindia.com (https://kmatindia.com./) . Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA) released the KMAT 2022 application form online mode on June 6. The application fee for KMAT 2022 is Rs. 1000. As per the KMAT 2022 eligibility criteria students appearing in the final year of the qualifying examination can also apply. Keep an eye on the official website or the link below for the latest information.

                                              https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/kmat-application-form


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