KMAT 2025 Registration (Closed): Check Last Date, Fees, How to Apply

Karnataka Management Aptitude Test 2025 ( KMAT )

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Updated on Jan 8, 2026 16:37 IST

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KMAT application process 2025 started on September 16, 2025, for session 2. Last date to register for KMAT 2025 exam (Session 2) was extended to October 15, 2025. The session 1 KMAT application form was released on May 14, 2025. The KMAT Karnataka 2025 application form was available online on website of KMAT India- kmatindia.com. The last date to apply for the KMAT 2025 exam was again extended to August 20, 2025. 

KPPGCA conducted the KMAT 2025 exam. The application form for KMAT exam was available online only. KMAT application form 2025 for MBA/PGDM and MCA was the same, and candidates have to select their course for admission while filling up the form itself. Candidates must pay the application fee to complete their KMAT registrations. Candidates must check the KMAT eligibility criteria 2025 and the instructions to fill out the form before filling up the application form.

Table of contents
  • Documents Required for Filling the KMAT Application Form 2025
  • KMAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • How to Fill the KMAT 2025 Application Form?
  • KMAT Eligibility Criteria 2025
  • Mistakes to Avoid for KMAT 2025 Applications
  • Important FAQs Related to KMAT Registration
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Documents Required for Filling the KMAT Application Form 2025

Before candidates start filling KMAT application form, they should have following required documents:

  • Class 10 mark sheet

  • Class 12 mark sheet

  • Graduation mark sheet or certificate

  • Date of birth proof

  • Address proof

  • Caste category certificate, if applicable

  • Credit/debit card or net banking credentials

  • Scanned signature

  • Scanned passport-size photo of self, not more than three months old

Also Read: KMAT 2025: Online Remote Proctored Mode Guidelines

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Q:   What is the date of KMAT (Karnataka) registration?
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KMAT application form is no longer available for the 2025 admissions. The applications for 2026 will open next year. The KMAT application form was released on the official website of KMAT India. The exam dates for the KMAT exam were announced online too. The applications for KMAT have been closed for 2025.

KMAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of KMAT 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
25 Oct ' 25

KMAT 2025 (Session 2)

22 Oct ' 25

KMAT 2025 Admit Card Release (session 2)

21 Oct ' 25

KMAT Mock Test 2025 (session 2)

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How to Fill the KMAT 2025 Application Form?

Check below process to apply for KMAT exam.

KMAT 2025 registration

  • Visit the KMAT India website and click on 'KMAT 2025 Application' from the top menu bar
  • Click on the 'Register Button' on the webpage or copy https://135.235.180.55/form-submission/kmat-landing
  • Students need to fill in details such as name, date of birth, e-mail, phone number, and country to register for Karnataka KMAT 2025.

  • On successful registration, an OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number that candidates need to enter in the space provided on the KMAT Karnataka application window.

  • Students will receive their application number and password on their registered mobile number and email ID.

Login to fill KMAT application form 

Students need to log in with their KMAT details i.e. Application Number and Password to fill the form. The details to be filled in the application form are:

  • Students must fill their names as mentioned on their official documents.

  • Students must select the appropriate option irrespective of the fact whether they are or aren't residents of Karnataka state.

  • Enter the date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format.

  • Select the appropriate category option, i.e., MBA or MCA.

  • Students need to specify the stream or discipline in which they have obtained the graduation degree.

  • Complete postal address and other communication details should be correctly mentioned in the space provided. Candidates should write their first name in CAPITAL LETTERS only.

KMAT 2022 Application Process

KMAT 2025 Application Process

Upload documents

Students should upload scanned documents, i.e. their photographs and signatures as under:

Document

Dimensions

File size

Signature

6 cms (W) X 3 cms (H)

100 KB - 200 KB

Photograph

3.5 cms (W) X 4.5 cms (H)

100 KB - 200 KB

Make payment

Students need to pay an application fee for KMAT 2025 application form using Net banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, Wallets and other online payment methods. 

KMAT 2025 Application Fee

Check out the table below to know the KMAT Karnataka application fee 2025.

Category

Application fee (in INR)

General and NC-OBC

850 (including GST)

SC, ST and PWD

850 (including GST)

Students must make sure that the online transaction is completed and the receipt/acknowledgement is generated. Also, they should keep a copy of the fee payment acknowledgement slip for future.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the KMAT application fee?
A: 

KMAT application fee is INR 850, including GST. Students applying for the KMAT exam have to pay the application fee online using online transcation methods. The fee is same for all categories. 

Q:   When will KMAT examination be conducted?
A: 

KMAT 2025 exam was conducted on October 25, 2025, for session 2. Session 1 KMAT 2025 was conducted on September 7, 2025. The exam was conducted in the home-based online remote proctored mode. Candidates had to apply for the KMAT exam online by filling online KMAT application form. The application process started on September 16, 2025, for session 2.

KMAT Karnataka or Karnataka Management Aptitude Test KMAT is conducted by the Karnataka Post Graduate Private Colleges Association (KPPGCA) for admissions to Master of Business Administration (MBA), Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and Master of Computer Applications MCA courses. KMAT Karnataka was first conducted in 2003 and was born out of the need to have a unified entrance exam for the Karnataka state. More than 170 AICTE-approved MBA colleges and over 55 MCA colleges offer admissions based on scores obtained in the KMAT exam.

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KMAT Eligibility Criteria 2025

KMAT 2025 eligibility criteria is:

  • Students should have completed their graduation from a recognised university
  • They must have obtained a minimum 50 per cent or equivalent CGPA in the final year examination of their Bachelors degree.
  • For candidates belonging to SC/ST category, minimum aggregate is 45 per cent or equivalent CGPA.
  • There is no age limit for Karnataka KMAT. But, candidates must be at least 21 years old at the time of admission.

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Mistakes to Avoid for KMAT 2025 Applications

Read below to know some of the common mistakes that should be avoided while filling the KMAT application form:

  1. Do not press the back button or refresh the page while making the payment. The incomplete transaction will lead to an incomplete registration process.

  2. Enter the correct communication address.

  3. Do not delete e-mails and SMS mentioning the details of the KMAT registration ID and password.

  4. Ensure downloading the submitted application form and get a printout of the same for future reference.

  5. Ensure the photograph and signatures are within the set limits and dimensions. Read the instructions given before uploading the documents.

KMAT Exam Helpdesk

In case a student faces a problem in KMAT registration or has issues like non-receipt of unique ID on email then they can reach out to the exam conducting authorities on:

Helpline number - +91 9513270139 / +91 9513271046 OR

Write a mail to info@kmatindia.com

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   I belong to a reserved category. Do I have to fill out a different KMAT application form?
A: 

No, candidates do not have to fill a different KMAT application form if they belong to a reserved category. The KMAT application form is the same for all categories across. Students will be required to select their category during the application process. Students should ensure that they have the necessary certificates during the admission process.

The conducting authority of KMAT Karnataka takes into consideration the category information provided by candidates while evaluating their applications. 

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Important FAQs Related to KMAT Registration

Check below a few Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on KMAT registrations:

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Q:   In how many cities KMAT exam is held?
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KMAT exam is conducted in multiple cities in the state of Karnataka. Major cities of KMAT Karnataka include, Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, Belgaum, Hubli, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Shimoga, Davanagere, Bellary and Bijapur. These cities are selected to provide convenient access to candidates from different regions of the state. 

Candidates appearing for the KMAT exam can choose only one test centre according to their preference. Candidates need to register themselves on the official website of KMAT and while filling the KMAT application form, candidates will get the option to choose one of the KMAT test cities. 

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KMAT application fee is INR 850, including GST. Students applying for the KMAT exam have to pay the application fee online using online transcation methods. The fee is same for all categories. 

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Nishtha Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 days ago

Karunya School of Management accepts KMAT scores for admission to MBA programme. Karunya University conducts KMAT in five phases. The sections in KMAT paper includes:

  • Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
  • Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
  • Quantitative Ability
  • Indian & Global Business Environment

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 2 weeks ago

General requirements for MBA admission in Karnataka that accept KMAT scores are:

  • Candidates must hold a Bachelor degree or an equivalent in any discipline from a recongised university with a minimum CGPA of 50% or equivalent aggregate
  • Karnataka MBA schools take into account KMAT result; such students

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Rashmi Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, the colleges accepting KMAT scores are AICTE approved. Colleges offer MBA/PGDM and MCA courses through KMAT scores. Students can pursue MBA and MCA courses from recognised institutes and get quality education. 

 

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Mani Malhotra

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 weeks ago

There is no centralized KMAT counselling process. Students who match the cutoff after the KMAT result announcement will be called  by the participating institutes to take part in the counselling rounds. Students can choose their KMAT institute while filling the KMAT application form. 

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Rohini Bhatnagar

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 weeks ago

Top specializations offered by top MBA colleges in Karnataka through KMAT scores include:

  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Business Analytics
  • Operations

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Nishtha Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 weeks ago

KMAT scores are accepted by the top BSchools in Karnataka. These colleges offer MBA and MCA courses for admissions. The admission criteria is the KMAT Karnataka scores. 

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Mayank Singh

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 weeks ago

On the KMAT exam day, candidates have to follow some guidelines which include settling on time, cooperating with the exam conducting staff, following instructions of test invigilator, etc.

KMAT exam day dos:

  1. Login at least 10 minutes prior to time mentioned on KMAT admit card.
  2. Keep a photocopy of the K

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Abhishek Kumar

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 weeks ago

KMAT is an important MBA entrance exam. The first tip to ace the KMAT exam is to stay calm. Here are a few last minute preparation tips for KMAT exam:

  • Use the restroom before to the start of the test. Because students will not have time and may not be able to get a break during the exam
  • Check all syst

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Shruti Tyagi

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 weeks ago

The students applying for KMAT exam must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate in graduation. Reserved category students will get a relaxation of 5%. 

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Rashmi Chatterjee

Beginner-Level 5

218 Institutes accepting KMAT

Kannur University

Kannur Public

Kannur Uni
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    • 2 years
    • |
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    Rajagiri Business School

    Kochi Private

    Rajagiri B
    • 7.50 Lakh
    • 2 years
    • |
    • Full Time

    International School of Management Excellence

    Sarjapur Road, Bangalore Private

    Internatio
    • 1.00 Lakh
    • 1 years
    • |
    • Full Time

    AIMS IBS

    Electronic City, Bangalore Private

    AIMS IBS
    • 6.75 Lakh
    • 2 years
    • |
    • Full Time

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