Top Colleges Accepting KMAT Karnataka Scores 2025
Karnataka Management Aptitude Test 2025 ( KMAT )
KMAT Karnataka is conducted for MBA and MCA colleges in Karnataka, including Bengaluru. Check here the list of participating colleges for KMAT exam.
Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges’ Association (KPPGCA) conducts the Karnataka KMAT exam for admission to MBA/PGDM and MCA courses offered in more than 185 colleges in Karnataka, including Bengaluru. KPGCA will conduct the KMAT 2025 exam in the third week of September 2025, tentatively. KPPGCA will send KMAT scores to the participating colleges after the results announcement. Moreover, other self-financing PG colleges in Karnataka accepting MBA entrance exams such as CAT/XAT/MAT/NMAT by GMAC can also accept KMAT scores as part of admission criteria.
The colleges accepting KMAT scores will also conduct selection rounds, including Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and Writing Ability Test (WAT) as part of the final admission process. The final admissions will be based on:
- KMAT scores
- Academic qualification including relevant subjects and minimum marks
- Group Discussion, Writing Aptitude/Ability Test and Personal Interview scores
- Work experience of minimum one year after graduation
List of MBA Colleges Accepting KMAT Karnataka Scores
Check below the list of KMAT colleges offering MBA/PGDM and MCA courses:
| S.No. |
College Name |
Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|
| 01 |
MBA |
|
| 02 |
PGDM |
|
| 03 |
MBA |
|
| 04 |
MBA,MCA, PGDM |
|
| 05 |
Adarsh Institute of Management and Information Technology, Bengaluru |
MBA,MCA,PGDM |
| 06 |
Adept Institute of Management Studies & Research (AIMSR), Dharwad |
MBA |
| 07 |
MBA |
|
| 08 |
MBA |
|
| 09 |
MBA |
|
| 10 |
MBA |
|
| 11 |
Aishwarya Institute of Management Studies & Research, Bengaluru |
MBA |
| 12 |
MBA |
|
| 13 |
MBA & PGDM |
|
| 14 |
Allum Karibasappa Institute of Management, Ballari |
MBA |
| 15 |
MBA |
|
| 16 |
MBA |
|
| 17 |
Amruta Institute of Engineering & Management Sciences, Bengaluru |
MBA |
| 18 |
MBA |
|
| 19 |
MBA |
|
| 20 |
MBA |
|
| 21 |
MBA |
|
| 22 |
Acliv Tecnology and Management Academy (ATMA) college, Bengaluru |
MBA |
| 23 |
MBA |
|
| 24 |
MBA |
|
| 25 |
MBA |
|
| 26 |
MBA |
|
| 27 |
MBA |
|
| 28 |
MBA |
|
| 29 |
MBA |
|
| 30 |
MBA |
|
| 31 |
MBA MCA |
|
| 32 |
MBA |
|
| 33 |
MBA/PGDM |
|
| 34 |
MCA |
|
| 35 |
MBA |
|
| 36 |
MBA |
|
| 37 |
MBA |
|
| 38 |
MBA |
|
| 39 |
MBA |
|
| 40 |
Chetan Business School Institute of Management and Research, Hubli |
MBA |
| 41 |
MBA |
|
| 42 |
MBA |
|
| 43 |
MBA |
|
| 44 |
MBA |
|
| 45 |
Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management, Bengaluru |
MBA |
| 46 |
Dayananda Sagar College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Bengaluru |
MBA, MCA |
| 47 |
MBA |
|
| 48 |
Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade Institute of Management Studies & Research, Dharwad |
MBA |
| 49 |
MBA |
|
| 50 |
MBA |
|
| 51 |
MBA/PGDM and MCA |
|
| 52 |
MBA |
|
| 53 |
Faculty of Business Studies - Sharnbasva University, Kalaburgi |
MBA and MCA |
| 54 |
Garden City College of Science & Management Studies, Bengaluru |
MBA MCA |
| 55 |
MBA |
|
| 56 |
MBA |
|
| 57 |
MBA |
|
| 58 |
MBA |
|
| 59 |
MBA |
|
| 60 |
MBA |
|
| 61 |
GSSS Institute of Engineering & Technology For Women, Mysuru |
MBA |
| 62 |
GT Institute of Management Studies and Research, Bengaluru |
MBA |
| 63 |
MBA |
|
| 64 |
Haranahalli Ramaswamy Institute Of Higher Education, Hassan |
MBA |
| 65 |
MBA |
|
| 66 |
MBA |
|
| 67 |
MBA |
|
| 68 |
MBA/PGDM |
|
| 69 |
MBA |
|
| 70 |
PGDM |
|
| 71 |
MBA |
|
| 72 |
MBA/PGDM |
|
| 73 |
MBA |
|
| 74 |
Institute of Excellence In Management Science, Hubli, Belgavi |
MBA |
| 75 |
Institute of Management Education and Research |
MBA |
| 76 |
International Academy of Management & Entrepreneurship, Bengaluru |
MBA |
| 77 |
MBA |
|
| 78 |
MBA/PGDM |
|
| 79 |
MBA |
|
| 80 |
Jain College of MBA & MCA, Belagavi |
MBA |
| 81 |
MBA |
|
| 82 |
MBA |
|
| 83 |
MBA |
|
| 84 |
MBA |
|
| 85 |
MBA |
|
| 86 |
MBA |
|
| 87 |
MBA |
|
| 88 |
K.L.E. Society's Institute of Management Studies and Research, Bengaluru |
MBA |
| 89 |
MBA |
|
| 90 |
MBA |
|
| 91 |
MBA |
|
| 92 |
MBA |
|
| 93 |
MBA |
|
| 94 |
MBA |
|
| 95 |
MBA |
|
| 96 |
Kristu Jayanthi College of Management and Technology, Bengaluru |
MBA,MCA, PGDM |
| 97 |
MBA,MCA, PGDM |
|
| 98 |
MBA |
|
| 99 |
MBA |
|
| 100 |
MBA |
|
| 101 |
MBA |
|
| 102 |
MBA |
|
| 103 |
MBA |
|
| 104 |
MCA |
|
| 105 |
MSNM Besant Institute of PG Management Studies, Mangaluru |
MBA |
| 106 |
MBA |
|
| 107 |
MBA |
|
| 108 |
Nandi Institute of Technology And Management Sciences, Bengaluru |
MBA |
| 109 |
MBA |
|
| 110 |
MBA |
|
| 111 |
NMAM Institute of Technology, Karkala |
MBA |
| 112 |
MBA |
|
| 113 |
MBA |
|
| 114 |
MBA |
|
| 115 |
MBA/PGDM |
|
| 116 |
PES Institute of Technology - Bengaluru South Campus, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 117 |
MBA |
|
| 118 |
Pooja Bhagavat Memorial Mahajana Education Centre, Mysuru |
MBA |
| 119 |
MBA |
|
| 120 |
MBA |
|
| 121 |
MBA |
|
| 122 |
MBA |
|
| 123 |
MBA |
|
| 124 |
MBA / MCA |
|
| 125 |
MCA |
|
| 126 |
MBA |
|
| 127 |
MBA / MCA |
|
| 128 |
MBA |
|
| 129 |
Rao Bahadur Y. Mahabaleshwarappa Engineering College, Ballari |
MBA |
| 130 |
MBA |
|
| 131 |
MBA |
|
| 132 |
MBA |
|
| 133 |
MBA |
|
| 134 |
MBA |
|
| 135 |
MBA |
|
| 136 |
MBA |
|
| 137 |
MBA |
|
| 138 |
MBA |
|
| 139 |
SB College of Management Studies, Bengaluru |
MBA |
| 140 |
MBA |
|
| 141 |
MBA |
|
| 142 |
MBA |
|
| 143 |
MBA |
|
| 144 |
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunateshwara College of Business Management, Mangalore |
MBA |
| 145 |
MBA |
|
| 146 |
Shushruti Institute of Management Studies, Bengaluru |
MBA |
| 147 |
MBA |
|
| 148 |
MBA |
|
| 149 |
MBA |
|
| 150 |
MBA |
|
| 151 |
Sri Gokula College of Arts, Science & Management Studies, Kolar |
MBA |
| 152 |
MBA |
|
| 153 |
MBA |
|
| 154 |
MCA |
|
| 155 |
MBA |
|
| 156 |
MBA |
|
| 157 |
MBA |
|
| 158 |
Srinivas School of Management, Mangaluru |
MBA |
| 159 |
MBA |
|
| 160 |
St. Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology, Mangaluru |
MBA |
| 161 |
MBA |
|
| 162 |
MBA |
|
| 163 |
SVMVV Sangha's Institute of Management Studies, Bagalkot |
MBA |
| 164 |
MBA |
|
| 165 |
MBA |
|
| 167 |
MBA |
|
| 168 |
MBA |
|
| 169 |
Trident Institute of Management Science, Belagavi |
MBA |
| 170 |
MBA |
|
| 171 |
MBA |
|
| 172 |
MBA |
|
| 173 |
MBA |
|
| 174 |
MBA |
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List of MCA Colleges Accepting KMAT Karnataka Scores
The participating institutes also offer Post Graduate courses in Computer Application i.e. MCA on basis of KMAT scores. Below is the list of MCA colleges in Karnataka:
| S.No. |
College Name |
Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|
| 01 |
Acharya Institute Of Technology, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 02 |
AIMS, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 03 |
Adarsh Institute of Management and Information Technology, Bengaluru |
MBA,MCA,PGDM |
| 04 |
Administrative Management College, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 05 |
AMC Engineering College, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 06 |
B.M.S. College of engineering, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 07 |
Ballari Institute of Technology and Management, Ballari |
MCA |
| 08 |
Bapuji Institute of Engneering & Technology, Davangere |
MCA |
| 09 |
Basaveshwara Egineering College, Bagalkot |
MCA |
| 10 |
Bheemanna Khandre Institute of Technology, Bidar |
MCA |
| 11 |
Brindavan College, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 12 |
Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 13 |
City College, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 14 |
Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 15 |
Dayananda Sagar College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Bengaluru |
MBA,MCA |
| 16 |
Faculty of Business Studies - Sharnbasva University, Kalaburagi |
MCA |
| 17 |
East West College of Management, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 18 |
East West Institute of Technology, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 19 |
Garden City College of Science & Management Studies, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 20 |
Global Institute of Management Sciences, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 21 |
Jain College of Engineering, Belagavi |
MCA |
| 22 |
Jain College of MBA & MCA, Belagavi |
MCA |
| 23 |
Jawaharlal Nehru College of Engineering, Shimoga |
MCA |
| 24 |
Jyothi Nivas College, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 25 |
K.V.G College of Engineering, Dakshina Kannada |
MCA |
| 26 |
Kristu Jayanthi College of Management And Technology, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 27 |
Krupanidhi Group of Institutions, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 28 |
KVG College of Engineering, Sullia |
MCA |
| 29 |
M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 30 |
MVJ College of Engineering, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 31 |
Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 32 |
NMAM Institute of Technology, Karkala |
MCA |
| 33 |
New Horizon College of Engineering, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 34 |
NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 35 |
PES Institute of Technology, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 36 |
Pooja Bhagavat Memorial Mahajana Education Centre, Mysuru |
MCA |
| 37 |
Presidency College, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 38 |
R.S. College of Management and Science, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 39 |
R.V. College of Engineering, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 40 |
Rajarajeshwari College of Engineering, Bengaluru |
MBA,MCA |
| 41 |
Rao Bahadur Y. Mahabaleshwarappa Engineering College, Ballari |
MCA |
| 42 |
RNS Institute of Technology, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 43 |
Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, Mangaluru |
MCA |
| 44 |
Sambhram Academy of Management Studies, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 45 |
Shree Devi Institute of Technology, Mangaluru |
MCA |
| 46 |
Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumakuru |
MCA |
| 47 |
Sir. M. Visveshwaraya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 48 |
S.J.C. Institute of Technology, Chick Ballapur |
MCA |
| 49 |
Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Tumakuru |
MCA |
| 50 |
Srinivas Institute of Technology, Dakshina Kannada |
MCA |
| 51 |
St. Joseph Engineering College, Dakshina Kannada |
MCA |
| 52 |
St. Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology, Mangaluru |
MCA |
| 53 |
Surana College, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 54 |
T. John Group of Institutions, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 55 |
The Oxford College of Business Management, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 56 |
The Oxford College of Engineering, Bengaluru |
MCA |
| 57 |
Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mysuru |
MCA |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
No, writing the KMAT is not compulsory for applying to MBA colleges in Karnataka. However, very few colleges offer direct admission for MBA courses. So, students should opt for MBA entrance exams such as KMAT, Karnataka PGCET, CAT, XAT, MAT, etc.
M
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Total score of KMAT exam is 120. Each section carries 40 marks. Each question carries one mark.
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
KMAT is a remote proctored test with a level of difficulty is moderate. Students can gauge difficulty by their understanding of concepts, their level of prep and dedication.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Rajagiri Business School accepts CAT/ GMAT/ KMAT KERALA/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT scores for admission to PGDM courses. The admission process also includes GD/ PI and Business Aptitude Test conducted by RBS.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, KMAT scores are not compulsory for admissions into the MBA course at KSM, Karunya University. There are other scores too, on which school looks upon for selecting the students. Those entrance exams are XAT/CAT/MAT. Thus, students with good scores in any of the following can enroll in the MBA cou
I
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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.
N
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month 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
N
Guide-Level 15
Answered 2 months 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
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months 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.
M
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months 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.
R
Contributor-Level 6
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