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KMAT 2023 registrations will likely begin in the month of May 2023 for admission to various postgraduate courses in Karnataka. KMAT 2023 will likely be conducted in the month of July 2023. Check details about KMAT 2023 registration process, fees, and last date to apply online. Find all the relevant information in this article.

KMAT 2023 is an entrance exam for admission to various postgraduate courses in Karnataka. In this article, you will find all the details about KMAT 2023 registrations, fees, KMAT 2023 dates, syllabus, etc. 

KMAT REGISTRATIONS

KMAT 2023 application form released

Karnataka Management Aptitude Test(KMAT) is an entrance test conducted by KPPGCA or Karnataka Post Graduate Private Colleges Association. KMAT 2023 registrations began on June 30, 2023. The KMAT exam will be conducted on November 5, 2023. KMAT 2023 will be conducted in the home-based online remote proctored test mode. The duration of the exam will be two hours.

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Table of contents
  • KMAT 2023: Important Dates
  • KMAT 2023 Registrations
  • KMAT 2023 Application Fee
  • KMAT 2023 Exam Pattern
  • KMAT 2023 Syllabus Overview
  • KMAT 2023 Preparation

KMAT 2023: Important Dates

Check out all the important dates for KMAT 2023 in the table below.

Q:   When will the registration process for KMAT exam start? When will the KMAT exam be held?
A:

The registration process for KMAT starts a few months before the exam date. The exact dates for the registration process may vary each year. This year, the KMAT registrations started on May 14, 2025. The last date of application was August 20, 2025. KMAT 2025 exam was conducted on September 7, 2025. 

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. 

Events

Important dates (tentative)

KMAT registrations 2023 begin

06-Jun-2023

KMAT registrations close

31-Aug-2023

KMAT admit card release

Third week of August 2023

KMAT exam date

September 2023

KMAT result declaration

To be announced

KMAT 2023 Registrations

KMAT 2023 registration have begun on June 6, 2023. The KMAT application forms are available online only on the official website. The KMAT 2023 application form is the same for all courses, and the candidates can choose their preferences while filling out the KMAT application form online. Check out the steps below to understand the KMAT registration and the application process.

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  1. Visit the official website of KMAT India
  2. The candidates need to fill the personal details such as name, date of birth, e-mail, phone number, country, etc.
  3. Candidates will receive an OTP on the registered mobile number which is to be filled on the KMAT 2023 application window
  4. After the successful registration, candidates will receive an application number and a password on the registered numbers and email IDs
  5. To fill the application form the candidates will have to login using the application number and password provided to them
  6. The candidates will have to fill in their personal details such as name, date of birth, nativity, address, etc. They also have to fill the course they are applying for and the preferred KMAT test centre

Note: Once the candidates have selected the city, no changes will be allowed. Also, if the candidate is applying for two streams, he/she will have to apply for two streams separately. Hence, two hall tickets or admit cards will be issued to that candidate.

  1. After filling in the details, candidates have to upload valid documents required and make fee payments using Credit Card/Debit Card, E-wallets, or any other online payment method

KMAT 2023 Application Fee

Take a look at the table below to know the KMAT application fee for various categories.

Category

Application Fee

General and NC-OBC

INR 850 (including GST)

SC, ST and PWD

INR 850 (including GST)

Please Note: Candidates must save the payment or acknowledgement receipt for future reference.

KMAT 2023 Exam Pattern

KMAT exam 2023 will be conducted in the home-based online remote proctored mode. The KMAT 2023 question paper will have questions from three subjects and will be of a two-hour duration. Look at the table below for a detailed KMAT exam pattern.

Exam Structure

KMAT Paper Details

Test mode

Online Remote Proctored Mode

Number of sections

3 sections

Subjects

Verbal & Reading Comprehension

Quantitative Aptitude

Logical Reasoning

Duration of exam

2 hours

Number of questions

120 MCQs

Total Marks

120 marks

Language of paper

English

Number of answer choices

4

Marking scheme

1 mark for a correct answer

No negative marking

Also Read: KMAT 2023 online proctored exam guidelines

KMAT 2023 Syllabus Overview

KMAT 2023 question paper will have three sections, i.e. Verbal and Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning. The Verbal and Reading Comprehension section will cover topics like Grammar, synonyms, antonyms, para jumbles, phrases, vocabulary, etc. The Quantitative Aptitude section is all about mathematics. To excel this section, study topics like Number Systems, Ratio and Proportion, Trigonometry, Geometry, Tables, etc. The Logical Reasoning section will have topics like Puzzles, Venn Diagrams, Syllogisms, Coding and Decoding, etc. Also Read: Overall KMAT 2023 Syllabus

KMAT 2023 Preparation

To prepare for KMAT 2023, it is important to make a study plan which incorporates every topic of the syllabus while giving ample time to each individual topic. Begin the KMAT preparations with important topics and understand the fundamentals and basic concepts. Once you have covered the syllabus, practice a few sample papers and mock tests. Students preparing for KMAT Karnataka 2023 exam must divide their preparation days smartly and efficiently.

Once you cover the complete syllabus, practice sample papers and other practise papers to understand the concept thoroughly and solve different types of questions. Consult the recommended books and study material and attempt various KMAT mock tests. 

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