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Karnataka Management Aptitude Test 2025 ( KMAT )
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 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.
KMAT 2023 is a gateway for admission to various Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), and Masters in Computer Application (MCA) courses in more than 189 top colleges in Bangalore and Karnataka.
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Read the article below to know more about KMAT 2023 registration, admission process, KMAT application form, KMAT exam dates 2023, fees, eligibility criteria, syllabus, etc.
Also Read:
- 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.
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 |
| 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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- Visit the official website of KMAT India
- The candidates need to fill the personal details such as name, date of birth, e-mail, phone number, country, etc.
- Candidates will receive an OTP on the registered mobile number which is to be filled on the KMAT 2023 application window
- After the successful registration, candidates will receive an application number and a password on the registered numbers and email IDs
- To fill the application form the candidates will have to login using the application number and password provided to them
- 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.
- 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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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days 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 week 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
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks 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.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 weeks 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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Guide-Level 15
Answered a month 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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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month 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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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month 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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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month 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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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month 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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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month 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:
- Login at least 10 minutes prior to time mentioned on KMAT admit card.
- Keep a photocopy of the K
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Contributor-Level 6
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.