KMAT Kerala Eligibility Criteria 2026: Check the Domicile, Qualifications and Age Limit
Kerala Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( KMAT KERALA )
The basic KMAT Kerala eligibility criteria 2026 state that the candidate must have completed a three-year bachelor's degree. Read the article below to know more.
KMAT Kerala eligibility criteria 2026 provides details regarding the age, domicile and educational qualification that the aspirants need to fulfil before appearing for the KMAT Kerala exam 2026. KMAT Kerala is conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations under the supervision of the Admission Supervisory Committee.
KMAT Kerala application process started on December 22, 2025, for the first session exam. Aspirants must check the KMAT Kerala eligibility criteria before filling out the KMAT Kerala application form 2026 to ensure whether they are eligible to appear for the exam. Applicant’s eligibility will be checked at the time of admission, and if they are found ineligible, they will not be offered admission.
The basic KMAT Kerala eligibility criteria state that the applicant must be a graduate from a recognised university. Read the article below to know the complete KMAT Kerala eligibility criteria including educational qualification, domicile criteria, and age limit.
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KMAT Kerala Eligibility Criteria 2026– Highlights
Check the table below to know the highlights for KMAT Kerala 2026 eligibility criteria.
| Factors |
Details |
|---|---|
| Age limit |
There is no age limit for KMAT Kerala. Besides, candidates who have applied for the KMAT Kerala exam earlier can re-apply for the second session. |
| Nationality |
Candidates applying for the KMAT Kerala exam must be a citizen of India and a resident of Kerala |
| Educational qualification |
|
| Work experience |
KMAT Kerala exam eligibility criteria do not include work experience. Both working and non-working applicants can apply for the exam |
| Number of attempts |
KMAT Kerala is conducted multiple times a year. The score of the latest KMAT Kerala exam will be considered for admission. |
KMAT Kerala 2026 application form will likely be released in the last week of January 2026. The KMAT Kerala application fee is INR 1000 for all courses. But, the candidates who belong to SC and ST categories are eligible to avail a fee concession. Candidates belonging to the SC category need to pay an application fee of INR 500. Candidates belonging to the ST category do not have to pay any application fee. The candidates applying for the KMAT Kerala exam can pay the application fee online, through internet banking, credit card, debit card or UPI. They can also pay the KMAT Kerala application fee through e-Challan by clicking on the “Print e-Challan” tab while paying the application fee. Payment can be made in cash at any head or sub-post office in Kerala.
Once the KMAT Kerala results are announced, candidates who match the cutoff criteria are then called for the further selection process which includes Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Check out the table below to know the KMAT Kerala Selection Criteria weightage.
| Selection Criteria | Weightage |
|---|---|
| KMAT Kerala 2026 | 80% |
| Group Discussion | 10% |
| Personal Interview | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
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Qualifying Marks for KMAT Kerala 2026
The qualifying marks of graduation for the General category is 50% aggregate while there is a relaxation for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories. The category-wise qualifying marks for graduation are given in the table below –
| Category |
Qualifying marks |
|---|---|
| General category |
50% |
| SC/ST |
40% |
| PWD |
40% |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Students who have filled the KMAT Kerala application form and paid the application fee can download the KMAT Kerala admit card. Students who have not completed the registration will not be issued admit card.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
If a candidate forgot KMAT Kerala login details, admit card can by downloaded by
- Clicking on tab Forgot Password.
- Enter the registered email ID
- Click on link sent on registered email ID
- Screen will now show the tab to change password; enter new password and save.
- Save updated password for future log ins.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
No, candidates cannot change the exam centre after the KMAT Kerala admit card has been issued. Applicants cannot take the exam at any other centre other than the one mentioned in their admit card, either. So they must make an informed decision at time of selecting their KMAT test city in the KMAT Ke
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Candidates will know their allotted KMAT Kerala exam centre only from the KMAT Kerala admit card. There is no way to know the test centre before the release of the KMAT Kerala admit card. The exam authority allots a test centre to students in city of their first preference as mentioned in applicatio
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
KMAT Kerala exam is considered easy to moderate by most of the test takers. Those who have already prepared for other MBA exams find KMAT Kerala on the easier side
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
The total marks in KMAT Kerala exam are 720 marks. There are a total of 180 question in the MCQ format. Each question carries 4 marks.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
KMAT Kerala admit card 2026 was released on February 16, 2026. The admit card is available online at CEE website. The second session will likely be released in the first week of May 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The colleges in Kerala that accept KMAT, along with their annual average package and total tuition fee, are listed below to know the ROI and make informed decision:
College Name | Total Tuition Fee | Annual Average Package |
|---|---|---|
INR 4 lakh | INR 4 LPA | |
INR 7 lakh | INR 6 LPA | |
INR 2 Lacs – INR 7 lakh | INR 5 LPA | |
INR 1 lakh | INR 2 LPA |
M
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Candidates should have attained the minimum marks as stipulated for admission to MBA course by the respective Universities to which the candidate wishes to apply.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Students who have only completed Class 12 and do not have a Bachelors degree will not be eligible for KMAT Kerala exam. Students have to fulfil complete KMAT eligibility criteria to take KMAT exam. Anyone failing to oblige any of the mentioned KMAT Kerala eligibility criteria will not be considered
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Contributor-Level 6
If you're a General/SEBC candidate, you need at least 72 marks out of 720 (10%) in KMAT Kerala to pass. But if you're from SC/ST/PWD category, you should get 54 marks (7.5%) to qualify. Only the aspirants who score above this criteria will be eligible for admission to the KMAT Kerala partiipating colleges. Candidates who are aspiring admission to top MBA colleges in Kerala must ensure that they meet the qualifying cutoff criteria in order to secure a seat and be eligible for the admission process. The admission completely depends on the total number of seats available in the college.