KMAT Eligibility Criteria 2025- Check Qualification, Minimum Marks & Age Limit
Karnataka Management Aptitude Test 2025 ( KMAT )
KMAT is conducted for admissions to MBA/PGDM and MCA courses offered in more than 190 colleges in the state. Read the article below to know the complete KMAT Karnataka eligibility criteria 2025.
KMAT eligibility criteria 2025
Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA) has mentioned KMAT eligibility criteria 2025 for admissions to MBA/PGDM and MCA courses. Candidates seeking admission to these postgraduate courses need to fulfil eligibility criteria for the KMAT 2025 exam such as qualifying degree, minimum marks, and other criteria. KMAT 2025 eligibility criteria is in accordance with the guidelines of the University Grants Commission (UGC) for professional postgraduate courses.
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- KMAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria- Highlights
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- KMAT Karnataka 2025 Domicile Criteria
KMAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria- Highlights
Check the table below to know the highlights for KMAT 2025 eligibility criteria:
| Factors | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | There is no age limit for Karnataka KMAT. However, candidates must be at least 21 years old at the time of admission. |
| Nationality | Candidates applying for the exam must be a citizen of India |
| Educational Qualification |
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| Work Experience | KMAT exam eligibility criteria does not include work experience. Both working and non working candidates are eligible to apply |
| Number of Attempts | KMAT is conducted only once a year. |
Commonly asked questions
No, IIM does not accept KMAT test scores for admission. If you want to get admission to the IIM, you will have to appear in the CAT exam. With the score of the KMAT test, you can get admission to various top colleges in the state of Karnataka. You can get admission to the following top management colleges:
- AIMS Institute
- Acharya School
- Alliance University
- Indus Business Academy
- Presidency College
Candidates can choose only one KMAT test city according to their preference. Candidates must very carefully select the cities as once the KMAT application form is submitted, they can't change city preference. They should choose the first city of preference as their hometome or where they are residing as the exam authorities will likely allot the test centres to candidates in their first city of preference. Candidates should know that the KMAT test cities cannot be changed once the form is submitted even during the form correction window.
No, candidates cannot appear more than once for the KMAT exam. The KMAT exam is held only once a year. Candidates have to wait for the next session if they miss this year's exam. The KMAT exam is being conducted in the IBT (internet-based test or online remote proctored) mode. Based on the Karnataka Management Aptitude Test scores, students can apply for admission to various programs offered by KMAT participating colleges. The exam will only be conducted in the internet-based test mode for all the sessions. The difficulty level of the KMAT exam is usually easy and the candidates can easily prepare for this exam. Candidates who wish to appear for the KMAT exam need to apply on the official website of KMAT India and fill out the KMAT application form once the application window opens. KMAT is held in about 10 test cities in the state of Karantaka, but since the exam is being held in the remote proctored mode, candidates do not have to visit the exam centre to take the exam.
KMAT Karnataka 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates appearing for the exam can check here eligibility for MBA/PGDM and MCA courses offered through KMAT 2025 exam.
KMAT Eligibility Criteria for MBA/PGDM
- Candidates should have a bachelor's degree of three-year duration from any recognised college/institute.
- They must have obtained a minimum of 50% aggregate. However, if they belong to SC/ST categories, then they should have obtained at least 45% aggregate of all subjects in the final year examination.
- Candidates appearing for the final year examination of their bachelor's degree are also eligible.
- Candidates who passed a Master’s degree examination in Commerce, Management, Arts, Social Sciences, Engineering & Technology streams from any recognised institute/university are also eligible to apply for KMAT 2025.
Also Read: KMAT 2025 preparation strategy
KMAT 2025 Eligibility for MCA
- Candidates seeking admission to MCA courses through KMAT 2025 exam must hold a bachelor degree in any stream.
- They must have secured 50% aggregate in the final year examination of their bachelor degree.
- Moreover, they must have studied Mathematics subject at their Class 12 level examinations.
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KMAT Karnataka 2025 Domicile Criteria
Candidates belonging to any part of the country are eligible to apply for the KMAT exam. Candidates can apply for KMAT 2025 irrespective of their locality status/residential address. Earlier, KMAT eligibility as prescribed by KPPGCA, stated that only candidates residing in Karnataka can apply for the exam. KPPGCA has removed the domicile criteria now.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
No, there is no fee concession on registration fee. The conducting body, KPPGCA, offers the same application fee for candidates belonging to the reserved categories, such as SC/ST as for the unreserved category. This year, the application fee for KMAT is INR 850, which includes GST.
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A candidate must have a Bachelor's degree with at least 50 per cent aggregate marks. Aspirants of KMAT 2026 must carefully go through the KMAT application form instructions to register for the state-level entrance exam.
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No, candidates cannot make change in KMAT application form once submitted. Candidates must review application form before submission. If there is an error, they must make the changes immediately.
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Yes, when candidates are applying for KMAT they do not have to fill form and pay application fee in one go. However, they have to pay the application within a few days of filling KMAT registration form. Candidates must note that a completely filled application form without application fee will be re
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KMAT application fee is not refundable. After student has paid KMAT application fee, authorities will not refund fee under any circumstances. Even if they do not appear for KMAT exam.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
No, it is not compulsory to take KMAT for joining MBA colleges in Karnataka. Nut KMAT is widely accepted by the top Bschools in Karnataka. Students can also opt for MBA entrance exams such as Karnataka PGCET, CAT, XAT, etc.
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Best books for KMAT preparation 2026 of VARC section are:
Book Name | Author/ Publisher |
|---|---|
Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT | Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay |
The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning | Nishit K. Sinha |
High School English Grammar and Composition Key | Wren and Martin |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Candidates can improve their accuracy in KMAT exam by persistently solving mocks, evaluating their result based on which they can invest more time on their weaker links. For this, candidates should attempt mocks online. Also, keep solving KMAT sample papers to understand individual lags and align pr
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Maintaining speed with accuracy is important for KMAT preparation. Students can improve accuracy and speed for KMAT exam by regularly taking mock test and constant practice.
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Students who have passed graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate can apply for KMAT exam 2026. Candidates belonging to SC/ST category should have a minimum of 45%.
Also, candidates must be 21 years of age during admissions.
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