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 2026.
KMAT eligibility criteria 2026
KMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026: Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA) has mentioned KMAT eligibility criteria 2026 for admissions to MBA/PGDM and MCA courses. Candidates seeking admission to these postgraduate courses need to fulfil eligibility criteria for the KMAT 2026 exam such as qualifying degree, minimum marks, and other criteria. KMAT 2026 eligibility criteria is in accordance with the guidelines of the University Grants Commission (UGC) for professional postgraduate courses.
KMAT application form 2026 was released on April 2, 2026. The application process is expected to continue till August 2026. Check the article below to kmow the KMAT eligibiltiy criteria, domicile criteria, age limit, etc.
- KMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria- Highlights
- KMAT Karnataka 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- KMAT Karnataka 2026 Domicile Criteria
KMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria- Highlights
Check the table below to know the highlights for KMAT 2026 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 |
|
| 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. |
KMAT Karnataka 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates appearing for the exam can check here eligibility for MBA/PGDM and MCA courses offered through KMAT 2026 exam.
KMAT Eligibility Criteria for MBA/PGDM
- Candidates should have a bachelor's degree of 3 year duration from any recognised college/institute.
- They must have obtained a minimum of 50% aggregate.
- If the candidates belong to SC or ST category, they should have obtained at least 45% aggregate in all subjects of their final year of graduation.
- 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 2026.
Also Read: KMAT 2026 preparation strategy
KMAT 2026 Eligibility for MCA
- Candidates seeking admission to MCA courses through KMAT 2026 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 2026 Domicile Criteria
Candidates belonging to any part of the country are eligible to apply for the KMAT exam. Candidates can apply for KMAT 2026 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. Candidates filling the KMAT exam 2026 must check the KMAT Karnataka eligibility criteria thoroughly before applying for the exam. Shiksha has shared a few preparation article for KMAT exam 2026:
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
As per the information on the web, the closing rank for GM category in 2025 was 11442 in round 3. So, yes candidate can pursue MCA from NIE Mysore. The chances may be low, because the priority is given to candidate with higher ranks.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 5 days ago
Kerala KMAT I a medium difficulty level exam. The test is designed in such a way that candidates are tested on the English, Reasoning, Quantitative and GK knowledge. 3-4 months of preparation is enough to crack this exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Once the KMAT results are out, participating colleges will release KMAT cutoff. Candidates who appeared for the KMAT exam can download their scorecards and take part in the admission process at these institutes.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
KMAT admit card 2026 is expected to release in the first week of September 2026. The admit card will release online.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, students can get a duplicate copy of the KMAT admit card if they loose the original copy by following:
- Login again to candidate portal on KMAT India website and download admit card.
- Students can contact exam authorities and request them to issue a new admit card.
- If candiadate looses admit card a
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