What after the KMAT result is one question that may seem daunting at times. Shiksha brings an answer to help the students with this question. Read the article below to know more.
- What After KMAT Results?
- KMAT Counselling Process 2025
- Top MBA Colleges Accepting KMAT 2025
What After KMAT Results?
As mentioned before, once the KMAT results are announced, each participating college releases a cutoff list and shortlists the candidates based on the marks obtained by them in the entrance test. Choosing what to do after the KMAT Karnataka 2025 result is announced is completely an individual’s decision. However, it must be a careful and prudent one. Those candidates who score well in the entrance exam start preparing for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds, and those who might not have scored very well either opt for appearing for other MBA entrance exams or take up a job or plan on giving KMAT another chance.
Those who score well in the KMAT exam and match the cutoff criteria can also plan on taking part in the further KMAT admission process. Candidates must prepare themselves for the KMAT counselling, well before appearing for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds. In the GD and PI rounds, candidates are evaluated on various grounds such as general awareness, managerial skills, personality, confidence, past academic performance, extracurricular activities, etc.
Another decision that the candidates must make after the KMAT results are announced is the choice of college. If their scores match the cutoff of their preferred college, they can start preparing for the selection process, but if they score less, they must know which is the second-most preferred college. Candidates must also choose their MBA specialisation. Their future career goals must be in line with the specialisation they choose. They must also consider factors such as the scope of their choice, the kind of job opportunities the field would bring, market value, etc.
Commonly asked questions
KMAT result 2025 has been released on September 23, 2025, for the first session. Session 2 exam was released on November 8, 2025. Candidates who took the KMAT exam can check and download their KMAT scorecard 2025 using their login details. Candidates can login on the candidate portal on the KMAT India website-kmatindia.com by using their application number and password
No, the KMAT Karnataka result is not sent through post. Candidates are required to check their results online on the official website of KMAT India. To check and download the KMAT Karnataka results, candidates who appeared for the exam can use their login credentials, i.e. Roll Number and Password and login to the candidate portal. There will be no offline communication for the KMAT result.
Details on KMAT scorecard include:
Name
- Application Number
Sectional score
Overall score
KMAT percentile and rank
KMAT Counselling Process 2025
Each participating institute prepares a merit list based on the results and shortlists the candidates. The KMAT counselling procedure starts after the KMAT results are announced. The institutes will release a schedule for the selection of the candidates and the GD and PI rounds. Candidates who will be shortlisted will have to visit the venue and appear for these rounds on the scheduled dates. Candidates must know that each participating institute has its unique cutoff criteria.
Also Read: GD topics for MBA
Top MBA Colleges Accepting KMAT 2025
Refer to the table below to know the top 10 MBA colleges that accept KMAT 2025 scores and the admission fees in the table below.
| Name of the Institute |
Fees (in INR) |
|---|---|
| - |
|
| 4 lakh to 5.9 lakh |
|
| 8.9 lakh to 9.9 lakh |
|
| 5.1 lakh |
|
| 1.2 lakh |
|
| 2.4 lakh to 7.8 lakh |
|
| 15 lakh to 18 lakh |
|
| 1.2 lakh |
|
| 3.3 lakh to 12.5 lakh |
|
| 6 lakh |
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Student Forum
Answered 2 days ago
Taking coaching to prepare for KMAT exam is not necessary. It completely depends on each individual. It can be helpful if the student cannot prepare alone or require guidance.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
No, the session 2 dates of KMAT registrations are yet to be opened for 2026 admissions to Empire College of Science MBA course. Candidates are not required to appear for KMAT in order to apply for MBA. However, if the candidates wish to apply through KMAT then they can expect the session 2 registrat
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
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 month ago
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 month 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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Contributor-Level 6
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