Best Colleges accepting KMAT Score in Karnataka

In total, 198 premier MBA programs in Karnataka accept KMAT scores. There are 151 privately operated institutions and 4 colleges owned by public or government entities. The KMAT is one of the entrance tests that top MBA colleges in Karnataka accept the most. Alliance School of Business, Jain Deemed-to-be University, Bangalore, AIMS Institutes, ABBS, ISBR Business School, Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bangalore, BMS College of Engineering, International School of Management Excellence, etc. are some of the well-known colleges in Karnataka that accept the KMAT.

The following is a summary of the general requirements for MBA admission in Karnataka that accept the KMAT scores:

• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree in any discipline from an accredited university or other organisation with a minimum cumulative GPA of 50%.
• Karnataka MBA schools take into account results from national admission exams such Candidates must achieve the minimum standards specified by the aforementioned colleges.

KMAT syllabus includes all the important topics of subjects that are relevant for business and general aptitude. For KMAT exam, candidates have to study, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability and Logical Reasoning. Given below are the key topics included in the KMAT syllabus: -

The Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension section of KMAT exam syllabus includes various topics of Grammar, Word Meaning, Vocabulary, Parajumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Completion, Synonyms and Antonyms, Reading Comprehension, etc.

The Quantitative Aptitude section of KMAT syllabus includes all the topics of Mathematics from Class 9 to 10 such as Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra Trigonometry Modern Math, Number System and Mensuration.

The Logical Reasoning syllabus of KMAT exam includes topics that require analytical interpretation of data presented in the form of Puzzles, Pie Charts, Venn Diagram, Tables and Bar Graphs.

Students pursuing PGDM from top MBA College in India have a great chance of getting placement. As per the 2022 ISBR Bangalore placement reports, 98% students got placed in top companies. Below is the placement data:

Particulars	Statistics (2022)
Placement rate	98%
the highest package	INR 14 LPA
Median package	INR 8 LPA
No. of offers made	175
Top recruiters	Amazon, EY, and Wipro

MBA is the best course in IIBS which is AICTE approved and recognised by government. Their placement history is also good. So their desired CAT range is high. They asked for 60 percentile in 2023 to take admussion in MBA course.

In 2023, the MBA cutoff for general AI category in round 1 was 18811 and in round 2 it was  35641. It varies from year to year. So for more details check the relevant websites.

To take admission every students should have pass 12 or any equivalent exam from a recognised board with a decent marks ( above 50% marks).

Alliance School of Business has the total tuition fee ranging between INR 15 Lacs - INR 18 lakh while University Evening College, Mangalore has the lowest total tuition fee of INR 3,000.

Refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the top MBA colleges accepting KMAT score in Karnataka along with their total tuition fee:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee
Alliance School of Business Admission	INR 15 Lacs – INR 18 Lakh
AIMS Institutes Admission	INR 7 Lacs – INR 9 lakh
ABBS Admission	INR 9 Lacs – INR 10 lakh
ISBR Business School Admission	INR 5 Lacs – INR 12 lakh
Don Bosco Institute Of Technology Admission	INR 1 lakh
Ramaiah Institute of Management Admission	INR 6 Lacs – INR 9 lakh
Indian Institute of Plantation Management Admission	INR 1 Lacs – INR 6 lakh
University Evening College, Mangalore Admission	INR 3,000
Srinivas Group of Colleges Admission	INR 3 lakh

READ MORE: 

• MBA Syllabus 2023
• MBA Admission 2024

ISBR Business School offered the highest package ranging from INR 5 LPA – INR 7 LPA while Alliance School of Business, ABBS, International School of Management Excellence offered the placement package of INR 6 LPA.

Listed below are the top MBA colleges accepting KMAT score in Karnataka along with their placement package offered to their graduates: 

College Name	Annual Average Package
Alliance School of Business MBA	INR 6 LPA
ABBS MBA	INR 6 LPA
ISBR Business School MBA	INR 5 LPA – INR 7 LPA
BMS College of Engineering MBA	INR 7 LPA
International School of Management Excellence MBA	INR 6 LPA

READ MORE: Career After MBA

The KMAT structure has remained unchanged since the past few years. KMAT exam will have 120 multiple-choice questions to be solved in 120 minutes. There is no negative marking in the KMAT exam and no marks will be deducted for questions not attempted. There will be three sections in the KMAT question paper, i.e. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. Each section of the KMAT question paper will have 40 multiple choice questions which will have four options each. One mark will be awarded to the candidates for each correct answer. The exam will be conducted in the remote-proctored mode. Before 2020, the exam was conducted in the paper-based test mode. But since the COVID-19 pandemic, the authorities changed the exam mode to internet-based test mode. 

KMAT mock tests are available on website of KMAT India. This mock test is mandatory to take to appear for exam. Students can use their application number and DOB to login into KMAT mock test window.

In the final year of graduation, preparation for an MBA begins. The majority of management aspirants begin their preparation as soon as they begin their third year of their bachelor's degree programme because it takes months to properly prepare for MBA entrance exams. However, there are a lot of challenges in preparing for an MBA entrance exam, including the lengthy syllabus, the difficulty of the questions, and the degree of competition. 

Here are some suggestions to help you study for your MBA entrance exams:

• Study the fundamental grammatical and writing principles for the verbal segment to become familiar with the language's structure.
• To hone their quantitative abilities, students should complete a lot of practice exams and sample papers.
  Create a schedule and follow it
• Students should not overstress themselves and should get enough rest.

The table below displays the top MBA colleges in Karnataka that accept KMAT scores and have a low fee structure of less than INR 1 lakh.

College Name	Total Tuition Fee
Srinivas Institute of Management Studies	INR 70,000
University Evening College Mangalore	INR 3,000
Rao Bahadur Y.Mahabaleshwarappa Engineering College	INR 80,000
BLDEA's A S Patil College of Commerce	INR 20,000 - INR 30,000
Allum Karibasappa Institute of Management	INR 66,000

It is possible to pursue an MBA without taking any entrance exam. Some direct admission eligibility criteria to help you be accepted into MBA programs.

• Score at least 50%-65% aggregate in graduation.
• For the reserved category, there is relaxation.

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

Krupanidhi College of Management offers a two-year MBA (Dual) programme. During the course, students need to opt for an elective. Below are the elective specialisations for MBA:

• Finance
• Marketing
• Human Resources
• Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• Health care Management
• Banking Finance & Insurance Services Management (BFIS) 
• Startups and SMES Management 

KMAT 2026 will likely be held in the first week of September 2026 for session 1. The exam will be conducted in the home-based online remote proctored mode. 

KMAT Karnataka or Karnataka Management Aptitude Test KMAT is conducted by the Karnataka Post Graduate Private Colleges Association (KPPGCA) for admissions to Master of Business Administration (MBA), Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and Master of Computer Applications MCA courses. 

KMAT Karnataka is conducted by the Karnataka Post Graduate Private Colleges' Association for admissions to MBA, PGDM and Master of Computer Applications courses. The KMAT scores are accepted by the top 170 AICTE approved colleges in Karnataka. 

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

KMAT application form 2026 was released on April 2, 2026. KMAT application form was released on website of KMAT India. Exam dates for KMAT exam will be announced online too.

accepts entrance scores of exam of CAT, XAT, NMAT, CMAT, IPMAT and SAT india . All of these exams have negative marking and no marks

I think scoring 85th percentile on the CAT exam is a good achievement with that score, you have to good chance to get a reputable MBA college in India. you can try these best colleges for MBA-

• IIM Amritsar 
• IIM Bodh Gaya
• IIM Nagpur
• VGSOM IIT Kharagpur 
• Department of Management Studies - IIT Madras 
• Department of Management Studies - IIT Roorkee
• TAPMI Manipal 

Median salary of MBA/PGDM course is INR 300,000 as per the reports/data available.

Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a national level entrance examination conducted by National Testing Agency ( NTA), for candidates pursuing management studies in top educational institutes.

The dates for Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is not officially announced by the conducting body, National Testing Agency (NTA) yet. However, the examination is expected to be conducted anyday during the month of April or May .

NTA will notify the candidates at least two to three months prior to the examination i.e. during January or February to begin the registration process. 

For more information about Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) examination, candidates are advised to keep checking the official website of National Testing Agency (NTA).

CIT Bangalore MBA fee consists of components that include fee for tuition, examination, training etc. The tuition fee is INR 6 L for a two-year duration. Visit the official website for more info on the same.

Note: The above given info is taken from official sources but may change.

The median salary package offered to the students after finishing MBA/PGDM from NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology is INR 840,000. While, the Median package offered by Siddaganga Institute of Technology after completion of MBA/PGDM is INR 360,000. Basis these stats, NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology is better option compared to Siddaganga Institute of Technology on the Median salary parameter.