KMAT Kerala 2027: Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

Kerala Management Aptitude Test 2027 ( KMAT KERALA )

Shobha pant
Updated on Oct 1, 2026 13:00 IST

By Shobha pant, Senior executive

KMAT Kerala Exam 2027 registrations will begin soon on the official KMAT Kerala website. The Commissioner of Entrance Exams (CEE Kerala) will be conducting the KMAT exam. The exam takes place multiple times a year, and the KMAT results will be announced on the KMAT website tentatively in June. To know more about the KMAT exam, scroll down. 

Latest Updates on KMAT Kerala Exam

  • The KMAT Kerala registrations will be done through the official KMAT website.
  • The KMAT Kerala is held multiple times a year. 
  • The KMAT Kerala exam is conducted every year in computer-based test mode. 
Table of contents
  • What is KMAT Kerala Exam?
  • KMAT Kerala 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • KMAT Kerala 2027 Key Highlights
  • KMAT Kerala 2027 Eligibility
  • KMAT Kerala 2027 Registration Process
  • KMAT Kerala 2027 Exam Pattern
  • KMAT Kerala 2027 Syllabus
  • KMAT Kerala 2027 Preparation
  • KMAT Kerala 2027 Admit Card
  • KMAT Kerala Sample Papers
  • KMAT Kerala Answer Key
  • KMAT Kerala 2027 Results
  • KMAT Kerala 2027 Cut Off (Expected)
  • KMAT Kerala 2027 Counselling Process
  • FAQs Related to KMAT Kerala 2027
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What is KMAT Kerala Exam?

KMAT Kerala exam opens doors to admissions in top management schools across Kerala. The KMAT Kerala is conducted by the CEE (Commissioner of Entrance Exams) Kerala. The exam is held multiple times in a year via the CBT mode in various test centres. Students who score good marks in the exam are then shortlisted for the next Group discussion or Personal interview round. 

KMAT Kerala 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of KMAT KERALA 2027 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Dec ' 26

KMAT Kerala Registration 2027

TENTATIVE
Feb ' 27

KMAT Kerala 2027 (Session 1)

TENTATIVE
Apr ' 27

KMAT Kerala 2027 Registration (Session 2)

TENTATIVE
May ' 27

KMAT Kerala 2027 (Session 2)

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
Feb ' 26

KMAT Kerala Admit Card 2027 Release

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KMAT Kerala 2027 Key Highlights

Check out the table below to get an overview of the KMAT Kerala exam 2027:

Features Details
Exam conducting body Commissioner of Entrance Exams, Kerala (CEE Kerala) 
Exam Level State-level
Exam frequency Multiple times a year
Mode of examination Computer-based test mode
Language English
Exam purpose Admission to more than 20 MBA colleges in Kerala

 

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KMAT Kerala 2027 Eligibility

DeskCalendarRegistration: Dec ' 26

KMAT Kerala eligibility criteria are the requirements that candidates need to fulfil to be qualified for admission to MBA/PGDM courses. The KMAT Kerala eligibility criteria 2027 mention education requirements, minimum qualifying marks and age limit as under;

Academic Qualification:

  • Candidates must have graduated (a three-year bachelor's degree) from a recognised university in any discipline. 

  • Candidates must have obtained the stipulated aggregate of all subjects by the respective universities that they wish to apply to in their final year qualifying degree exam.

  • Candidates who are in the final year of their graduation are also eligible to apply; however, they must provide their Graduation certificate at the time of admission as proof of qualification.

  • There is no upper or lower age limit mentioned for appearing in KMAT Kerala.

  • Candidates in the final year of their graduation are also eligible to apply. 
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KMAT Kerala 2027 Registration Process

Students who wish to appear for KMAT Kerala 2027 can complete the registration process online. KMAT Kerala application form 2027 will be available on the website of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, i.e., cee.kerala.gov.in. For filling up the KMAT application form, students need to go to the official KMAT website, register themselves and fill up these dates and pay the fees.

The steps are mentioned below in detail:

  • Creating a new user profile by filling KMAT registration form with details such as name, date of birth, email ID and phone number, etc.
  • Filling KMAT Kerala application form using user ID and password.
  • Paying following KMAT Kerala application fee online or through e-challan at any of Head or Sub Post Offices in Kerala.
Category Fees in INR
General/OBC 1000
SC 500
ST No fee

Documents Required for KMAT Kerala Registration 2027

The following documents will be required for KMAT Kerala registration:

  • Scanned copy of passport-size photograph
  • Scanned copy of signatures
  • Class 10, 12 and graduation marksheets
  • Valid ID proof
  • Caste certificate
  • Live Photograph
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KMAT Kerala 2027 Exam Pattern

The KMAT Kerala exam pattern includes details about the question paper and its structure. Check below to know the same:

Particulars Details
Number of sections

4

  • English Language
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • General Knowledge and Current Affairs
  • Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning
Number of questions

180

Marking scheme

+4 marks for a correct answer

-1 mark for a wrong answer

Total Marks

720

Difficulty Level

Moderate

Type of Questions

Multiple-choice questions

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KMAT Kerala 2027 Syllabus

The CEE Kerala KMAT 2027 syllabus is based on Quantitative Aptitude, English Language and Reading Comprehension, Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning adn General Knowledge and Current Affairs. Each of these sections are further divided into sub topics. Check the table below to know a few important topics of KMAT Kerala MBA entrance test:

Section Important Topics
English Language and Reading Comprehension Grammar, Parts of Speech, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Antonyms and Synonyms, Tenses, etc. 
Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning Data Structures, Line Graphs, Tables, Pie Charts, Blood Relations, Arrangements, Syllogisms, etc. 
General Knowledge and Current Affairs Sports, Business, Awards, Politics, Social Developments, Culture, Economy, etc. 
Quantitative Aptitude Data Interpretation, Simple and Compound Interest, Arithmetic, Algebra, Mensuration, Sets, Profit and Loss, Number System, Time, Speed and Work, Percentages, etc 
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KMAT Kerala 2027 Preparation

Students preparing for KMAT Kerala exam 2027 can check out space below for some quick tips to perform well in the exam.

  • Make time table to cover the syllabus in a way that you have at least one month left for full-fledged practice and revision.
  • Focus on high-weightage topics from the syllabus.
  • Understand the exam format, marking scheme and question distribution to prepare accordingly.
  • Work on your spped and accuracy in solving Quantitative questions.
  • Practicing mental maths can be of great help.
  • Practice KMAT Kerala mock tests.
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KMAT Kerala 2027 Admit Card

KMAT Kerala 2027 admit card will be released online. Students who register and pay the application fee can download KMAT Kerala 2027 admit card using their login details. 

How to Download KMAT Kerala Admit Card 2027?

To download KMAT admit card 2027, follow process below:

  • Go to CEE Kerala website
  • Login using user name and password.
  • Click on admit card link and download
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KMAT Kerala Sample Papers

Question papers from previous years' play a crucial role in helping candidates prepare for their exam session. With KMAT question papers, students can get an idea of which topics are more important and need more focus and practice. It can also help them analyze their current preparation level.

KMAT Kerala Previous Question Papers
Download KMAT Kerala QP PDFs with Answer Key
KMAT Kerala Feb 2025 Question Paper KMAT Kerala May 2022 Question Paper KMAT Kerala August 2022 Question Paper

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KMAT Kerala Answer Key

The answer key for the KMAT Kerala 2027 exam will be released online after the exam is conducted. Candidates can file objections against the answer key. To raise objections, candidates need to either reach out the exam officials or login with their Application and Password on the official portal. Once logged in, candidates have to provide documents supporting their objection and a DD to the office. The objection filing application must always have details like Bank Account Number, IFSC, Branch Name, etc. As per past trends, candidates need to pay INR 200 per question challenged through a demand draft drawn in favour of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, payable at Thiruvananthapuram.

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KMAT Kerala 2027 Results

KMAT Kerala results are usually released within a week of the exam. Candidates who appear for the exam will be able to download their scorecards online using their login credentials once the results are out. Given below are the steps to know how to download the KMAT Kerala result 2027:

  • Visit the official website of CEE
  • Click on the Result tab
  • Click on 'KMAT 2027: Candidate Portal'
  • Enter the application number and password along with the access code
  • Download and save the KMAT Kerala scorecard 2027
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KMAT Kerala 2027 Cut Off (Expected)

The cutoff for KMAT Kerala 2027 will be released on official website. Check below to get the expected KMAT Kerala cut-off 2027:

 Category

 Min cut off percentage

Expected Cut off Marks 

 General Category

 10% of 720 marks

72

 SEBC Category

 10% of 720 marks

72

 SC/ST

 7.5% of 720 marks

54

 

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KMAT Kerala 2027 Counselling Process

KMAT Kerala counselling will be held after the declaration of KMAT Kerala results 2027. The KMAT Kerala 2027 counselling dates will be announced on the official website of the participating institutions and the candidates can apply to their choice of college/institute accepting KMAT Kerala 2027 scores. 

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FAQs Related to KMAT Kerala 2027

Check below some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on KMAT Kerala exam:

Q:   Can I use CAT preparation books for KMAT Kerala preparation?
A: 

Yes, CAT books can be used for KMAT Kerala exam preparation. Best books for KMAT include:

  • Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Agarwal
  • How to Prepare for Quantitative for the CAT by Arun Sharma
  • Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay
  • Logical Reasoning by Arihant
  • NCERT Mathematics books for Class 9 and 10
  • Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning
Q:   What about the marking scheme of KMAT (Kerala)?
A: 

KMAT Kerala marking scheme is straightforward. If the candidates can recall their attempts or have the answer key with them then they can calculate their KMAT Kerala raw score by adding and subtracting scores as per correct and incorrect attempts. Check KMAT Kerala marking scheme below:

  1. For every correct attempt, 4 marks is awarded and for every incorrect answer, 1 mark is deducted.
  2. For every unanswered question, the candidate will be marked zero.

Given below is the process of calculating the KMAT Kerala score with the help of the KMAT Kerala answer key. The first two sections (QA and English Language Usage) of the KMAT Kerala question paper has 50 questions and the last two sections (Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge) have 40 questions each. So suppose in Quantitative Techniques section you got 34 questions right, 2 questions wrong and skipped 4 questions. So, your score will be 134 out of 200. Similarly, calculate the score of other sections. After the add all four to arrive at the overall raw score. For example, you scored 134, 144, 120 and 140 in four sections, then your sum total will be 538/720. 

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria of KMAT Kerala exam?
A: 
  1. Candidates should be Indian citizens.

  2. Candidates must hold a graduation degree recognised by Association of Indian Universities. Minimum duration should be three years.

  3. General category candidates should have secured at least 50%. For SEBC and SC, ST category candidates, minimum required aggregate is 40%.

  4. Candidates who are appearing for final year of graduation are also eligible to apply.

Q:   Which information will be printed on the KMAT Kerala result cum scorecard 2027?
A: 
  • Name

  • Application number

  • Roll number

  • Part I marks

  • Part II marks

  • Part III marks

  • Part IV marks

  • Total marks obtained

  • Rank

Q:   What items are prohibited at the KMAT Kerala exam centre 2027?
A: 

Any electronic item including a watch, mobile phone, ipad, calculator, smartwatch, etc. is not allowed inside the KMAT Kerala examination centre. Any candidate found carrying such an item inside the examination hall will be disqualified.

Q:   What are the necessary documents need to bring along with the admit card for KMAT Kerala examination?
A: 

It is important to carry following documents:

  • KMAT admit card
  • Photo ID proof
  • Passport sized photograph
Q:   Can I change my exam centre after the KMAT Kerala admit card has been issued?
A: 

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 Kerala application form. They should select only those cities where they can make arrangement of stay on the KMAT Kerala exam day. Candidates should choose their home city or city of current residence as the first test city. The examination authorities try to allot the test centre to a candidate as per their first preference. However, sometimes if there are not enough number of applicants for a city, the centre may be cancelled there and candidates are allotted a test centre in the next city of preference. If at a particular exam centre in a city has already been filled with candidates, then the remaining students are allotted a test city in the next city of preference.

Q:   Which are the top specializations offered at KMAT Kerala colleges?
A: 

Top MBA specializations offered by colleges in Kerala include Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, International Business, Business Analytics. 

Students have to appear for KMAT Kerala to take admissions to MBA courses. 

Q:   I have forgotten my password for KMAT Kerala login credentials. How can I download the KMAT Kerala admit card 2027?
A: 

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 update

Q:   What should I do after KMAT Kerala results 2027?
A: 

After KMAT result announcement,

  • Research and shortlist institutes

  • Fill application forms of colleges

  • Prepare for GDPI rounds

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