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Karnataka Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( KMAT )

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Saumya Jain
Updated on Mar 22, 2026 15:10 IST

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KMAT answer key 2026 will be available on the KMAT India website if released. The answer key will be available after the exam is conducted. The exam conducting authorities, KPPGCA, do not usually release the KMAT answer key, but if it is released, it will be available online at the candidate portal. The KMAT 2026 exam will likely be held in the first week of September 2026. Generally, the KMAT answer key mentions the correct options for each question asked in the KMAT question paper. There is no provision to challenge the KMAT answer key. Candidates can cross-verify their answers if the answer key is released. KMAT 2025 answer key will be released before the results are announced.

Table of contents
  • How to Download KMAT Answer Key 2026?
  • KMAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • How is KMAT Answer Key useful?
  • How to Calculate KMAT Score 2026?
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How to Download KMAT Answer Key 2026?

Check the process below to know how to download KMAT answer key 2026.

  • Go to the KMAT India website
  • Login using the Application Number and Password
  • Click on Answer Key
  • Students will be redirected to a new PDF file, click the download icon
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Where can I access the KMAT Karnataka answer key?
A: 

If released, KMAT Karnataka answer key will be released on official website of KMAT India. To download KMAT answer key:

  • Open the official website
  • Login using Application Number and Password
  • Click on Anwer Key’ section
  • Candidates will be redirected to a new PDF file, click download icon
  • Save for future use
Q:   When is the KMAT Karnataka answer key usually released
A: 

KPPGCA does not release the KMAT answer key. The KMAT exam was conducted on September 7, 2025. The KMAT Karnataka answer key is generally released a few days after the completion of the exam, if released. 

KMAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of KMAT 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
23 Sep ' 25

KMAT Result 2025 (Session 1)

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How is KMAT Answer Key useful?

Following are some of the benefits of the KMAT answer key 2026:

  • Students taking the KMAT 2026 exam will be able to get correct answers for the questions they have attempted
  • They can calculate total marks for their correct attempts in the KMAT exam
  • They can report discrepancies for the KMAT question paper or answer key such as incorrect questions, incorrect options, etc.
  • If any change is mentioned in the answer key then the KMAT exam authority will release revised answer key before declaring the KMAT result 2026
  • This will help students to get their doubts clarified before the KMAT results are announced
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How to Calculate KMAT Score 2026?

The KMAT answer key will contain the questions and correct answers against each question. Check the KMAT marking scheme below:

  • For each right answer, one mark is awarded to the student and for each wrong answer one mark is deducted 
  • No score is awarded for unanswered questions

Given below is an example of how to calculate the KMAT score with the help of the KMAT answer key.

Suppose in the QA section the student attempted 20 questions out of 40. Out of 20, 15 answers are right and five are wrong. So, the score in the QA section will be 15X1-5= 10. So out of 40 marks in QA the score is 10.

Calculate the raw score of all the sections of KMAT in a similar manner and add them to arrive at the overall score.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What information will be mentioned in the KMAT answer key?
A: 

The official KMAT answer key of every candidate released by the examination authority contains each question and its status which means, the answer marked by the candidate and right answer. The answer key will also have the question which were not attempted. The following information will be mentioned on the KMAT answer key:

  1. Name of the candidate 
  2. Application/ Roll number
  3. Exam slot
  4. Test date and time
  5. Section-wise Questions
  6. Question Number/ ID 
  7. Status (attempted/not attempted)
  8. Right option/answer
  9. Candidate's response 
Q:   What is the nature of the KMAT exam?
A: 

KMAT is a Home Based Online Remote Proctored Test comprising 120 MCQs. These MCQs are spread and divided ino four sections of Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension; Quantitative Ability; Logical Reasoning and General Awareness. The test is to be completed in 120 minutes without any sectional time limit. The candidate is allowed to switch from one section to other within the overall time limit.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria to get admission in top MBA colleges accepting KMAT scores in Karnataka?
A: 

General requirements for MBA admission in Karnataka that accept KMAT scores are:

  • Candidates must hold a Bachelor degree or an equivalent in any discipline from a recongised university with a minimum CGPA of 50% or equivalent aggregate
  • Karnataka MBA schools take into account KMAT result; such students must match KMAT cutoff of the participating college
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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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Mayank Singh

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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Saurabh Khanduri

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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Mani Malhotra

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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Nishtha Shukla

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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Rohini Bhatnagar

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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Abhishek Kumar

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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Mayank Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month 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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Saumya Jain

Contributor-Level 10

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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Shiksha Shukla

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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Mani Malhotra

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