
Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) is a popular MBA entrance exam. The KMAT exam is a gateway for admission to the top MBA colleges in the state of Karnataka and is conducted in ten cities. This year too, the KMAT 2025 exam will be conducted in the home-based remote proctored test mode, therefore, candidates were not be required to visit the KMAT exam centre to take the test. KMAT exam centres are decided by the KPPGCA.
During the KMAT registration process, candidates need to select their KMAT exam centre. The candidates can choose only one KMAT exam centre for the KMAT exam centre allotment. Candidates should choose the test centre according their preference, as it cannot be changed after the KMAT exam application form submission. Follow the steps mentioned below to know how to select the KMAT exam centre:
- Register on the official website of KMAT.
- Login to the candidate portal and fill the rest of the KMAT application form
- Under the 'test centre' tab, choose the preferred test city.
- Candidates can select only one test centre while filling out the KMAT exam application form 2025.
- Fill up the entire KMAT application form, pay the application fee and finally and click 'Submit'.
Candidates can choose only one KMAT test city according to their preference. Candidates must very carefully select the cities as once the KMAT application form is submitted, they can't change city preference. They should choose the first city of preference as their hometome or where they are residing as the exam authorities will likely allot the test centres to candidates in their first city of preference. Candidates should know that the KMAT test cities cannot be changed once the form is submitted even during the form correction window.
No, candidates cannot make any changes once the KMAT application form has been submitted and the admit card has been issued. Candidates can however, contact the exam conducing authorities if they find any error in the KMAT admit card. Having said that, KMAT exam conducting authorities reserve the right to modify, add or combine any test centre/s if required.
- How to Choose KMAT Test Centre?
- KMAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
- KMAT Exam Centre 2025: Important Points to Remember
- KMAT Exam Centre: Dos and Don’ts
- KMAT Exam Cities 2025
- FAQs Related to KMAT Test Centres and Cities
How to Choose KMAT Test Centre?
Candidates will be allotted the KMAT exam centre in the city as per their preference. Check out the steps below to know how to select the preferred test city in KMAT 2025 application form.
- Candidates need to register themselves on the official website of KMAT
- After successful registration, candidates need to fill in the KMAT application form using their login credentials
- Choose one preferred test city
- Candidates can choose only one test centre while filling out the KMAT 2025 application form
- Candidates must select the test centre carefully as they will have only one choice
- Fill up the entire form, pay the application fee and finally and click 'Submit'
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KMAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of KMAT 2025 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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16 Sep ' 25 - 12 Oct ' 25 | KMAT 2025 registrations (session 2) |
15 Oct ' 25 - 16 Oct ' 25 | KMAT Mock Test 2025 (session 2) |
16 Oct ' 25 | KMAT 2025 Admit Card Release (session 2) |
18 Oct ' 25 | KMAT 2025 (Session 2) |
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
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07 Sep ' 25 | KMAT 2025 |
03 Sep ' 25 - 04 Sep ' 25 | KMAT Mock Test 2025 |
02 Sep ' 25 | KMAT 2025 Admit Card Release |
KMAT Exam Centre 2025: Important Points to Remember
Following are a few important points to remember about the KMAT exam centre:
- Test centre details such as name, venue, etc. will be mentioned on the KMAT admit card 2025
- Candidates cannot change their test centres once the KMAT 2025 application form has been submitted
- The exam conducting authority, KPPGCA, holds the right to modify or cancel any exam centre
- Candidates must reach the KMAT test centre at least an hour before the commencement of the exam
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KMAT Exam Centre: Dos and Don’ts
A verification process will be conducted at every KMAT exam centre, hence candidates must make sure that they reach the exam centre at least an hour before the exam starts along with their KMAT admit card and a photo identity proof. Check out the checklist of dos and don'ts that the candidates must follow at the KMAT exam centre.
Dos
- Candidates must carry a printed KMAT admit card to the exam centre as it is a very important document without which candidates cannot enter the exam hall
- Digital or soft copies of the KMAT admit card will not be accepted
- Candidates must affix the same photograph on the KMAT admit card which was uploaded in the KMAT application form
- Candidates must carry a photo ID proof (original and photocopy) such as Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhar Card, Passport, Ration Card, etc. and two recent passport size coloured photographs for identification purpose
- Candidates must cooperate with the exam staff in identification and frisking at the exam centre
Don’ts
- Do not carry any electronic gadgets to the exam centre such as mobile, laptop, calculator, etc.
- No candidate will be allowed to enter once the exam starts
- Candidates must not carry any eatables or drinks inside the exam centre. They are prohibited inside the exam hall
- Candidates must also not carry any stationery to the exam centre except a ballpoint pen, HB pencil and eraser
KMAT Exam Cities 2025
KMAT 2025 will be held in as many as 10 test cities in Karnataka. The test centre allotted to candidates for KMAT exam will be mentioned on KMAT 2025 admit card. Check the list of cities for the KMAT 2025 exam along with the address.
S.No. |
Test City |
Test Centre |
Test Centre Address |
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01 |
Bangalore |
Hennur Cross, Hennur main road, Kalyan Nagar, near Kalyan Nagar bus depot, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560043
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02 |
Bijapur |
A.S Patil College of Commerce (Autonomous) |
MBA Programme, New campus, B.M. Patil Road, Vijaypura-586103 |
03 |
Mangalore |
Kottara Chowki, Opposite Mahindra Showroom Mangaluru, Karnataka 575006 | |
04 |
Belgaum |
BC-188, Near Fort, Old P.B. Road Belgaum-590016 | |
05 |
Bellary |
V.S.College Campus, Airport Road, Cantonment, Bellary-583104, Karnataka | |
06 |
Davanagere |
MBA Programme, Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology |
PB NO 311 Lake View campus, S.S.Layout, Davanagere - 577004 |
07 |
Gulbarga |
Sharnbasveshwar College of Commerce |
S.B.College campus Kalaburgi -585103 |
08 |
Hubli |
K.L.E. Society's Institute of Management Studies and Research |
BVB Campus, Vidya Nagar, Hubballi, Karnataka 580031 |
09 |
Mysore |
K.R.S. Main road, Metagalli post, opposite State Bank, (Near J.K.Tyres) Metagalli, Mysuru, Karnataka 570016 | |
10 |
Shimoga |
PES Campus, NH 206, Sagar Road, Shivamogga -577204 Karnataka |
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FAQs Related to KMAT Test Centres and Cities
Check below the FAQs on KMAT exam centre:
Commonly asked questions
KMAT exam is conducted in multiple cities in the state of Karnataka. Major cities of KMAT Karnataka include, Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, Belgaum, Hubli, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Shimoga, Davanagere, Bellary and Bijapur. These cities are selected to provide convenient access to candidates from different regions of the state.
Candidates appearing for the KMAT exam can choose only one test centre according to their preference. Candidates need to register themselves on the official website of KMAT and while filling the KMAT application form, candidates will get the option to choose one of the KMAT test cities.
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Answered a month ago
CET Trivandrum accepts various national-level entrance tests for MBA admissions. One of the exams is the Karnataka Common Admission Test. Thus, candidates seeking admission to the CET Trivandrum MBA can apply via a valid KMAT score. As per official sources, the 2025 session of the KMAT exam is sched
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Answered 2 months ago
KMAT admit card 2025 will be released on October 16, 2025, for session 2. Session 1 KMAT hall ticket was released on September 2, 2025. The KMAT 2025 exam was conducted on September 7, 2025, in the internet-based remote proctored mode.
On the day of the exam candidates had to carry the KMAT admit c
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The requirement for KMAT score varies course-wise. Aspirants with a valid score in KMAT can get admission in MBA or MCA programmes. However, it is not compulsory to have a KMAT score for admission. Aspirants can also apply for MBA with Karnataka PGCET, CMAT or MAT scores. Candidates seeking admissio
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