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Karnataka Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( KMAT )
KMAT 2026 registrations
2 Apr '26 - 31 Aug '26
KMAT (Karnataka Management Aptitude Test) is an MBA entrance exam. The exam is conducted in ten cities and is a path to admission into top MBA colleges in Karnataka. The KMAT exam is conducted in a home-based, remote-proctored mode. There is no need to visit any exam centre, as the exam needs to be given from home.
- How to Choose KMAT Test Centre?
- KMAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- KMAT Exam Centre 2026: Important Points to Remember
- KMAT Exam Centre: Dos and Don’ts
- KMAT Exam Cities 2026
- FAQs Related to KMAT Test Centres and Cities
How to Choose KMAT Test Centre?
The KMAT exam centres will be allotted to the candidates as per their preference mentioned in the registration form. To know how to select the preferred test city centres, check the steps below:
- Students need to register via the official KMAT exam website.
- The KMAT application form needs to be filled using the login credentials.
- Students are required to choose one preferred test city.
- During the form filling, only one test centre will be allowed to choose. Select it carefully as there is only one choice.
- After filling up the form, click on submit.
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Commonly asked questions
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.
KMAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of KMAT 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 02 Apr ' 26 - 31 Aug ' 26 | KMAT 2026 registrations |
| 13 Sep ' 26 | KMAT 2026 |
KMAT Exam Centre 2026: Important Points to Remember
Some key pointers related to the KMAT exam centre are listed below:
- The KMAT admit card will have the test centre details.
- The test centres cannot be changed once the application form is submitted.
- The exam conducting authority has the right to modify or cancel any exam centre
- It is suggested that students reach the exam centre an hour before the exam commencement.
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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 2026
KMAT 2026 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 2026 admit card. Check the list of cities for the KMAT 2026 exam along with the address.
| S.No. |
Test City |
Test Centre |
Test Centre Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
FAQs related to KMAT exam centres are below:
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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As per the information on the web, the closing rank for GM category in 2025 was 11442 in round 3. So, yes candidate can pursue MCA from NIE Mysore. The chances may be low, because the priority is given to candidate with higher ranks.
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Kerala KMAT I a medium difficulty level exam. The test is designed in such a way that candidates are tested on the English, Reasoning, Quantitative and GK knowledge. 3-4 months of preparation is enough to crack this exam.
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