KMAT 2025 accepting colleges or KMAT participating institutes are the top MBA colleges that accept KMAT Karnataka scores for 2025-27 admissions. KMAT exam is conducted by the Karnataka Post Graduate Private Colleges' Association (KPPGCA) for admission to postgraduate courses such as MBA, PGDM and MCA. The KMAT exam was conducted on September 7, 2025, in the home-based remote online proctored mode. The KMAT results was announced on September 23, 2025. The KMAT exam is conducted in about 13 exam centres across Karnataka, however, this year the exam is being conducted only in the remote proctored mode. KMAT exam scores are accepted in over 170 top B-Schools in the state of Karnataka.
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- Top MBA Colleges Accepting KMAT 2025
- KMAT Counselling 2025 Procedure
Top MBA Colleges Accepting KMAT 2025
Here is list of top 15 colleges that accept KMAT 2025 scores
| Name of the Institute | Fees (in INR) |
|---|---|
| A.J Institute of Management | 1.08 lakhs |
| AIMS Institute | 9.65 lakhs |
| Acharya Bengaluru B-School | 8.10 lakhs |
| Administrative Management College | 1.08 lakhs |
| Alva’s Institute Of Engineering & Technology | 1.08 lakhs |
| Aditya Insitute of Management and research | 7.62 lakhs |
| Alliance University | 13 lakhs |
| Bangalore School of Management Studies | 5.40 lakhs |
| ISBR Business School | 9 lakhs |
| Presidency Colleges | 5.75 lakhs |
| Ramaiah Institute of Management Studies (RIMS) | 7.88 lakhs |
| Kristu Jayanti College | 7.40 lakhs |
| Karnataka Colleges of Management | 5.25 lakhs |
| Indus Business Academy | 8.24 lakhs |
| SCMS Cochin School of Business | 7.50 lakhs |
Also Read: Detailed account of top MBA colleges accepting KMAT 2025 score
Commonly asked questions
Courses offered through KMAT are MBA, PGDM and MCA courses. Some colleges accepting KMAT scores are:
- Acharya Institute of Technology
- Alliance School of Business
- IFIM Business School
- Mount Caramel College
The following documents will be required during the KMAT counselling. Both photocopy and original documents will be required. Candidates must carry two copies of the original documents.
- KMAT scorecard/rank card
- KMAT admit card
- Class 10 mark sheet
- Class 12 mark sheet
- Graduation mark sheet
- Character certificate
- Cast certificate (if applicable)
- Transfer certificate
- Migration certificate
- Two recent coloured passport size photographs
KMAT Counselling 2025 Procedure
Following is the KMAT 2025 counselling procedure:
- A merit list is prepared by each participating institute after the KMAT results are declared. Candidates are shortlisted according to the cutoff released by each institute. This merit list consists of the names of the students who have matched the cutoff criteria and are selected for the further selection process which includes the GD/PI round.
Also Read: GD topics for MBA - Candidates will have to visit the counselling centre as per the allotted time where the GD/PI rounds will be held
- On the basis of the KMAT scores 2025 and GD/PI scores, a final merit list will be released of the selected candidates and they will be called for the document verification process.
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Commonly asked questions
The KMAT counselling is conducted in online as well as offline mode. Candidates who have qualified for KMAT exam must register themselves online through the official website. However, the Personal Interview WAT/GD and document verification round under the counselling process is held offline at the designated helpline centres. Candidates who meet the KMAT cutoff, need to visit the centre for document verification as per their rank and other selection rounds such as PI and GD. The seat allotment process is also conducted online based on the merit, category, and choices filled by the candidate during the registration process. Candidates can check their allotment status on the official website. The entire KMAT counselling process except the PI, GD and document verification round is conducted in online mode.
- Go to website of participating institute
- Click on New Registration
- Fill Application number
- Check details that are prefilled, including personal and academic details in registration form.
- Upload photograph
- Upload signature
- Pay counselling fee
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Once the KMAT results are out, participating colleges will release KMAT cutoff. Candidates who appeared for the KMAT exam can download their scorecards and take part in the admission process at these institutes.
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