KMAT Colleges 2026: Admissions, Fees, Ranking, Placements

Karnataka Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( KMAT )

Saumya Jain
Updated on Sep 24, 2025 11:02 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

Overview

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. 

Also Read: Complete KMAT exam schedule 2025

Table of contents
  • Top MBA Colleges Accepting KMAT 2025
  • KMAT Counselling 2025 Procedure
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Top MBA Colleges Accepting KMAT 2025

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which courses are offered through KMAT counselling?
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Courses offered through KMAT are MBA, PGDM and MCA courses. Some colleges accepting KMAT scores are:

  1. Acharya Institute of Technology
  2. Alliance School of Business
  3. IFIM Business School
  4. Mount Caramel College
Q:   Which documents are required for KMAT counselling?
A: 

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
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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.
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  • 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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Q:   What is the mode of KMAT counselling?
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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.

Q:   How to register for the KMAT Counselling?
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  • 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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Answered 2 weeks ago

KMAT admit card 2026 is expected to release in the first week of September 2026. The admit card will release online. 

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Abhishek Kumar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, students can get a duplicate copy of the KMAT admit card if they loose the original copy by following:

  1. Login again to candidate portal on KMAT India website and download admit card.
  2. Students can contact exam authorities and request them to issue a new admit card. 
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Mayank Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

Last date to register for KMAT 2026 exam is yet to be announced. It will likely be in August 2026. The KMAT application form was released on April 2, 2026. 

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Shiksha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks 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 month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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

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