How to register for the KMAT Counselling?

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

Which documents are required for KMAT counselling?

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

Which courses are offered through KMAT counselling?

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

When will KMAT Karnataka results be declared?

KMAT 2025 result was announced for Session 2 exam on November 8, 2025. Session 1 result was announced on September 23, 2025, after being postponed. KMAT 2025 scorecard is available online. Students who appeared for KMAT Karnataka exam 2025 can check their results on KMAT candidate portal by using their application number and date of birth.

Are the colleges accepting KMAT scores AICTE approved?

Yes, the colleges accepting KMAT scores are AICTE approved. Colleges offer MBA/PGDM and MCA courses through KMAT scores. Students can pursue MBA and MCA courses from recognised institutes and get quality education.

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

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

What are top specializations offered by MBA colleges through KMAT?

Top specializations offered by top MBA colleges in Karnataka through KMAT scores include: Finance Human Resources Sales and Marketing Business Analytics Operations

What are the qualifying marks required for KMAT?

The students applying for KMAT exam must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate in graduation. Reserved category students will get a relaxation of 5%.

What is the mode of KMAT counselling?

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.

Is there a centralized KMAT counselling process?

There is no centralized KMAT counselling process. Students who match the cutoff after the KMAT result announcement will be called by the participating institutes to take part in the counselling rounds. Students can choose their KMAT institute while filling the KMAT application form.

KMAT Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration & Choice filling, Fee, Procedure

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 13:02 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

Overview

KMAT counselling 2026: KPPGCA will not conduct any centralized KMAT counselling process. But, the colleges accepting KMAT scores 2026 will conduct counselling for admission to MBA programme. Students should know that once the KMAT cut off 2026 is announced, students will be called for the counselling rounds at the participating colleges. Multiple counselling sessions will be conducted for qualified candidates. KMAT results 2026 will likely be announced in the last week of September 2026. The KMAT exam 2026 will likely be held in the first week of September 2026. Read below to know more about the KMAT counselling process.

Table of contents

KMAT Counselling 2026 Highlights
KMAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
KMAT Counselling 2026 Process
Documents Required for Counselling Process 2026
Top Colleges Accepting KMAT Scores 2026
FAQs on KMAT Counselling

KMAT Counselling 2026 Highlights

The following are a few highlights of the KMAT counselling process 2026:

The KMAT counselling procedure starts after the declaration of KMAT results
The KMAT counselling process includes two rounds; Group Discussion and Personal Interview which are conducted according to the individual institutes' schedule
Colleges accepting KMAT scores release their respective merit list of the selected candidates who match the KMAT cutoff criteria

For admission through KMAT, students should choose 1 preferred participating institute when filling the KMAT application form 2026. The selection process for KMAT participating colleges can be different, as every college has its own cutoff.

KMAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Past Exam Dates
23 Sep ' 25	KMAT Result 2025 (Session 1)

KMAT Counselling 2026 Process

A merit list is prepared by each participating institute after the KMAT result declaration. Candidates are shortlisted according to the cutoff released. This merit list has the name of the students who have matched the cutoff and are selected for the further selection process which includes the GD/PI round.
Candidates will have to visit the counselling centre as per the schedule where the GD/PI rounds will be held
On the basis of the KMAT 2026 score and GD/PI scores, a final merit list will be released of the selected candidates and they will be called for document verification and then the qualified candidates will be offered final admission

Also Read: GD topics for MBA

Documents Required for Counselling Process 2026

The following documents will be required during the KMAT counselling. Both photocopies and original documents will be required. Candidates must carry two copies of the original documents.

KMAT 2026 scorecard/rank card
KMAT admit card 2026
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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Top Colleges Accepting KMAT Scores 2026

Check the table below to know top KMAT colleges for MBA/PGDM:

Name of the Institute	Course Offered
Indus Business Academy	PGDM
AIMS Institutes	MBA
Alliance School of Business	MBA
ISBR Business School	MBA/PGDM
IFIM Business School	PGDM
Christ University	MBA
Jain University