KMAT Counselling 2025: Dates, Registration & Choice filling, Fee, Procedure

Karnataka Management Aptitude Test 2025 ( KMAT )

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Updated on Dec 22, 2025 12:10 IST

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KMAT counselling 2025: The Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) counselling process is conducted by KPPGCA. The counselling schedule will be announced on the official website of KMAT after the KMAT cutoff has been declared by all the participating institutes. The participating colleges call the candidates who meet the cutoff criteria. KPPGCA conducts multiple counselling sessions for qualified candidates. KMAT results 2025 was announced on September 23, 2025. The KMAT exam 2025 was conducted on September 7, 2025. Session 2 KMAT result 2025 was announced on November 8, 2025. Read below to know more about the KMAT counselling process. 

Table of contents
  • KMAT Counselling 2025 Highlights
  • KMAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • KMAT Counselling 2025 Process
  • Documents Required for Counselling Process 2025
  • Top Colleges Accepting KMAT Scores
  • FAQs on KMAT Counselling
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KMAT Counselling 2025 Highlights

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

  • 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 2025. The selection process for KMAT participating colleges can be different, as every college has its own cutoff.

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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 
Q:   Which documents are required for KMAT counselling?
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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 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of KMAT 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
23 Sep ' 25

KMAT Result 2025 (Session 1)

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KMAT Counselling 2025 Process

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KMAT 2025 Counselling 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 2025 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

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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:   When will KMAT Karnataka results be declared?
A: 

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.

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Documents Required for Counselling Process 2025

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 2025 scorecard/rank card
  • KMAT admit card 2025
  • 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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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:   Is there a centralized KMAT counselling process?
A: 

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. 

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Top Colleges Accepting KMAT Scores

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  
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Q:   Are the colleges accepting KMAT scores AICTE approved?
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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. 

 

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

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

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FAQs on KMAT Counselling

Check below the FAQs on KMAT Karnataka counselling

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Q:   What are top specializations offered by MBA colleges through KMAT?
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Top specializations offered by top MBA colleges in Karnataka through KMAT scores include:

  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Business Analytics
  • Operations
Q:   What are the qualifying marks required for KMAT?
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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%. 

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Answered a week ago

Rajagiri Business School accepts CAT/ GMAT/ KMAT KERALA/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT scores for admission to PGDM courses. The admission process also includes GD/ PI and Business Aptitude Test conducted by RBS. 

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heau mishr

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

No, KMAT scores are not compulsory for admissions into the MBA course at KSM, Karunya University. There are other scores too, on which school looks upon for selecting the students. Those entrance exams are XAT/CAT/MAT. Thus, students with good scores in any of the following can enroll in the MBA cou

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Indrani Tyagi

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Answered 3 weeks ago

KMAT application fee is INR 850, including GST. Students applying for the KMAT exam have to pay the application fee online using online transcation methods. The fee is same for all categories. 

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Nishtha Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 weeks ago

Karunya School of Management accepts KMAT scores for admission to MBA programme. Karunya University conducts KMAT in five phases. The sections in KMAT paper includes:

  • Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
  • Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
  • Quantitative Ability
  • Indian & Global Business Environment

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

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

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Rashmi Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

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. 

 

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Mani Malhotra

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

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. 

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Rohini Bhatnagar

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

Top specializations offered by top MBA colleges in Karnataka through KMAT scores include:

  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Business Analytics
  • Operations

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Nishtha Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

KMAT scores are accepted by the top BSchools in Karnataka. These colleges offer MBA and MCA courses for admissions. The admission criteria is the KMAT Karnataka scores. 

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Mayank Singh

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

On the KMAT exam day, candidates have to follow some guidelines which include settling on time, cooperating with the exam conducting staff, following instructions of test invigilator, etc.

KMAT exam day dos:

  1. Login at least 10 minutes prior to time mentioned on KMAT admit card.
  2. Keep a photocopy of the K

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218 Institutes accepting KMAT

Kannur University

Kannur • Public

Kannur Uni
    • â‚ı 48,520
    • 2 years
    • |
    • Full Time

    Rajagiri Business School

    Kochi • Private

    Rajagiri B
    • â‚ı 7.50 Lakh
    • 2 years
    • |
    • Full Time

    International School of Management Excellence

    Sarjapur Road, Bangalore • Private

    Internatio
    • â‚ı 1.00 Lakh
    • 1 years
    • |
    • Full Time

    AIMS IBS

    Electronic City, Bangalore • Private

    AIMS IBS
    • â‚ı 6.75 Lakh
    • 2 years
    • |
    • Full Time

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