KMAT MCA Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment: Check Dates, Fees & Procedure

Karnataka Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( KMAT )

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KMAT 2026 registrations

2 Apr '26 - 31 Aug '26

Saumya Jain
Updated on Aug 24, 2026 13:21 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

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. The KMAT results 2026 will likely be announced in the last week of September 2026. The KMAT exam 2026 is scheduled to be held on September 13, 2026. Read below to know more about the KMAT counselling process. 

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
13 Sep ' 26

KMAT 2026

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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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KMAT Counselling 2026 Process

KMAT 2021 Counselling Process

KMAT 2026 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 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

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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  
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FAQs on KMAT Counselling

Check below the FAQs on KMAT Karnataka counselling

91 Institutes accepting KMAT

ISBR Business School

Electronic City, Bangalore Private

Admissions 2026

ISBR Busin
PGDM in Data Science and Business Analytics
    • 11.00 Lakh
    • 2 years
    • |
    • Full Time

    Christ University

    Hosur Road, Bangalore Private

    Admissions 2026

    Christ Uni
    Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
    • 5.00 Lakh
    • 2 years
    • |
    • Full Time

    Kristu Jayanti University

    Kothanur, Bangalore Private

    Admissions 2026

    Kristu Jay
    Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
    • 3.80 Lakh
    • 2 years
    • |
    • Full Time

    Presidency College

    Hebbal, Bangalore Private

    Admissions 2026

    Presidency
    Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
    • 4.00 Lakh
    • 2 years
    • |
    • Full Time

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