KMAT MCA Counselling 2025 Seat Allotment: Check Dates, Fees & Procedure

Karnataka Management Aptitude Test 2025 ( KMAT )

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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. Read below to know more about the KMAT counselling process. 

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  • KMAT Counselling 2025 Highlights
  • KMAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • KMAT Counselling 2025 Process
  • Documents Required for Counselling Process 2025
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KMAT Counselling 2025 Highlights

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 (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) 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, candidates are required to select one preferred participating institute while filling the KMAT application form 2025. The selection criteria for KMAT participating colleges vary as every institute has its unique cutoff.

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Q:   How to register for the KMAT Counselling?
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Candidates who cleared KMAT, can apply for KMAT Counselling by following the below-mentioned steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the participating institute
Step 2: Click on 'New Registration'
Step 3: Fill in the Application number/ Roll Number
Step 4: Cross check the several details that are prefilled from the KMAT form, including personal and academic details in the registration form.
Step 5: Upload photograph and signature in the specified format and size.
Step 6: Pay the counselling fee via the available payment modes. After successful payment, you will receive a payment confirmation message on your registered mobile number and email ID. Candidates then need to appear for the further selection procedure which includes GD, WAT and PI.

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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KMAT exam is conducted for admission to MBA/PGDM and MCA courses. Some of the top colleges accepting KMAT scores include:

1.       Acharya Institute of Technology

2.       Acharya Institute of Management and Sciences

3.       Alliance School of Business

4.       IFIM Business School

5.       Mount Caramel College

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.

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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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  • 2 years
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Hebbal, Bangalore Private

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  • 2 years
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  • Full Time

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Palace Road, Bangalore Private

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