
KMAT cutoff 2026Â will be released after the declaration of results. KMAT result 2026 will likely be announced in the last week of September 2026. KMAT cut off can be different for every participating institutes. Once the KMAT result 2026 and cut-offs are announced, the exam conducting authorities will bring out a list of shortlisted candidates who will be eligible for the further selection process. KMAT cutoffs are released by the participating institutes for admission to various post-graduation programmes. Students must check the KMAT cutoff 2026 after the results are declared and then apply for colleges. Candidates will not be given admission if they fail to meet the cutoff criteria of the college they apply to.
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- Factors Determining KMAT Cutoff 2026
- KMAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- KMAT Cut Off 2026 (Expected)
- What After KMAT Result 2026?
Factors Determining KMAT Cutoff 2026
KMAT cutoff for each institute changes every year. Factors determining the KMAT cutoff are:
- Total number of seats
- Total number of students who appear for the KMAT exam.
- Difficulty level of the KMAT exam 2026
- Previous year KMAT cutoffs
- Category
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 Cut Off 2026 (Expected)
Check out the table below to know the expected KMAT cutoff 2026. The table depicts the opening and closing cutoff for different categories for various institutes.
| Institute name | General | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.J Institute of Management | Opening- 109 Closing- 69 |
Opening- 86 Closing- 55 |
Opening- 81 Closing- 51 |
| Adarsh Group of Institutions | Opening- 107 Closing- 60 |
Opening- 81 Closing- 50 |
Opening- 80 Closing- 45 |
| Acharya Bengaluru B-School | Opening- 106 Closing- 70 |
Opening- 84 Closing- 55 |
Opening- 83 Closing- 51 |
| AIMS Institute | Opening- 104 Closing- 61 |
Opening- 83 Closing- 42 |
Opening- 81 Closing- 36 |
| Administrative Management College | Opening- 99 Closing- 68 |
Opening- 80 Closing- 41 |
Opening- 78 Closing- 34 |
| Acharya Academy of Management Studies | Opening- 99 Closing- 59 |
Opening- 87 Closing- 49 |
Opening- 83 Closing- 54 |
| Alvaâs Institute Of Engineering & Technology | Opening- 90 Closing- 51 |
Opening- 83 Closing- 36 |
Opening- 81 Closing- 31 |
| Aditya Insitute of Management and research | Opening- 97 Closing- 56 |
Opening- 80 Closing- 41 |
Opening- 78 Closing- 37 |
| Aishwarya Institute Of Management Studies & Research | Opening- 91 Closing- 57 |
Opening- 79 Closing- 37 |
Opening- 72 Closing- 32 |
| Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology | Opening- 87Â Closing- 59 |
Opening- 81 Closing- 43 |
Opening- 80 Closing- 37 |
| AIMSR | Opening- 84 Closing- 62 |
Opening- 80 Closing- 37 |
Opening- 79 Closing- 35 |
| Acharya Institute Of Technology | Opening- 89 Closing- 71 |
Opening- 81 Closing- 61 |
Opening- 80 Closing- 50 |
| Alliance University | Opening- 87 Closing- 51 |
Opening- 78Â Closing- 34 |
Opening- 76 Closing- 31 |
| Alliance Ascent College | Opening- 86 Closing- 51 |
Opening- 79 Closing- 41 |
Opening- 76 Closing- 40 |
| AMC Engineering college | Opening- 85 Closing- 48 |
Opening- 74 Closing- 35 |
Opening- 71 Closing- 31 |
| Amruta Institute Of Engineering | Opening- 85 Closing- 45 |
Opening- 72 Closing- 35 |
Opening- 70 Closing- 31 |
| Bangalore School of Management Studies | Opening- 85 Closing- 46 |
Opening- 73Â Closing- 36 |
Opening- 70 Closing- 31 |
| Allum Karibasappa Institute of Management | Opening- 83 Closing- 45 |
Opening- 74 Closing- 36 |
Opening- 71 Closing- 32 |
| Anjuman Institute of technology and management | Opening- 83 Closing- 49 |
Opening- 71 Closing- 35 |
Opening- 70 Closing- 31 |
| B.M.S.College of Engineering | Opening- 84 Closing- 47 |
Opening- 73 Closing- 36 |
Opening- 71 Closing- 32 |
| Ballari Institute of Technology and Management | Opening- 83 Closing- 45 |
Opening- 75 Closing- 40 |
Opening- 72 Closing- 37 |
| Annapoorna Institute of Management research | Opening- 82 Closing- 48 |
Opening- 70 Closing- 38 |
Opening- 69 Closing- 36 |
| Angadi Institute of Techonology & Management | Opening- 81 Closing- 42 |
Opening- 78 Closing- 32 |
Opening- 75 Closing- 35 |
| Appa Institute of Engineering and Technology | Opening- 81 Closing- 45 |
Opening- 70 Closing- 35 |
Opening- 68 Closing- 31 |
| Atria Institute of Technology | Opening- 80 Closing- 45 |
Opening- 69 Closing- 31 |
Opening- 65 Closing- 30 |
| AVK Institute of Management | Opening- 78 Closing- 46 |
Opening- 70 Closing- 32 |
Opening- 69 Closing- 30 |
| Bangalore Institute of Management Studies | Opening- 78 Closing- 46 |
Opening- 68 Closing- 31 |
Opening- 66 Closing- 30 |
What After KMAT Result 2026?
Based on KMAT 2026 scores, the participating colleges will shortlist the students based on their respective KMAT cutoffs. Selected students have to appear for GD and PI for final admission. The final selection will be based on the following:Â
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KMAT scores
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Past academic performance as per KMAT eligibility criteria
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Scores in GD, PI, and Writing Aptitude TestÂ
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Work experience of 1-2 years
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