KMAT 2026 Cut off: Check Expected & Previous Year Cutoff Marks

Karnataka Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( KMAT )

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11 Nov '26 - 14 Nov '26

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By Shobha pant, Senior executive

KMAT cutoff 2026 is likely to be released soon, now that the KMAT results are out. The KMAT exam conducting authority will share the list of students shortlisted for the next round. For each of the participating institutes, the KMAT cutoff can be different. These cutoffs are used to offer admissions into various PG programs. Candidates need to check the KMAT passing marks along with the KMAT cutoff and then apply for the college according to their rank. If students do not fall under the college cutoff criteria, they will not be offered admission. 

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Table of contents
  • Factors Determining KMAT Cutoff 2026
  • KMAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • KMAT Cut Off 2026 (Expected)
  • What After KMAT Result 2026?
  • FAQs Regarding KMAT Cutoff 2026
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Factors Determining KMAT Cutoff 2026

It is very important to have KMAT passing marks to be considered for admission into colleges; however, meeting the KMAT cutoff is equally important. Every year, the KMAT cutoff changes for each institute. KMAT cutoff determining factors 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
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Does clearing KMAT cutoff guarantee admissions?
A: 

Students must note that only clearing the exam does not guarantee admission to the colleges accepting KMAT scores. After the declaration of KMAT results, students who clear the KMAT cutoff will be called for the further selection process. Students will be offered admissions based on overall performance in all selection rounds. 

Q:   When will the KMAT Karnataka result be declared?
A: 

KMAT result 2026 is expected to be released in the second week of September 2026 for Session 1 exam.

KMAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

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14 Nov ' 26

KMAT 2026 Session 2 exam

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KMAT Cut Off 2026 (Expected)

Check out the table below to know the expected KMAT cutoff 2026 in relation to KMAT passing marks. 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

Alva’s 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- 87 

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- 78 

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- 73 

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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there any sectional cutoff in KMAT Karnataka?
A: 

KMAT exam does not have a sectional cutoff. To determine overall eligibility criteria for final rounds is based on overall score of candidate. But, students should aim to score well in each section of exam as a good sectional score will boost the overall score of the candidate.

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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: 

  • KMAT scores

  • Past academic performance as per KMAT eligibility criteria

  • Scores in GD, PI, and Writing Aptitude Test 

  • Work experience of 1-2 years

Also Read: Detailed account on What after KMAT results 2026?

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How is the KMAT Karnataka cutoff determined?
A: 

Fatcors that determine KMAT cutoff are:

  • Number of candidates
  • Difficulty level
  • Total number of seats
  • Overall performance
  • Previous years KMAT cutoff trends
  • Preferences of colleges
Q:   What is the cutoff for KMAT Karnataka?
A: 

KMAT cutoff is minimum marks needed for admission to KMAT colleges. Factors which influence KMAT cutoff include number of candidates, availability of seats, category of student, difficulty level, etc. 

Q:   Will the KMAT Karnataka result be sent via post?
A: 

No, the KMAT Karnataka result is not sent through post. Candidates are required to check their results online on the official website of KMAT India. To check and download the KMAT Karnataka results, candidates who appeared for the exam can use their login credentials, i.e. Roll Number and Password and login to the candidate portal. There will be no offline communication for the KMAT result. 

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FAQs Regarding KMAT Cutoff 2026

Check the FAQs below for KMAT cutoff 2026:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Are there sectional cut-offs in KMAT Karnataka mock tests?
A: 

Some unofficial KMAT mock tests are available in the market which offer sectional tests. But the official KMAT Karnataka mock test does not have a sectional cutoff. The KPPGCA offers a full-length official KMAT mock test and the total score is displayed after the exam. 

Q:   Do top IIMs accept KMAT score?
A: 

No, IIM does not accept KMAT test scores for admission. If you want to get admission to the IIM, you will have to appear in the CAT exam. With the score of the KMAT test, you can get admission to various top colleges in the state of Karnataka. You can get admission to the following top management colleges: 

  • AIMS Institute
  • Acharya School
  • Alliance University
  • Indus Business Academy
  • Presidency College
Q:   What are the best colleges in Bangalore that accept the KMAT score?
A: 
The KMAT scores are accepted for admission in top management colleges in Karnataka. According to the NIRF rankings, the five best colleges in Bangalore that accept the KMAT score are as follows: 1. Alliance School of Business, which is ranked among India's top 100 colleges (NIRF). 2. Indus Business Academy: It features in the top 125 colleges as per the NIRF. 3. Krupanidhi School of Management, which is ranked 32 by the Times ranking. 4. Acharya Bangalore Business School, which is ranked 34 by the Times. 5. Kristu Jayanti College: It is ranked under top 100 management colleges by the Week.

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Answered 2 months ago

KMAT 2026 results is likely to be announced in the last week of September, 2026. 

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Candidates can download KMAT admit card via the official website of KMAT India at kmatindia.com. 

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KMAT 2026 exam was conducted on September 20, 2026. 

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