KMAT MCA Cut off 2025: Check Category wise Cut off Marks

Karnataka Management Aptitude Test 2025 ( KMAT )

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Saumya Jain
Updated on Dec 23, 2025 22:49 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

KMAT cutoff 2025 will be released after the KMAT 2025 result is announced. The KMAT result 2025 was announced on September 23, 2025. KMAT cutoff is different for different participating institutes. Once the KMAT result 2025 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 2025 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.

Also Read: Top MBA colleges accepting KMAT 2025 score

Table of contents
  • Factors Determining KMAT Cutoff 2025
  • KMAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • KMAT Cut Off 2025 (Expected)
  • What After KMAT Result?
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Factors Determining KMAT Cutoff 2025

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 2025
  • Previous year KMAT cutoffs
  • Category
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the KMAT Karnataka result be declared?
A: 

KMAT result 2025 has been released on September 23, 2025, for the first session. Session 2 exam was released on November 8, 2025. Candidates who took the KMAT exam can check and download their KMAT scorecard 2025 using their login details. Candidates can login on the candidate portal on the KMAT India website-kmatindia.com by using their application number and password

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 Cut Off 2025 (Expected)

Check out the table below to know the expected KMAT cutoff 2025. 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?

Based on KMAT 2025 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 2025?

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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:   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. 

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. 

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Total score of KMAT exam is 120. Each section carries 40 marks. Each question carries one mark.

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Answered a week ago

KMAT is a remote proctored test with a level of difficulty is moderate. Students can gauge difficulty by their understanding of concepts, their level of prep and dedication. 

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Answered a month 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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Answered a month 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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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

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Answered a month 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

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Answered 2 months 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
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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. 

 

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Mani Malhotra

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Answered 2 months 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

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Answered 2 months 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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    Kristu Jayanti University

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    • 3.80 Lakh
    • 2 years
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    Mount Carmel College

    Palace Road, Bangalore Private

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    • 2 years
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