KMAT MCA Cut off 2026: Check Category wise Cut off Marks

Karnataka Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( KMAT )

Saumya Jain
Updated on Mar 23, 2026 16:24 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

Overview

KMAT cutoff 2026 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.

Also Read: Top MBA colleges accepting KMAT 2026 score

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

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

DatesPast Exam Dates
23 Sep ' 25

KMAT Result 2025 (Session 1)

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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

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:   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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KMAT admit card 2026 is expected to release in the first week of September 2026. The admit card will release online. 

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Yes, students can get a duplicate copy of the KMAT admit card if they loose the original copy by following:

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Taking coaching to prepare for KMAT exam is not necessary. It completely depends on each individual. It can be helpful if the student cannot prepare alone or require guidance. 

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No, the session 2 dates of KMAT registrations are yet to be opened for 2026 admissions to Empire College of Science MBA course. Candidates are not required to appear for KMAT in order to apply for MBA. However, if the candidates wish to apply through KMAT then they can expect the session 2 registrat

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No, there is no fee concession on registration fee. The conducting body, KPPGCA, offers the same application fee for candidates belonging to the reserved categories, such as SC/ST as for the unreserved category. This year, the application fee for KMAT is INR 850, which includes GST. 

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A candidate must have a Bachelor's degree with at least 50 per cent aggregate marks. Aspirants of KMAT 2026 must carefully go through the KMAT application form instructions to register for the state-level entrance exam.

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No, candidates cannot make change in KMAT application form once submitted. Candidates must review application form before submission. If there is an error, they must make the changes immediately.

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Yes, when candidates are applying for KMAT they do not have to fill form and pay application fee in one go. However, they have to pay the application within a few days of filling KMAT registration form. Candidates must note that a completely filled application form without application fee will be re

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KMAT application fee is not refundable. After student has paid KMAT application fee, authorities will not refund fee under any circumstances. Even if they do not appear for KMAT exam.

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