KMAT Exam Date 2026 (Soon): Registration, Mock Test, Admit Card & Result Dates
Karnataka Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( KMAT )
KMAT 2026 exam will likely be held in the first week of September 2026, for the first session exam. The KMAT exam date 2026 will be released online and the exam will be conducted in the internet based test mode.
The KMAT Karnataka exam 2026 will be conducted for admission to about 169 colleges across Karnataka. It is a management exam conducted in a home-based, remote online proctored mode. KMAT is the last management entrance exam of the year. Check here all about KMAT 2026 dates and events.Â
- KMAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- KMAT 2026 Registration Dates
- KMAT Admit Card 2026 Dates
- KMAT Exam Date 2026
- KMAT Result Dates 2026
- FAQs Related to KMAT Dates
KMAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of KMAT 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| May ' 26 | KMAT 2026 registrations TENTATIVE |
| Aug ' 26 | KMAT 2026: Last date to fill application form (Session 2) TENTATIVE |
| Sep ' 26 | KMAT 2026 TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 25 Oct ' 25 | KMAT 2025 (Session 2) |
| 22 Oct ' 25 | KMAT 2025 Admit Card Release (session 2) |
| 21 Oct ' 25 | KMAT Mock Test 2025 (session 2) |
KMAT 2026 Registration Dates
Registration: May ' 26
KMAT 2026 registration for the Session 1 exam will likely begin in the second week of May 2026. The KMAT application form 2026 will be available online at KMAT India website. KMAT registration includes following process:
- KMAT registrationÂ
- KMAT application form filling
- Uploading documents
- Paying application fee
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Commonly asked questions
KMAT application form 2026 will likely be released in second week of May 2026. KMAT application form will be released on website of KMAT India. The exam dates for KMAT exam will be announced online too.
KMAT Karnataka exam will be held in the home-based remote proctored mode. Candidates can now take the exam from the safe environment of their homes. They do not have to choose the exam city and visit any KMAT exam centre in order to take the exams. They can fill the KMAT application form online and take the remote proctored online exam through the link given to the candidates on the exam day or as mentioned in their KMAT admit card.
The KMAT exam was earlier conducted in paper-based test mode. But due to the COVID-19 outbreak, in 2021 and 2022, the exam was conducted in internet-based test mode.
KMAT Admit Card 2026 Dates
KMAT admit card 2026 download link will likely be made live in the first week of September, 2026. The admit card will be released for the students who have registered for the KMAT Karnataka exam 2026. The admit cards can be downloaded till the exam day. The hard copy of the admit card is to be kept with the students on the day of the exam. Exam day instructions, timings, reporting time, and other details were mentioned on the KMAT admit card 2026.Â
Steps to Download KMAT Admit Card
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Go to KMAT India website
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Click on the 'KMAT 2026 admit card' link on the homepage and login to the KMAT candidate portal
- Click on 'Download Admit Card' link
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Enter log in details i.e. application number and date of birth
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The admit card will appear on the screen, verify the details printed on it for any mistakes/errors
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Download the admit card for Karnataka KMAT and take a printout
Commonly asked questions
KMAT 2025 admit card was released on September 2, 2025. The KMAT 2025 exam was conducted on September 7, 2025, in the internet-based remote proctored mode.
The second session KMAT admit card 2025 was released on October 22, 2025. All those candidates who have registered for the exam will be able to download their KMAT admit card 2025 online by submitting their application number and password.
KMAT admit card includes details like the candidate's name, father's name, exam date, exam time, etc. Before downloading the KMAT hall ticket, candidates are advised to crosscheck all the details mentioned on it. The admit card of KMAT is one of the most important documents without which candidates will not be able to appear in KMAT exam. Besides being used on exam day, KMAT admit card will be required during the exam counselling process as well.
No, the KMAT admit card is the same for all courses. The course will be mentioned on the KMAT admit card for which the candidate is taking the KMAT exam. The KMAT admit card will also have test details such as the exam date, shift timings and exam day instructions.
KMAT Exam Date 2026
KMAT 2026 will likely be conducted in two sessions. Each session had a different registration window. KMAT is conducted once a year in two sessions. The KMAT 2026 will likely be conducted in the first week of September 2026, for first session. The exam will be conducted in a home based online proctored test mode across the country.
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Commonly asked questions
KMAT 2026 will likely be held in the first week of September 2026 for session 1. The exam will be conducted in the home-based online remote proctored mode.
KMAT Karnataka or Karnataka Management Aptitude Test KMAT is conducted by the Karnataka Post Graduate Private Colleges Association (KPPGCA) for admissions to Master of Business Administration (MBA), Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and Master of Computer Applications MCA courses.
KMAT application form 2026 will likely be released in second week of May 2026. KMAT application form will be released on website of KMAT India. The exam dates for KMAT exam will be announced online too.
No, writing the KMAT is not compulsory for applying to MBA colleges in Karnataka. However, very few colleges offer direct admission for MBA courses. So, students should opt for MBA entrance exams such as KMAT, Karnataka PGCET, CAT, XAT, MAT, etc.
KMAT Result Dates 2026
KMAT 2026 result date will be released on KMAT India website. The KMAT result 2026 will be accessible through the KMAT candidate login. Students shortlisted after the KMAT cut off 2026 will be called for the Personal Interview. The KMAT exam result 2026 will likely be released in the last week of September 2026.Â
To download the scorecard, students will need their KMAT login details.Â
Commonly asked questions
No, candidates cannot appear more than once for the KMAT exam. The KMAT exam is held only once a year. Candidates have to wait for the next session if they miss this year's exam. The KMAT exam is being conducted in the IBT (internet-based test or online remote proctored) mode. Based on the Karnataka Management Aptitude Test scores, students can apply for admission to various programs offered by KMAT participating colleges. The exam will only be conducted in the internet-based test mode for all the sessions. The difficulty level of the KMAT exam is usually easy and the candidates can easily prepare for this exam. Candidates who wish to appear for the KMAT exam need to apply on the official website of KMAT India and fill out the KMAT application form once the application window opens. KMAT is held in about 10 test cities in the state of Karantaka, but since the exam is being held in the remote proctored mode, candidates do not have to visit the exam centre to take the exam.
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
FAQs Related to KMAT Dates
Refer below to know some of the best FAQs on KMAT dates:
The KMAT exam is held for two hours or 120 minutes. There is only one slot for the KMAT exam. KMAT exam does not have any sectional time limit. This means, that the candidates can take the KMAT exam according to their preference and can switch between sections and questions as per their need. There is no provision of changing the exam slot. And there is no provision to apply for the same. Candidates have to take the KMAT exam from the safe environment of their homes as the exam will be conducted in the internet-based test mode and the candidates have to choose their slot for the exam day.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
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.Â
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, it is not compulsory to take KMAT for joining MBA colleges in Karnataka. Nut KMAT is widely accepted by the top Bschools in Karnataka. Students can also opt for MBA entrance exams such as Karnataka PGCET, CAT, XAT, etc.Â
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Best books for KMAT preparation 2026 of VARC section are:
Book Name | Author/ Publisher |
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Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT | Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay |
The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning | Nishit K. Sinha |
High School English Grammar and Composition Key | Wren and Martin |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Candidates can improve their accuracy in KMAT exam by persistently solving mocks, evaluating their result based on which they can invest more time on their weaker links. For this, candidates should attempt mocks online. Also, keep solving KMAT sample papers to understand individual lags and align pr
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Maintaining speed with accuracy is important for KMAT preparation. Students can improve accuracy and speed for KMAT exam by regularly taking mock test and constant practice.Â
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