KMAT MCA Exam Dates 2026: Get Complete Exam Schedule Here
Karnataka Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( KMAT )
KMAT 2026 registrations
2 Apr '26 - 31 Aug '26
KMAT 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on September 13, 2026. The KMAT application was released on April 2, 2026, and the last registration date is August 31, 2026. The KMAT Karnataka 2026 is conducted to offer admissions to 169 colleges in Karnataka. To know more about the KMAT 2026 dates and events, scroll down.
- KMAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- KMAT 2026 Registration Dates
- KMAT Admit Card 2026 Dates
- KMAT Exam Date 2026
- KMAT Result Dates 2026
- KMAT Counselling 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 |
|---|---|
| 02 Apr ' 26 - 31 Aug ' 26 | KMAT 2026 registrations ONGOING |
| 13 Sep ' 26 | KMAT 2026 |
KMAT 2026 Registration Dates
Registration: 02 Apr ' 26 - 31 Aug ' 26
KMAT 2026 registration will be completed between April 2, 2026, and August 31, 2026. The application form for the exam is supposed to be filled out online via the KMAT website. The KMAT registration process involves:
- KMAT registration
- KMAT application form
- Uploading documents
- Paying application fee
KMAT 2026 Application Fee
The category-wise KMAT 2026 application fee is tabulated below:
| Category |
Application fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| General and NC-OBC |
INR 873.60 (including GST and Platform Fee) |
| SC, ST and PWD |
INR 873.60 (including GST and Platform Fee) |
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Commonly asked questions
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.
- Go to KMAT India website
- Click on registration button and fill KMAT application form
- Upload documents
- Pay application fee using credit, debit card or internet banking
- Submit application form
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 cards will be available for downloaded till the exam day. Exam day instructions, timings, reporting time, and other details will be mentioned on the KMAT admit card 2026.
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
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.
When appearing for KMAT exam, it is important to keep these documents:
- KMAT Admit Card
- Valid Photo ID Proof
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.
KMAT Exam Date 2026
The KMAT 2026 will be conducted on September 13, 2026. The exam will be conducted in a home-based, online-proctored test mode across the country.
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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 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 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.
To download the scorecard, students will need their KMAT login details.
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 2026 is expected to be released in the second week of September 2026 for Session 1 exam.
The KMAT result will be available online on the website of KMAT India. There will be no offline communication for the result. Candidates who appeared for the KMAT Karnataka exam can check their KMAT result and download the scorecard using their login credentials.
Follow the steps mentioned below to know how to download the KMAT result cum scorecard:
- Visit the website of KMAT India
- Login into the candidate portal using User ID and password
- Click 'Login' button
- The KMAT scorecard will appear on the screen which should be downloaded and saved for future use
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KMAT Counselling Dates 2026
KPPGCA will not conduct any centralized KMAT counselling process. But, the colleges accepting KMAT scores 2026 will conduct counselling for admission to MBA programme. Students should know that once the KMAT cut off 2026 is announced, students will be called for the counselling rounds at the participating colleges. Multiple counselling sessions will be conducted for qualified candidates. KMAT results 2026 will likely be announced in the last week of September 2026.
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.
KMAT cutoff is minimum marks required for admission to KMAT accepting colleges and it changes each year and depends on many factors. The factors which influence change in KMAT cutoff include number of candidates appearing for KMAT exam, availability of seats, category of student, difficulty level of exam, etc. KMAT cutoffs are released category wise. Candidates need to meet KMAT cutoff to seek admission to KMAT colleges.
Yes, students can prepare for the KMAT exam along with the CAT exam. However, CAT is comparatively a difficult MBA exam. The difficulty level of KMAT is easy to moderate, but CAT retains high difficulty levels. Students can use CAT books for KMAT preparation
KMAT Karnataka is conducted by the Karnataka Post Graduate Private Colleges' Association for admissions to MBA, PGDM and Master of Computer Applications courses. The KMAT scores are accepted by the top 170 AICTE approved colleges in Karnataka.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
As per the information on the web, the closing rank for GM category in 2025 was 11442 in round 3. So, yes candidate can pursue MCA from NIE Mysore. The chances may be low, because the priority is given to candidate with higher ranks.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
Kerala KMAT I a medium difficulty level exam. The test is designed in such a way that candidates are tested on the English, Reasoning, Quantitative and GK knowledge. 3-4 months of preparation is enough to crack this exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 months ago
Once the KMAT results are out, participating colleges will release KMAT cutoff. Candidates who appeared for the KMAT exam can download their scorecards and take part in the admission process at these institutes.
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