Business Management Studies

KMAT scores are accepted by the top BSchools in Karnataka. These colleges offer MBA and MCA courses for admissions. The admission criteria is the KMAT Karnataka scores. 

KMAT is an important MBA entrance exam. The first tip to ace the KMAT exam is to stay calm. Here are a few last minute preparation tips for KMAT exam:

• Use the restroom before to the start of the test. Because students will not have time and may not be able to get a break during the exam
• Check all system requirements before starting the exam, mic, camera, etc. 
• Do not keep cell phones or other electronic devices, such as calculators, smartwatches, during the exam.
• Stay calm and have a healthy breakfast in the morning before the exam. 

The students applying for KMAT exam must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate in graduation. Reserved category students will get a relaxation of 5%. 

Students who have only completed Class 12 and do not have a Bachelors degree will not be eligible for KMAT exam. Students have to fulfil complete KMAT eligibility criteria to take KMAT exam.

Last date to register for KMAT 2025 exam (Session 2) was extended to October 15, 2025. The session 1 KMAT application form was released on May 14, 2025. The KMAT Karnataka 2025 application form is available online on the official website of KMAT India- kmatindia.com. The last date to apply for the KMAT 2025 exam was again extended to August 20, 2025. 

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. 

KMAT Karnakaka scores are accepted for admission to the MBA programme at colleges in Karnataka. But some colleges outside Karnataka also accept the KMAT scores for admission to the MBA or PGDM programmes. 

However, candidates should know that the colleges which accept KMAT exam scores outside Karnataka, do not gaurantee admission. Some colleges may have their own entrance exams or may prioritise other national-level entrance exams, such as CAT, MAT, or CMAT, for admission. 

KMAT is a Home Based Online Remote Proctored Test comprising 120 MCQs. These MCQs are spread and divided ino four sections of Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension; Quantitative Ability; Logical Reasoning and General Awareness. The test is to be completed in 120 minutes without any sectional time limit. The candidate is allowed to switch from one section to other within the overall time limit.