KMAT

CMR University has certain eligibility criteria to join for MCA program.

For admissions,   candidates are required to have :

1. Bachelor's Degree with aleast 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) from a recognised university. 
2. Studied Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science at the 10+2 level or during graduation.
3. A valid score in the Karnataka PGCET or KMAT entrance exam. 

Thus, to take admission in the MCA Program at CMR University,   taking the KMAT or PGCET entrance is necessary.

KMAT marking scheme differs depending on the exam location.

• KMAT Kerala: +4 for correct, -1 for wrong, no penalty for blank.
• KMAT (Karnataka & Others): +1 for correct, no penalty for wrong or blank.

Always confirm the marking scheme from the official website for your specific KMAT exam.

The official KMAT answer key of every candidate released by the examination authority contains each question and its status which means, the answer marked by the candidate and right answer. The answer key will also have the question which were not attempted. The following information will be mentioned on the KMAT answer key:

1. Name of the candidate 
2. Application/ Roll number
3. Exam slot
4. Test date and time
5. Section-wise Questions
6. Question Number/ ID 
7. Status (attempted/not attempted)
8. Right option/answer
9. Candidate's response 

If released, KMAT Karnataka answer key will be released on official website of KMAT India. To download KMAT answer key:

• Open the official website
• Login using Application Number and Password
• Click on Anwer Key' section
• Candidates will be redirected to a new PDF file, click download icon
• Save for future use

KPPGCA does not release the KMAT answer key. The KMAT exam was conducted on September 7, 2025. The KMAT Karnataka answer key is generally released a few days after the completion of the exam, if released. 

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.

The following documents will be required during the KMAT counselling. Both photocopy and original documents will be required. Candidates must carry two copies of the original documents. 

• KMAT scorecard/rank card
• KMAT admit card
• Class 10 mark sheet
• Class 12 mark sheet
• Graduation mark sheet
• Character certificate 
• Cast certificate (if applicable)
• Transfer certificate
• Migration certificate
• Two recent coloured passport size photographs

Courses offered through KMAT are MBA, PGDM and MCA courses. Some colleges accepting KMAT scores are:

1. Acharya Institute of Technology
2. Alliance School of Business
3. IFIM Business School
4. Mount Caramel College

• Go to website of participating institute
• Click on New Registration
• Fill Application number
• Check details that are prefilled, including personal and academic details in registration form.
• Upload photograph
• Upload signature 
• Pay counselling fee