What are the passing marks for KMAT Kerala?

If you're a General/SEBC candidate, you need at least 72 marks out of 720 (10%) in KMAT Kerala to pass. But if you're from SC/ST/PWD category, you should get 54 marks (7.5%) to qualify. Only the aspirants who score above this criteria will be eligible for admission to the KMAT Kerala partiipating colleges. Candidates who are aspiring admission to top MBA colleges in Kerala must ensure that they meet the qualifying cutoff criteria in order to secure a seat and be eligible for the admission process. The admission completely depends on the total number of seats available in the college.

What is the KMAT Kerala selection criteria weightage?

Once the KMAT Kerala results are announced, candidates who match the cutoff criteria are then called for the further selection process which includes Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Check out the table below to know the KMAT Kerala Selection Criteria weightage. Selection Criteria Weightage KMAT Kerala 2026 80% Group Discussion 10% Personal Interview 10% Total 100%

What is the scope of KMAT Kerala exam?

KMAT Kerala scores are accepted by many BSchools in Kerala. Students seeking MBA admissions in Kerala can appear for KMAT Kerala exam. They will be shortlisted based on their scores in entrance exam and GDPI rounds.

Who determines the KMAT Kerala cutoff?

KMAT Kerala cutoff is released by the exam conducting authority, Commissioner of Entrance Exams, Kerala, after the announcement of the KMAT Kerala result. The KMAT Kerala cut-off is the same for all participating institutes and courses but differs for different categories. These cutoffs are available on the official website of each participating college or institute. Candidates who have appeared for the KMAT Kerala exam must meet the cutoff of their preferred institute in order to gain admission to that particular institute.

KMAT KERALA Cut Off 2025: Check Category-wise Cut Off Marks Here

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Registration - 5 Feb '26

Updated on Dec 1, 2025 10:02 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

KMAT Kerala cutoff 2025: The KMAT Kerala exam is conducted twice a year for the convenience of the candidates. KMAT Kerala results 2025 were released on March 7, 2025, for the first cycle exam. The cut-off marks for KMAT Kerala 2025 will be available after the results have been released. The minimum cut-off marks are 72 for General and SEBC; and 54 for SC/ST candidates. Candidates who have scored as much or above the minimum cut-off marks can apply to colleges accepting KMAT Kerala scores for admission to its MBA programmes.

These cut-off marks are uniform for all the institutes and colleges accepting KMAT Kerala 2025 scores. However, that is not the case with students from different categories. The minimum cut-off mark is different for different categories of students.

Q: Does IIM Kozhikode accept KMAT Kerala scores for admission to MBA programme?

No, IIM Khozhikode does not accept KMAT Kerala test scores for admission. If you want to get admission to the IIM, you will have to appear in the CAT exam. With the score of the KMAT Kerala test, you can get admission in about 129 management colleges in Kerala. You can get admission to the following top management colleges such as: