Which are the top MBA colleges which accept KMAT Kerala scores?

Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, Kochi SCMS Cochin School of Business, Kochi Amrita School of Business, Kochi Toc H Institute of Science and Technology, Ernakulam Marthoma College of Management and Technology, Ernakulam Saintgits Institute of Management, Kottayam DC School of Management and Technology, Kottayam Nehru College of Management, Thrissur Institute of Management and Technology, Kannur Chinmaya Institute of Technology, Kannur Sree Gokulam Institute of Management Studies, Alappuzha XIME Kochi

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 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.

KMAT KERALA Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration, Fees, Procedure

Updated on May 31, 2026 23:50 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

KMAT Kerala counselling will be held after the declaration of KMAT Kerala results 2026. The KMAT Kerala 2026 counselling dates will be announced on the official website of the participating institutions and the candidates can apply to the college/institute accepting KMAT Kerala 2026 scores, of their choice through counselling. The eligible candidates will be given the opportunity to participate in the KMAT Kerala 2026 counselling process, which will include Group Discussion and Personal Interviews (GD/PI). Dates of GD/PI may vary for different colleges, hence the candidate must keep a check on the announcement of dates and process.KMAT Kerala result 2026 was announced on February 27, 2026. KMAT Kerala 2026 result for Session 2 is expected to released in the second week of June 2026.

Table of contents

KMAT Kerala Selection Process 2026: Weightage
KMAT Kerala 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Documents Required for KMAT Kerala Counselling 2026
FAQs on KMAT Kerala Counselling

KMAT Kerala Selection Process 2026: Weightage

The weightage of the KMAT Kerala 2026 selection rounds is as follows:

Selection Criteria	Weightage
KMAT Kerala 2026	80%
Group Discussion	10%
Personal Interview	10%
Total	100%

KMAT Kerala 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of KMAT KERALA 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
15 Jun ' 26	KMAT Kerala Result 2026 (Session 2)
01 Jun ' 26	KMAT Kerala Provisional Answer Key 2026 (May)
01 Jun ' 26 - 04 Jun ' 26	KMAT Kerala Answer Key 2026 Objection Filing (May)
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Documents Required for KMAT Kerala Counselling 2026

To participate in KMAT Kerala 2025 counselling or GDPI, students must be present in person and carry following documents:

KMAT Kerala scorecard
KMAT Kerala admit card
Date of Birth certificate
Class 10 marksheet
Class 12 marksheet
Graduation marksheet
Transfer certificate
Migration certificate
Caste certificate
Domicile certificate

If one does not reach Counselling and GDPI venue on scheduled date, their seat will be offered to next student.

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FAQs on KMAT Kerala Counselling

Check below the FAQs on KMAT Kerala counselling process:

Q: 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.

Q: What are the documents required for the KMAT Kerala counselling?

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