KMAT KERALA Cut Off 2026: Check Category-wise Cut Off Marks Here

Kerala Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( KMAT KERALA )

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KMAT Kerala 2026 (Session 2)

31 May '26

Saumya Jain
Updated on Mar 2, 2026 00:36 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

Overview

KMAT Kerala cutoff 2026: KMAT Kerala exam was conducted on February 22, 2026, for the first session exam. KMAT Kerala results 2026 was released on February 27, 2026, for the first cycle exam. The cut-off marks for KMAT Kerala 2026 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 2026 scores. However, that is not the case with students from different categories. The minimum cut-off mark is different for different categories of students.

Table of contents
  • How to Check KMAT Kerala Cut Off 2026?
  • KMAT Kerala 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • KMAT Kerala Cut off 2026
  • Top MBA Colleges Accepting KMAT Kerala Scores
  • KMAT Kerala Cut off (Previous Session)
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How to Check KMAT Kerala Cut Off 2026?

Follow the process below to check KMAT Kerala cutoff:

  • Go to KMAT Kerala CEE website
  • Login on the Candidate Portal
  • Click KMAT Kerala result
  • Scroll down to check category wise cutoff marks
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Does IIM Kozhikode accept KMAT Kerala scores for admission to MBA programme?
A: 

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:

  1. Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, Kochi
  2. SCMS Cochin School of Business, Kochi
  3. Amrita School of Business, Kochi
  4. Toc H Institute of Science and Technology, Ernakulam
  5. Marthoma College of Management and Technology, Ernakulam

KMAT Kerala 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesPast Exam Dates
23 Feb ' 26

KMAT Kerala Provisional Answer Key 2026

23 Feb ' 26 - 26 Feb ' 26

Objection Filing 2026 (Session 1)

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KMAT Kerala Cut off 2026

Check the cutoff for the First session exam exam in the table below for all categories.

 Category

 Min cut off percentage

Cut off Marks 

 General Category

 10% of 720 marks

72

 SEBC Category

 10% of 720 marks

72

 SC/ST

 7.5% of 720 marks

54

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the KMAT Kerala selection criteria weightage?
A: 

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 CriteriaWeightage 
KMAT Kerala 202680%
Group Discussion10%
Personal Interview10%
Total100%
Q:   What are the passing marks for KMAT Kerala?
A: 

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. 

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Top MBA Colleges Accepting KMAT Kerala Scores

Some of the top MBA colleges which accept KMAT Kerala scores are mentioned below:

Name of the college Location
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
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the scope of KMAT Kerala exam?
A: 

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:   Who determines the KMAT Kerala cutoff?
A: 

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. 

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KMAT Kerala Cut off (Previous Session)

Refer to the table below to know the KMAT Kerala 2023 cutoff.

 Category

 Min cut off percentage

Cut off Marks 

 General Category

 15% of 716 marks

 108

 SEBC Category

 10% of 716 marks

 72

 SC/ST

 7.5% of 716 marks

 54

KMAT Kerala Cut off Marks 2023 (July exam)

Category

Percentage cut Off

Marks equivalent

General

15% of the total marks

107 out of 716

SEBC

10% of the total marks

72 out of 716

SC/ST

7.5% of the total marks

54 out of 716

The cutoff marks for final admissions will be in a ratio of 80:10:10 for the entrance exam, Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview.

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Listed below are some of the KMAT Kerala accepting MBA entrance exam in Trivandrum MBA colleges -

Top CollegesTuition Fee
CET School of ManagementINR 1.5 lakh
UFly International, TrivandrumINR 4 lakh
Cardinal Cleemis School Of Management StudiesINR 5 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

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