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About KMAT 2024

The Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA) conducts the KMAT exam for admission into more than 189 institutes that offer MBA and MCA courses in Karnataka. The registration process for KMAT 2024 will begin tentatively in the last week of June 2024. Interested and eligible candidates will be able to fill out the KMAT 2024 application form in online mode at kmatindia.com. The KMAT entrance exam 2024 will be held in the first week of November 2024. As per the KMAT 2024 eligibility criteria, candidates who have completed graduation with a minimum aggregate of 50% are eligible to apply for KMAT Karnataka 2024.

What is KMAT?

The Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted in computer-based mode. KMAT Karnataka 2024 is the gateway for MBA / MCA admission to various management colleges across the state of Karnataka. The KMAT was first conducted in 2003. Once the KMAT exam is conducted, candidates securing equal to or more than the KMAT exam cutoff will be called for the selection procedure. Each participating institute will release an individual cutoff and a list of selected candidates.

After the KMAT selection process, a final merit list will be prepared. This KMAT merit list will have the names of the students who have matched the cutoff and are selected for the further selection process, which includes the GD/PI round. Candidates will have to visit the counselling centre as per the schedule where the GD/PI rounds will be held.

On the basis of the KMAT 2024 score and GD/PI scores, a final merit list of the selected candidates will be declared and they will be called for document verification. The qualified candidates will then be offered final admission to KMAT colleges, which will contain the names of the shortlisted candidates.

KMAT 2024 Help Desk

No. 64, Vastra Bhavan, 4th Main, Near 18th Cross,
Malleswaram, Bangalore - 560 055.

Phone: +91-8023444555
Email: info@kmatindia.com

KMAT 2024 Highlights

Full Exam NameKarnataka Management Aptitude Test
Short Exam NameKMAT
Conducting BodyKarnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association
Frequency of ConductOnce a year
Exam LevelState Level Exam
LanguagesEnglish
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Application Fee (General)850 Rs [Online]
Mode of ExamOnline
Mode of CounsellingOnline / Offline
Participating Colleges36
Exam Duration2 Hours

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KMAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Check out the KMAT Karnataka 2024 eligibility criteria for MBA and MCA admission before going to apply.

KMAT M.B.A Eligibility Criteria

  • As per the eligibility criteria prescribed by KPPGCA, candidates must have passed graduation (minimum of 3 years) or a master's degree from a recognized institute with a minimum aggregate of 50%. SC/ST candidates will be given a relaxation of 5%.
  • Candidates from the Commerce, Management, Arts, Social Sciences, Engineering and Technology streams are eligible to apply.
  • There is no age restriction to apply for KMAT 2024.

KMAT M.C.A. Eligibility Criteria

KPPGCA prescribes the eligibility criteria for KMAT required to be eligible for the exam. As per the eligibility criteria, candidates must have a minimum aggregate of 50% at graduation. Additionally, candidates must also have studied mathematics in class 12 (10+2) or during their bachelor’s degree in order to be eligible for MCA.

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card

Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA) will begin the KMAT 2024 registration window in online mode in the last week of June 2024. The last date to submit the KMAT exam 2024 application form will be October 2024. Candidates will have to pay the application fee of Rs 1000 in order to complete the application form. Before filling out the KMAT 2024 exam form, candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria of the exam. The steps to fill out the KMAT exam application form have been provided below.

Steps to Fill KMAT 2024 Application Form

  • Visit the link, kmatindia.com and click on ‘Apply now’

  • Register for KMAT 2024

  • After registration, log in using the application number and date of birth

  • Fill in all required details including name, date of birth, domicile, gender, category, preferred course, etc.

  • Payment of fee

Requirements to fill out KMAT exam application form

• Valid email ID and mobile number

• Marksheet/ certificate of Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree

• Scanned image of candidate’s photograph and signature

• Scanned copy of the applicant’s parent’s signature

Application Fees

CategoryQuotaModeGenderAmount
OBC, General, SC, STOnlineMale, Female₹ 850
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KPPGCA will specify the exam pattern for KMAT 2024. As per the KMAT 2024 exam pattern, the exam will be conducted in CBT mode for a duration of two hours. The KMAT test will comprise 120 questions from three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability and Logical Reasoning. The complete KMAT 2024 exam pattern is given below.

KMAT Test Pattern

Test

Questions

Duration

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

40

2 hours

Quantitative Ability

40

Logical Reasoning

40

Total

120

KMAT 2024 Marking Scheme

  • For every correct answer, one mark will be awarded

  • No marks will be deducted for incorrect responses

Furthermore, candidates will be able to switch between different sections of the exam as sectional time division has not been allotted.

The KMAT 2024 admit card will be issued in the first week of November 2024. Candidates who successfully apply for the exam can download the KMAT exam admit card in online mode. Candidates can download and print a copy of the KMAT 2024 hall ticket at kmatindia.com.

After printing, candidates must have pasted passport-sized photographs on the admit card. The photograph has to be similar to the one provided in the application form. The KMAT 2024 admit card contains details such as the name of the candidate, photograph, signature, exam date, time, and venue.

Steps to download KMAT 2024 admit card

  • Visit the official website, kmatindia.com.
  • Enter the login credentials that were created at the registration:
  • Click on the ‘Submit’ tab
  • Now, the screen will display KMAT 2024 admit card
  • Subsequently, download the KMAT admit card and take printouts for future reference.

KMAT 2024 Exam Centers

StateCity
KarnatakaBagalkot
Bangalore
Belgaum
Bellary
Bijapur
Davanagere
Gulbarga
Hubli
Mangalore
Mysore
Shimoga
Tumkur
Udupi

Documents Required at Exam

  • Admit card
  • Valid ID proof

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The KPPGCA will declare the KMAT 2024 result in online mode. The KMAT 2024 scorecard consists of the section-wise scores and overall percentile of candidates. After the declaration of the KMAT result, candidates can also collect a copy of the scorecard from the KMAT office.

Candidates have to carry the scorecard with them on the day of the selection process. Based on the candidates’ performance, the cutoff will release by each participating institute.

Steps to download KMAT 2024 scorecard

  • First, visit the official website of KMAT -kmatindia.com.
  • Next, find and click the link called “KMAT 2024 Result” at the menu bar.
  • It will take the candidate to the KMAT result page. From there, candidates have to select the offline mode exam which is shown with the exam date.
  • Then the candidates have to enter their “Roll Number” and “Date of Birth”. After entering the KMAT login details, click the login button.
  • Finally, the appropriate KMAT result 2024 will be displayed on the screen.
  • Take a printout of the result for your future reference.

KMAT 2024 Cutoff

The KMAT 2024 cutoff is the minimum score that must be secured by a candidate to be eligible to participate in the selection procedure. Each participating institute is likely to have its own cutoff for both courses. On the basis of the KMAT exam cutoff, candidates will be shortlisted to take part in the selection procedure.

Students must check the KMAT 2024 cutoff after the results are declared and then apply to colleges. Candidates will not be given admission if they fail to meet the cutoff criteria of the college they apply to. After the declaration of the KMAT 2024 result, KMAT accepting institutes will begin to release their admission criteria with KMAT cut offs.

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The KMAT 2024 Karnataka selection procedure will be conducted separately by each participating institute. The cutoff for each institute will differ as it is prepared individually. On the basis of the institute-wise KMAT cutoff, candidates will be selected to participate in the selection process. As the KMAT 2024 selection process is conducted individually by each institute, candidates will have to apply separately to each participating institute for a course so as to attend the selection procedure at the institute.

Documents Required at Counselling

  • KMAT 2024 scorecard/rank card
  • KMAT admit card 2024
  • Class 10 mark sheet
  • Class 12 mark sheet
  • Graduation mark sheet
  • Character certificate
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)
  • Transfer certificate
  • Migration certificate
  • Two recent colored passport size photographs

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Question:When will the registration process for KMAT 2024 to be closed?

Answer:

The KMAT exam 2024 application form window will be closed in the last week of October 2024.

Question:When will the KMAT 2024 be held?

Answer:

The KMAT exam 2024 will be held in the first week of November 2024.

Question:What will be the marking scheme of KMAT 2024?

Answer:

As per the exam pattern for KMAT 2024, candidates are awarded a +1 mark. There is no negative marking on the question paper.

Question:What will be the nature of KMAT 2024 exam?

Answer:

KMAT Karnataka 2024 will be conducted in online mode as a CBT mode in which candidates have to answer 120 multiple-choice questions.

Question:Can a candidate select more than one KMAT exam centre city?

Answer:

No, candidates are allowed to select only one city as the exam centre.

Question:What is KMAT Karnataka?

Answer:

Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association conducts state level KMAT Karnataka exam once in a year to admit candidates in MBA and MCA courses for more than 189 institutes in Karnataka State.

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Hi sir, i got 168 mark(48%) cmat2019. And 571 mark (60%) mat2019 and kerala kmat 122 score. Which is the best score to apply for mba?

Aditya Sharma Student Expert 9th Mar, 2019

Hey Rasi.

According to the marks u have obtained in the entrance exams u will not be able to apply for  the good bschools for ur further studies for getting call letter from them.

U should be using ur MAT marks for getting admissions in the private bschools for ur further studies.

Hope u got ur point. Ask if u are having any query.

Good luck

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Hi,here is VITESH from AP ..Which entrance will be applicable for MBA in BITM Bellary.. either KMAT r PGCET.Plz help me out..thank you.

Ankita Tibrewal 7th Jun, 2018
Either of it.

The minimum eligibility criteria for MBA course is candidates should have a Bachelors degree in any discipline with not less than 50% marks.

Selection of the candidates for admission to MBA program is done based on their performance inKMAT/ Karnataka-PGCET/ MAT/ CAT.

BITM offers a scholarship to its meritorious students, candidates who belong to financially-weak background and reserved category.

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I have 181 rank in KMAT Exam. Is any scope for getting admission in this college

Anonymous 1st Apr, 2018

Hi Amitha,

Thanks for asking, you have a very bleak chance to get into the University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. Do not lose hope keep visiting the website. You will surely get informed whenever the results will be declared in August 2018.

God Luck!

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I have 189th rank in KMAT..am i qualified to get admission here?

Siddhant Garg 15th Feb, 2018
The rank is good but is this Kumar or CMAT?
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Is KMAT result declared?

richa.sahay 1st Dec, 2022

Yes, the KMAT result is declared on December 19 and KMAT exam was conducted on December 4.

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