KMAT 2023: Admit Card, Exam Date, Mock Test, Syllabus, Pattern

Latest Updates on KMAT 2023: The Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association has announced the KMAT 2023 exam dates. As per the schedule mentioned on the official KMAT website, kmatindia.com. KMAT exam 2023 will be held on October 8, 2023.This year the KMAT entrance test will be held as an online remote proctored test.

Interested and eligible candidates can fill out the KMAT 2023 application form in online mode. The KMAT exam 2023 registration date has also been extended to September 30, 2023.The KMAT 2023 admit card date and KMAT 2023 mock test date are yet to be announced.

As per the KMAT 2023 eligibility criteria, candidates must have completed graduation with a minimum aggregate of 50%. KMAT exam 2023 is conducted to admit candidates to more than 189 institutes offering MBA and MCA courses in Karnataka. KMAT was first conducted in the year 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 2023, a final merit list will be prepared. This KMAT merit list has the name 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 2023 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 be then offered final admission in KMAT colleges which will contain the names of shortlisted candidates.

KMAT M.B.A Eligibility Criteria

As per the eligibility criteria prescribed by KPPGCA, candidates must have passed graduation (minimum 3 years)/ Master's degree from a recognised institute with minimum aggregate of 50%. SC/ST candidates will be given relaxation of 5%. Candidates from Commerce, Management, Arts, Social Sciences, Engineering/ Technology stream are eligible to apply.

KMAT M.C.A. Eligibility Criteria

KPPGCA prescribes the eligibility criteria of KMAT 2022 required to be eligible for the exam. As per the eligibility criteria, candidates must have minimum aggregate of 50% in graduation. Additionally, candidates must also have studied mathematics at class 12 (10+2) or during 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) opened the KMAT 2023 registration window in online mode on June 30. The last date to submit the KMAT 2023 application form is September 30, 2023. Candidates have to pay the application fee of Rs 1000. Before filling KMAT application form 2023, candidates must ensure that they qualify for the eligibility criteria of the exam. The steps to fill out the KMAT application form have been provided below.

Steps to Fill KMAT 2023 Application Form

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

• Register for KMAT 2023

• 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 application form 2023

• 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

The exam pattern of KMAT 2023 has been prescribed by KPPGCA. As per KMAT 2023 exam pattern, the exam will be conducted online 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 2023 exam pattern is given below.

KMAT Test Pattern 2023

KMAT 2023 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.

KMAT 2023 admit card date is to be announced yet by KPPGCA. Candidates who successfully apply for the exam will be able to download KMAT admit card 2023 in online mode. Candidates can download and print a copy of the KMAT 2023 hall ticket.

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 2023 admit card contais details such as the name of the candidate, photograph, signature, exam date, time, and venue.

Steps to download KMAT admit card 2023

• 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 2023 admit card
• Subsequently, download the KMAT admit card and take printouts for future reference.

The KPPGCA will announce KMAT 2023 result date in online mode. The KMAT 2023 scorecard consists of the section-wise scores and overall percentile of candidates. After the declaration of 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 scorecard 2023

• First, visit the official website of KMAT -kmatindia.com.
• Next, find and click the link called “KMAT Result 2023” 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 2023 will be displayed on the screen.
• Take a printout of the result for your future reference.

KMAT 2023 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 KMAT cutoff 2023, candidates will be shortlisted to take part in the selection procedure. Students must check the KMAT 2023 cutoff after the results are declared and then apply for colleges. Candidates will not be given admission if they fail to meet the cutoff criteria of the college they apply for. After the declaration of the KMAT 2023 result, KMAT accepting institutes will begin to release their admission criteria with KMAT cut offs. 

KMAT Karnataka selection procedure 2023 will be conducted separately by each participating institute. The cutoff of each institute will differ as it is prepared individually. On the basis of institute-wise KMAT cutoff, candidates will be selected to participate in the selection process. As KMAT 2023 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.