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    KMAT Accepting Colleges 2026: List of 184 MBA Colleges, Cutoffs, Selection Process and Top Institutes
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    KMAT Accepting Colleges 2026: List of 184 MBA Colleges, Cutoffs, Selection Process and Top Institutes

    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 19 Oct 2026, 02:18 PM IST

    KMAT-accepting 2026 colleges are over 184 MBA colleges that accept the KMAT 2026 score. The KMAT 2026 exam will be conducted on November 14, 2026, in a home-based, remote online proctored mode. Moreover, the KMAT 2026 results will likely be announced in the last week of November 2026 on the official website, kmatindia.com. Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) is conducted for admission to the postgraduate programme of management in the KMAT participating institutes in 2026. Keep reading this article to find the complete list of KMAT participating institutes for 2026 MBA admissions, along with the selection procedure of KMAT colleges.

    KMAT Accepting Colleges 2026: List of 184 MBA Colleges, Cutoffs, Selection Process and Top Institutes
    KMAT Participating Institutes 2026

    KMAT Participating Institutes 2026

    Around 184 participating institutes will accept scores obtained by candidates in KMAT 2026. After the declaration of the KMAT result, test-takers will be eligible to register with the KMAT-accepting colleges in Karnataka for the further KMAT MBA selection process to secure admission to the MBA programme.

    Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai

    Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026

    Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida

    AACSB Accredited | Highest CTC: 22 LPA

    KMAT 2026 will be conducted in a remote-based, test-proctored mode for admission to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). The following are the KMAT-accepting colleges in Bangalore and the rest of Karnataka. The list below encompasses only a few top KMAT score-accepting colleges. Students can check the following list of top KMAT colleges offering MBA programmes:

    IBSAT

    Gateway to IBS Hyderabad & 8 other IBS campuses | Scholarships worth 10 CR

    Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi

    Highest CTC: 24 LPA | Average CTC: 12.32 LPA | 85 Placement Partners

    KMAT Selection Procedure 2026

    Once the KMAT 2026 results are declared, candidates will have to apply to the KMAT 2026 participating institute in which they desire to take admission. Candidates will have to qualify for the selection rounds of KMAT for final admission in KMAT participating institutes. As per the KMAT 2026 selection process, candidates will be assessed based on various skills, such as academic history, speaking, and personality, for admission into KMAT colleges for the MBA programme.

    KMAT colleges for MBA will not conduct the centralised selection process. Each institute will conduct the KMAT 2026 selection procedure differently through the following rounds:

    • Group Discussion
    • Written Ability Test (WAT)
    • Personal Interview

    Based on the candidate’s performance in the above rounds, students will be offered admission to the KMAT-accepting colleges in Karnataka based on the score obtained.

    Important Points to Note for KMAT Karnataka Participating Institutes 2026

    • There will be no centralised counselling for admission into KMAT-accepting colleges in Bangalore and the rest of Karnataka.
    • All KMAT colleges for MBA will have their own counselling process.
    • Candidates are required to apply separately for each KMAT Karnataka participating institute.
    • Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their KMAT 2026 scores and GD/PI.
    • Document verification of documents is required before final admission.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How many B-schools will accept the KMAT score?
    A:

    KPPGCA releases the official list for KMAT participating institutes. However, based on the previous year, it can be estimated that over 184 institutes will be accepting KMAT 2026 score.

    Q: Do the participating institutes conduct centralized selection procedure?
    A:

    No, each participating institute in KMAT 2026 will conduct the selection process differently. Candidates must visit the official website of the institute they wish to apply to know the selection criteria.

    Q: What are the steps for KMAT 2026 selection procedure?
    A:

    The KMAT selection procedure 2026 will be conducted in the following steps:

    Step 1 - Preparation of merit list

    Step 2 - Shortlisted candidates to appear for selection rounds

    Step 3 - Final selection and document verification.

    Q: How many colleges accept KMAT score?
    A:

    In total, 184 MBA colleges in Karnataka accept KMAT scores. 

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