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KMAT Karnataka 2025: Check Exam Date, Registration Last Date, Pattern, Syllabus, Top Colleges Accepting Scores

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Last Updated on June 13, 2025 by MBAUniverse.com News Desk

KMAT Karnataka 2025 is conducted by KPPGCA for MBA admission 2025 in top MBA colleges in Bangalore and Rest of Karnataka. KMAT Karnataka is a Paper Pen based test with 120 Multiple Choice Questions divided in three sections. KMAT Karnataka registration last date is June 30, 2025. KMAT 2025 Exam Date is expected in August, 2025. KMAT exam duration is 2 hours. This article will help you understand all about the Karnataka KMAT 2025 exam including Fees, Registration Process, Accepting Colleges and more.

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What is KMAT Karnataka? Overview

Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) is conducted by Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA) for MBA, PGDM and MCA admission in Karnataka B-schools. A good score in KMAT Karnataka 2025 exam will help in getting admission to MBA and MCA courses in good MBA colleges Institutes in Bangalore. One of the key features of KMAT entrance exam is that it leads to admission in B-schools which have moderate fee structure. Check key highlights in table below. 

KMAT Karnataka 2025 Exam Highlights

KMAT Exam 2025 ComponentDetails
Conducting BodyKarnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA)
KMAT Full FormKarnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT)
KMAT 2025 Exam DateAugust 24, 2025
Top MBA Colleges Accepting KMAT Karnataka scores 2025Kristu Jayanthi, IFIM, IBA, ISBR, CMR many others
KMAT Exam 2025 Application ProcessOnline
KMAT 2025 Exam PatternOnline Remote Proctored Test from Home
Maximum Marks in KMAT Exam 2025120
Number of Sections in KMAT 2025 Exam3
Type of Questions in KMAT Entrance ExamMCQs
Answer Options in KMAT Entrance Exam4
KMAT Exam FeesRs. 873.60/- (including GST & Platform fee)
KMAT Exam 2024 Duration2 hours
KMAT Official Websitekmatindia.com

KMAT Karnataka 2025 Important Dates

KMAT 2025 Exam is expected to be held in August, 2025. Check KMAT important dates below.

KMAT Karnataka 2025 Important Dates

Karnataka KMAT Exam TimelineKMAT Exam Date 2025
KMAT Exam 2025 Online Registration startsMay 14 2025
Last Date to Apply for KMAT 2025 ExamJune 30, 2025
KMAT 2025 Admit Card release dateAugust 2025
KMAT 2025 Exam dateAugust 24, 2025
KMAT 2025 Result dateSeptember 2025

KMAT Karnataka Eligibility Criteria 2025

KMAT eligibility criteria require that a candidate should have Bachelor’s degree with minimum 3 years duration/ Master’s degree examination of any recognised education body in Commerce, Management, Arts, Social Sciences, Engineering/ Technology or equivalent, and have secured at least 50% of marks in the aggregate (45% for SC/ST candidate). Candidates in their final year of bachelor’s degree are also eligible. 

KMAT Karnataka Registration 2025

KMAT Karnataka Registration is not open yet. KMAT KPPGCA permits for KMAT exam registration for all the candidates across the country, irrespective of their domicile state. All the KMAT exam details are published in KMAT exam notification. KMAT Karnataka exam allows all candidates from any part of the country for admission to MBA/MCA in more than 160 B-schools located in Bangalore and rest of Karnataka state. 

The KMAT exam registration and application details are shared as under: 

  • KMAT exam Registration is a simple process and can be completed online. You need to visit the KMAT Entrance Exam website and complete your online registration
  • Next step is to fill up the KMAT application form online and also make online fees payment.
  • You will receive a unique ID after making payment and successful submission of KMAT exam registration form on your registered mail id.  

KMAT Exam Pattern 2025 and Scoring Scheme

KMAT exam will have 120 MCQ type questions broadly divided into three sections as below:

KMAT 2025 Exam Pattern

SectionQuestions
Language Comprehension40 MCQs
Mathematical Skills40 MCQs
Basic Aptitude40 MCQs
Total120 MCQs

KMAT 2025 Syllabus

KMAT 2025 is designed to maintain a moderate level of difficulty while ensuring clarity in the paper-pencil mode. The examination will consist exclusively of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Here is the section-wise syllabus for KMAT 2025:

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC):

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Sentence Completion

Quantitative Ability (QA):

  • Arithmetic
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Trigonometry
  • Statistics
  • Modern Mathematics

Logical Reasoning (LR):

  • Analogy
  • Blood Relations
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Direction Sense
  • Series
  • Puzzles
  • Logical Connectives
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Data Sufficiency

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Top MBA colleges Accepting KMAT 2025

160 AICTE approved/ University affiliated Management Institutes in Bangalore and rest of Karnataka will accept KMAT exam scores for MBA admission. Following are some of the top MBA colleges accepting KMAT score:

Top MBA colleges Accepting KMAT 2025

Name of MBA CollegeProgramme Offered
Indus Business Academy, BangalorePGDM
AIMS Institutes, BangaloreMBA
Kristu Jayanti School of Management, BangaloreMBA, PGDM
Acharya Bangalore Business School (ABBS) BangaloreMBA
Alliance School of Business-Alliance University BangaloreMBA
ISBR Business School, BangaloreMBA/PGDM
MP Birla Institute of Management, BangaloreMBA
Adarsh Institute of Management and Information Technology (AIMIT) BangaloreMBA/PGDM
Seshadripuram Institute of Management StudiesMBA

MBA/PGDM Selection Process through KMAT 2025

  • The MBA/PGDM Admission through KMAT 2024 is two step process as below:
  • Apply and Appear in KMAT and score high
  • Apply Separately to the B-School and participate in its GD/PI Round

KMAT Important Points

  • Open to All India Candidates: Candidates from any part of India who meet the eligibility criteria can take this test in all parts of India
     
  • Gateway to Karnataka: Silicon Valley of India and No 1 Destination for MBA/PGDM/MCA with very vibrant Job market
     
  • Easy and affordable exam application process with sharing of KMAT scores with selected B-schools of your choice/scores
     
  • Last Opportunity: KMAT is the last common entrance exam for MBA Admissions 2024. Apply to get 1-year advantage.
     
  • KMAT Full Form: It is advisable to distinguish between KMAT exam full form for KMAT Karnataka and the KMAT Kerala to avoid any confusion.
     
  • Ease of KMAT Test Taking: You can appear in KMAT from the convenience of home as the exam is Online Remote Proctored Test

KMAT Karnataka 2025 is conducted by KPPGCA for MBA admission 2025 in top MBA colleges in Bangalore and Rest of Karnataka. KMAT Karnataka is a Paper Pen based test with 120 Multiple Choice Questions divided in three sections. KMAT 2025 Exam is expected to be held in August, 2025. KMAT exam duration is 2 hours. This article will help you understand all about the Karnataka KMAT 2025 exam including Fees, Registration Process, Accepting Colleges and more.

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