KMAT Kerala Registration 2026: Closed; Check How to Download Admit Card @ cee.kerala.gov.in; Candidate Login Link

KMAT Kerala 2026 exam date for first session is February 22, 2026. Check complete details in the table below. 

KMAT Kerala 2026 registration is closed. Before you start registration process, check these important points about KMAT Kerala application form 2026:

• KMAT Kerala 2026 registration is completely online. There is no provision or option to fill out the KMAT Kerala application form offline in hard copy mode.  
• The KMAT Kerala application fee can be paid online only.
• Candidates should choose KMAT Kerala exam centre carefully at the time of registration.
• Last to register for KMAT Kerala 2026 for session 1 is February 5, 2026. 

Check KMAT Kerala 2026 application fee for various categories in the table below.

Five steps for applying online: 
There are 5 steps for the online submission of application. Candidates should complete all steps and are advised to keep a softcopy or printout of the confirmation page for future reference. For the online submission of application, candidate has to visit the website www.cee.kerala.gov.in where he/she can find the link “Kerala Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) 2026 - Online Application”.

Step 1: Registration
This is a onetime online process during which the candidates will get a system generated “Application Number”. The candidates should give necessary basic data and create a strong password during the registration process.
Candidates are advised to create a strong, unique password. The requirements of a strong password are:

• a minimum length of 8 characters
• a minimum of one alphabet character [a-z or A-Z] a minimum of one number (0-9)
• a minimum of one symbol [! @ # $ % ^ & * ]

Note: - Don’t use a shared password or disclose the password to others. Be informed that the application number and password will be required till the end of the admission process for accessing all the online facilities related to KMAT-2026.

Step 2: Fill Application

• All the basic information required for processing your application are to be filled in at this stage. Before filling the details, please read the Prospectus carefully.
• The data provided here will be used for processing the application. Any mistake in filling this page or providing false/incomplete/wrong information will affect the candidate’s eligibility for admission or claim for reservation under any category. It is obligatory that the candidate fill all the mandatory fields in the application.
• Candidates should take utmost care while filling the Online Application. Applicant should ensure that the data provided are correct before proceeding to next step.
• If the application is filled completely, candidate can preview the details of the application before going to the next step by clicking the ‘Save & Preview’ button. After confirming that all the information given are correct and true, click ‘Save & Finalize’ button to complete the application filling process.

Note: - No modification will be possible after the final submission.

Step 3: Pay Application Fee
Application fee for General and SEBC candidates is Rs.1000/-(Rupees Thousand only) ,in the case of SC candidates and those eligible for SC benefits as per G.O (Ms) No.25/05/SCSTDD dated 20.06.2005 is Rs.500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only) and in the case of ST candidates and those eligible for ST benefits as per G.O (Ms) No.25/05/SCSTDD dated 20.06.2005 is NIL. Applications can be submitted in online mode only, and all the supporting documents are to be uploaded.

Payment method available for remitting the application fee.

Online Payment:

• Those Candidates having an Internet banking account, Credit card or Debit card can make use of online payment gateway
• On successful payment, the candidate will be guided back to the home page wherein he/she will find the “Pay Application Fee” tab at the top turned green and can proceed to uploading of photograph, signature and supporting documents.
• If the payment transaction was unsuccessful, a message to that effect will be displayed on the screen and the candidate can navigate to the homepage and can proceed further.
• On the other hand, if the candidate fails to receive the final confirmation (success or failure) message, he/she can re-login to the home page and inspect the ‘Pay Application Fee’ tab at the top to see if it’s green or not.
• If it has not turned green, the payment has not succeeded and the candidate may try for online payment afresh.
• If the candidate’s account is debited for an unsuccessful transaction, the amount will be reverted to his/her account within five working days.

Step 4: Upload Images &Certificates:
Upload Photograph of the Candidate

• A studio generated soft copy of latest passport size color photograph with light coloured background in jpeg format between 10 kb to 100 kb of size and resolution 150 pixels width and 200 pixels height is to be used for uploading.
• The photograph should not be taken with the candidate wearing Cap or Goggles. Spectacles are allowed if being used regularly. POLAROID and COMPUTER /MOBILE-PHONE generated photos are not acceptable.

Applicants must capture a live photograph during the application process. Two options are available for photo capture. Please follow the steps carefully.

Option 1: Live Photo Capture Using Mobile Phone

1. Complete the online application form and successfully make the payment.
2. After payment, click on the “Open Camera” option available in the Upload Image menu.
3. The mobile camera will open automatically.
4. Position your face clearly within the frame, ensuring proper lighting and visibility.
5. Click “Capture Photo” to take the photograph.
6. Review the captured image carefully.
7. If the photo is clear and correct, submit it to complete the process.

Option 2: Photo Capture Using Desktop/Laptop (via QR Code)

1. Complete the online application form and make the payment successfully.
2. Click on the “Upload Image” option on the desktop/laptop screen.
3. A QR code will be displayed.
4. Scan the QR code using your mobile phone camera.
5. You will be redirected automatically to the photo capture page on your mobile device.
6. Enter your Application Number and Password.
7. Click on “Open Camera”.
8. Allow camera access when prompted on your mobile device.
9. Capture the photograph and submit it.
10. The captured image will be automatically uploaded and linked to your application.

Upload Signature of the Candidate

• On a plain white sheet, the candidate should put his/her signature with black/blue ink.
• Scan this signature and crop around the signature. Do not scan the full sheet. Scanned image file should be in jpg format. (Jpeg)
• Dimensions of the image of signature must be 150 pixels width and 100 pixels height.
• File size should be between 4kb and 100 kb.
• Scanned image of signature must be clear and complete

Step 5: Print Acknowledgement page
After completing the uploading of all necessary certificates/documents, candidates can take a printout of the Acknowledgement Page by clicking on the link ‘Print Acknowledgement Page’. Candidates are advised to keep a soft copy or printout of the Acknowledgement Page for future reference.

Note:- Do not send the printout of acknowledgement page or supporting documents to the office of the commissioner for entrance examinations

Candidates can check their application form details by logging in to the Candidate Portal using their login credentials (Application Number, Password and Access Code. Check a few important points for KMAT Kerala 2026 application form correction:

• Applicants can file a complaint and correct the application forms by sending email to the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE) when the correction window opens. No corrections or complaints will be acknowledged before or after the stipulated time.
• Applicants must clearly mention their name and candidate roll number in the complaint.
• Applicants who have uploaded incorrect signatures or photographs can upload a clear photograph or signature during correction phase.

After close of the application window, KMAT Kerala 2026 Candidate Login Link at cee.kerala.gov.in is very important gateway for all registered aspirants. This portal is essential for monitoring your application status, resolving any errors in form such as blurred photos or signatures, and ultimately downloading the hall ticket. Between February 15 and 18, this link will host the official Admit Card. Candidates are advised to log in periodically using their application number and password to ensure there are no notifications for them, and to download Admit Card. 

KMAT Kerala 2026 Candidate Login Link is https://cee.kerala.gov.in/kmatonline2026/

After filling KMAT Kerala application form 2026, candidate should start preparing seriously for the exam. Click on links below to access latest material and guides.

• KMAT Previous Years Paper
• KMAT Kerala Mock Tests 2026
• KMAT Kerala Sample Papers 2026

In summary, KMAT Kerala registration process includes five steps: registration, filling up KMAT Kerala 2026 application form, fee payment, uploading images, and printing acknowledgement page. Check how to fill KMAT Kerala application form 2026 at official website in the above article.