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KMAT 2024 will be held on 16 November 2024. The Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) is a State level MBA entrance exam. The Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) is a State level MBA entrance exam. This state-level MBA entrance exam is conducted by the Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA) for admission to MBA, PGDM, and MCA programs in 169+ member B Schools located in Karnataka.
To participate in the KMAT exam, ensure you register before the specified deadline, and subsequently, download your KMAT admit card. Following the exam, you can review the answer key and check the KMAT 2024 results.
KMAT 2024 exam date for Phase 2 has been announced. Scroll down for more details.
Karnataka MAT Exam
What is KMAT exam?
KMAT stands for Karnataka Management Aptitude Test, an exam conducted at the state level by the Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA). This test serves as a gateway for admission into MBA, PGDM, and MCA programs offered by 169+ member B Schools affiliated with KPPGCA in Karnataka.
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Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) is a standardised test being administered since 2003 to facilitate Post Graduate Institutions to screen candidates for admission to MBA, PGDM ad MCA courses. Any Post Graduate Institution within the state can consider KMAT Score as an admission input based on the Score Cards issued to the candidates.
KMAT scores are being released to both Management Institutions and Students. The purpose of KMAT is to provide information to institutions on a candidate’s aptitude and skills to cope up with a post graduate program. It therefore assists in making decisions pertaining to admissions to institutions. KMAT scores is one of the sources of information and should be used whenever possible in combination with other information prior to admissions.
KMAT Exam Date
| Event | Dates for Phase 1 | Dates for Phase 2 |
| Release of KMAT 2024 application form | 22 June 2024 | 03 Oct 2024 |
| Last date to apply online at kmatindia.com | 10 Sep 2024 | 10 Nov 2024 |
| KMAT 2024 admit card release date | As per KPPGCA | As per KPPGCA |
| KMAT 2024 Mock Test Date | As per KPPGCA | As per KPPGCA |
| KMAT 2024 Exam Date | 22 Sep 2024 | 16 Nov 2024 |
| Release of official answer key | As per KPPGCA | As per KPPGCA |
| KMAT 2024 result announcement | As per KPPGCA | As per KPPGCA |
Important Downloads and Official Links
Course
- MBA
- PGDM
- MCA
Eligibility
Eligibility for KMAT
Entry requirements into professional courses like MBA/PGDM/MCA in Karnataka are followed as per the UGC guidelines.
MBA/PGDM
Bachelors degree with minimum 3 years duration/ Masters 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.
MCA
Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks. Candidates should have studied Maths at 10+2 stage or at graduation level..
Test Centers
Now take KMAT from your home as Remote Proctored Internet-Based Test
Test Structure
Test Structure
- Paper Pen based test with 120 Multiple Choice Questions divided in three sections
- No restriction to move to and fro among the sections
Contact Details
Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges’ Association
Official Website: The official Website is kmatindia.com.
No.64, ‘Vastra Bhavan’,
4th Main, Near 18th Cross, Malleswaram,
Bangalore 560055
- [email protected]
- +91 080 23444555
- +91 9513270139 / +91 9513271046
KMAT Karnataka – An Exam Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | KMAT Karnataka |
| Full Form of KMAT Karnataka | Karnataka Management Aptitude Test |
| Organizing Body | Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges’ Association |
| Level of Exam | State |
| Type of Exam | MBA Entrance Exam |
| Official Website | https://www.kmatindia.com/index.php |
| Courses Where Admission is Through KMAT Karnataka | MBA, PGDM, MCA |
| Colleges Where Admission is Through KMAT Karnataka | B-Schools in Karnataka accepting KMAT Karnataka Scores |
| Minimum Educational Qualification | Bachelor Degree of minimum three years duration in the field of Arts, Engineering, Commerce, Management |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
| Type of Questions | MCQs |
| Number of Questions | 120 |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Subjects in Question Paper | English Language Usage and Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Data sufficiency and Logical Reasoning, General Awareness and current affairs |