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The KMAT Kerala 2026 examination, conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala, is scheduled to be held on the officially designated exam date. It is conducted by CEE Kerala. CEE Kerala is responsible for conducting KMAT Kerala 2026. Detailed information about the Kerala Management Aptitude Test (KMAT Kerala), including the exam date, application form, and syllabus, can be found on indcareer.com. KMAT Kerala is a state-level MBA entrance exam organized by the Kerala Commissioner for Entrance Examinations. The primary objective of this examination is to facilitate admission to B-Schools in Kerala that consider KMAT Kerala scores for MBA admissions.
KMAT Kerala 2026 latest details will be soon updated on this page.
KMAT Exam
KMAT examination approved by Government of Kerala published herewith. Candidate applying KMAT exam are required to go through the information bulletin carefully and acquaint themselves with all the relevant information relating to the examination. Candidates are also requested to visit the websites of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations www.cee.kerala.gov.in regularly for notification and announcements.
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This exam is conducted twice in the year.
The candidates who will clear the KMAT Kerala exam will be eligible for admissions to MBA course in various Kerala colleges. Those who will make it to the merit list through KMAT result will then be called for the counselling session by various colleges of Kerala as per their respective cut-offs.
Kerala Management Aptitude Test (KMAT), Kerala MBA Exam
KMAT Important Dates
| Event | Session 1 (Current) | Session 2 (Expected) |
| Notification Release | December 23, 2025 | May 2026 |
| Registration Period | Dec 22, 2025 – Feb 5, 2026 | May – June 2026 |
| Exam Date | February 22, 2026 | July 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | February 23, 2026 | TBA |
| Result Declaration | March 2026 (Tentative) | TBA |
Courses Offered
– Master of Business Administration (MBA)
– Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality and Nativity: Indians and Non-Indians are eligible to apply. But, only
Keralite candidates are eligible for all type of reservations and fee concession. - Age – No restrictions
- Educational Qualifications- Candidate should have completed the Bachelors Degree of
minimum three years duration in the field of Arts, Science, Engineering, Commerce,
Management and equivalent to satisfy the eligibility criteria for the exam. - Minimum marks –Candidates should have attained the minimum marks as stipulated
for admission to MBA course by the respective universities to which the candidate
wishes to apply. - Graduating candidates – Candidates who are appearing for the final year of the
qualifying examinations are also eligible to apply, provided their results are declared
before the commencement of the admission process for the KMAT Kerala.
Application Process
- Eligible and interested candidates can fill the online application form from the official website www.cee-kerala.org. Candidates can apply for KMAT Kerala 2026 exam by following the steps given below.
- Step 1 – Candidates can click on the link given above or go to the official website directly
- Step 2 – Candidates are redirected to the registration page where candidates have to enter the asked details.
- Step 3 – Then, click on “Register” button and login credentials are sent to the email ID.
- Step 4 – Candidates can now login using their Application Number and Password.
- Step 5 – After that, candidates have to enter personal details, address details and qualification details.
- Step 6 – After entering all the required details in the KMAT Kerala Application Form
- Step 7 – Now, after the successful payment candidates can upload the required documents
- Step 8 – At last candidates can take a print out of the confirmation page and save it for further use.
Application Fee
- General Category – Rs. 1000/-
- SC/ST Category – Rs. 750/-
- Mode of Payment – Online through Debit card/ credit card/ net banking/ e-challan
Application fee for General and SEBC candidates is Rs.1000/-(Rupees Thousands only) and in the case of SC/ST candidates and those eligible for SC/ST benefits as per G.O (Ms) No.25/05/SCSTDD dated 20.06.2005 is Rs.750/- (Rupees Seven Hundred and fifty only). Applications can be submitted in online mode only. Two payment methods are available for remitting the application fee.
• Online Payment
• e-Challan
Selection Process
- The selection of the candidates will be made on the basis of the GNIHM JET 2026.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Qs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language Usage and Reading Comprehension | 50 Questions | 200 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 Questions | 200 |
| Data sufficiency and Logical Reasoning | 40 Questions | 160 |
| General Awareness and current affairs | 40 Questions | 160 |
| TOTAL | 180 | 720 |
- Mode of Exam: Online Mode (Computer Based Test)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Type of Question: MCQs
- No. of Sections: 04 Sections
- Marks (for each question): +4 marks
- Negative Marking: No negative marking
Participating Institutions
Click the below link for complete list of Participating Institutes For MBA / MCA Participating Institutes For MBA / MCA
Contact Details
Address: 5th Floor KSHB Building,
SS Kovil Rd, Santhi Nagar,
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695001
Phone: 0471 252 5300
For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website
KMAT Kerala – Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | KMAT Kerala |
| Full Form of KMAT Kerala | Kerala Management Aptitude Test |
| Organizing Body | CEE Kerala |
| Full Form of CEE Kerala | Commissioner for Entrance Examinations |
| Level of Exam | State |
| Type of Exam | MBA Entrance Exam |
| Official Website | cee.kerala.gov.in |
| Courses Where Admission is Through KMAT Kerala | MBA |
| Colleges Where Admission is Through KMAT Kerala | B-Schools in Kerala accepting KMAT Kerala 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 | 180 |
| Total Marks | 720 |
| Marking Scheme | +4, -1 |
| 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 |
