The KMAT exam is a full-fledged state-level entrance test for MBA, PGDM, and MCA courses, which allows you to get to gain admission to the top colleges in Karnataka. The Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT), being conducted by the Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges’ Association (KPPGCA), is the most vital component for prospective students who want to have a career in business management and MCA. Every year, thousands of candidates take the KMAT as it is accepted by over 170 management institutes and around 55 MCA colleges across Karnataka. Karnataka Management Aptitude Test is a popular MBA and MCA exam with a very student-friendly structure, a clear KMAT syllabus, and a KMAT exam pattern.
The KMAT exam date 2025 is finally here! The KMAT exam is set for September 7, 2025, and the exam will be in a secure online, remote proctored mode. The KMAT official admit card 2025 was released on September 2, 2025, and the KMAT mock test 2025 was available on September 3 and September 4, 2025, allowing students to test themselves in real exam conditions. The KMAT exam pattern includes a total of 120 multiple-choice questions divided into three sections: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, and Logical Reasoning. KMAT will be for a total of 2 hours with no negative marking, allowing students to thoroughly present their aptitude and possibly get admission in a top business school.
KMAT 2025 Exam Details
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Aspect |
Details |
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Exam Name |
Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) |
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Conducted By |
Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges’ Association (KPPGCA) |
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Full Form |
Karnataka Management Aptitude Test |
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Official Website | |
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Type of Exam |
State-level MBA/PGDM/MCA entrance exam |
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Mode of Exam |
Online Remote Proctored |
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Exam Duration |
2 hours (120 minutes) |
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Exam Pattern |
120 MCQs, 3 sections (VARC, QA, LR) |
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Number of Questions |
120 (40 per section) |
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Marking Scheme |
+1 mark for each correct answer, no negative marking |
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Medium of Exam |
English |
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KMAT Syllabus |
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Eligibility Criteria |
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Application Fee |
?850 (online mode) |
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Frequency |
Once every year |
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Participating Colleges |
170+ MBA/PGDM colleges and 55+ MCA colleges |
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Important Dates |
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What’s Next After KMAT 2025?
Once the KMAT 2025 results are released, students will be able to download their scorecards and begin to apply to the colleges that take KMAT scores for college admission in MBA, PGDM and MCA programs. Most likely, institutions will have a Group Discussion (GD), Written Ability Test (WAT) or Personal Interview (PI) in their selection process. Candidates should be thinking ahead and preparing for the rounds, and make a list of colleges that fit their career choice.
Don’t miss any updates by checking the KMAT official website - www.kmatindia.com. Every action you take today moves you closer to starting a career with an MBA or MCA in Karnataka.
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