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The KMAT Kerala counselling 2026 is held separately for Sessions I and II. The counselling will be held based on the merit list prepared by the conducting authority. You must meet the minimum KMAT Kerala cut-off 2026 to be eligible to participate in the admission process.
The seats are allotted based on merit. Make sure that you carry all the documents required for the verification, and have photocopies of all the documents. Once KMAT Kerala 2026 counselling is completed, then the candidates will be allotted seats in the respective colleges where they have to report for further admission process.
Kerala KMAT Counselling Dates
The tentative KMAT Kerala 2026 counselling dates have been shared in the table below for the candidate's reference.
| Event | Session 1 | Session 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Date | Feb 2026 | May2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | Feb 2026 | June 2026 |
| Final Result Date | March 2026 | July 2026 |
| Counselling Process Begins | April 2026 | August 2026 |
Documents Required for KMAT Kerala Counselling Process
Although KMAT Kerala counselling is officially the stage of the admission process before most of the documents are verified, the students must present original documents during the counselling to avoid the risk of imposters. The documents needed are listed below,
- Passport-size photograph
- Domicile certificate
- Category certificate (If applicable)
- KMAT Kerala admit card
- KMAT Kerala scorecard
- Character certificate
- 10th mark sheet and passing certificate
- 12th mark sheet and passing certificate
- Transfer certificate
- Bachelor's degree certificate
Note: KMAT exam scores will have 70% weight and Group Discussion and Personal Interview will have 15% weight each. Candidates must carry the KMAT 2026 admit card and the results/scorecard along with them during the counselling process.
KMAT Kerala Cut Offs
KMAT Kerala 2026 cut-offs depend on various deciding factors. The qualifying cut-off marks required for the different entrance exams are tabulated below.
| Entrance Exam | Total Score |
|---|---|
| KMAT Kerala | 720 marks |
| CMAT | 400 Marks |
| CAT | 300 Marks |
Participating Institutes for KMAT Kerala
A list of the institutes participating in KMAT Kerala is provided below:
| Participating Institutes for KMAT Kerala 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Asian School of Business, Trivandrum | FISAT Business School, Kochi |
| Monti International Institute of Management Studies, Puthanangadi | Marthoma College of Management Studies, Kochi |
| Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, Kochi | Albertian Institute of Management, Kochi |
| SCMS School of Technology and Management, Kochi | Naipunnya Business School, Naipunnya Group of Institutes, Thrissur |
| Marthoma College of Management and Technology, Ernakulam | -- |
