KMAT Notification: Last Date to Apply Extended, Steps, Fee, Download PDF @cee.kerala.gov.in

The KMAT Notification 2025 is an important guideline to the exam. It holds all the important details, such as eligibility, schedule, registration fee, pattern and syllabus and others. The KMAT Notification 2025 was released in May 2025. The KMAT 2025 registration started on 14 May, 2025, and the deadline to apply was 30 July, 2025. However, the commission had extended the last date to Aug 10, 2025. Now it has been re-extended to Aug 20, 2025. The exam will be held on Sep 7, 2025.

The Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA) will conduct the KMAT (Karnataka Management Aptitude Test) 2025. It is a remote-proctored online exam and the entry ticket to more than 189 AICTE-recognized MBA, PGDM and MCA courses in Karnataka, including the top institutes in Bangalore. The KMAT 2025 eligibility criteria is that you must have completeded or are in the final year of a recognized Bachelor degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks in reserved categories). This exam helps you with a great path to management education in Karnataka

KMAT 2025 Overview

The Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) 2025 is a management exam organized by the Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA). It is designed as an all-India, remote-proctored online examination, creating an even playing field, which is open to both, Karnataka-domicile and national students. An overview of the KMAT notification pdf 2025 has been shared below for your reference.

KMAT Key Dates

The KMAT 2025 test will take place in two sittings, the first of them in the first half of the year and the second one in the second. The official schedule will be posted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, on its website. The portal should be periodically monitored by you to stay updated on the release of the application form, last date to apply, downloading of admit card, exam date, publishing of answer key and declaration of results.

The initial session is normally conducted in the months of February and March whereas the second session is conducted in the months of June and July. Every deadline is rigid and therefore you should plan accordingly. Below is a detailed timeline of the important events you need to track:

KMAT Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible for KMAT 2025, you should have a bachelor degree with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC/ST candidates) of a recognized university. Final year students can also apply but they should present their qualifying degree document during admission. It has no age limit and Indians as well as foreign nationals are eligible to apply though only the residents of Kerala are permitted to have the benefits of reservation.

KMAT Application Process

Here is your detailed, step-by-step guide to completing the KMAT 2025 application:

• Step 1: New Candidate Registration- Refer to the official KMAT application site run by CEE Kerala. Register as a new user by entering your name, date of birth, email ID, phone number and selecting a good password
• Step 2: Fill in the Application Form- Log in using your credentials and enter the form with proper personal, academic and contact details. Choose your programme (MBA/PGDM/MCA) and preferred exam centre. Enter carefully with proper details since no corrections will be accepted after submission
• Step 3: Upload Documents- Upload scanned copies of your most recent passport photo (3.5 × 4.5 cm, 100–200 KB) and signature (6 × 3 cm, 100–200 KB) in JPG or JPEG.
• Step 4: Pay the Application Fee- Pay the application fee for KMAT in all categories of INR 850 through Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI or Wallet. Ensure the transaction is successful before closing the window
• Step 5: Print Confirmation- On payment, print and download confirmation receipt and application summary. Retain the email or SMS confirmation and application number and password for future reference

KMAT Application Document Specification

The details of the particulars for the photo and signature has been shared below:

Documents Specification for KMAT Application

Document	Format	Dimension (Height/Width)	Size
Photo	JPEG/PNG	6CM/3CM	500KB or less
Signature	JPEG/PNG	4.5CM/3.5CM	200KB or less

KMAT Application Fee

The KMAT 2025 application fee is INR 850 for each General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST and PwD category candidate. The fee is GST inclusive and needs to be paid online by debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking. The KMAT registration fee is non-refundable and no relaxation will be allowed either on gender or category. You must pay the fee after which your application form gets successfully submitted. The payment confirmation only will take your application further to the release of the admit card.

KMAT Kerala Exam Centers

KMAT Kerala 2025 will be conducted across multiple cities in the state to ensure that candidates from all regions can access the exam with ease. These KMAT 2025 exam centers are selected strategically to minimize travel time and provide convenience to you. While the final and complete list of exam centers will be made available on the official KMAT Kerala website, some of the major cities expected to host the exam are listed below.

City	Exam Centre	Address
Bangalore	Indian Academy School of Management Studies	Hennur Cross, Hennur main road, Kalyan Nagar, near Kalyan Nagar bus depot, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560043
Mangalore	A.J. Institute of Management	Kottara Chowki, Opposite Mahindra Showroom Mangaluru, Karnataka 575006
Mysore	Pooja Bhagavat Memorial Mahajana PG Centre	K.R.S. Main road, Metagalli post, opposite State Bank, (Near J.K.Tyres) Metagalli, Mysuru, Karnataka 570016
Davanagere	Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology	PB NO 311 Lake View campus, S.S.Layout, Davanagere - 577004
Gulbarga	Sharnbasveshwar College of Commerce	S.B.College campus Kalaburgi -585103
Hubli	K.L.E. Society's Institute of Management Studies and Research	BVB Campus, Vidya Nagar, Hubballi, Karnataka 580031
Shimoga	PES Institute of Technology and Management	PES Campus, NH 206, Sagar Road, Shivamogga -577204 Karnataka
Bijapur	BLDE Association's A.S Patil College of Commerce	The new campus, B.M. Patil Road, Vijaypura-586103
Belgaum	Bharatesh Education Trust's Global Business School	BC-188, Near Fort, Old P.B. Road Belgaum-590016
Bellary	Allum Karibasappa Institute of Management	V.S.College Campus, Airport Road, Cantonment, Bellary-583104, Karnataka

KMAT Exam Pattern

The KMAT 2025 exam will be conducted in an online mode and will test your aptitude in four key areas: English language usage and Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, General Knowledge and Current Affairs and Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning. The question paper will have a total of 180 multiple-choice questions. You will receive 4 marks for each correct answer and thus the total score is 720 marks. There is no negative marking so you are encouraged to attempt all questions. The KMAT exam duration will be 180 minutes.

Here is a detailed subject-wise breakdown of the KMAT exam pattern:

KMAT Qualifying Marks

In order to be eligible for admission through KMAT 2025, you should have the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by the conducting authority. The candidate who is in the General category has to have a minimum of 50 percent marks in your qualifying graduation degree. Relaxation of 5 percent is possible in case of candidates of reserved categories like SC, ST and SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes). This implies that you must have at least 45 percent marks in order to qualify under these categories.

Remember that these are the minimum marks that you should have to qualify. Admission cutoffs can be much higher, especially based on the college and program you want to apply.

KMAT Syllabus

The KMAT syllabus is designed to evaluate your general aptitude and academic readiness for management studies. The syllabus is divided into three broad categories: English Language Usage and Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge. The three areas are designed to evaluate a specific set of skills essential for success in MBA and PGDM courses. The questions are generally taken from concepts learned between your school days, i.e., up to Class 12 and your capacity to apply concepts to practical situations.

KMAT Admit Card

The is an essential document to be carried to the examination center. Your official admission pass, your admit card includes vital information such as your name, photograph, date of examination, time, venue and vital instructions. You will not be permitted to appear for the examination under any circumstances if you fail to carry the admit card with you. You are also advised to check all the information printed on the card and report any malfunctions to the authorities.

Key Points about KMAT Admit Card

The important points related to the KMAT exam admit card are as follows:

• The admit card will be available online at cee.kerala.gov.in
• You need your application number and password to login and download it
• It will contain your exam date, center address, reporting time, exam guidelines
• You must carry a printed copy of the admit card and a valid photo ID proof to the center
• Don't lose the admit card even after the test because it may be required during counseling

KMAT Result

The KMAT result 2025 will be announced online by the Commissioner of Entrance Exam (CEE) Kerala upon successful completion of the test. You can check your result on the official website by entering your application number and password. Your result will detail your total score and sectional scores out of 720. It is recommended to download and preserve a copy of your result as it will be required for counseling and admission procedures. Your result helps the colleges appearing for the exam to shortlist students for further admission procedures.

Conclusion

To prepare well for acing KMAT 2025, it is important for you to understand the KMAT structure, eligibility, important dates, syllabus and best study material. You can get a better chance of scoring well after proper planning and practicing with the help of trusted books. Stay updated with the official notifications and work on enhancing all the four sections of the exam. Always remember that a lot of hard work and an intelligent study method can help you get a place in the best management colleges in Kerala.