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KMAT Karnataka: KMAT Karnataka exam application dates are expected to be announced in the last week of June on its official website, ie, kmatindia.com. It is expected that the registration will likely continue till October 2023. Through this annually conducted state-level entrance test of the Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA), qualified students can be admitted into management courses such as MBA, MCA and PGDMA in Karnataka’s universities. KMAT Karnataka exam is conducted for admission in AICTE-approved university-affiliated self-financing colleges across Karnataka. In this blog, we will give you all the relevant information regarding KMAT Karnataka 2024, along with all the tentative dates of KMAT 2024 to buckle up for the upcoming exam session.
| Particulars | Details |
| Types of Exam | UG & PG |
| KMAT | Karnataka Management Aptitude Test |
| Level of Exam | State Level |
| Organizing Boody | Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Exam Date | Yet to be announced |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
| Official Website | https://www.kmatindia.com/ |
Table of Contents
- 1 KMAT Karnataka 2024 Latest Update
- 2 KMAT Karnataka 2024 Tentative Dates & Schedule
- 3 KMAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
- 4 KMAT Karnataka 2024 Application Process
- 5 KMAT Karnataka 2024 Syllabus
- 6 KMAT Karnataka 2024 Exam Pattern
- 7 KMAT Karnataka 2024 Admit Card
- 8 KMAT Karnataka 2024 Result
- 9 KMAT Karnataka 2024 Counselling
- 10 KMAT Karnataka Exam Centres 2024
- 11 FAQs
KMAT Karnataka 2024 Latest Update
The tentative dates for KMAT Karnataka 2024 will be announced typically around 30th June 2024. Students willing to apply must keep an eye on the latest updates released as per authorities.
KMAT Karnataka 2024 Tentative Dates & Schedule
Check the tentative dates based on this year’s issue of the Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association from the table below:
| KMAT 2024 Events | Dates (Tentative) |
| Application form | 30th June 2024 |
| Last date of application submission | 30th September 2024 |
| Admit Card | 1st week November 2024 |
| KMAT 2024 Exam | 3rd week November 2024 |
| Result Declaration | 4th week November 2024 |
KMAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The candidates who wish to appear for the entrance test need to meet the following eligibility criteria:
MBA/PGDM Courses
- The candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in any stream from a reputed university.
- The candidates should have secured at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category) in their undergraduate course.
MCA Courses
- The candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in the required stream from a reputed university.
- The candidates should have secured at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category) in their undergraduate course.
- To appear for the MCA exam, the candidate should have mathematics in their mandatory subjects.
Also Read: KMAT Eligibility Criteria 2024
KMAT Karnataka 2024 Application Process
The candidates have to visit the official website of KMAT and register for the exam online. There is a five-stage registration process that the students can follow:
- Registration- the candidates are given an application number and will have to create a password.
- Filling out the application- the candidates need to give their basic details and will have to choose any 4 city codes as their choice of centres in their order of preference.
- Fee payment- this part of the application can be done by any two methods i.e.; online payment or e-challan.
- After completing the tasks mentioned above the candidate needs to upload their photograph and signature.
- At last, the candidate can save all the details and print the page for future reference.
KMAT Karnataka 2024 Application Fee
The fee structure for the KMAT 2023 is given below:
| Category | Fee |
| General | INR 1000/- |
| Reserved (SC/ST/OBC) | INR 750/- |
Also Read: KMAT Application Process
KMAT Karnataka 2024 Syllabus
The syllabus for the KMAT is set by the Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA). The subjects covered are English, Mathematics, and Logical Reasoning. Follow the detailed syllabus mentioned below:
- Quantitative Ability: The topics will be asked from Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry, and other parts of mathematics.
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension: The topics will include sentence completion, synonyms, comprehension of passages, etc.
- Logical & Abstract Reasoning: In this section, the questions will be based on verbal reasoning, analogy etc.
Also Read: KMAT Syllabus 2023
KMAT Karnataka 2024 Exam Pattern
The examination pattern for the KMAT is determined by the Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA). The candidates are supposed to appear online as it is a computer-based test. The duration of the exam is 2 hours.
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) |
| Marking Scheme | 1 Mark for 1 correct answer |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
| Number of Questions | 120 Questions |
Also Read: KMAT Exam Pattern 2023
KMAT Karnataka 2024 Admit Card
According to the Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA), the official date has not been specified but the admit card is expected to be released in the 3rd to 4th week of November 2024 in online mode. The candidates are advised to download the admit card from the official website using their login details. Candidates appearing for the test are supposed to carry their admit cards at the time of the examination. No student can sit for the examination without their admit card. The admit card includes details like the candidate’s name and address, exam centre, exam day, date, paper code and the exam centre’s code.
Also Read: KMAT Admit Card
KMAT Karnataka 2024 Result
Students who are planning to appear for the KMAT exam can download their exam results by using their login credentials. Below mentioned are the steps to download the results of the KMAT exam:
- Visit the official website of KMAT India.
- Then the homepage will appear on the screen.
- On the homepage click on the KMAT 2024 Results
- Enter login credentials such as Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Then click on the login button.
- The results will be displayed on the screen.
- Click on the download button and take the printout of the results for future reference.
Also Read: KMAT GD PI Process 2023: Important Documents
KMAT Karnataka 2024 Counselling
The counselling session for KMAT will begin very soon as per the official guidelines of the examining body. Below is a list of documents which the candidates are required to bring at the time of their counselling session:
- 10th Class certificate and mark sheet
- 12th Class certificate and mark sheet
- Caste certificate
- Certificate of Bachelor’s degree
- Transfer Certificate
- Character Certificate
- Provisional admission letter
- Scorecard
- Admit Card
- 5 Passport size photographs
KMAT Karnataka Exam Centres 2024
Here are a few exam centres for the KMAT Karnataka examination:
| City | Test Centre | Address |
| Gulbarga | Sharnbasveshwar College of Commerce | S.B.College campus Kalaburgi -585103 |
| 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 |
| Belgaum | Bharatesh Education Trust’s Global Business School | Bharatesh Education Trust’s Global Business School |
| Davanagere | MBA Programme, Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology | MBA Programme, Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology |
| Bijapur | BLDE Association’s A.S Patil College of Commerce (Autonomous) | MBA Programme, New campus, B.M. Patil Road, Vijaypura-586103 |
| Bellary | Allum Karibasappa Institute of Management | Allum Karibasappa Institute of Management |
| Hubli | K.L.E. Society’s Institute of Management Studies and Research | BVB Campus, Vidya Nagar, Hubballi, Karnataka 580031 |
| 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 |
| Shimoga | PES Institute of Technology and Management | PES Campus, NH 206, Sagar Road, Shivamogga -577204 Karnataka |
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FAQs
The top colleges that come under KMAT are MCC Bangalore, Alliance University, Bangalore, JNC Bangalore, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, St. George College of Management Science and Nursing, and Bangalore to name a few.
Students who have a bachelor’s degree from any recognised university in any stream and have secured at least 50% of marks ( 45% for SC/ST candidates) can appear for the exam.
The application fee for KMAT is INR 1000 for the general category and INR 750 for the SC/ST/OBC category. Students applying for the test can fill out their application forms online.
The KMAT is conducted only once a year. It is a state-level exam for admissions to management courses in Karnataka’s universities.
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