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KMAT Karnataka 2026

Karnataka Management Aptitude Test

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KMAT Karnataka is the state-level MBA entrance exam for 170+ private MBA colleges in Karnataka. Conducted 4 times a year, it gives multiple shots at admission. Much easier than CAT/XAT — a solid option for students targeting Karnataka B-schools.

Exam Date

Multiple sessions: Feb, May, Aug, Nov 2026

Result

Within 2 weeks of exam

Total Seats

30,000+ MBA seats

App Fee

₹1,000

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Important Dates — KMAT Karnataka 2026

Window 1 (Feb)February 2026
Window 2 (May)May 2026
Window 3 (Aug)August 2026
Window 4 (Nov)November 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree (any stream) from a recognized university
Minimum 50% in graduation (45% for SC/ST)
Final year graduation students eligible
No specific age limit
Karnataka domicile not mandatory

Exam Pattern

SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension4040—
Quantitative Ability4040—
Data Analysis & Sufficiency4040—
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning4040—
›No negative marking — attempt all 160 questions
›Computer-Based Test (CBT) — 2 hours
›4 exam windows per year — multiple improvement chances
›Valid for MBA admissions in 170+ Karnataka institutions
›Score also accepted for PGDM at some institutions

Syllabus — KMAT Karnataka 2026

Verbal Ability

•Reading Comprehension
•Vocabulary
•Grammar & Correction
•Para Jumbles
•Fill in the Blanks

Quantitative Ability

•Number Systems
•Percentage & Profit-Loss
•Time-Speed-Distance
•Geometry & Mensuration
•Algebra & Functions
•Data Interpretation

Logical Reasoning

•Syllogisms
•Blood Relations
•Direction Sense
•Coding-Decoding
•Analogies
•Critical Reasoning

Preparation Tips

01KMAT is easier than CAT — 60-70 score (out of 160) secures top Karnataka B-schools
02No negative marking: attempt all questions even if guessing
03Verbal section is the most important — practice RCs daily
04Quant: Class 10 level maths is enough for most questions
054 attempts: give Window 1 as a trial, improve from there

Top Colleges Accepting KMAT Karnataka 2026

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AMC College of Hotel Management

Bangalore, Karnataka

Acharya Institute Group

Bangalore, Karnataka

NAAC A

Adarsh Institute of Management and Information Technology

Bangalore, Karnataka

Alliance Ascent College

Bangalore, Karnataka

NAAC A

Alliance School of Business

Bangalore, Karnataka

NAAC A

Amity Global Business School

Bangalore, Karnataka

NAAC A+

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