KMAT 2025: Exam Date, Syllabus, Eligibility, Registration, Application Process
KMAT 2025 official notification is out. Apply online for MBA, PGDM, and MCA admissions in Karnataka.
KMAT 2025 Official Notification
The Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) 2025 is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA). It is for candidates seeking admission into MBA, PGDM, and MCA programs across 189+ AICTE-approved and university-affiliated colleges in Karnataka.
Designed for graduates and final-year students from any Indian state, KMAT 2025 will be conducted as a remote-proctored internet-based test (IBT). It allows candidates to appear for the exam from home. With no domicile restrictions and moderate difficulty level, KMAT is a popular choice for postgraduate aspirants.
Important Dates of KMAT 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Registration | 14-May-25 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 June 2025 (Tentative) |
Note: Dates are subject to change. Please check the official website for updates.
Eligibility Criteria for KMAT 2025
For MBA / PGDM
- A Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3 years) in any discipline from a recognized university
- Minimum marks: 50% aggregate (General), 45% aggregate (SC/ST)
- Final-year graduation students are eligible
For MCA
- A Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level
- Same marks criteria as above
- Final-year students can apply
No age limit applies. Candidates from all Indian states can appear for KMAT 2025.
Application Process – Step-by-Step Guide
- Visit the official website and register using a valid email and mobile number
- Fill the application form with personal, academic, and communication details
- Upload documents (photo, signature) in prescribed format
- Pay the application fee of ₹850 via net banking, card, or UPI
- Submit the form and download acknowledgment receipt
KMAT 2025 Exam Pattern
MBA
| Sl. No | Section Name | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Language Comprehension | 40 |
| 2 | Mathematical Skills | 40 |
| 3 | Basic Aptitude | 40 |
| Total | 120 | |
MCA
| Sl. No | Section Name | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Language Comprehension | 40 |
| 2 | Mathematical Skills | 40 |
| 3 | Logical Reasoning | 40 |
| Total | 120 | |
Mode: Online IBT | Duration: 120 minutes | Type: MCQs | Marking: +1 per correct answer, no negative marking
Syllabus
MBA
- Language Comprehension: Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Sentence Correction, Synonyms, Antonyms, Vocabulary
- Mathematical Skills: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation, Statistics, Modern Math
- Basic Aptitude: Coding-Decoding, Series, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Logical Connectives, Puzzles, Venn Diagrams, Data Sufficiency
MCA
- Language Comprehension: Grammar, Reading Passages, Sentence Completion, Vocabulary
- Mathematical Skills: Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry, Trigonometry, DI, Statistics, Sets, Probability
- Logical Reasoning: Analogies, Series, Direction Sense, Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Venn Diagrams, Blood Relations
Top Colleges Accepting KMAT
- Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru
- AIMS Institutes, Bengaluru
- MP Birla Institute of Management
- MS Ramaiah Institute of Management
- ISBR Business School
- Indus Business Academy (IBA)
- PES University
Admission includes GD, PI, and academic record evaluation.
Preparation Tips
- Create a daily study plan focusing on weak areas
- Practice with books like Quantitative Aptitude (R.S. Aggarwal), Word Power Made Easy (Norman Lewis), Logical Reasoning (Arun Sharma)
- Take mock tests to improve speed and accuracy
- Use error logs and revision charts
- Focus on reading comprehension, DI sets, and puzzles
