KMAT Kerala exam is a management exam conducted every year by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations of Kerala for admission to MBA programs. KMAT Kerala 2025 is a state-level entrance exam whose scores are accepted by various government and private business schools in Kerala.
KMAT Kerala is conducted twice a year. The KMAT Kerala 2025 exam for the first session is expected to be held in the first week of March 2025. Read the article below to learn about KMAT Kerala 2025 registration, admission process, KMAT Kerala application form, KMAT Kerala 2025 exam dates, fee, eligibility criteria, syllabus and more.
The Kerala KMAT (Kerala Management Admission Test) is a state-level entrance examination That is conducted for admission into various management programs in colleges and universities in Kerala. This exam has the main focus on at candidates pursuing admission to an MBA and other management-related courses. The KMAT considers candidates on various subjects including quantitative aptitude, data sufficiency, logical reasoning, reading comprehension, and general knowledge. It is an important example for both aspiring students and institutions looking to evaluate candidates' readiness for management education.
The official notification for the KMAT exam date 2025 is expected to be released by the CEE Kerala in January 2025. The notification will include all the essential details about the KMAT Exam including application dates, exam schedules, eligibility criteria, and guidelines for candidates.
Here are the special highlights of the KMAT Kerala exam 2025:
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KMAT 2025 Highlights |
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Name |
KMAT Kerala |
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Conducting Body |
Commissioner of Entrance Examination (CEE), Kerala |
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KMAT Full Form |
Kerala Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) |
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Exam Frequency |
Twice a year |
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Application Form Fee |
Rs. 1000 for General and SEBC candidates |
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ST candidates are exempt from the fee |
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Rs. 500 for SC candidates |
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Exam Mode |
Computer-based Test (CBT) |
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Exam Sections |
4 Sections: |
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English Language |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
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Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning |
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General Knowledge |
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Type of Questions |
Objective type (MCQs) |
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Marking Scheme |
+4 Marks for each correct answer |
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-1 Mark for each wrong answer |
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Colleges Accepting Score |
100+ colleges |
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Official Website |
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Here are the tentative KMAT exam date 2025
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Events |
Dates 2025 |
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Commencement of Application form |
4th week of January 2025 |
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Last date to fill application form |
2nd week of February 2025 |
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Availability of admit card |
2nd week of February 2025 |
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Date of exam |
3rd week of February 2025 |
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Declaration of Result |
March 2025 |
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Counselling procedure |
March 2025 |
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Events |
Dates 2025 |
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Commencement of Application form |
1st week of June 2025 |
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Last date to fill application form |
2nd week of June 2025 |
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Availability of admit card |
3rd week of June 2025 |
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Date of exam |
1st week of July 2025 |
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Declaration of Result |
4th week of July 2025 |
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Counselling procedure |
August 2025 |
Candidates should check the details related to the KMAT exam 2025 Application Form:
Below we have mentioned the category-wise application fee:
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Category |
Application Fee |
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General/ SEBC |
Rs. 1000/- |
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SC/ST |
Rs. 750/- |
Here are the steps to apply for the KMAT Exam 2025:
Step 1: Visit the KMAT Kerala website (link will be available above).
Step 2: Register yourself by entering the basic details i.e. name, address, date of birth, etc.
Step 3: The system will generate an application number for the registered candidate ID and number.
Step 4: Log in with the application number and fill the application form.
Step 5: Enter the required details carefully and upload the documents in a prescribed format.
Step 6: Again check the details carefully in the application form.
Step 7: Submit the application form, a confirmation page will appear on the screen.
Step 8: Print the application form and keep it in a safe place.
Candidates should check the following information related to the KMAT exam pattern:
Check below the marking scheme of KMAT exam 2025:
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Subject |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
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English language usage and reading comprehension |
50 |
200 |
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General knowledge and Current Affair |
40 |
160 |
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Quantitative aptitude |
50 |
200 |
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Data sufficiency and Logical Reasoning |
40 |
160 |
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Total |
180 |
720 |
The KMAT exam syllabus is prescribed by the examination conducting authority and outlines the important topics, section-wise, that students need to study for the preparation of the KMAT Kerala exam. The KMAT Kerala 2025 question paper will be based on four main topics i.e. Quantitative Aptitude, Use of English Language and Reading Comprehension, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, and Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning.
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Section |
Topics Covered |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
Arithmetic (percentages, ratios, averages), Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation, Profit & Loss, Time & Work |
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Logical Reasoning |
Coding-Decoding, Series Completion, Analogies, Blood Relations, Directions, Puzzles, Syllogisms, Seating Arrangement |
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English Language Usage |
Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms), Grammar (sentence correction, error detection), Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles |
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General Knowledge |
Current Affairs, Business & Economy, Indian Polity, Science & Technology, History, Geography, Awards & Honors |
Candidates should follow the following KMAT Kerala 2025 exam preparation tips during their preparation process.
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Book Title |
Author(s) |
Subject |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
R.S. Aggarwal |
Quantitative Aptitude |
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Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation |
Nishit Sinha |
Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation |
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Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations |
(General title, often varies by publisher) |
Quantitative Aptitude |
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Word Power Made Easy |
Norman Lewis |
English Vocabulary |
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High School English Grammar and Composition Key |
Wren and Martin |
English Grammar |
KMAT Admit Card 2025 will be downloaded online from the website. The authority will not provide the admit card through post or any other offline means. The admit card will be issued in the second week of February 2025. Students will have to use their login credentials to download the hall ticket.
Only registered candidates can download the KMAT exam admit card from the website. It will be a very important document that candidates will need to carry with them on the day of the exam. Please bring the admit card and a valid photo ID on the day of the exam.
Check out the steps given below to learn how to download the KMAT Kerala admit card:
The KMAT 2025 Answer Key will be released in the fourth week of February 2025. Candidates will be able to check the answer key on the website using their login credentials. The answer key will help students to estimate their scores before the announcement of the result.
The authority will release the answer key separately for different categories. No candidate will be able to view the answer key through offline mode. The answer key will consist of the correct answers of the questions asked in the entrance exam.
To download the KMAT Kerala answer key 2025 candidates need to follow the below-mentioned steps:
KMAT Result 2025 will be available a few days after the entrance exam. Applicants will be able to access their result in the month of March 2025. It will be provided to the candidates through online mode. The KMAT result will contain details of the marks of the candidates who appeared for the exam.
The authority will not provide the results to the applicants through offline mode. Candidates will have to enter their login credentials i.e. User ID and Password. Candidates are also advised to keep their KMAT Kerala Result 2025 safe until the admission procedure is over.
Candidates can check their qualifying status for the KMAT Kerala exam as under:
KMAT 2025 cut-off result will be released a few days after the announcement of the results. The cut off result will be a minimum qualifying mark which will be required to clear the entrance exam. Admission will be offered based on the cut off marks. The cut off mark will be determined based on various factors.
The authority will not take any responsibility of sending the KMAT Kerala cut-off list to the candidates individually through any other mode. Students will have to view the cut-off marks on the website of the authority. Candidates who secure equal or higher KMAT Kerala 2025 cut-off marks will be eligible for further procedure.
Below we have mentioned the expected cut-off marks of KMAT Kerala 2025:
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Category |
Percentage |
Minimum marks |
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General Category |
10% of 720 |
72 |
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SEBC category |
10% of 720 |
72 |
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SC/ST |
10% of 720 |
54 |
The counselling for KMAT Kerala 2025 will be organised in the month of March 2025. Candidates who have qualified for the examination will be called for the KMAT counselling procedure. To participate in the counselling process, candidates will need to secure a minimum cut-off score. The counselling will be conducted in various stages i.e. registration, filling of options, seat allotment, reporting, etc.
The KMAT counselling 2025 will be conducted a few days after the declaration of the result. Seats will be allotted to the aspirants based on the availability of seats, reservation criteria, etc. Students will need to carry all the necessary documents for the verification process. Based on the document verification process and subsequent admission procedure, the candidates will be granted admission.
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