Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT), is a standardized aptitude test conducted for admission in MBA, PGDM and MCA programmes in Karnataka. KMAT serves as the examination used for admitting students into AICTE-approved, university-affiliated self-financing colleges in Karnataka. This examination is officially authorized from the Government of Karnataka.
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Currently there are 159 AICTE approved MBA colleges and 69 institutes offering MCA under the list of colleges accepting KMAT scores. Also check below top MBA Colleges in Bangalore.
Given below is a list of some of the top colleges accepting KMAT: –
| College Name | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance University | Bangalore | Private |
| Jain Deemed-to-be University | Bangalore | Deemed University |
| AIMS Institutes | Bangalore | Private |
| Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS) | Bangalore | Private |
| Indus Business Academy (IBA) | Bangalore | Private |
| ISBR Business School | Bangalore | Private |
| Kristu Jayanti College | Bangalore | Private |
| RV Institute of Management | Bangalore | Private |
| BMS College of Engineering (MBA Dept.) | Bangalore | Private/Autonomous |
| Don Bosco Institute of Technology | Bangalore | Private |
| Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE) | Mysore | Private |
KMAT is conducted by Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA). The KMAT exam is a 2-hour online test with 120 multiple-choice questions divided into three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, and Logical Reasoning, each with 40 questions. It assesses language, math, and analytical skills. For MCA, there’s more focus on math and reasoning. Each correct answer earns one mark, with no negative marking.
Eligibility: MBA/MCA colleges in Bangalore and other parts of Karnataka, with a reasonable fee structure, will consider KMAT 2025 scores as part of their admission criteria. This applies to both All India Candidates and Karnataka Domicile candidates for admission to their flagship MBA/PGDM/MCA programs in 2025.
KMAT 2025: The Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges’ Association (KPPGCA)opens application for Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) – 2025 for the Admission into Karnataka MBA/ MCA Colleges, It is the gateway to admission into Top MBA / PGDM Colleges in Bangalore and other cities of Karnataka. The last date to apply is 30-06-2025 (Tentative Date). KMAT is last common entrance exam for MBA Admission /PGDM Admissions 2025.
