KMAT Karnataka (Karnataka Management Aptitude Test)

18 October 2025
Content Writer Priya Singh
Updated On Date: Oct 27, 2025

KMAT 2026 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

KMAT 2026 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) 2026 is conducted for admission to MBA and PGDM programs in colleges across Kerala. Before applying, candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria set by the Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA)

The eligibility criteria primarily focus on academic qualifications, minimum percentage requirements, and recognition of the undergraduate degree. KMAT 2026 is open to Indian graduates, including those in the final year of their bachelor’s degree, provided they complete their graduation before admission. There is no upper or lower age limit, and candidates from any state can appear for the exam

Detailed Overview of the KMAT Karnataka 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification-

Requirements

Details

Bachelor’s Degree

Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university (UGC/AICTE approved).

Minimum Marks

General Category: 50% aggregate marks
SC/ST/OBC Categories: 45% aggregate marks (may vary slightly by institution)
Final-Year Students

Candidates in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply, provided they complete their degree before admission.

Age Limit

  • There is no upper or lower age limit for KMAT 2026.
  • Candidates of any age can appear, as long as they meet the educational criteria.

Nationality / Domicile

  • Open to Indian nationals.
  • There is no domicile restriction; candidates from any state can apply.
Click Here For KMAT Application Form

KMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria FAQs-

Q1. Who is eligible to appear for KMAT 2026?

Ans.

  • Any candidate who has completed a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university is eligible.
  • Final-year students of graduation can also apply, provided they complete their degree before admission.

Q2. What is the minimum percentage required for KMAT 2026?

Ans.

  • General category: 50% aggregate marks
  • SC/ST/OBC categories: 45% aggregate marks (may vary slightly by institution)

Q3. Are candidates from other states eligible?

Ans. Yes, KMAT 2026 is open to Indian nationals from any state. Candidates from outside Karnataka will be treated as General category candidates.

Q4. Is there any age limit for KMAT 2026?

Ans. No, there is no upper or lower age limit. Candidates of any age who meet the educational requirements can apply.

Q5. Is there a limit on the number of attempts for KMAT?

Ans. No, Candidates can appear for KMAT any number of times to improve their scores.

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