KMAT Kerala (Kerala Management Aptitude Test)

Content Writer Priya Singh
Updated On Date: Nov 22, 2025

KMAT KERALA CUT OFF 2026

KMAT KERALA CUT OFF 2026

The KMAT Kerala 2026 cutoff marks serve as the minimum qualifying marks candidates must achieve to be eligible for admission to MBA/PGDM programs in participating colleges.

  • The expected cutoff for General and SEBC categories is 72 marks (10% of 720 total marks).
  • For SC/ST/PwD candidates, the expected cutoff is 54 marks (7.5% of 720 total marks).

Candidates scoring equal to or above these cutoff marks will qualify to participate in further admission rounds, which include Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) conducted by individual colleges.

The final admission merit and eligibility depend on the candidate's performance and the specific cutoff set by each participating institute, which may vary.

The cutoff is released by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala after the release of KMAT Kerala results.

These cutoff scores are critical benchmarks that candidates should aim for in the KMAT Kerala 2026 exam to ensure eligibility for admission to various management programs in Kerala.

KMAT Kerala 2026 Cutoff FAQs

Q1: What is the minimum qualifying mark for KMAT Kerala 2026?

Ans: The expected cutoff is around 72 marks (10% of total 720 marks) for general and OBC categories, and about 54 marks (7.5%) for SC/ST/PwD categories. The actual cutoff may vary as per official notification.

Q2: How is the cutoff determined?

Ans: The cutoff is decided based on factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates, and the overall performance in the exam.

Q3: Is the cutoff different for each participating college?

Ans: Yes, individual management colleges may set their own cutoff scores based on their admission criteria and availability of seats.

Q4: Where can I find the official cutoff?

Ans: The official cutoff is published along with the KMAT Kerala results by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, on their official website.

Q5: Is there a reserved category cutoff?

Ans: Yes, reserved categories like SC, ST, and PwD have lower cutoff marks, generally around 7.5% of total marks, but this can vary by year and institute.

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