Name of Exam
Exam Level
Conducted by
Courses offered
Exam Mode
Registration Mode
Online through official portal (https://cee.kerala.gov.in)
Exam Frequency
Exam Duration
Exam Medium
English
Application fee
Rs 1,000 (General / OBC), Rs 750 (SC/ST/PwD) – subject to official notification
The KMAT Kerala 2026 exam dates have not been officially announced yet. Here tentative exam schedule is provided. Candidates should regularly check the official CEE Kerala website (cee.kerala.gov.in) for any updates or changes to the schedule.
Particulars
Event Dates (Tentative)
Registration Start Date (Session 1)
1st February 2026
Registration Last Date (Session 1)
10th February 2026
Admit Card Release (Session 1)
18th February 2026
Exam Date (Session 1)
23rd February 2026
Result Declaration (Session 1)
3rd week of March 2026
Registration Start Date (Session 2)
Last week of May 2026
Registration Last Date (Session 2)
14th June 2026 (tentative)
Exam Date (Session 2)
Last week of June 2026
Admit Card Release (Session 2)
Mid to late June 2026
Result Declaration (Session 2)
3rd week of August 2026
The following requirements are part of the KMAT Kerala eligibility criteria, which all applicants must meet in order to apply:
The KMAT Kerala application process for 2026 involves a few clear steps that candidates must follow to successfully register for the exam.
The KMAT Kerala 2026 admit card is an essential document that serves as the hall ticket for candidates appearing for the Kerala Management Aptitude Test. Issued by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, it contains important details necessary for candidate identification and entry into the exam center. Without this admit card, candidates are not allowed to sit for the exam.
The KMAT Kerala 2026 exam syllabus is designed to evaluate candidates across four key sections, with topics largely based on the 10+2 curriculum and fundamental management aptitude skills.
The syllabus covers four main areas:
The exam emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of these topics to test aptitude, reasoning, language skills, and awareness, vital for management studies.
Details
Online
Duration
3 hours
Number of questions
120
Sections
Language Comprehension
Quantitative Aptitude
Logical Reasoning
Marks
1 mark each ques.
Negative marking
No
Exam medium
The KMAT Kerala 2026 results will be declared by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala after the completion of each exam session. The results will be published online on the official CEE Kerala website (cee.kerala.gov.in). Candidates can check their individual scores and ranks by logging in with their application credentials.Typically, the results for Session 1 are expected to be announced within 2-3 weeks after the exam, likely around March 2026, while the Session 2 results are anticipated by July-end or early August 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.
KMAT Kerala counseling is a crucial phase conducted after the declaration of the KMAT Kerala 2026 results. It is the process through which qualified candidates are allocated seats in various MBA, PGDM, and other management programs offered by participating colleges across Kerala. The counseling is organized by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, in collaboration with the participating institutes.Counseling involves multiple stages including online registration, document verification, choice filling of preferred colleges and courses, seat allotment based on merit and availability, fee payment, and reporting to the allotted college for admission confirmation. It ensures a transparent and merit-based admission process aligning candidates’ preferences with available seats.
The comprehensive study guide for the KMAT Kerala 2026 Exam is given below:
The Kerala Management Aptitude Test (KMAT Kerala) 2026 General Instructions provide candidates with essential guidelines for exam preparation, application, conduct during the test, and post-exam procedures. These instructions are issued to ensure a smooth, fair, and transparent examination process.The instructions cover:
Adhering to the KMAT Kerala 2026 General Instructions is mandatory. Non-compliance may result in disqualification or denial of entry into the exam or subsequent counseling sessions.
Q1. What is KMAT Kerala 2026?
Ans. KMAT Kerala 2026 (Kerala Management Aptitude Test) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. It is designed to assess the aptitude of candidates seeking admission to MBA and other management programs offered by various universities and institutes in Kerala.
Q2. Who conducts KMAT Kerala?
Ans. The KMAT Kerala exam is conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala.
Q3. What is the mode of KMAT Kerala 2026?
Ans. The exam is online (Computer Based Test)
Q4. What is the exam duration?
Ans. 3 hours (180 minutes).
Q5. What is the exam pattern?
Ans. KMAT Kerala 2026 exam pattern-
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