KMAT 2024: Result (Soon), Answer Key, Counselling, Cutoff

KMAT 2024 results will be released soon by KPPGCA. The answer key is most likely to be released in Nov, 2024. KMAT Karnataka cutoff varies from college to college. The participating colleges are likely to release the KMAT cutoff in the last week of Nov, 2024.

KMAT exam 2024 was held on  Sep 22, 2024. The KMAT admit card 2024 was released on Sep 19, 2024. The mock test window was open from Sep 17 to Sep 18, 2024.

KMAT Exam 2024 Answer Key

KMAT exam 2024 Answer Key will be available on the official website. The KMAT 2024 answer key is a very important constituent of the entrance exam. Candidates will be able to check out the answer key compare their answers with the actual answers and approximately estimate the scores that they will be securing.

The KMAT answer key will be released by the conducting body on its official website. Candidates who have qualified for the exam after the release of the result will be joining the MBA, MCA, and PGDM courses in various institutions. There is no provision to challenge the answer key.

How to Download KMAT Answer Key?

Follow the steps mentioned below to download KMAT 2024 answer key. 

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website- kmatindia.com
• Step 2: Click on the Home Page tab on the website.
• Step 3: Once inside the Home Page, click on the login page and enter the required login credentials.
• Step 4: Click on the Login tab after entering the necessary login credentials.
• Step 5: Click on the KMAT 2024 Answer Key tab or section provided in the newly redirected page.
• Step 6: Another new window will be opened and will contain the answer key in a PDF format.
• Step 7: This PDF can be viewed and downloaded by the candidates.

KMAT Exam 2024 Results

KMAT Karnataka result 2024 date is yet to be declared by the KPPGCA. Candidates can check their results and download their scorecards on the official website at kmatindia.com. They must provide their login credentials such as the application number and date of birth.

If candidates need to make any changes to their Karnataka Management Aptitude Test 2024 scorecard, they must report to the authorities at KPPGCA via the following email address info@kmatindia.com.

How to Check KMAT Karnataka 2024 Results?

You can go through the following steps to download the KMAT result without any hassle.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website - kmatindia.com
• Step 2: Click on the 'Results’ tab located on the navigating bar.
• Step 3: A new page will appear, enter your application number and password (Date of Birth).
• Step 4: Your KMAT scorecard 2024 will appear on the screen.
• Step 5: Download and take a printout for future reference. Kindly note that the KMAT score validity is one year.

Note: The Composite Score in KMAT will be precisely mentioned in the scorecard.

KMAT Exam 2024 Cut Off

The KMAT cut off will release after the results for the same have been declared. Different colleges and institutes will set different cut off. Candidates will not be given admission if they fail to meet the cutoff criteria of the college they apply for.

Factors Determining the KMAT 2024 Cut Off

The cut off for KMAT will depend on a few factors which the candidates must keep in mind. The factors that will determine the cut off are as follows.

• The number of candidates that appeared for the exam
• The difficulty level of the exam
• Previous year cut off trends
• The number of vacancies available in different institutions and colleges.

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KMAT Exam 2024 Counselling

KMAT 2024 Counselling dates will be announced on the official website. After the announcement of the result for KMAT Karnataka 2024, each institute under Karnataka Private Post Graduate College’s Association (KPPGCA) will set a cut off mark for particular courses they offer. You can apply to a college whose cut off is as per your scorecard. After document verifications and other formalities, they will get admission to their desired colleges.

Documents Required at the Time of Counselling Process

The candidate should not forget to carry a few important documents for official verifications at the time of counselling. Make sure that you have soft copies of all your important documents as every admission process is essentially catered in online mode. Those documents are as follows. 

• Bachelor's Degree Certificates
• Other Educational and Academic Documents
• Candidates 10 +2 Marks Card.
• KMAT 2024 Application Form Fee Payment Receipt
• Special Category Document (ST/ SC/ OBC) (If Applicable)
• Admit Card.
• Two Passport Size Photographs
• Provisional Admission Letter for the Admission Procedures
• Bank Demand Draft
• Transfer Certificate
• Character Certificate
• Medical Certificate (If Applicable)
• Caste Category Certificate (If Applicable)

KMAT Exam 2024 Admit Card

Karnataka MAT admit card 2024 was released on Sep 19, 2024, on the official website at kmatindia.com. However, the information is tentative. KMAT 2024 admit card is a very important document that a candidate has to carry to the exam hall along with a photo ID card. Candidates can download their KMAT Admit Card 2024 from the official website of KPPGCA, by entering their application number and DOB.

Steps to Download KMAT 2024 Admit Card

The candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download the admit card KMAT 2024.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website www.kmatindia.com.
• Step 2: Go to candidates login and enter login details.
• Step 3: Click on the KMAT Hall Ticket" link.
• Step 4: KMAT admit card 2024 will appear on your computer screen in PDF format.
• Step 5: Check and download the document for future use.

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KMAT Mock Test 2024

KMAT 2024 mock test window was open from Sep 17 to Sep 18, 2024. The mock test link is sent to the candidate's registered email ID. Candidates can practice the mock test on the official website.

The simulated examination lasts 30 minutes. Students must take the KMAT mock test to ace the Karnataka MAT 2024 exam. During their preparation, they should take at least 20-30 mock tests. KMAT 2024 mock tests are also very helpful in understanding the exam structure and KMAT 2024 question paper.

KMAT Exam 2024 Important Dates

KMAT Karnataka 2024 exam dates have been announced on the official website. The KMAT application process started on Jun 22, 2024, and was extended till Sep 17, 2024.

KMAT Exam Dates 2024

Events	Dates
Past Events
KMAT Online Registration Starts	Jun 22, 2024
KMAT Payment Start Date	Jun 29, 2024
KMAT Online Registration Ends	Sep 17, 2024
KMAT 2024 Mock Test	Sep 17 - Sep 18, 2024
KMAT Admit Card	Sep 19, 2024
KMAT Exam Date	Sep 22, 2024
Upcoming Events
KMAT Result Date	Oct 2024
Scorecard Discrepancy Reporting	Oct 2024
KMAT Counselling	Nov 2024

KMAT Exam 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Based on guidelines put forward by the University Grants Commission (UGC), admissions to courses like MBA/ PGDM/ MCA are done in Karnataka. The general eligibility criteria are given below.

KMAT Exam 2024 General Eligibility

• Candidates must be 21 years old for PG programs to clear the KMAT Karnataka exam eligibility.
• There is no upper age limit for PG courses.
• Final-year students can also apply.
• Candidates must complete their bachelor's degrees before admission.
• Candidates must meet the percentage required for admission.
• Candidates must have a Bachelors's Degree to qualify for KMAT 2024.

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KMAT Exam 2024 Courses

The following courses are being offered through the entrance exam. These specializations are enumerated below.

Courses Offered through KMAT Karnataka

Courses	Duration	Specialization
MBA	2 years	Marketing, Finance, Information system, HR management, Consulting, Operations, Entrepreneurship, International Business, and Small-Medium-Enterprises & Start-ups
MCA	3 years	Software Development, Software Management, System Development, System Engineering, Management Information System and Internet
PGDM	2 years	Marketing, Finance (Accounting), HR management, Operations

KMAT 2024 Exam Centres

Information related to KMAT Karnataka exam centres is tabulated for the reference purpose of the student. KPPGCA has the right to alter the preferred KMAT centres in case there is more or less seat availability than expected. Ten cities where the KMAT centres are allocated each year are given below.

KMAT Test Centers

City	Exam Centre	Address
Bangalore	Indian Academy School of Management Studies	Hennur Cross, Hennur main road, Kalyan Nagar, near Kalyan Nagar bus depot, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560043
Mangalore	A.J. Institute of Management	Kottara Chowki, Opposite Mahindra Showroom Mangaluru, Karnataka 575006
Mysore	Pooja Bhagavat Memorial Mahajana PG Centre	K.R.S. Main road, Metagalli post, opposite State Bank, (Near J.K.Tyres) Metagalli, Mysuru, Karnataka 570016
Davanagere	Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology	PB NO 311 Lake View campus, S.S.Layout, Davanagere - 577004
Gulbarga	Sharnbasveshwar College of Commerce	S.B.College campus Kalaburgi -585103
Hubli	K.L.E. Society's Institute of Management Studies and Research	BVB Campus, Vidya Nagar, Hubballi, Karnataka 580031
Shimoga	PES Institute of Technology and Management	PES Campus, NH 206, Sagar Road, Shivamogga -577204 Karnataka
Bijapur	BLDE Association's A.S Patil College of Commerce	The new campus, B.M. Patil Road, Vijaypura-586103
Belgaum	Bharatesh Education Trust's Global Business School	BC-188, Near Fort, Old P.B. Road Belgaum-590016
Bellary	Allum Karibasappa Institute of Management	V.S.College Campus, Airport Road, Cantonment, Bellary-583104, Karnataka

KMAT 2024 Exam Pattern

KMAT allows students to take admission in MBA/ PGDM and MCA courses. The exam will be remote online proctored, and candidates will be able to take it from the comfort of their own homes. Normally, the exam is administered on paper, but this year, the exam will be administered online.

Having proper knowledge of the KMAT exam pattern will help the students in many ways. It will help the students prepare well for the exam, and students can prepare the study plan according to the KMAT question paper pattern. Time management is one of the most critical aspects of an exam.

Having proper knowledge of the exam pattern will help prepare a better study plan, organize topics or subjects with utmost importance, prioritise them, and so on.

Detailed below is the KMAT test pattern.

KMAT Exam Pattern 2024

Test Mode	Internet-Based Test Mode (IBT)
Number of Sections	3 sections
Subjects	Verbal & Reading Comprehension Quantitative Aptitude Logical Reasoning
Duration	2 Hours
Number of Questions	120 MCQs
Total Marks	120 Marks
Language of Paper	English
Number of Answer Choices	4

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KMAT Exam 2024 Syllabus

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability and Logical Reasoning are some of the topics that are included in the Syllabus for KMAT 2024. To score well in the KMAT 2024 exam, candidates should have a good knowledge of what is covered in the KMAT 2024 exam syllabus.

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

The candidate should be well-versed with the English Language, should be very clear on the basics of Grammar, Sentence completion, Comprehension of passages, Synonyms, Antonyms, and vocabulary. The syllabus also includes a few topics such as relatable questions on Phrases, Expressions, Choice of appropriate words, the content of the passage, and similar language skills.

Quantitative Ability

This section will be based on basic fundamental knowledge of maths in Metric standards. This will test the candidate’s ability of how good and accurate they are with numbers, basic numeric calculations, and formulas, involving Percentage, Time and Speed, Interest, Profit and Loss, Ratio, and Proportion. Apart from this, the exam section will also consist of Trigonometry, Algebra, and Geometry. About these topics, interpretation of tables, graphs, and Charts questions can be asked.

Logic Reasoning

This section identifies a candidate’s capability of solving problems fast and accurately. It includes verbal reasoning and analogy. Logical reasoning is a very vast topic. Candidates are required to practice it thoroughly. It contains questions on patterns, series, verbal, and non-verbal logical reasoning. These questions check candidates' cognitive ability.

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KMAT Exam 2024 Application Form

The KMAT 2024 application form was released on Jun 22, 2024, on the official website. The deadline for the KMAT 2024 online application was Sep 17, 2024. Candidates must remember that they should qualify for the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Candidates can find step-by-step instructions to fill out the application form below.

How to Fill KMAT Exam 2024 Application Form?

Candidates can follow these steps to fill out the KMAT Karnataka application form 2024. Going through these steps will make the registration process seamless. Make sure to fill out the online application before the last date.

Step 1: Registration

Before candidates start filling out the KMAT Karnataka application form 2024, they will first have to register themselves on the portal. Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to register.

• Visit the official website.
• Candidates will have to click on the 'KMAT 2024 Application' Button on the right side of the website's homepage.
• Click on the 'Register' button to apply. Candidates are also advised to go through the instructions mentioned on the same page. 
• The candidates will have to fill in the required details like Name, email ID, mobile number, and other personal details and hit the 'Submit button' at the bottom of the webpage. 
• Now an OTP will be sent to the used Mobile No.
• Enter the received OTP and submit.
• Candidates will receive the credentials in their registered email.

Step 2: Online Application Filling

In the second step, candidates will have to start filling out the application form. All candidates must be very cautious of the information they put in as this stage is crucial, and all information must be accurate. Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to fill out the KMAT 2024 application form.

• Login to the website with the Application Number and Password received on the Email ID.
• Candidates will be asked for some basic details, following is the information that a candidate has to fill in his/ her KMAT application form and it is mandatory.

Step 3: Uploading Documents

The candidate will be asked to upload various details for the application process. Further information on the dimensions and format is provided below.

Documents Specification for KMAT Application

Document	Format	Dimension (Height/Width)	Size
Photo	JPEG/PNG	6CM/3CM	500KB or less
Signature	JPEG/PNG	4.5CM/3.5CM	200KB or less

Step 4: Make the Required Payment

Candidates will finally have to make the payment for the application fee and submit the application form. The application fee for KMAT Karnataka registration is INR 800/- including GST. There is no concession for candidates of reserved categories. Fee can be paid either online through Net-banking/Credit Card/Debit Card or offline through a demand draft.

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KMAT Exam 2024 Coaching Centres

Various Coaching centres are available for the exam, especially in Bengaluru which are as follows.

• IMS Learning Resources Pvt. Ltd.
• VPROV Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
• Time Education Bangalore Pvt. Ltd.
• Career Launcher India Pvt. Ltd.
• Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt Ltd.

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KMAT Participating Colleges 2024

Candidates can check the list of KMAT participating colleges in 2024.

College Name	Seat Intake
Acharya Institute of Management and Sciences (AIMS)	240
ABBS Bangalore	120
Alliance University	240
A.J. Institute of Management	120
Acharya Institute of Technology	240

Guidelines for KMAT Karnataka Exam Day

The following guidelines are provided to guide the candidates for exam day. Kindly ensure bringing all required documents are mentioned below.

• Admit Card: The candidate will not be allowed to enter the exam centre without admit card in any condition.
• ID Proof: It is mandatory to carry any of your government ID proof like a Driving License/ Aadhar Card/ PAN card. It is equally important as an admit card.
• Before Time: Reach at least one hour before the timings set for the test. It will allow you to finish your formalities like security checks, identity verification, and check-in may take a considerable time.
• Late-Comers: Candidate who reaches the examination centre after the commencement of the exam will not be allowed to enter the examination hall.
• No Mobile Phones: No cell phones, electronic gadgets, pagers, tablets, calculators, or any other communicating electronic device is allowed alongside you in the examination hall.
• No Discussion: No candidate is permitted to talk to or ask anyone anything. If you are found doing the same, your candidature will be cancelled without a delay, and will be asked to leave the examination hall immediately.

About KMAT Karnataka

The full form of KMAT is the Karnataka Management Aptitude Test which is organized by Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA) and is situated in Bangalore. This entrance test is for Management and Computer Science postgraduate courses such as Master of Business Administration (MBA), Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), and Master of Computer Applications (MCA).

This national-level entrance test was first conducted in 2003 and follows UGC guidelines. KMAT is open to all eligible candidates across India to apply. The candidate will get admission as per their KMAT 2024 cutoff and merit list. KMAT exam 2024 is for analyzing a candidate's cognitive abilities based on his/her logical or aptitude skills. Also, KMAT is designed to check candidates' critical thinking with reasoning-based questions.

KMAT Karnataka Highlights

Exam Name	KMAT
Full Form	Karnataka Management Aptitude Test
Exam Level	National
Conducting Body	Karnataka Private Post Graduate College’s Association
Exam Mode	Remote Proctored Exam
Application Mode	Online
Languages	English
Exam Duration	2 Hours
Official Website	kmatindia.com

KMAT Exam 2024 Contact Details

If candidates have any queries related to the exam, or face any problems during the KMAT 2024 process, they should please feel free to contact the helpdesk numbers of the KMAT exam authorities given below.

Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association

• Address: No.64, 'Vastra Bhavan', 4th main, Near 18th Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore - 560055
• Phone: 080 23444555
• Helpline Numbers: +91 9513270139/9513271046
• Email Id: info@kmatindia.com