KMAT 2023

Kerala Management Aptitude Test
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Exam Dates: 1st Dec 2019
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Updated on 27th July, 2023 | 6 min read

The Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA) had announced the KMAT 2023 exam dates. As per the schedule mentioned on the official KMAT website, kmatindia.com, KMAT registration 2023 began from June 30 in online mode. Interested and eligible candidates can fill the KMAT application form until August 31, 2023.

The KMAT exam for 2023 was scheduled to be conducted in September. This year, the KMAT entrance test was held as an online remote proctored test. However, the dates for the KMAT 2023 admit card and the KMAT 2023 mock test were yet to be announced at that time.

To be eligible for KMAT 2023, candidates were required to have completed graduation with a minimum aggregate of 50%. The purpose of conducting the KMAT exam in 2023 was to admit candidates to more than 189 institutes offering MBA and MCA courses in Karnataka. It's worth noting that KMAT was first conducted in the year 2003.

After the KMAT exam was conducted, candidates who secured equal to or more than the KMAT exam cutoff were called for the selection procedure. Each participating institute released an individual cutoff and a list of selected candidates.

Following the KMAT selection process in 2023, a final merit list was prepared, containing the names of students who matched the cutoff and were selected for the further selection process, which included the GD/PI round. The candidates were required to visit the counselling centre as per the schedule, where the GD/PI rounds were held.

Based on the KMAT 2023 score and GD/PI scores, a final merit list of selected candidates was declared, and they were called for document verification. The qualified candidates were then offered final admission in KMAT colleges, and the list contained the names of the shortlisted candidates.

What are the steps to fill the KMAT 2023 Application Form?

  • Go to the website kmatindia.com and click on 'Apply now'.
  • Register for KMAT 2023.
  • After registration, log in using the provided application number and date of birth.
  • Provide all the necessary details, such as name, date of birth, domicile, gender, category, and preferred course.
  • Make the payment for the application.

Documents required for KMAT Kerala 2023 registration

The following documents will be required for KMAT Kerala 2023 registrations:

  • A digital copy of the applicant's passport-size photograph and signature
  • A digital copy of the most recent category certificate, if applicable
  • Digital copies of Class 10, Class 12, and Graduation mark sheets
  • Bank account information for fee payment

Check the specifications of the documents that will be uploaded in the table provided below.

Document

Specification

Photograph 150X200 pixels, less than 40 KB and in .jpg format
Signatures 150X200 pixels, less than 40 KB and in .jpg format

KMAT Kerala Application Fee 2023

The following table shows the application fees for KMAT Kerala 2023 for various categories:

Category

Fees in INR

General/OBC 1000
SC/ST 750

By adhering to these steps and ensuring all necessary documents are ready, candidates can smoothly complete the KMAT application process and proceed with their examination preparation.

What is KMAT 2023?

Karnataka Management Aptitude Test is known as KMAT. The Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA) administers the national-level exam. Candidates who pass the exam can apply for admission to the following courses: Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Master of Business Administration (MBA)

KMAT Kerala is held twice a year. The first session of the KMAT Kerala 2023 exam will most likely be held in the first week of May 2023. Read on to learn more about KMAT Kerala 2023 registration, admission process, KMAT Kerala application form, KMAT Kerala exam dates 2023, fees, eligibility criteria, syllabus, and other important information.

KMAT Kerala 2023 Highlights

The Key highlights regarding the KMAT Kerala exam are mentioned below:

Exam Name

KMAT Kerala

Full-Form

Kerala Management Admission Test

Exam Types

MBA Courses

Exam Level

State-level

Courses Offered

Management

Conducting Body

KUFOS

Application Mode

Online

Exam Mode

Online

Exam Date

To be Announced

Exam Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

KMAT Kerala 2023 Exam Dates

The KMAT Kerala Exam dates are as follows:

Events

Dates

KMAT 2023 Registration 30 June 2023
Last date to submit the application 31 August 2023
Admit card 1st Week of August 2023
KMAT Kerala 2023 exam date 1st Week of  August 2023
Answer key 2nd Week of August 2023
Announcement of result 1st Week of September 2023

KMAT Kerala Eligibility Criteria

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements to take the KMAT Kerala 2023 exam:

  • Candidates must have graduated from a recognized university in any discipline. 
  • Candidates must have obtained the required aggregate of all subjects in their final year qualifying degree exam from the universities to which they wish to apply.
  • Candidates in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply, provided they submit their graduation certificate as proof of qualification at the time of admission.

KMAT Kerala 2023 Admit Card

Candidates who have successfully completed the application form and paid the fee will be issued a KMAT Kerala admit card. The admit card will most likely be available online in the first week of May 2023.

How to Download the KMAT Kerala Admit Card?

Check out the steps below to learn how to get your KMAT Kerala admit card:

  • Go to the official website.
  • Enter the application number, password, and access code in the appropriate fields.
  • Select the admit card link. 
  • After verifying the information on the admit card, download and print the admit card.

The KMAT Kerala admit card is a required document to bring to the exam center. Candidates must also have a photo ID issued by the Government of India with them. Candidates must carry two copies of their KMAT Kerala admit card, as well as one original recent passport-size photograph affixed to each of them.

KMAT Kerala Admit Card 2023: Details Mentioned

The following information will be included on the KMAT Kerala admit card 2023:

  • Candidate's name
  • Candidate's roll number
  • Candidate's photo
  • Candidate's address and phone number
  • Exam date and timing
  • Exam center name and location

KMAT Exam Pattern 2023

Section

Important Topics

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

Comprehension of passages, Vocabulary, Grammar, Para Jumbles, Synonyms

Quantitative Ability

Arithmetic, Number system, Numerical calculations, Algebra, Geometry, Interpretation of tables

Logical Reasoning

Family tree, Puzzles, Data Arrangement, Strong and weak arguments, Venn Diagrams

KMAT Kerala 2023: Test Centres

The cities in Kerala where the KMAT Kerala 2023 will be held are listed in the table below. Candidates can choose cities from the list for KMAT Kerala test city allotment. The exam will be given in computer-based mode again this year. Candidates must report to the designated testing centers on the scheduled date and time.

List of KMAT Kerala 2023 Test Cities

Thiruvananthapuram Alappuzha
Kollam Pathanamthitta
Ernakulam Kottayam
Idukki Thrissur
Kozhikode Palakkad
Malappuram Kannur
Kasargod Wayanad

KMAT Exam Pattern 2023

KMAT exam structure

Details

Mode of examination

Home-based Online Remote Proctored Test

Duration of the exam 

2 hours or 120 minutes

Number of sections

3 sections - VARC, QA and LR

Number of questions

120

Type of questions

Multiple-choice questions

Language of paper

English

Marking scheme

+1 mark for correct answers

No negative marking

No marks are awarded or deducted for unattempted questions

KMAT Syllabus 2023

Section

Important Topics

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

Comprehension of passages, Vocabulary, Grammar, Para Jumbles, Synonyms

Quantitative Ability

Arithmetic, Number system, Numerical calculations, Algebra, Geometry, Interpretation of tables

Logical Reasoning

Family tree, Puzzles, Data Arrangement, Strong and weak arguments, Venn Diagrams

KMAT Kerala 2023 Answer Key

The KMAT Kerala Answer key will be made available online on the website.

The answer key will assist candidates in estimating their marks before the results are announced. It will be available separately for each set.

KMAT Kerala 2023 Results

KMAT Kerala 2023 results and scorecards will be available on the official website. The candidate's sectional and total marks will be included in the KMAT Kerala 2023 results. KMAT Kerala scores will be accepted by renowned Kerala B-schools.

How to Check KMAT Kerala 2023 Results?

Candidates can check their qualifying status for the KMAT Kerala 2023 exam by visiting the official website and following the steps outlined below.

  • Visit the official website.
  • Select 'KMAT 2023 Results: Candidate Portal' from the drop-down menu.
  • Candidates must now include their application number and password.
  • Candidates can check their rankings by downloading their KMAT Kerala scorecard.

KMAT Kerala 2023 Cut Off

The KMAT Kerala cut-off will be released following the announcement of the results. The KMAT cut-off will be announced online at the exam conducting authority's website.

The cut-off will be determined by several factors, including the number of candidates who took the exam, the number of seats available, the difficulty level of the exam, and the previous year's KMAT Kerala cut-off, among others.

KMAT Kerala 2023 Counselling

KMAT Kerala 2023 counselling will be held following the release of KMAT Kerala results. Deserving candidates who pass the cut-off will be invited to participate in the KMAT Kerala 2023 counselling process, which will include Group Discussion and Personal Interviews (GD/PI). KMAT Kerala counseling dates will be announced on the official websites of each participating institute, and candidates will be able to apply to their preferred college/institute accepting KMAT Kerala 2023 scores.

The following documents are required of candidates at the time of counselling:

  • Domicile Certificate
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • KMAT Kerala Admit Card & Score Card 2023
  • Passport Size Photographs
  • Valid ID Proof
  • 10th Mark sheet & Passing Certificate
  • Character certificate

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FAQs related to KMAT

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Is KMAT once a year?

KMAT is a state-level MBA entrance examination that is conducted once a year.

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What is the minimum requirement to give KMAT Kerala Exam 2023?

Candidates applying for KMAT Kerala 2023 exam must have secured at least 50% aggregate in graduation (reserved category candidates can apply with 40%).

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