KMAT Kerala 2025: Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility Criteria
KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam will be conducted in third week of February 2025 for session first. Kerala Management Aptitude Test is a state level entrance test conducted two times in a year. Commissioner of Entrance Exam (CEE), Kerala is the conducting authority of KMAT Kerala. Through this entrance exam, candidates will get admission in Management programmes. Eligible candidates must apply for exam and get admission in various institutions in Kerala state. In this article, we have provided complete information about the KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam such as steps to apply, eligibility criteria, exam pattern etc.
KMAT Kerala 2025 Overview
| Name of Exam | KMAT Kerala 2025 |
| Full Form | Kerala Management Aptitude Test |
| Exam level | State level |
| Authority | Commissioner of Entrance Exam (CEE) |
| Courses Offered | Management |
| Application mode | Online |
| Exam mode | Online |
KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam Dates
Here are the tentative dates of KMAT Kerala 2025:
Session 1:
| Events | Dates 2025 |
| Commencement of Application form | 4th week of January 2025 |
| Last date to fill application form | 2nd week of February 2025 |
| Availability of admit card | 2nd week of February 2025 |
| Date of exam | 3rd week of February 2025 |
| Declaration of Result | March 2025 |
| Counselling procedure | March 2025 |
Session 2:
| Events | Dates 2025 |
| Commencement of Application form | 1st week of June 2025 |
| Last date to fill application form | 2nd week of June 2025 |
| Availability of admit card | 3rd week of June 2025 |
| Date of exam | 1st week of July 2025 |
| Declaration of Result | 4th week of July 2025 |
| Counselling procedure | August 2025 |
KMAT Kerala 2025 Application Form
Candidates must check out the given details related to KMAT Kerala 2025 application form:
- The KMAT Kerala application form 2025 will be released in the fourth week of January 2025 for session 1.
- Candidates will be able to do registration through online mode.
- Before applying for exam, candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria of KMAT Kerala 2025.
- Students must provide correct details in application form such as personal, educational etc.
- Upload the scanned images of photograph and signature within a prescribed size and format.
- Correction facility will also be provided by the authority for 2-3 days after completion of exam.
- Applicants must fill the application form till the second week of February 2025.
- It will be mandatory for candidates to take a hardcopy of application form for further usage.
Application Fee:
- Students will be able to submit the application fee through online mode only.
- Online payment (credit card/ debit card etc.) will be done through e-challan mode.
- For e-challan mode, students will need to do cash payment at any Head and Sub Post Offices in Kerala.
Below we have mentioned the category wise application fee:
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/ SEBC | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC/ST | Rs. 750/- |
How to Apply for KMAT Kerala 2025
Here are the steps to apply for KMAT Kerala 2025 exam:
- Step 1: Visit the KMAT Kerala website (link will be available above).
- Step 2: Do registration by entering basic details i.e. name, address, date of birth etc.
- Step 3: System will generate application number to the candidates registered ID and number.
- Step 4: Login, with the application number and fill the application form.
- Step 5: Enter the required details carefully and upload documents in a prescribed format.
- Step 6: Re-check and verify the details carefully in application form.
- Step 7: Submit the application form, a confirmation page will appear on screen.
- Step 8: Take a printout of application form and keep it safe.
KMAT Kerala 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Aspirants must go through KMAT Kerala eligibility criteria 2025 mentioned below:
- Nationality: Candidates who are either Indians or Non-Indians will be eligible to apply.
- Age Limit: There will be no age limit to apply for exam.
- Educational qualification: Students should have completed a Bachelor’s degree of minimum three years duration.
- Marks: Applicants must full fill minimum mark requirements as prescribed by the authority.
- Appearing: Students appearing for the final year of their qualifying exam will also be eligible.
KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam Pattern
Candidates must go through the below information related to KMAT Kerala 2025 exam:
- Mode of Exam: The entrance exam will be conducted through online mode.
- Medium: The medium of entrance exam will be English only.
- Duration: Aspirants will be provided 3 hours to solve the question paper.
- Total Questions: There will be 180 Multiple Choice Questions in exam.
- Marking Scheme: For each correct answer 4 marks will be provided.
- Negative Marking: One mark will be deducted for every incorrect response.
Check below marking scheme of KMAT Kerala 2025:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| English language usage and reading comprehension | 50 | 200 |
| General knowledge and Current Affair | 40 | 160 |
| Quantitative aptitude | 50 | 200 |
| Data sufficiency and Logical Reasoning | 40 | 160 |
| Total | 180 | 720 |
KMAT Kerala 2025 Syllabus
The syllabus of KMAT Kerala 2025 will be based on class 10+2 curriculum. It will include various topics such as English Language usage and reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Sufficiency and Local Reasoning and General Knowledge.
KMAT Kerala 2025 Preparation Tips
Candidates must go through the given preparation tips of KMAT Kerala 2025 exam:
- Check out the entire syllabus and exam pattern of exam.
- Don’t forget to do revision daily.
- Prepare a time table for study and stay focused.
- Must practice previous year papers and mock test.
- Eat good food and avoid distractions.
KMAT Kerala 2025 Books
Candidates may refer the following books for preparation of KMAT Kerala 2025:
- Quantitative Aptitude by R.S Aggarwal
- Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation by Nishit Sinha
- Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
- High School English Grammar and Composition Key by Wren and Martin
KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam Centre
The KMAT Kerala 2025 exam will be conducted in the following cities:
| Kerala | Thrissur |
| Kollam | Kannur |
| Wayanad | Palakkad |
| Kasargod | Idukki |
| Malappuram | Alappuzha |
| Emakulam | Kottayam |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
KMAT Kerala 2025 Admit Card
The KMAT Kerala admit card 2025 will be downloaded through online mode from the website. The admit card will not be provided by the authority through post or any other offline mode. The admit card will be published in the second week of February 2025. Students will need to use their login credentials to download the hall ticket.
Only registered candidates will be able to download the admit card from the website. It will be a very important document for candidates to carry on the day of exam. Bring admit card & one valid photo identity proof on the day of exam.
KMAT Kerala 2025 Answer Key
The KMAT Kerala answer key 2025 will be published in fourth week of February 2025. Candidates will be able to check the answer key from the website with the help of their login credentials. The answer key will help students to estimate their scores before the announcement of result.
The authority will publish the separate answer key for different categories. No candidate will be able to view the answer key through offline mode. The answer key will consist of correct answers of the questions asked in entrance exam.
KMAT Kerala 2025 Result
The KMAT Kerala result 2025 will be made available after a few days of entrance exam. Applicants will be able to access their result in month of March 2025. It will be provided to candidates through online mode. Result will contain marks details of the exam appeared candidates.
The authority will not provide the results to the applicants through offline mode. Candidates will need to enter their login credentials i.e User ID and Password. Also candidates are advised to keep their result safe until the admission procedure gets over.
KMAT Kerala 2025 Cut Off
The KMAT Kerala cut off 2025 will be published after a few days the announcement of result. The cut off will be a minimum qualifying mark that will be required to qualify the entrance exam. Admission will be offered on the basis of cut off marks. Cut off will be determined based on various factors.
Authority will not take any responsibility to send the cut off list to candidates individually through any other mode. Students will be required to view the cut off marks from the website of authority. Candidates who will secure equal or more that the cut off marks, will be eligible for further procedure.
Below we have mentioned the expected cut off marks of KMAT Kerala 2025:
| Category | Percentage | Minimum marks |
| General Category | 10% of 720 | 72 |
| SEBC category | 10% of 720 | 72 |
| SC/ST | 10% of 720 | 54 |
KMAT Kerala 2025 Counselling
KMAT Kerala counselling 2025 will be organized in the month of March 2025. Exam qualified candidates will be called for counselling procedure. To participate in counseling process, candidates will be required to score a minimum cut off marks. Counselling will take place in various stages i.e. registration, choice filling, seat allotment, reporting etc.
The counselling will be held after a few days of declaration of result. Seats will be allotted to the aspirants based on availability of seats, reservation criteria etc. Students will need to carry all the documents required for verification process. Based on the document verification process & further admission procedure, admission will be given to candidates.
Documents Required for Verification:
- KMAT Kerala 2025 admit card
- KMAT Kerala 2025 score card
- Category certificate
- Migration certificate
- Domicile certificate
- Class 10th and 12th marksheet
- Passport size photographs etc.
KMAT Kerala 2025 Participating Institutes
Here are some participating institutes of KMAT Kerala 2025:
- Rajagiri School of Management
- KJC Bangalore- Kristu Jayanti College
- SCMS Cochin School of Business, Cochin
- Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship- XIME, Kochi
- TIST Ernakulam- Toc H Institute of Science and Technology
- Lead College of Management, Palakkad
- Albertian Institute of Management- (AIM), Kochi
- Saintgits Institute of Management, Kottayam
- Federal Institute of Science and Technology- FISAT Ernakulam
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