KMAT Kerala 2026 Session 1 registrations began December 22, 2025, with exam on January 25, 2026 (CBT mode). The candidates for getting the admission in the management course in Kerala state must appear for the entrance test. The candidate has to secure minimum qualifying marks for admission.
KMAT Kerala exam date 2026
- Last date to apply: January 15, 2026 (4 PM)
- Admit card: To be announced
- Session 2: Expected April-May 2026
KMAT 2026 Admit Card
The admit card will come out online on the official website candidate can download it by entering their details. It will contain your personal details such as Your name, Parents Name, Your DOB, Exam Centre name,Exam Timing, Reporting time at the centre
Advisable-Candidates must check first their personal details mentioned correctly as any mismatch will bar your entry to the examination centre
KMAT 2026 Exam Overview
The KMAT Kerala provides MBA/PGDM admissions in Kerala colleges; eligibility requires Bachelor’s degree (50% marks, 45% reserved). Apply online at cee.kerala.gov.in;
Application fee
Rs.700-
Rs1000 based on category.
Syllabus covers English, GK, Reasoning, Math
KMAT 2026 Exam Pattern
| Parameter | Details |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 180 minutes |
| Total Questions | 180 MCQs (45 per section) |
| Sections | 1. English Language & Reading Comprehension 2. Quantitative Aptitude 3. Data Sufficiency & Logical Reasoning 4. General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
| Marking Scheme | +4 marks per correct answer -1 mark per wrong answer |
| Total Marks | 720 |
| Language | English |
Qualifying Marks: General and SEBC candidates need 72 marks (10% of 720) or above, while SC/ST/PD candidates require 54 marks (7.5%) or above for MBA admission eligibility in Kerala universities, departments, affiliated colleges, and autonomous institutions.
KIRF Ranking for Kerala colleges
Category BreakdownCategory Minimum Qualifying Marks General/SEBC 72 (10%) SC/ST/PD 54 (7.5%)
How to apply?
Candidates can apply online via the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations website https://cee.kerala.gov.in/ until January 15, 2026, 4:00 PM, by paying the required fee through Internet Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.
Application Steps
After payment, upload a recent passport-size color photograph and signature. Complete submission to download the Application Acknowledgement Page for records. Fees are non-refundable, non-transferable, and applications cannot be withdrawn.
Payment Verification
Successful payment turns the ‘Pay Application Fee’ tab green, enabling photo/signature upload. Failed transactions display a message; re-login to check tab status if uncertain. Duplicate payments from errors auto-revert to source accounts.
KMAT 2026 Admission FAQs
It started on 22 December and will continue till 15 January 2026
The whole process is online,complete online registration, upload photo/signature, pay the fee (category-based), and print the confirmation page
The application fee varies according to the category. It is Rs.1000 and Rs.700
You should have graduation degree and 50 percent marks and it is 45 percent for reserved category
Candidates have to secure 10 percent of the total marks to qualify
