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KMAT Karnataka 2024: Registration Closes on August 31; Exam in September; Check Pattern, Syllabus, Top MBA colleges

Last Updated on July 30, 2024 by Prof. SK Agarwal

Conducted by KPPGCA, KMAT 2024 offers last opportunity for MBA admission 2024 at moderate fees in top institutes located at Bangalore and rest of Karnataka. The Karnataka KMAT 2024 Exam is expected in the September 2024 for MBA/MCA admission 2024-26 batch in the colleges of Karnataka. KMAT 2024 testing mode is proctored internet based test which you can take from home instead of Paper based test at exam centres. KMAT Exam is scheduled in different batches as per the candidates’ convenience and is a 2 hours duration test. KMAT Registration process is online and the last date to apply for KMAT 2024 is August 31, 2024. 

This article will help you understand all about the Karnataka KMAT 2024 exam, leading to admission in MBA Programmes offered at MBA colleges in Bangalore and rest of Karnataka. So read till the end.

Table of Content

  • 1. What is KMAT Karnataka? Overview

  • 2. KMAT 2024 Highlights

  • 3. KMAT 2024 Important Dates and Events: KMAT 2024 Exam Dates

  • 4. KMAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria

  • 5. How to Register and Apply for KMAT 2024?

  • 6. KMAT 2024 Exam Pattern and Scoring Scheme

  • 7. KMAT 2024 Syllabus

  • 8. How to Prepare for KMAT 2024? Best Books & Tips

  • 9. Top MBA colleges Accepting KMAT 2024

  • 10. MBA/PGDM Selection Process through KMAT 2024

  • 11. KMAT 2024 Important Points

1. What is KMAT Karnataka? Overview

Karnataka KMAT 2024 exam is the Gateway to MBA/MCA in 200 Karnataka and Bangalore colleges. The Karnataka KMAT 2024 is Home Based Online Remote Proctored Test of 2 hours duration. KMAT Registration process is online and can be completed in simple steps. Read More

Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT), conducted by KPPGCA, is a standardised test and is administered since 2003 to facilitate Karnataka B-schools to screen candidates for admission to MBA, PGDM and MCA courses. The purpose of KMAT is to provide information to B-Schools of Karnataka about the candidate’s aptitude and skills cope up with the rigour of a PGDM/MBA program. KMAT assists in making decisions pertaining to admissions to MBA/PGDM colleges.

A good score in Karnataka KMAT 2024 exam will help in getting admission to MBA 2024 and MCA courses in the prominent Institutes in Bangalore and rest of Karnataka State. One of the key features of KMAT entrance exam is that it leads to admission in B-schools which have moderate fee structure. KMAT full form is Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT). KMAT Exam 2024 will be conducted by KPPGCA Karnataka.

2. KMAT 2024 Highlights

Following are the key KMAT 2024 Highlights

The MBA/MCA colleges in Bangalore and rest of Karnataka with moderate fee structure will accept KMAT 2024 exam score as admission criteria 2024 for All India Candidates and Karnataka Domicile candidates for admission to their flagship MBA/PGDM/MCA programmes in 2024. 

KMAT Exam 2024 Conducting BodyKarnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA)
KMAT Full FormKarnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT)
KMAT 2024 Exam DateLikely in September 2024 Last Week
Top MBA Colleges under Karnataka KMAT MBA 2024 ExamIFIM, IBA, ISBR, CMR, Kristu Jayanthi, ABBS & many others
KMAT Exam 2024 Application ProcessOnline
KMAT 2024 Exam PatternOnline Remote Proctored Test from Home
Maximum Marks in KMAT exam 2024120
Number of Sections in KMAT 2024 Exam3
Type of Questions in KMAT entrance examMCQs
Answer Options in KMAT entrance exam4
Negative Marking in KMAT entrance examNo Negative Marking for Wrong Answer
KMAT Exam 2024 Duration2 hours
MBA Intake through KMAT Exam 2024160 colleges with 15000+ Seats Appx. Across Bangalore & Rest of Karnataka
MBA Admission 2024 Availability for All India category candidates through KMAT Karnataka 2024 examYes, available in all the KMAT accepting colleges

3. KMAT 2024 Important Dates and Events: KMAT 2024 Exam Dates

Karnataka KMAT Exam Dates are announced by Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA) along with the release of KMAT 2024 notification. Below are shared all the KMAT 2024 important dates and events related to KMAT Karnataka 2024 Exam and other activities. 

Karnataka KMAT Exam TimelineKMAT Exam Date 2024
KMAT Exam 2024 Online Registration startsJune 22, 2024
Last Date to Apply for KMAT 2024 ExamAugust 31, 2024
KMAT 2024 Admit Card release dateSeptember 2024, 3rd week
KMAT 2024 Exam dateSeptember 2024, Last Week
KMAT 2024 Result dateOctober 2024, 3rd week
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4. KMAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria

KMAT 2024 eligibility criteria require that a candidate should have Bachelor’s degree with minimum 3 years duration/ Master’s degree examination of any recognised education body in Commerce, Management, Arts, Social Sciences, Engineering/ Technology or equivalent, and have secured at least 50% of marks in the aggregate (45% for SC/ST candidate). Candidates in their final year of bachelor’s degree are also eligible.  Read More

5. How to Register and Apply for KMAT 2024?

KPPGCA permits for KMAT exam registration for all the candidates across the country, irrespective of their domicile state. All the KMAT exam details are published in KMAT exam notification. KMAT Karnataka exam allows all candidates from any part of the country for admission to MBA/MCA in more than 160 B-schools located in Bangalore and rest of Karnataka state. The KMAT exam registration and application details are shared as under: 

•KMAT exam 2024 Registration is a simple process and can be completed online. You need to visit the KPPGCA KMAT 2024 Entrance Exam website and complete your online registration 
•Next step is to fill up the KMAT 2024 application form online and also make online payment of Rs.850/- towards KMAT exam fee.
•You will receive a unique ID after making payment and successful submission of KMAT 2024 Karnataka exam registration form on your registered mail id. Read More 

6. KMAT 2024 Exam Pattern and Scoring Scheme

Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) exam 2024 will be conducted by KPPGCA (Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association) for admission to AICTE approved/ University affiliated Management Institutes in Bangalore and Karnataka. KMAT 2024 is an All India exam that will be held as Online Remote Proctored Test from home. Candidates from all parts of India and Abroad can appear in KMAT 2024. KMAT exam will have 120 MCQ type questions broadly divided into three sections as below:

SectionQuestionsMarks for Correct AnswerNegative Marking for Wrong AnswerTotal Marks
Language Comprehension40 MCQs+1Nil40
Mathematical Skills40 MCQs+1Nil40
Basic Aptitude40 MCQs+1Nil40
Total120 MCQs--Nil120

7. KMAT 2024 Syllabus

KMAT Karnataka exam syllabus 2024 covers all the important topics in all the three sections of Verbal Ability and Readining Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning. The questions in the exam are of moderate difficulty level. Shared below is the KMAT 2024 Syllabus with details of the topics and sub topics on which questions are asked in each section of the exam:

SectionSyllabus
Language Comprehension (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension) (40 MCQs)Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Completion. These topics include sub topics like Error Correction of Verb, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb and other parts of speech in the Sentences; Correcting the sequence of sentences in the paragraph for example correct use of conditional sentence, time clauses, reported speech, passive writing; Antonyms/Synonyms; Fill in the blanks; One word substitution; Idioms/Phrases
Mathematical Skills (Quantitative Ability) 40 MCQsArithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Modern Mathematics. These topics include Percentages, Profit and Loss, Interest (Simple and Compound), Speed, Time and Distance; Time and Work; Averages; Ratio and Proportion; Number System, Elementary Mathematics, Mixtures and Allegation, Unitary Method, Commercial Maths, Permutation and Combinations, Sequence And Series, Mean, Median, Deviations, Heights and Distance, Triangles, Circles, Coordinate Geometry, Complex Numbers, Inequalities, Set Theory, Trigonometry, Data Tables, Data charts, Bar diagrams & Charts including Simple, Stacked, Composite Bar charts, Pie charts, Graphs – Line X-Y Graphs, Data analysis and Data comparison, Caselet based Data, Venn diagram, Data Sufficiency
Basic Aptitude (Logical Reasoning) 40 MCQsFact Inference Judgment, Passage Conclusion, Analogy, Statement Argument, Clocks, Calendars, Binary logic, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relations (Family Tree), Logical Sequence, Assumption, Premise, Conclusion, Linear and matrix arrangement, Team Formation, Direction sense and Decision Making, Input-Output, Series, Syllogism, Cubes, Rows, Set Theory, Venn Diagrams, Network Diagrams, Quantitative Reasoning, Puzzles, Logical Reasoning based on Rankings, Critical Reasoning. Questions are also based on Data Sufficiency

8. How to Prepare for KMAT 2024? Best Books & Tips

KMAT 2024 is an easy to moderate difficulty level exam and since there is no negative marking the chances of getting high score are good. KMAT 2024 preparation should be done in accordance with KMAT 2024 syllabus which covers all the major topics for KMAT exam. The 6 Point KMAT Preparation plan includes:

Build Your Basics
Get Conceptual Clarity
Prepare the Topics Well
Revise the Prepared Topics
Remove Weak areas & Strengthen your strong areas
Take More Mocks and Analyse them for errors

Besides, there are many resources and services on which KMAT exam preparation can be done some of them are KMAT Mock Tests; Mind Maps; Study Guides and courses Read More

9. Top MBA colleges Accepting KMAT 2024

160 AICTE approved/ University affiliated Management Institutes in Bangalore and rest of Karnataka will accept KMAT 2024 exam scores for MBA admission 2024. Following are some of the top MBA colleges accepting KMAT score:

Name of MBA College
Programme Offered
PGDM
MBA
MBA, PGDM
MBA
MBA
MBA/PGDM
MBA
MBA/PGDM
Seshadripuram Institute of Management Studies
MBA

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10. MBA/PGDM Selection Process through KMAT 2024

The MBA/PGDM Admission 2024 through KMAT 2024 is two step process as below:

  • Apply and Appear in KMAT 2024 and score high
  • Apply Separately to the B-School and participate in its GD/PI Round

11. KMAT 2024 Important Points

  • Open to All India Candidates: Candidates from any part of India who meet the eligibility criteria can take this test in all parts of India
  • Gateway to Karnataka: Silicon Valley of India and No 1 Destination for MBA/PGDM/MCA with very vibrant Job market
  • Easy and affordable exam application process with sharing of KMAT scores with selected B-schools of your choice/scores
  • Last Opportunity: KMAT 2024 is the last common entrance exam for MBA Admissions 2024. Apply to get 1-year advantage.
  • KMAT Full Form: It is advisable to distinguish between KMAT exam full form for KMAT Karnataka 2024 and the KMAT Kerala to avoid any confusion.
  • Ease of KMAT Test Taking: You can appear in KMAT from the convenience of home as the exam is Online Remote Proctored Test

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