KMAT 2026 Registration, Fee, Last Date and Exam Details

KMAT 2026 Session 2 registration was reported to begin soon, but the latest official schedule shows that the KMAT 2026 registration window has already closed. The Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) registration ended on September 6, 2026, while the MBA entrance exam was conducted online on September 20, 2026.

The update is relevant for MBA and PGDM aspirants tracking the KMAT 2026 exam, application fee, eligibility and admission process. The official KMAT website lists the test as a home-based online remote-proctored examination.

KMAT 2026 Registration and Exam Dates

The latest schedule published by the Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges' Association (KPPGCA) gives the following dates for KMAT 2026.

A quick look at the schedule helps applicants distinguish the registration deadline from the exam and practice-test dates.

The official KMAT portal confirms that the registration deadline was September 6 and the online test was held on September 20.

KMAT 2026 Application Fee

The KMAT application fee 2026 was INR 873.60 for applicants choosing either the MBA or MCA test. The amount included GST and the platform fee.

Applicants selecting both MBA and MCA had to register separately and pay the fee for each test. The official application portal also stated that separate hall tickets would be issued for the two tests.

Who Can Apply for KMAT 2026?

KMAT is conducted for admission to MBA, PGDM and MCA programmes offered by participating institutions in Karnataka. Both Karnataka domicile and non-Karnataka applicants could apply.

The application process required applicants to provide personal and academic information and select the relevant test. The official portal also specified that the test mode was home-based online remote proctored.

Applicants generally needed:

• Graduation details
• Personal information
• Address details
• Passport-size photograph
• Scanned signature
• Valid mobile number and email ID
• Online payment facility

KMAT 2026 Application Process

Although the KMAT 2026 registration last date has passed, the application process followed these steps:

1. Visit the official KMAT India website.
2. Select the KMAT 2026 registration option.
3. Complete the registration using personal details.
4. Choose MBA or MCA as the test.
5. Enter academic and address details.
6. Upload the required photograph and signature.
7. Pay the application fee of INR 873.60.
8. Submit the application form.
9. Save a copy of the completed form for future reference.

The official application instructions advised applicants to keep scanned copies of their photograph and signature ready before beginning the form.

What After KMAT 2026 Exam?

The KMAT 2026 MBA examination was conducted on September 20 in the home-based online mode. The official website currently lists the KMAT 2026 result as yet to be announced.

After the result is declared, applicants can use their KMAT scores while seeking admission to participating MBA and PGDM colleges in Karnataka. The official KMAT website states that participating institutions across Karnataka consider KMAT scores as part of their admission process.

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