KMAT 2026: Download your scorecard by September 25

The Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges’ Association (KPPGCA) is expected to announce the KMAT 2026 result soon on its official website, kmatindia.com. Candidates who appeared for the KMAT 2026 examination on September 20, 2026, will be able to download their scorecards once the result link is activated. This result is crucial for admissions to MBA, MCA, and PGDM courses across various institutions.

The KMAT 2026 exam was conducted in an online remote-proctored mode, with the MCA exam held from 10 AM to 12 PM and the MBA exam from 2 PM to 4 PM on September 20, 2026. Historically, KMAT results are typically released around late September for Session 1, aligning with the current expectation for the KMAT 2026 result to be released in the last week of September.

Accessing KMAT 2026 Scorecards

Candidates will need to visit the official KMAT website, kmatindia.com, to access their KMAT 2026 scorecards. Upon selecting the ‘KMAT results 2026’ link on the homepage, candidates will be prompted to enter their login details, including their application number, to download their results. It is advisable for candidates to download and print multiple copies of their scorecard for future reference during the admission process.

The KMAT 2026 scorecard will provide complete details, including the candidate’s name, application number, photograph, KMAT score attained in each section, total score achieved, KMAT rank, and percentile. Qualifying candidates will proceed to subsequent rounds of the examination process, which typically include Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).

KMAT 2026 Exam Schedule and Key Dates

The KMAT 2026 examination was conducted on September 20, 2026, as per the schedule. While the official result date has not been formally announced, the Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges’ Association (KPPGCA) anticipates releasing the results within the last week of September 2026. This timeline is consistent with previous years’ trends for KMAT Session 1 results.

For KMAT Karnataka, Session-I results are tentatively scheduled for the second week of October 2026, and Session-II results are tentatively scheduled for the fourth week of November 2026. The table below outlines the important dates for the KMAT 2026 exam:

KMAT Kerala 2026 Results and Qualifying Marks

In parallel, the Commissioner of Entrance Exams, Kerala (CEE Kerala), has already released results for KMAT Kerala 2026. The Session-I final results were announced on March 2, 2026, following the provisional result release on February 27, 2026, for the exam held on January 25, 2026. For Session-II, the provisional results were released on June 16, 2026, for the exam conducted on May 31, 2026. Aboobackar P S secured the top position in KMAT Kerala 2026 Session II, while Abhay SS achieved the top score of 604 marks in KMAT Kerala 2026 Session I.

The qualifying marks for KMAT Kerala 2026 vary by category. General and SEBC candidates require 72 marks (10%), while SC/ST/PD candidates need 54 marks (7.5%). Candidates invited for interviews and counselling for KMAT Kerala accepting colleges are required to bring all necessary documents, including their KMAT Kerala scorecard, as there is no single application form for all colleges.

Colleges Accepting KMAT 2026 Scores

A range of institutions across Karnataka accept KMAT 2026 scores for admission to their MBA, MCA, and PGDM programs. Each college maintains its unique admission and selection criteria, and candidates are advised to familiarize themselves with these processes before applying. A score between 250-300 marks is generally considered a good KMAT 2026 score for MBA admissions.

Some of the prominent colleges accepting KMAT 2026 scores include A.J Institute of Management, AIMS Institute, Acharya Bengaluru B-School, and Alliance University. The fees for these institutions vary significantly, ranging from 1.08 lakhs INR for colleges like A.J Institute of Management and Administrative Management College, up to 13 lakhs INR for Alliance University. Candidates must apply to each institution separately as there is no consolidated application process.

Further reading

• NMIT MBA 2026: Apply now using CAT/MAT/KMAT/PGCET scores
• Nitte MBA admissions 2026 open: apply through CAT, MAT, KMAT, PGCET scores
• XIM University MBA 2027-29 admissions open: apply by December 15 Applications open
• CMAT application form: eligibility, dates and how to apply
• XAT application form: eligibility, dates and how to apply
• KMAT: complete exam guide

Written by Nishit Kumar

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