KMAT 2026 Session 1: Download results by early October

The Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA) is expected to release the KMAT 2026 Result for Session 1 in the last week of September 2026, or potentially by the third week of September or the second week of October 2026. The results will be made available on the official website, kmatindia.com, for candidates who appeared for the examination.

This result is crucial for admissions to MBA, PGDM, and MCA programs in participating colleges throughout Karnataka. The KMAT 2026 examination, an All India test, was conducted on September 20, 2026, in an online remote-proctored mode across more than 10 cities.

KMAT 2026 Examination Details and Scorecard Information

The KMAT 2026 examination for MBA was held from 2 PM to 4 PM on September 20, 2026, while the MCA examination took place from 10 AM to 12 PM on the same day. Both tests were two hours in duration. The KMAT 2026 result scorecard will contain essential details for applicants, including their name, application number, photograph, roll number, section-wise scores, net scores, KMAT percentile, and rank.

Candidates will need to download their KMAT scorecard from the official website, kmatindia.com, as it is a mandatory document during the subsequent admission process. After the results are declared, participating colleges will announce their respective KMAT cutoffs, following which shortlisted students will be invited for further admission rounds such as group discussions, written ability tests, or personal interviews.

Admission Process and KPPGCA Background

KMAT 2026 scores are considered for admission to MBA and MCA colleges in Bangalore and other parts of Karnataka. The KMAT exam is officially authorized by the Government of Karnataka and is organized by the KPPGCA to simplify the admission process for postgraduate professional programs. KPPGCA, established on January 29, 2003, comprises 189 AICTE approved and university-affiliated member institutions.

The official KMAT portal currently lists the result announcement as TBA (To Be Announced). For context, the KMAT result 2025 was released online on September 23, 2025. The KMAT exam was initiated to address the need for a consolidated entrance test for professional courses in Karnataka.

Steps to Download KMAT 2026 Scorecard

Candidates seeking to download their KMAT 2026 scorecard, a mandatory document for the subsequent admission process, are advised to visit the official website, kmatindia.com. Once on the portal, they should locate and open the KMAT 2026 result or scorecard link. The next step involves entering the required login credentials, which typically include the Roll Number or Application Number, along with the Date of Birth.

After submitting these details, the KMAT Scorecard 2026 will be displayed. Candidates must then download the scorecard and retain a copy for future admission purposes. Following the declaration of results, applicants should also monitor participating colleges for announcements regarding applications, shortlist declarations, and further admission instructions, as KMAT 2026 scores are considered for MBA and MCA admissions in Karnataka.

1. Visit the official website at kmatindia.com.
2. Open the KMAT 2026 result or scorecard link.
3. Enter the required login credentials, which typically include the Roll Number / Application Number and Date of Birth.
4. Submit the details to access the scorecard.
5. Download the KMAT Scorecard 2026 and retain a copy for future admission purposes.
6. Monitor participating colleges for application announcements, shortlist declarations, and further admission instructions after the result is declared.

Comparison with KMAT Kerala 2026 Results

While the KMAT Karnataka results are awaited, the Commissioner of Entrance Exams, Kerala (CEE Kerala), has already released results for KMAT Kerala 2026. The KMAT Kerala Session II provisional results were released on June 16, 2026, following the exam held on May 31, 2026. This session saw a qualification rate of 99.31% among 3,628 candidates, with Aboobackar P S securing the top position. The KMAT Kerala Session I final results were released on March 2, 2026, where Abhay SS achieved the top score of 604 marks.

The qualifying marks for KMAT Kerala 2026 varied by category. General/SEBC candidates required 72 marks (10%), while SC/ST/PD candidates needed 54 marks (7.5%). These figures provide a comparative context for entrance examination performance in the region.

Further reading

• KMAT result 2026 for session 1 expected by second week of October
• KMAT 2026: Download Session 1 result by 3rd week of September
• MAT PBT 2026: Register by December 14; exam on December 20
• XAT 2027 registration extended: apply by December 6 for January 3 exam
• Jain University MBA 2026-28 admission: apply by March 31, written test April 1-2 Applications open
• KMAT: complete exam guide

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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