KMAT result 2026 for session 1 released; session 2 registration open until October 31

The Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA) has released the KMAT Result 2026 for the Session 1 exam, which was conducted on September 20, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) can now download their scorecards from the official website, kmatindia.com, using their application number and date of birth.

This result supports admission to AICTE-approved and university-affiliated self-financing colleges in Karnataka for MBA, PGDM, and MCA courses. KMAT 2026 is an All India examination, and its score is valid for the 2026–2027 academic year. Approximately 213 colleges accept KMAT scores for admissions.

Accessing KMAT 2026 Scorecard and Key Dates

To download the KMAT 2026 scorecard, candidates must visit kmatindia.com and enter their login credentials, specifically their application number and date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format. The scorecard provides essential details including the candidate’s name, roll number, exam specifics, section-wise scores, overall score, and percentile.

The KMAT exam is a home-based online remote proctored test with a duration of two hours. It comprises 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) across three sections: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, and Basic Logical Reasoning. Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking, making the total marks for the exam 120.

Admission Process and Cutoffs

Following the result declaration, participating colleges will soon release their individual KMAT cutoff 2026. Candidates who meet these cutoffs will be shortlisted for subsequent admission rounds, which may include Group Discussion (GD), Written Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI). Each participating college maintains distinct selection criteria for admissions.

The final admission offer will be based on a composite score, which incorporates the KMAT exam 2026 score and performance in the GD/WAT/PI rounds. The KPPGCA, established on January 29, 2003, conducts the KMAT exam, which is recognized as the last common entrance exam for MBA/PGDM admissions in 2026.

KMAT 2026 Session 2 and Scorecard Details

For candidates seeking to improve their scores, applications for KMAT 2026 Session 2 are currently open and will close on October 31, 2026. Participating B-schools accept the better of the two percentile scores during final MBA and MCA admissions. The KMAT scorecard 2026 includes the candidate’s full name and photograph, roll number, registration number, category, sectional scores, total raw marks obtained out of 120, overall percentile rank, and the official stamp or signature of the KPPGCA Authority.

In cases of a tie in rank allotment, the tie-breaking criteria prioritize higher marks in Quantitative Ability, followed by Verbal Ability, and then age criteria, with older candidates ranked higher. The provisional answer key for Session 1 was released 2–3 days after the exam, followed by a 48-hour window for objection submission.

Further reading

• KMAT 2026 results for session one expected soon on kmatindia.com
• KMAT 2026 session 2 exam date announced: test on 14 November
• MMS 2026: Apply for admission with CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA/MAH-CET scores
• DSU 2027: Apply for UG/PG with JEE Main, CAT, COMEDK UGET scores
• SP Jain MBA admission 2027 applications open: register by November 27 Applications open
• Karnataka Management Aptitude Test: complete exam guide

Written by Nishit Kumar

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