KMAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria for MBA/PGDM: Qualification, Age Limit, Reservation
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KMAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria for MBA/PGDM: Qualification, Age Limit, Reservation

Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 16 Sep 2025, 05:32 PM IST

The Karnataka Private Post Graduate College Association (KPPGCA) specified the KMAT 2025 eligibility criteria on its official website. The KMAT exam eligibility criteria are a set of minimum requirements that should be fulfilled by candidates who want to take this state-level KMAT exam. KMAT eligibility criteria 2025 specifies the minimum educational qualification, age, marks on the qualifying exam, etc. Failing to meet the KMAT eligibility criteria for an MBA at any stage of the admission process will lead candidates to cancel their candidature.

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  1. KMAT Eligibility Criteria 2025: Overview
  2. KMAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria to Apply
  3. How To Fill Application Form? After Meet KMAT Eligibility
KMAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria for MBA/PGDM: Qualification, Age Limit, Reservation
KMAT Eligibility Criteria 2025

KMAT Eligibility Criteria 2025: Overview

The candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria for KMAT 2025 prior to filling out the KMAT application form so that they do not face any issues in the later stages of the KMAT admission process. If found ineligible for the KMAT exam, the candidature of the candidates will be cancelled.

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KMAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria to Apply

The admission criteria for professional courses like MBA/PGDM/MCA in Karnataka are followed as per the UGC guidelines. The eligibility criteria of KMAT 2025 are stated as per the UGC guidelines, which are as follows:

KMAT Eligibility 2025 for MBA/PGDM

  • The candidates must have a bachelor's degree of at least 3 years duration or a master's degree examination of any recognized education body in Commerce, Management, Arts, Social Sciences, engineering or technology, or equivalent,
  • The candidates must have secured at least 50 percent of marks in the aggregate (45 percent for SC/ST candidates).
  • Candidates who are in their final year of their bachelor’s degrees are also eligible to apply for the KMAT.
  • The reservation policy is given below in the table:

Category

Reservation

Scheduled Caste

15%

Scheduled Tribe

7.5%

Physically Disabled

3%

Other Backward Classes

27%

Note: If the documents of the candidates are not supportive, then their candidature may be cancelled.

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How To Fill Application Form? After Meet KMAT Eligibility

After the candidates have adhered to the KMAT eligibility criteria, they have to register themselves first in order to fill out the KMAT 2025 application form. The application form for KMAT is available in online mode on the official website. Prior to filling out the application form for KMAT 2025, the candidates must keep all the necessary documents ready.

The authority opened the KMAT Karnataka application window. Documents such as a scanned copy of the signature and photo, a graduation mark sheet, a valid ID, and a phone number. Candidates must follow the steps mentioned to fill out the KMAT application form:

  • Visit the official website of KMAT 2025
  • Click on the ‘Apply now’ tab
  • Register or log in by filling in the details as prescribed
  • Fill out the application form
  • Make the payment
  • Take a printout of the receipt for future reference

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is KMAT only for Karanataka students?
A:

No, KMAT is open to candidates from all  over India.

Q: What is the pass mark for KMAT?
A:

There isn't a single KMAT 'pass mark', rather the qualifying or cutoff marks are determined individually by each participating college in Karnataka. 

Q: Is KMAT only for Karanataka students?
A:

No, KMAT is open to candidates from all  over India.

Q: What is the pass mark for KMAT?
A:

There isn't a single KMAT 'pass mark', rather the qualifying or cutoff marks are determined individually by each participating college in Karnataka. 

Q: Which are the test centres for KMAT 2025?
A:

KMAT 2025 will be conducted in Bangalore, Bagalkot, Bellary, Belgaum, Davangere, Hubli, Gulbarga, Mysore, Mangalore, Shimoga, Udupi, Tumkur.

Q: Who is eligible for KMAT 2025?
A:

Those who have completed their graduation or are pursuing their final year of Bachelor’s are eligible to apply for KMAT 2025.

Q: What is the mode of KMAT 2025?
A:

KMAT 2025 will be conducted in paper pencil-based mode.

Q: What is the procedure after checking the eligibility criteria of KMAT 2025?
A:

After checking the eligibility criteria, the candidates must fill the application form for KMAT 2025 in online mode.

Q: What is the minimum age criteria to apply for KMAT 2025?
A:

A candidate must be a minimum of 21 years in age to apply for KMAT 2025.

Q: How can I know if I am eligible to apply for KMAT 2025?
A:

Candidates can check out the official KMAT 2025 notification or brochure. 

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