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Kerala MBA Admission is done based on the KMAT score of a candidate. Candidates can also seek MBA Admission in Kerala based on other management entrance exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, etc. The Kerala Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) is the annual standardized state-level common selection test conducted by the CEE to offer Kerala MBA Admission 2025.
The registration process for KMAT Session I is ongoing till Feb 14, 2025, the Exam to offer Kerala MBA Admission 2025 will be held on Feb 23, 2025 (Sunday). Kerala KMAT for MBA Admission 2025 will be conducted in March 2025, to seek admission to the top MBA colleges in Kerala.
MBA is a 2-year postgraduate management course available in several specializations. Top institutes for the MBA course include IIM Kozhikode and Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, etc. CEE has released the answer key and results for all KMAT-qualified candidates.
- Kerala MBA Admissions 2025: KMAT Highlights
- Kerala MBA Admissions Dates 2025
- Kerala MBA Admissions 2025: Eligibility Criteria
- Kerala MBA Admission Process 2025
4.1 Kerala MBA Application Fees 2025
- Kerala MBA Admission 2025: Exam Pattern
5.1 Kerala MBA Admission 2025: Counselling Process
5.2 Kerala MBA Admission 2025: Documents Required
- Kerala MBA Admission 2025: Top Colleges
- Kerala MBA Admission 2025: FAQs
Kerala MBA Admissions 2025: KMAT Highlights
| Exam Name | KMAT Kerala 2025 |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | CEE Kerala |
| Exam Level | State |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| KMAT Official Website | Check Here |
Kerala MBA Admissions Dates 2025
Kerala MBA Admission is done based on the KMAT exam. The KMAT 2025 will be conducted in two sessions. The Kerala MBA Admission Dates for both sessions are given below.
| Event | Session 1 Dates | Session 2 Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | First week of January 2025 | First week of June 2025 |
| Last Date for Application Submission | February 14, 2025 | First week of July 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | February 18, 2025 | Second week of July 2025 |
| Exam Date | February 23, 2025 | Last week of June 2025 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | Third week of March 2025 | Second week of July 2025 |
| Result Declaration Date | Third week of March 2025 | Last week of July 2025 |
This schedule provides a clear timeline for candidates preparing for the KMAT 2025 exam.
Kerala MBA Admissions 2025: Eligibility Criteria
- The candidate should be a citizen of India and a native of Kerala.
- The candidate must have passed an undergraduate program in any discipline with 50% marks from a university perceived by UGC/AIU.
- For reserved categories and disabled people, a total of 45% is required. Last year students are also qualified to apply.
- The percentage of marks must be adjusted to two places after the decimal point.
- The students who have taken the CAT or CMAT are also eligible to apply for the examination.
Kerala MBA Admission Process 2025
- All eligible applicants have to register for the Kerala MBA test KMAT through the university’s official portal. The candidates should check the portal regularly for updates.
- Visit the official website and register by filling in the required details.
- Upload the Scanned Documents in the prescribed format
- Pay the Application Fees and keep the printout for future use.
- Download the KMAT Kerala 2025 Admit Card and appear for the examination.
Kerala MBA Application Fees 2025
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General (Other than NRI/International candidates) | INR 1000 |
| SC/ST (Other than NRI/International candidates) | INR 750 |
Kerala MBA Admission 2025: Exam Pattern
| Number of sections | 4 |
|---|---|
| Duration of exam | 150 minutes |
| Number of questions | 180 |
| Exam Total Marks | 720 marks |
| Language of paper | English |
| Number of answer choices | 4 (MCQ) |
| Mode of examination | Offline |
| KMAT Kerala Marking scheme | +4 marks for the correct answer | -1 mark for the wrong answer |
Kerala MBA Admission 2025: Counselling Process
- Kerala MBA Admission will start with the counselling process based on the KMAT 2025 results.
- The qualifying cut-off for the General category is 108 marks, 72 for SEBC and 54 for SC/ST students.
- After the merit list is released, candidates must sit for a PI and GD round.
- The interview round and group discussion carry a weightage of 10-10% while KMAT Scores will have 80% weightage in the admission process.
- Required documents for verification rounds must be produced during the admission process and selected candidates will have to report to that college for further Verification Process.
Kerala MBA Admission 2025: Documents Required
Candidates must have the following documents at the time of counselling
| Documents Required | ||
|---|---|---|
| KMAT 2025 admit card | Undergraduate Marks sheet and Provisional Certificate | KMAT 2025 scorecard |
| KMAT MBA Application Form 2025 | Proof of date of birth (birth certificate or class 10 pass certificate) | Nationality Certificate (Passport or Certificate from the District Magistrate) |
| Aadhar Card | Caste Certificate (if applicable) | Domicile of Kerala |
| Online Filled Application Form copy | Transfer Certificate | Tribe Validity Certificate(if applicable) |
Kerala MBA Admission 2025: Top Colleges
| Institute | Average Annual Fees (INR) |
|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode | 20.5 Lakhs |
| Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies - RCBS | 7 Lakhs |
| SCMS Cochin School of Business | 7.95 Lakhs |
| XIME - Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Kochi | 12.9 Lakhs |
| SIM - Saintgits Institute of Management | 3.6 Lakhs |
Kerala MBA Admission 2025: FAQs
Ques. What is KMAT?
Ans. Kerala Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) is the annual standardized state-level common selection test conducted twice a year by the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) under the supervision of the Admission Supervisory Committee. KMAT has been a gateway for aspirants to procure admission into different MBA and PGDM courses.
Ques. When will the KMAT 2025 exam be conducted?
Ans. KMAT Kerala 2025 is yet to be scheduled. It will be offline or Pen-Paper based Students are advised to check the University website for further notice- @kmatkerala.in.
Ques. Who conducts KMAT?
Ans. The KMAT exam is conducted twice a year by the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) under the supervision of the Admission Supervisory Committee.
Ques. What is the exam syllabus of KMAT?
Ans. It consists of four sections: Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension.
Ques. Can candidates apply to colleges outside Kerala with a KMAT score?
Ans. No, institutes outside Kerala do not accept KMAT scores for admission.
Ques. What is the admission process through KMAT?
Ans. The KMAT admission process includes the entrance exam followed by 2 rounds of group discussion and personal interviews for allotment of seats in colleges accepting KMAT scores.
Ques. How is the Merit List prepared in KMAT for MBA?
Ans. A candidate is given a State Rank (Rank among all the Kerala candidates), and Home University Rank (Rank among all the home university candidates) based on the score fetched in KMAT. For reserved category students, for example, OBC candidates will get State OBC Rank and Home University OBC Rank apart from the above two ranks. If a candidate applies for All India level seats, he/she will get an All India Rank also. There are no reservations in All India level seats.
Ques. How many sections are there in the KMAT question paper?
Ans. The KMAT MBA question paper is divided into four sections:
- Logical Reasoning (75 MCQs)
- Abstract Reasoning (25 MCQs )
- Quantitative Aptitude (MCQs)
- Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (MCQs)
Ques. Is there any sectional time limit in KMAT?
Ans. There is no sectional time limit for the KMAT exam. The candidates can wisely divide 150 minutes in solving the question paper. You need to give the required amount of time according to your ability.
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