KMAT Kerala 2026 Session 1 Live Updates- Exam Analysis, Difficulty Level, and Good Attempts

KMAT Kerala results are typically declared within 4–20 days after the exam date, so for the Session 1 exam held on 22 February 2026, the result is expected to be announced around 10–12 March 2026.

Once published, candidates will be able to check and download their scorecards from the official KMAT Kerala/KPPGCA portal by logging in with their credentials.

Check: KMAT Kerala Result 2026: Scorecard, Merit List, and Cutoff Details

The KMAT Kerala 2026 Session 1 Provisional Answer Key is expected shortly after the exam on the official CEE Kerala/KMAT portal.

• Objection Process: Candidates can challenge answers online via the Candidate Portal under “Answer Key Challenge.”
• Objection Fee: ₹200 per question (refunded if the challenge is valid).
• Deadline: Objections must be submitted within 2–3 days of key release; no email or offline requests are accepted.

Historically, KMAT Kerala releases the provisional answer key 1-2 days after the exam, with the final key published after the objection period.

Based on these patterns, the KMAT Kerala 2026 Session 1 provisional answer key should be coming very soon, likely within a few days of the exam.

Check: KMAT Kerala Answer Key 2026 (Soon), Download PDF, Raise Objection, Score Calculation

As the KMAT Kerala 2026 Session 1 is over now, as per the difficulty level of the exam, here is the expected KMAT Kerala 2026 Session 1 cutoff of the Top Colleges for General Category candidates. 

The KMAT Kerala 2026 Session 1 exam has been conducted, and Collegedunia provides the KMAT Kerala 2026 Session 1 Question Paper PDF with solution. The candidates can download it in PDF format.

The KMAT Kerala 2026 Session 1 was moderate with the sectional good attempts:

• English & Reading Comprehension: 35–40
• Quantitative Aptitude: 38–42
• Data Sufficiency & Logical Reasoning: 30–35
• General Knowledge & Current Affairs: 25–30

KMAT Kerala 2026 Session 1 was reported to be easy to moderate overall, with sections like English and GK being more accessible and Quantitative & Reasoning posing moderate challenge; most aspirants could attempt around 98–115 good attempts out of 180 questions.

To compete for the best colleges in Kerala, aim for 600+ marks, this usually translates to a 95th+ percentile. Scoring 500–550 keeps you in contention for good B‑schools with solid placements. 

The KMAT Kerala 2026 cutoff is based on the latest available data and trends (official cut-offs are expected to be released after results):

KMAT Kerala 2026 Expected Minimum Qualifying Cutoff

Do NOT Carry

• Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, electronic gadgets
• Bags, books, notes, papers
• Metal accessories, caps, goggles
• Eatables (unless permitted)
   

Must Carry

• Printed Admit Card
• Original Photo ID (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport / DL / PAN)
• 1 Passport-size photograph
• Blue/Black ball-point pen
   

The exact exam timing has not been released officially, as the timing of the exam will be mentioned on the KMAT Kerala Admit Card.

Reporting time: 1 hour before the start of the exam at your centre.

If your centre’s start time is 10:00 AM, you should reach by ~9:00 AM to complete entry formalities, document verification, and seating arrangements.
 

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

Data Sufficiency & Logical Reasoning

Quantitative Aptitude

English Language & Reading Comprehension

KMAT Kerala 2026 Session 1 Exam Analysis

The overall difficulty is expected to be easy to moderate, with around 98 – 115 good attempts out of a total of 180 MCQs.

• The English Language & RC section is expected to be manageable, especially for students with strong reading comprehension, with 35–40 good attempts.
• Quantitative Aptitude will be slightly more time-consuming due to arithmetic and algebra-based questions, but candidates with strong basics will be able to attempt around 38–42 questions.
• The Data Sufficiency & Logical Reasoning section will require careful thinking, and 30–35 good attempts will be considered safe.
• General Knowledge & Current Affairs is likely to be easier, benefiting regular newspaper readers.