KMAT Kerala 2026 Session 1 MBA Admission Begins; Apply By January 15 @cee.kerala.gov.in

The Government of Kerala has opened the application process for KMAT Kerala 2026 Session 1 for admission to MBA courses. The Kerala Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) is conducted by the Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. Interested candidates can apply online till January 15, 2026 (4:00 PM). The KMAT 2026 Session 1 exam will be held on January 25, 2026.

The application fee for KMAT Kerala 2026 varies by category. Candidates belonging to the General Category are required to pay ₹1000, those in the SC Category need to pay ₹500, while candidates in the ST Category are exempted from paying any fee.

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KMAT Kerala 2026 Session 1 MBA Admission Important Dates

For more information, students can visit the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in. For easy access, the link is given below.

Direct Link: KMAT Kerala 2026 Session 1 MBA Admission Application Portal

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KMAT Kerala 2026 Session 1 MBA Admission Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Indians and Non-Indians can apply; however, only Keralite candidates are eligible for reservation and fee concession.
• Age Limit: No age restriction.
• Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree of at least three years duration in Arts, Science, Engineering, Commerce, Management, or equivalent.
• Minimum Marks: As prescribed by the respective universities for MBA admission.
• Final Year Students: Candidates appearing in the final year are also eligible, provided results are declared before the admission process begins.

The KMAT Kerala 2026 (Session 1) exam will be conducted as per the CEE notification and will have a duration of 3 hours. Admission to MBA courses will be based on the KMAT Kerala 2026 score, along with Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), and/or other criteria as determined by the respective universities or institutions.

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KMAT Kerala 2026 Session 1 MBA Admission-How to Apply?

• Visit the official website: cee.kerala.gov.in.
• Click on the KMAT Kerala 2026 application link.
• Register using valid details.
• Fill out the application form carefully.
• Pay the application fee online.
• Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

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