KMAT 2026 Session 2: registration closes October 31, exam on November 14

By TUF News Desk · Published 26 October 2026 · 3 min read

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Registration for the second session of the Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) 2026 closes on October 31, 2026. Anyone aiming for an MBA, PGDM or MCA seat in Karnataka who has not applied yet has five days left to complete the form on the official portal.

The test is run by the Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA). Registration opened on September 28, and the application fee is Rs 1,230, including GST.

The dates

The Session 2 exam will be held on November 14, 2026, from 10 am to 12 noon. Both the MBA and MCA papers run in that window. The test is conducted in a home-based online remote-proctored mode, so candidates appear from home under online monitoring rather than travelling to a centre.

Candidates who appeared in Session 1, held on September 7, can also sit Session 2 to try for a better score. The higher of the two scores counts for admission. The admit card and result dates have not been announced yet, and will appear on the official portal when they are fixed.

Who can apply

Applicants need a bachelor’s degree of at least three years, or a master’s degree, from a recognised institution. The degree can be in Commerce, Management, Arts, Social Sciences, Engineering or Technology, or an equivalent field. General category candidates need at least 50% aggregate marks, and SC and ST candidates need at least 45%.

For MCA, the applicant also needs Mathematics or Statistics at either the Class 12 level or graduation level. Final-year degree students waiting for results can apply provisionally.

What the test looks like

The paper is a two-hour computer-based test with 120 objective-type questions. It has three sections of 40 questions each: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, and Logical Reasoning. Each correct answer carries one mark, and there is no negative marking. Candidates can attempt the questions in any order within the two hours.

How to apply

The form is filled on the official KMAT portal. Applicants register with a mobile number and email, enter personal and academic details, upload documents in the prescribed format, pay the fee online, and download the submitted form for reference. Our admission documents checklist covers the paperwork applicants usually need to keep ready.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the last date to apply for KMAT 2026 Session 2?

October 31, 2026. The registration window opened on September 28, and forms submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

When will the KMAT 2026 Session 2 exam be held?

On November 14, 2026, from 10 am to 12 noon, in a home-based online remote-proctored mode for both MBA and MCA candidates.

Who is eligible for KMAT 2026 Session 2?

Graduates with a bachelor’s degree of at least three years, or a master’s degree, from a recognised institution. General category candidates need 50% aggregate marks, and SC and ST candidates need 45%.

Is there negative marking in KMAT?

No. The paper has 120 questions of one mark each, and wrong answers do not reduce the score.

Frequently asked questions

Sources: NDTV, Telegraph India, Jagran Josh, CollegeDunia