KMAT 2026 Session 2 exam today: 10 AM start for MBA, MCA seats in Karnataka
By TUF News Desk · Published 14 November 2026 · 3 min read
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The Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) 2026 Session 2 takes place today, November 14, from 10 AM to 12 noon. The two-hour test is the route to MBA, PGDM and MCA seats at more than 170 AICTE-approved colleges in Karnataka, and candidates take it from home under remote online proctoring.
The Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA) conducts the test. Both the MBA and MCA papers run in the same 10 AM to 12 noon slot, so candidates for either course log in at the same time. The test is open to candidates from every state, not only Karnataka.
Admit card and login
Registered candidates should have their admit card downloaded already. KPPGCA released it on November 12 on the official portal, and the download stays open until the exam day. The admit card is needed for verification before the test begins, so it is worth logging in well before 10 AM instead of waiting for the last minute.
The download link sits on the official KMAT portal. Candidates log in with their application number and password to get the hall ticket. Registration for this session closed on October 31, so only candidates who registered in time can sit the test today.
What to check before 10 AM
A remote proctored test leaves little room for a last-minute fix. Candidates should sit in a quiet room with stable internet, keep the admit card and a photo ID within reach, and check that the computer and webcam work before the login window opens. The admit card carries the instructions for the session, and those are worth reading once before the test starts rather than during it.
What the score is worth
The KMAT score is accepted by more than 170 AICTE-approved MBA colleges and 55 MCA colleges across Karnataka. That makes it one of the main routes into private management and computer application programmes in the state for graduates who did not take a national-level test.
Once the test ends, the wait is for the result and the scorecard, which shows the net score and percentile. KPPGCA has not announced a result date yet. Candidates should keep their login details safe, since the scorecard download and the counselling steps run through the same portal. With the score in hand, the next step is shortlisting colleges, and our guide to choosing a university in India explains what to compare beyond the fee. Our admission documents checklist covers the paperwork the counselling process usually needs.
Frequently asked questions
When is the KMAT 2026 Session 2 exam?
Today, November 14, 2026, from 10 AM to 12 noon. Both the MBA and MCA papers run in the same slot.
How do I download the KMAT 2026 admit card?
Log in on the official KMAT portal at kmatindia.com with your application number and password. Download it before the exam starts, as the portal closes on the exam day.
Is KMAT 2026 an online exam?
Yes. It is a home-based remote proctored test of two hours, taken from the candidate’s own computer.
When will the KMAT 2026 result be declared?
KPPGCA has not announced a result date yet. The scorecard will show the net score and percentile.
Frequently asked questions
When is the KMAT 2026 Session 2 exam?
Today, November 14, 2026, from 10 AM to 12 noon. Both the MBA and MCA papers run in the same slot.
How do I download the KMAT 2026 admit card?
Log in on the official KMAT portal at kmatindia.com with your application number and password. Download it before the exam starts, as the portal closes on the exam day.
Is KMAT 2026 an online exam?
Yes. It is a home-based remote proctored test of two hours, taken from the candidate's own computer.
When will the KMAT 2026 result be declared?
KPPGCA has not announced a result date yet. The scorecard will show the net score and percentile.
Sources: Shiksha, The Telegraph, CollegeChalo