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KMAT colleges or KMAT participating institutes are top MBA colleges that accept KMAT Karnataka scores 2024. KMAT exam is conducted by Karnataka Post Graduate Private Colleges' Association (KPPGCA) for admission to postgraduate courses such as MBA, PGDM and MCA. The KMAT exam was conducted on September 22, 2024, in the home-based remote online proctored mode. The KMAT results will likely be announced in the third week of November 2024. The KMAT exam is usually conducted in about 13 exam centres across Karnataka. KMAT exam scores are accepted in over 170 top B-Schools in the state of Karnataka.
Also Read: Complete KMAT exam schedule 2024
Q: Which documents are required for KMAT counselling?
The following documents will be required during the KMAT counselling. Both photocopy and original documents will be required. Candidates must carry two copies of the original documents.
- KMAT 2024 scorecard/rank card
- KMAT admit card
- Class 10 mark sheet
- Class 12 mark sheet
- Graduation mark sheet
- Character certificate
- Cast certificate (if applicable)
- Transfer certificate
- Migration certificate
- Two recent coloured passport size photographs
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Q: Which courses are offered through KMAT counselling?
KMAT exam is conducted for admission to MBA/PGDM and MCA courses. Some of the top colleges accepting KMAT scores include:
1. Acharya Institute of Technology
2. Acharya Institute of Management and Sciences
3. Alliance School of Business
4. IFIM Business School
5. Mount Caramel College
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Top MBA Colleges Accepting KMAT 2024
Check the list of top 15 colleges that accept KMAT 2024 scores along with the admission fees in the table below.
| Name of the Institute | Fees (in INR) |
|---|---|
| A.J Institute of Management | 1.08 lakhs |
| AIMS Institute | 9.65 lakhs |
| Acharya Bengaluru B-School | 8.10 lakhs |
| Administrative Management College | 1.08 lakhs |
| Alva’s Institute Of Engineering & Technology | 1.08 lakhs |
| Aditya Insitute of Management and research | 7.62 lakhs |
| Alliance University | 13 lakhs |
| Bangalore School of Management Studies | 5.40 lakhs |
| ISBR Business School | 9 lakhs |
| Presidency Colleges | 5.75 lakhs |
| Ramaiah Institute of Management Studies (RIMS) | 7.88 lakhs |
| Kristu Jayanti College | 7.40 lakhs |
| Karnataka Colleges of Management | 5.25 lakhs |
| Indus Business Academy | 8.24 lakhs |
| SCMS Cochin School of Business | 7.50 lakhs |
Also Read: Detailed account of top MBA colleges accepting KMAT 2023 score
Q: What are the affordable MBA colleges accepting KMAT score in Bangalore?
Joining the top MBA colleges accepting KMAT scores in Bangalore can be expensive as most colleges have tuition fees of more than INR 5 lakh. However, there are some affordable colleges which are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:
| Low-cost MBA Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Mount Carmel College | INR 82,000 |
| International School of Management Excellence | INR 1 lakh - INR 1.6 lakh |
| Seshadripuram Institute of Management Studies | INR 1.17 lakh |
| CMR Institute of Technology, Bangalore | INR 1.17 lakh |
| Acharya Institute of Technology | INR 1.17 lakh |
Upvote Q: What are the top private MBA colleges accepting KMAT score in Bangalore?
The table below provides information on private colleges in Bangalore that accept KMAT scores for admission, along with their corresponding total tuition fees:
Private Colleges | Total Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| RV Institute of Management Admission | INR 11 lakh |
INR 7 lakh – INR 9 lakh | |
| Kristu Jayanti College Admission | INR 6 lakh - INR 9 lakh |
INR 5 lakh – INR 13 lakh | |
| International School of Management Excellence Admission | INR 1 lakh - INR 10 lakh |
Upvote KMAT Counselling 2024 Procedure
Following is the KMAT 2024 counselling procedure:
- A merit list is prepared by each participating institute after the KMAT results are declared. Candidates are shortlisted according to the cutoff released by each institute. This merit list consists the name of the students who have matched the cutoff criteria and are selected for the further selection process which includes the GD/PI round.
Also Read: GD topics for MBA - Candidates will have to visit the counselling centre as per the allotted time where the GD/PI rounds will be held
- On the basis of the KMAT scores 2024 and GD/PI scores, a final merit list will be released of the selected candidates and they will be called for the document verification process.
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Q: How many rounds are there in KMAT Counseling?
Firstly, KMAT results will be declared then the counselling will start. KKPGCA conduacts KMAT counselling process. KPGCA conducts various conselling rounds for candidates qualifying KMAT exam. The procedure of Counselling has two rounds along with the Group discussion and Personal Interview rounds. The schedule of these rounds is decided by the institute. Councelling will be conducted once the results of KMAT will be announced. The results of KMAT will be announced in third week of November, tentatively. Refer to the KMAT official website where the cut off score of KMAT will be published by all the respective institutes.
Upvote Q: How to register for the KMAT Counselling?
Candidates who cleared KMAT, can apply for KMAT Counselling by following the below-mentioned steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website of the participating institute
Step 2: Click on 'New Registration'
Step 3: Fill in the Application number/ Roll Number
Step 4: Cross check the several details that are prefilled from the KMAT form, including personal and academic details in the registration form.
Step 5: Upload photograph and signature in the specified format and size.
Step 6: Pay the counselling fee via the available payment modes. After successful payment, you will receive a payment confirmation message on your registered mobile number and email ID. Candidates then need to appear for the further selection procedure which includes GD, WAT and PI.
Upvote Q: What is the mode of KMAT counselling?
The KMAT counselling is conducted in online as well as offline mode. Candidates who have qualified for KMAT exam must register themselves online through the official website. However, the Personal Interview WAT/GD and document verification round under the counselling process is held offline at the designated helpline centres. Candidates who meet the KMAT cutoff, need to visit the centre for document verification as per their rank and other selection rounds such as PI and GD. The seat allotment process is also conducted online based on the merit, category, and choices filled by the candidate during the registration process. Candidates can check their allotment status on the official website. The entire KMAT counselling process except the PI, GD and document verification round is conducted in online mode.
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No, it is not important to give both the sessions of KMAT. But candidates choose to give both sessions as the one in ehich your score is higher will be considered for admission. So, if you think you can score above 73 percentile which is more than your previous score then you should go for next se
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Answered 6 days ago
The result date of KMAT, in K.L.E. Society's Institute of Management Studies and Research generally keeps up with the official schedule of KMAT. The results for session one of the 2024 admissions cycle were made public on October 10, 2024 and the results for session two to be declared on November 1
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The cutoff for K.L.E. Society's Institute of Management Studies and Research, KLESIMSR, varies with years and categories. For 2023, the cutoff was around 4617 for General AI in Round 2 and 3565 in Round 1. Cutoffs are an expression of the minimum rank for the admission of a candidate in institutes b
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Admission to the City College Jayanagar MBA course is not possible without entrance exams. The accepted entrance exams are KMAT and others. Students must prepare well for the accepted entrance exams. Prior preparation helps students in securing good marks. The competition is high, hence apply as soo
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Registration starts: Last week of June 2024.
Last date to apply: October 2024.
Admit card release: First week of November 2024.
Exam date: First week of November 2024.
Result announcement: Last week of November 2024.
Counseling: Last week of December 2024.
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The examination for KMAT - Karnataka management admission test- does not have more than one round. It is single test which serves as entrance exam for students seeking admission to MBA programs in their respective institutes. Further, candidates scoring minimum qualifying marks (10% of total marks f
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Answered 3 weeks ago
The table below shows the top specialisations offered by various MBA colleges in Bangalore:
| Top Specialisations | No. of Colleges |
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| Finance | 75 |
| Human Resources | 75 |
| Sales & Marketing | 74 |
| Business Analytics | 28 |
| Operations | 23 |
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Yes, Mount Carmel College (MCC) does offer MBA admissions without requiring KMAT scores, provided you meet other eligibility criteria such as a valid bachelor's degree with the requisite marks. However, they do accept scores from various other national or state-level exams like CAT, MAT, and CMAT fo
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Answered 4 weeks ago
The KMAT cutoff for Soundarya Institute of Management and Science, 2023 is to be 26,739 in the General category. This may change with the number of candidates and the level of examination. In addition, applicants must also meet minimum eligibility criteria, wherein one has to have a degree with at
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A minimum cutoff of 60 per cent is required for applying for admission into the college. The cutoff is the highest for programmes in the stream of Business management and is usually around 88 to 92 per cent in the KMAT entrance examination. The cut off varies depending on the course considered the l
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