KMAT MCA Colleges 2024: Admissions, Fees, Ranking, Placements

Karnataka Management Aptitude Test 2024 ( KMAT )

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Updated on Sep 23, 2024 15:23 IST

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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?

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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?

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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
  • KMAT Counselling 2024 Procedure
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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

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Q:   What are the top private MBA colleges accepting KMAT score in Bangalore?

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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 AdmissionINR 11 lakh

AIMS Institutes Admission

INR 7 lakh – INR 9 lakh

Kristu Jayanti College AdmissionINR 6 lakh - INR 9 lakh

ISBR Business School Admission

INR 5 lakh – INR 13 lakh

International School of Management Excellence AdmissionINR 1 lakh - INR 10 lakh
 
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Q:   What are the affordable MBA colleges accepting KMAT score in Bangalore?

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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 CollegesTuition Fee
Mount Carmel CollegeINR 82,000
International School of Management ExcellenceINR 1 lakh - INR 1.6 lakh
Seshadripuram Institute of Management StudiesINR 1.17 lakh
CMR Institute of Technology, BangaloreINR 1.17 lakh
Acharya Institute of TechnologyINR 1.17 lakh
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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?

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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.

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Q:   How to register for the KMAT Counselling?

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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.

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Q:   What is the mode of KMAT counselling?

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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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The KMAT result date for R.R. Institute of Advanced Studies has already been announced for the 2024 session. The results for session 1 were declared on October 10, 2024, and the session 2 results were released in the third week of November 2024. However, for the 2025 session, the KMAT exam is sched

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The vital dates for KMAT registration and examination with respect to R.R. Institute of Advanced Studies for its MBA/PGDM programme are: KMAT 2025 registration is likely to start in June 2025, with the last date to submit the application form also likely to fall somewhere in September 2025. The KMAT

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The cutoff for KMAT varies each year and depends on factors such as the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the question paper, and the availability of seats in various colleges. KMAT cutoffs are released category-wise and may differ for different courses. Candidates

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Yes, if candidates are planning to get admission into an MCA course at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering. They are required to appear and score well in the KMAT entrance exam. However, not only KMAT scores are compulsory for admission to the MCA at DSCE. The college accepts the scores of other

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KMAT Cutoff for International Business College

 

Neither instituting the KMAT cutoff for the Global Business School is fixed and it changes every year, it is determined by a blend of the number of candidates at the objective examinations, the level of difficulty of the exam (difference for quant, reas

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Important Dates concerning application process for test scores from a Global Business School:

 

Application Start: Often the application process for KMAT begins in May.

 

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Yes, R.V. College of Engineering accepts other entrance exam scores besides KMAT scores for admission to its MCA programme. The institute accepts K-PGCET scores for admission. Hence, candidates with valid scores in any of the mentioned exams can get admission to MCA at R.V.C.E.

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Yes, you can get admission to a Global Business School MBA/PGDM course without KMAT if the school offers direct admission. Some MBA colleges offer direct admission to candidates who have completed a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. 

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The KMAT result 2024 will likely be announced in the third week of November 2024. Last year, the KMAT result was announced on November 21, 2023. Candidates who appeared for the KMAT exam, can check their KMAT result online. KMAT exam scores are accepted for admission to Global Business School's MBA

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90 Institutes accepting KMAT

Christ University

Hosur Road, Bangalore Private

Christ Uni
  • 4.38 Lakh
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time

Kristu Jayanti College

Kothanur, Bangalore Private

Kristu Jay
  • 3.35 Lakh
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time

Presidency College

Hebbal, Bangalore Private

Presidency
  • 4.00 Lakh
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time

Mount Carmel College

Palace Road, Bangalore Private

Mount Carm
  • 1.17 Lakh
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time

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