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KMAT counselling: Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) counselling process is conducted by KPPGCA. The counselling schedule will be announced on the official website of KMAT after the KMAT cutoff has been declared by all the participating institutes. The participating colleges call the candidates who meet the cutoff criteria. KPPGCA conducts multiple counselling sessions for qualified candidates. KMAT results 2024 will likely be announced in the third week of November 2024. The KMAT exam 2024 was conducted on September 22, 2024. Read below to know more about the KMAT counselling process.
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.
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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.
Upvote KMAT Counselling 2024 Highlights
Following are a few highlights of the KMAT counselling process:
- The KMAT counselling procedure starts after the declaration of KMAT results
- The KMAT counselling process includes two rounds; Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) which are conducted according to the individual institutes' schedule
- Colleges accepting KMAT scores release their respective merit list of the selected candidates who match the KMAT cutoff criteria
For admission through KMAT, candidates are required to select one preferred participating institute while filling the KMAT application form 2024. The selection criteria for KMAT participating colleges vary as every institute has its unique cutoff.
KMAT 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of KMAT 2024 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
Dec '24 | KMAT 2024 Result (Session 2) |
KMAT Counselling 2024 Process
KMAT 2024 Counselling Process
- A merit list is prepared by each participating institute after the KMAT result declaration. Candidates are shortlisted according to the cutoff released. This merit list has the name of the students who have matched the cutoff and are selected for the further selection process which includes the GD/PI round.
- Candidates will have to visit the counselling centre as per the schedule where the GD/PI rounds will be held
- On the basis of the KMAT 2024 score and GD/PI scores, a final merit list will be released of the selected candidates and they will be called for document verification and then the qualified candidates will be offered final admission
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Documents Required for Counselling Process 2024
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 2024
- 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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FAQs on KMAT Counselling
Check below the FAQs on KMAT counselling process:
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: 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
Upvote 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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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.
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Yes, you can get admission to the MBA/PGDM course at International Academy of Management and Entrepreneurship (IAME) without KMAT if you meet the other admission requirements and take another accepted exam:
Admission criteria: You must have an undergraduate degree with at least 50% aggregate.
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KMAT is one of the accepting exams for admission to Asian School of Business, Trivandrum. However, it is not mandatory. Candidates with a valid score in CAT or CMAT can also apply for admission. Besides, aspirants must also complete graduation with at least 50% aggregate for admission.
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KMAT cut-offs for R.R. Institute of Advanced Studies cut-off is different every year due to some factors such as number of candidates and toughness level of examination. In 2024, specific cutoffs will not be available as yet because the results of the KMAT will come out in December 2024. Though base
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Hello greetings!
Candidates have to apply for the KMAT exam online by filling out the online KMAT application form. The application process started in June and the last date to fill out the KMAT application form 2024 was September 17, 2024, for session 1. The last date to apply for Session 2 is Nove
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KMAT Karnataka 2024 Important Dates
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KMAT 2024 Admit Card Release Date September 18, 2024 (Phase 1) Second week of November 2024 (Phase 2)
KMAT 2024 Exam Date September 22, 2024 (Phase 1) November 16, 2024 (Phase 2)
KMAT 2024 Result October 10, 2024 (Phase 1) (Out) Released for Pha
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Yes, you can get admission for MBA/PGDM course at R.R. Institute of advanced studies without giving KMAT. But you must have given and scores in entrance exams like CAT, MAT, CMAT,and ATMA. Admission base on marks so you have to meet the minimum requirement of marks in any of these exams to qualify f
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