Understanding KMAT cutoff trends is key to planning your MBA admission in Karnataka. The KMAT 2025 cutoff will be released in early December 2025, after results are announced in the last week of November. Here's a complete breakdown.
What is the KMAT Cutoff?
The cutoff marks are the minimum scores required to qualify for admission into MBA and MCA programs. They vary based on category, college ranking, and exam performance.
Expected Cutoffs for KMAT 2025
General Category
Top Colleges: 85–95 marks
Mid-tier Colleges: 70–84 marks
Lower-tier Colleges: 55–69 marks
OBC Category
Top Colleges: 75–85 marks
Mid-tier Colleges: 60–74 marks
Lower-tier Colleges: 45–59 marks
SC/ST Category
Top Colleges: 65–75 marks
Mid-tier Colleges: 50–64 marks
Lower-tier Colleges: 35–49 marks
Read More: KMAT Karnataka About | Important Dates | Registration
KMAT Previous Year Cutoff Trends
KMAT 2024
General: 58–92
OBC: 48–82
SC/ST: 38–72
KMAT 2023
General: 55–90
OBC: 45–80
SC/ST: 35–70
Category-Wise Cutoff Analysis
General: Higher scores needed due to open category competition.
OBC: Cutoffs are typically 10–15 marks lower, as per reservation norms.
SC/ST: Lowest cutoffs due to greater relaxation and inclusion policies.
College-Wise Cutoff Trends
Top MBA Colleges
- Christ University: 85–95 marks
- Symbiosis Institute: 80–90 marks
- IFIM Business School: 75–85 marks
- Presidency University: 70–80 marks
- Dayananda Sagar College: 65–75 marks
Other Colleges
- Tier 2 Cities: 60–75 marks
- Tier 3 Cities: 50–65 marks
- Rural Areas: 45–55 marks
Example: Poornaprajna Institute of Management cutoff usually corresponds to ranks between 100 and 150 for Karnataka residents.
Read More: KMAT Karnataka Syllabus | Admit Card | Eligibility Criteria
Key Factors Influencing Cutoffs
Exam-Related
- Paper difficulty
- Performance trends
- Total applicants
College Factors
- Brand and accreditation
- Placement performance
- Campus facilities
External
- Market trends
- Industry demand
- State policies
- Urban or rural location
Cutoff Declaration Process
- Score Analysis: Overall performance review
- College Assessment: Seat matrix and reservation impact
- Final Cutoffs: Declared college-wise and category-wise
Cutoff Prediction Strategy
Performance-Based
- Mock test trends
- Peer comparison
- Past year scores
- Expert input
Admission Planning
- Safe Options: Below your score range
- Target Options: Around your score range
- Stretch Options: Slightly above your score
- Backup Plans: Alternate exams or colleges
After Cutoff: What's Next?
If You Clear the Cutoff
- Prepare documents
- Finalize college list
- Get ready for counselling and admission
If You Miss the Cutoff
- Look for lower-tier colleges
- Check waitlist movement
- Consider retaking the exam
- Explore other entrance tests