About KMAT Kerala
KMAT Kerala is a state-level MBA entrance exam conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. It is held for admission to MBA and PGDM programs in colleges across the state.
This exam is a key gateway for candidates aiming to secure seats in top business schools in Kerala. It provides a standardized and competitive platform for evaluating a student’s management aptitude.
Exam Frequency and 2025 Schedule
KMAT Kerala is held twice a year, offering two opportunities to apply for MBA programs in the same admission cycle.
Session 1: Conducted on February 23, 2025
Session 2: Rescheduled to May 31, 2025 (earlier scheduled for May 24)
This bi-annual structure improves flexibility and admission chances for candidates.
KMAT Kerala 2025 Syllabus Overview
The KMAT syllabus is based on general aptitude topics and mirrors the difficulty level of Class 12.
Key Sections:
- Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic, data interpretation, and problem-solving
- Logical Reasoning: Analytical thinking and logic-based questions
- Verbal Ability: English grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary
- General Knowledge: Current affairs, business news, and static GK
The syllabus aims to assess overall aptitude relevant for business and management roles.
Cutoff Trends
The expected cutoff for KMAT Kerala 2025 ranges between 100 to 120 out of 200 marks.
Top B-schools may set higher cutoffs, between 110 and 130, depending on:
- Number of applicants
- Exam difficulty
- Seat availability
Tracking past trends helps candidates set realistic score targets.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for KMAT Kerala 2025, candidates must fulfill the following:
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3 years) from a recognized university
- Minimum 50% aggregate for General category; 45% for SC/ST/PwD
- No age limit
- Final-year students and working professionals are also eligible
KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam Pattern
The exam is conducted in a computer-based mode with 180 questions spread across four sections.
Exam Format:
- Total Questions: 180
- Total Marks: 720
- Duration: 3 hours
- Language Medium: English
- Marking Scheme: +4 for correct answer, no negative marking
Each section carries equal weightage, testing logical, verbal, quantitative, and general knowledge abilities.
Admit Card
The KMAT Kerala admit card is available on the official CEE Kerala website. Candidates must download it and bring a printed copy to the exam center.
The admit card includes:
- Candidate details
- Exam date and time
- Exam venue
- Photograph and signature
Entry is not allowed without the hall ticket.
Answer Key
For Session 2, the provisional answer key was released on June 1, 2025. The objection window closed on June 4 at 11 AM.
Candidates could raise objections during this window before the final key release.
Registration Process
The application process is fully online via the official CEE Kerala portal.
- Session 1 registration: Opened on February 1, 2025
- Session 2 registration: Began on April 19, 2025
During registration, candidates must fill in personal, academic, and contact details accurately and upload the required documents.