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KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam: Result Released, Check Top Colleges Admission Status

Last Updated on March 7, 2025 by MBAUniverse.com News Desk

KMAT Kerala Results 2025 have been released on March 6, 2025. KMAT Kerala 2025 was conducted on February 23, 2025. Candidates can check the result by clicking the link ‘Result’ in the Candidate Portal. A Kerala Government notification, issued on official website, said, “the provisional result along with the responses of candidates who have appeared in the Computer Based Entrance Examination for admission to MBA course-2025 (KMAT 2025 First Session) conducted on 23.02.2025 are published in the website www.cee.kerala.gov.in.”. A few complaints received regarding the answer key published on 24.02.2025 were examined by the Expert Committee and the answer key to question number 115 has been changed from option B to C as per the decision of the Expert Committee. It must be noted that KMAT Kerala exam is conducted in two different sessions every year. The second session KMAT Kerala exam dates 2025 will be announced in coming month.

Table of Content

  • 1. What is KMAT Kerala?

  • 2. KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam: Key Highlights

  • 3. Top Colleges Accepting KMAT Kerala 2025 Scores

  • 4. KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam Pattern

  • 5. KMAT Kerala 2025 Syllabus

  • 6. KMAT Kerala 2025 Eligibility Criteria

  • 7. KMAT Kerala 2025 Preparations: How to Prepare for KMAT Kerala 2025?

  • 8. KMAT Kerala 2025 Registration & Application Process

  • 9. KMAT Kerala 2025 Admission Process for MBA 2025-27

  • 10. KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

  • 11. KMAT Kerala 2025 Results

  • 12. KMAT Kerala 2025 Admit Card

  • 13. KMAT KERALA 2025 Contact Information

1. What is KMAT Kerala?

KMAT Kerala is a gateway for admissions to various management schools across the state of Kerala. The exam is conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Exams, Kerala (CEE Kerala). The Kerala KMAT exam is held twice a year. The KMAT Kerala exam is conducted in two cycles, usually with one session happening around February-March and the other in the June-July. The exam is conducted in the computer-based test mode across various centres. Once the KMAT Kerala results have been declared, candidates will have to appear for a further selection process which includes Group Discussions and Personal Interviews.

KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

ParticularsDates
KMAT Kerala Registration 2025February 1 to 14, 2025
KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam DateFebruary 23, 2025 
KMAT Kerala 2025 Result Release DateMarch 6, 2025 

2. KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam: Key Highlights

Check out the table below to get an overview of the KMAT Kerala exam 2025:

FeaturesDetails
Name of the examKMAT Kerala
Exam conducting bodyCommissioner of Entrance Exams, Kerala (CEE Kerala)
Exam LevelState-level
Exam frequencyMultiple times a year
Mode of examinationComputer-based test mode
Duration3 hours (180 minutes)
SyllabusEnglish Language and Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning, General Knowledge and Business Scenario
Exam pattern180 multiple-choice questions with negative marking
LanguageEnglish
Application feeINR 1000 (General/OBC category)INR 750 (SC/ST category)
Exam purposeAdmission to more than 20 MBA colleges in Kerala
Exam dateSession 1: First week of March 2025 (tentatively)Session 2: To be notified
No. of test cities14
Helpdesk no.Phone: 0471-2525300, Fax: 0471-2337228Email: ceekinfo@cee.kerala.gov.in
Official websitecee.kerala.gov.in
MAT Kerala 2025 Exam Dates

Conducted two times a year, known as Session-1 and Session-2. Expected exam dates are:

  • Kerala KMAT 2025 Session-1: February 23, 2025 
  • Kerala KMAT 2025 Session-2: Mid-June, 2025

3. Top Colleges Accepting KMAT Kerala 2025 Scores

Kerala KMAT exam score is accepted by all the Kerala State Government MBA colleges, University colleges and most of the private colleges. A list of some of the top MBA colleges accepting Kerala KMAT score is shared below:

  • University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Rajagiri Business School, Cochin
  • SCMS Cochin School of Business, Cochin
  • Saintgits Institute of Management, Kottayam
  • Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME) Kochi
  • Amrita School of Business (ASB) Kochi
  • Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies (RCBS), Kochi

4. KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam Pattern

KMAT Kerala Pattern is computer based of 3 hours duration. Language of the questions in KMAT Kerala Exam pattern is English. KMAT Kerala pattern consists of 4 sections in the exam. Total number of questions in Kerala KMAT question paper are 180. Each correct answer is awarded with +4 marks and each wrong answer is penalized with negative marking of -1 mark in KMAT Kerala Pattern. KMAT Kerala 2025 Answer Key is released 2-3 days after the exam date.

KMAT Kerala pattern of test Sections
Total Questions in KMAT Kerala question paper
 Marks
English Language Usage and Reading Comprehension
50
 200
Quantitative Aptitude
50
 200
Data Sufficiency & Logical Reasoning
40
 160
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
40
 160
Total
180
 720

4.1 KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam Centers
KMAT Kerala is held in various locations across Kerala. Take a look at the table below to know the KMAT Kerala exam centres.a

Thiruvananthapuram
Alappuzha
Kollam
Pathanamthitta
Ernakulam
Kottayam
Idukki
Thrissur
Kozhikode
Palakkad
Malappuram
Kannur
Kasargod
Wayanad

5. KMAT Kerala 2025 Syllabus

KMAT Kerala is an online exam that has four sections- English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Knowledge and Current Affairs and Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning. There will be a total of 180 questions in the exam according to the KMAT Kerala exam pattern 2025. Each question carries four marks. Check the table below, for highlights of the KMAT Kerala syllabus and exam pattern:

KMAT Kerala Syllabus - Section 1: English Language Usage and Reading Comprehension
Concentrate on Grammar, Usage, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks with appropriate word/phrase 

KMAT Kerala Syllabus-Section 2: Quantitative Aptitude
Study Arithmetic more along with Algebra, Geometry, Equations, Functions, Trigonometry among others

KMAT Kerala Syllabus-Section 3: Data sufficiency & Logical Reasoning
Study topics like Blood relations, seating arrangements, arguments, statements-conclusion, Bar Graph, Line Graph, Data Arrangements, tables, charts

KMAT Kerala Syllabus-Section 4: General Knowledge
Regularly read the news papers. Read the topics related to Business, Sports, Culture, Economics, Government policies, national and international events, organizations, logos, appointments

6. KMAT Kerala 2025 Eligibility Criteria

KMAT Kerala eligibility criteria are the requirements that candidates need to fulfil to be qualified for admission to MBA/PGDM courses. The KMAT Kerala eligibility criteria 2025 mentions education requirements, minimum qualifying marks and age limit as under-

(1) Nationality & Domicile in KMAT Kerala Eligibility

  • Indians and Non-Indians are eligible to apply
  • Only Keralite candidates are eligible for all type of reservations and fee concession

(2) Educational Qualification in KMAT Kerala Eligibility

  • Candidates must have graduated (three years of bachelor's degree) from a recognised university in any discipline. 
  • Candidates must have obtained the stipulated aggregate of all subjects by respective universities that they wish to apply to in their final year qualifying degree exam.
  • Candidates who are in the final year of their graduation are also eligible to apply, however, they must provide their Graduation certificate at the time of admission as proof of qualification.
  • There is no upper or lower age limit mentioned for appearing in KMAT Kerala.
  • Candidates in the final year of their graduation are also eligible to apply. 

(3) Age Limit in Kerala KMAT Eligibility

There is no age limit to apply and appear in KMAT Kerala exam.

7. KMAT Kerala 2025 Preparations: How to Prepare for KMAT Kerala 2025?

KMAT Kerala 2024 Preparations should be completed well in advance so that you get time to practice on previous KMAT Kerala Question Papers; Mock tests and can gauge your preparation level for KMAT Kerala exam 2025.  But how to prepare well for Kerala KMAT 2025 before the exam date? The question needs answer with comprehensive preparation guide as per the time available from the date of starting the preparation and chalking out the strategy to complete your KMAT preparation before the exam. The 6 Point Kerala KMAT Preparation plan includes:

Build Your Basics
Get Conceptual Clarity
Prepare the Topics Well
Revise the Prepared Topics
Remove Weak areas & Strengthen your strong areas
Take More Mocks and Analyse them for errors

Starting your KMAT preparation is not a big question but adhering to preparation time line is very important. The Kerala KMAT exam preparation requires you to first check the revised KMAT exam pattern and then you should proceed with KMAT preparation as per the KMAT syllabus and exam pattern. Kerala KMAT exam preparation strategy needs equal focus on all the core sections. Accordingly, your KMAT Kerala exam Preparation 2024 should be focused on following key points:

  • When and How to prepare for Kerala KMAT?
  • Which are the Kerala KMAT Preparation Books?
  • What Kerala KMAT preparation material is available apart from the books?
  • Kerala KMAT Preparations- Tips by Toppers?
  • Whether the KMAT Kerala exam preparation 2025 should be done through Coaching or should Self prepare - which is better?
  • Kerala KMAT 2025 Exam Preparation Online
  • Strategy - how to crack Kerala KMAT Exam with High score?   

8. KMAT Kerala 2025 Registration & Application Process

All candidates applying for Kerala KMAT 2025 should apply online through the website www.cee.kerala.gov.in of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations. Five steps process for applying online are as below. Candidates are advised to keep a soft copy or printout of the application for future reference.

  • Step-1: For the online submission of application, candidate has to visit the website www.cee.kerala.gov.in where he/she can find the link “KMAT 2025 - Online Application”.
  • Step-2: Registration: This is a onetime online process during which the candidates will get a system generated ‘Application Number’. The candidates should give necessary basic data and create a strong password during the registration process. The application number and password will be required till the end of the admission process.
  • Step-3: Fill Application: All the basic information required for processing your application are to be filled in at this stage. Before filling the details, candidates are required to read the Information Bulletin. The data provided here will be used for processing the application. Any mistake in filling this page or providing false/incomplete/wrong information will affect the candidate’s eligibility for examination. It is obligatory that the candidate fill all the mandatory fields in the application. No modification will be possible after the Final submission.
  • Step-4: Pay Application Fee: Application fee for General and SEBC candidates is Rs.1000. In the case of SC/ST the fee is Rs.750
  • Step-5: Applications can be submitted in online mode only. Two payment methods are available for remitting the application fee - Online Payment and e-Challan

8.1 Documents required for KMAT Kerala 2025 registration
Following are the important documents required for KMAT Kerala 2025 Registration Process

  • Computer/Laptop with faster connectivity
  • Online payment instruments like Net Banking, Debit/Credit cards to make payment of Rs.1000 for KMAT Kerala Application Fee 2025
  • Marks sheets/certificates from class 10 onwards to fill in academics in Application form
  • Scanned Image of Your Latest Passport size Photograph with light coloured background in jpeg format between 15 kb to 100 kb of size and resolution 150 x 200 pixels to be uploaded
  • Scanned Image of your Signature in black/blue ink taken on a plain white sheet. Signature to be cropped in jpg (jpeg) format of 150 pixels width and 100 pixels height and the File size should be between 4 kb and 100 kb.
  • Take a print of your submitted Kerala KMAT 2024 application form

8.2 KMAT Kerala 2025 Admit Card
KMAT Kerala 2025 Admit Card is released separately for session 1 (March exam) and session 2 (June exam). The Kerala KMAT 2025 Admit Card for the Entrance Examination can be downloaded from the website of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, www.cee.kerala.gov.in. Admit Card will not be sent by post from this office.

8.3 KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam Day Guidelines
Following are the important KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam Day Guidelines:

  • Arrive at the Exam centre at the reporting time
  • Carry hard copy of your KMAT Kerala 2025 Admit card
  • Carry your original photo ID proof

9. KMAT Kerala 2025 Admission Process for MBA 2025-27

KMAT Kerala 2025 Admission process after declaration of KMAT Kerala Exam result requires the candidate to adhere to following:

  • Check KMAT Kerala 2025 answer key which is released after the exam
  • Check KMAT Kerala 2025 Results which are released after a week from the date of release of Kerala KMAT answer keys
  • Download your KMAT Kerala score card from official KMAT exam website by login with your Kerala KMAT registration Id and password which is your date of birth in dd/mm/yyyy format
  • Check KMAT Kerala 2025 cut off for the respective category.
  • Take print out of your KMAT Kerala Score card and approach your preferred university/MBA college in Kerala for admission
  • Participate in the KMAT Kerala 2025 Counselling process comprising GD-PI for final selection
  • After getting admission offer, pay admission fee  

The admission to the MBA programme will be based on the marks of the Entrance Examination, group discussion and interview giving the following weightage.

Component
Weightage
Entrance test score
80%
Group Discussion
10%
Personal Interview
10%
Total
100%

10. KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

Check out some of the exam day guidelines mentioned below:

  • Carry the KMAT Kerala admit card 2025 to the exam centre as it is a mandatory document to enter the exam hall.
  • Candidates must carry a valid ID proof- passport/driving license/ institute ID Card/Voter ID/Aadhar Card issued by the Government of India.
  • Candidates must carry a blue or black ballpoint pen only to the exam centre. No other stationery is permitted to the exam centre.
  • No electronic gadgets such as calculators, mobile phones, watch calculators, etc. are allowed inside the exam hall.
  • Candidates will not be given extra time, hence, they must reach the exam centre an hour before the exam to complete the frisking formalities.
  • All the sections of the KMAT Kerala question paper are mandatory to attempt.

11. KMAT Kerala 2025 Results

KMAT Kerala results 2025 will likely be announced in the third week of March 2025. Candidates who appear for the exam can download their scorecards online using their login credentials once the results are out. Given below are the steps to know how to download the KMAT result 2025:

  • Visit the official website of CEE
  • Click on the Result tab
  • Click on 'K-MAT 2025: Candidate Portal'
  • Enter the application number and password along with the access code
  • Download and save the KMAT Kerala scorecard 2025

12. KMAT Kerala 2025 Admit Card

KMAT Kerala 2025 admit card was released online. Students who register successfully and pay the application fee can download the KMAT Kerala admit card using their login credentials. Given below is the process to download the KMAT Kerala admit card 2025:

  • Visit the official website of CEE Kerala
  • Login using the user name and password.
  • Click on the admit card link.
  • Read the instructions, click on the check box and take a printout of the KMAT Kerala admit card 2025.

13. KMAT KERALA 2025 Contact Information

allotment@lbscentre.in
lbstvpm@gmail.com
mail@lbscentre.org
Phone numbers:
91 0471-2324396
91 0471-2560322
Official Website: https://cee.kerala.gov.in/main.php
Phone Number: 91-0471-2324396

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