The Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has started the KMAT Kerala 2025 registration on February 1, 2025. Candidates who wish to appear for the exam can apply online at the official KMAT Kerala CEE website, cee.kerala.gov.in. The last date to apply for KMAT Kerala 2025 is February 10, 2025, by 4 PM. The application fee is Rs 1000 for Gen/SEBC, Rs 500 for SC and nil for ST category candidates.
KMAT Kerala 2025 exam shall be conducted by the computer-based test (CBT) in different test centres of Kerala during February 23, 2025. The exam will be for 3 hours. Candidates have to answer 180 objective questions.
KMAT Kerala 2025: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of KMAT Kerala registration | February 1, 2025 |
| Last date to apply | February 10, 2025 (by 4 PM) |
| Admit card release | To be announced |
| KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam Date | February 23, 2025 |
KMAT Kerala 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for KMAT Kerala 2025:
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) from a recognized university. Candidates appearing for their final year graduation exams in 2025 are also eligible.
- Final Year Students:
- Nationality: Indian and non-Indian candidates are eligible to apply for Kerala KMAT exam. But only Keralite candidates are eligible for reservation benefits or fee concession.
KMAT Kerala 2025: Exam Pattern
KMAT Kerala 2025 will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT) with 180 multiple-choice questions. The exam duration is three hours.
| Sections | Number of Questions |
| English Language Usage and Reading Comprehension | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 |
| Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning | 40 |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 40 |
| Total | 180 |
Candidates score 4 marks for every correct answer and lose 1 mark for every wrong answer. The total marks is 720.
KMAT Kerala 2025: Selection Process
The KMAT Kerala selection process includes:
- Qualifying Marks – General/SEBC candidates must score atleast 10% of the total marks – 72 out of 720, SC/ST/PD candidates have to score 7.5% – 54 marks.
- Counselling & Admission Process – Shortlisted candidates will apply for MBA admissions in participating colleges.
KMAT Kerala 2025: Top Colleges Accepting Scores
Several reputed management institutes in Kerala accept KMAT Kerala scores for MBA admissions, including:
- Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
- Rajagiri Business School
- SCMS Cochin School of Business
- Marian International Institute of Management
- LEAD College of Management
