KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam (Session 1) - Result (OUT), Final Answer Key (Out), Paper Analysis, Expected Cutoff, Counselling Process

Updated By Subhashri Roy on 07 Apr, 2025 15:20

The KMAT 2025 Session 1 final results were out on March 7, 2025. Earlier, the provisional result and final answer key were published on the official website on March 6, 2025. The provisional answer key was released on February 24, 2025. The exam was successfully conducted on February 23, 2025. The counselling process is also expected to be conducted in March 2025.
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KMAT Kerala 2025 Latest Updates

  • Mar 06, 2025: The KMAT 2025 provisional result and final answer key for Session 1 have been released today. Results have been published in a PDF format with the names of candidates and their respective scores.
  • Feb 19, 2025: KMAT Admit Card 2025 Released on the official website. Students who are yet to complete their application fee payment or correctly upload their photo/signature have until February 21 to complete their registration process, after which they can download their admit cards.

About KMAT Kerala 2025 (Session 1)

The KMAT Kerala 2025 results (final) were released on March 7, while the provisional results were announced on March 6, 2025, along with the final answer key. Thecounselling process will begin shortly now that the result has been released. The KMAT Kerala 2025 Session 1 provisional answer key was released on February 24, 2025. You could challenge the KMAT Kerala 2025 answer key till February 27, 2025, (2 PM). The KMAT Kerala 2025 Session 1 exam was successfully conducted on February 23, 2025. The KMAT Kerala admit card was released on the official website on February 19. The KMAT Kerala 2025 application form was made available after the release of the official notification on February 1, 2025. The exam for KMAT Kerala 2025 session 2 will be conducted in June 2025.

The KMAT Kerala exam is held twice a year in online mode. The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) will conduct the KMAT Kerala 2025 for candidates seeking admission into MBA programs at various government and private colleges in Kerala. The KMAT Kerala 2025 question paper will consist of four sections: English Language Usage & Reading Comprehension, Data Sufficiency & Logical Reasoning, and General Knowledge & Current Affairs. Candidates will need to answer 180 questions within 3 hours. For complete information about the KMAT Kerala 2025 exam, including the application process, admit card, eligibility criteria, results, counselling, and more, read below.

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KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam Highlights

Some of the major highlights of the KMAT Kerala 2025 exam are as follows:

Particulars

Details

Name of the Exam

Kerala Management Entrance Test (KMAT)

Conducting Body

Commissioner of Entrance Exams (CEE)

Exam Duration

3 Hours

Purpose

For Admission into MBA Colleges in Kerala

Minimum Eligibility

Bachelor's Degree from a Recognized University with 45% Marks

Frequency of Exam

Twice a Year

Mode of Exam

Online (Computer-Based Mode)

Total No. of Questions

180

Total Marks

720

Marking Scheme

  • +4 Marks for Every Correct Answer

  • -1 Mark for Every Incorrect Answer

Admission Process

Counselling After Result Declaration

Official Website

cee.kerala.gov.in

KMAT Kerala 2025 Important Dates

Candidates can check all the important dates for the KMAT Kerala 2025 exam in the table below.

Events

Session 1 Dates

Session 2 Dates

Availability of KMAT Kerala 2025 Application Form

February 1, 2025

May 2025

Last Date to Submit KMAT Kerala 2025 Application Form

February 14, 2025, till 3:00 PM (extended from February 10, 2025)

May 2025

Last Date to Submit KMAT Kerala 2025 Application Fee (Session 1)

February 14, 2025 (extended from February 10, 2025)June 2025

KMAT Kerala 2025 Application Form Correction Window Opens

February 14, 2025June 2025

Closing of KMAT Kerala 2025 Application Form Correction Window

February 18, 2025 (2 PM)June 2025

Availability of KMAT Kerala 2025 Admit Card

February 19, 2025 (Out)June 2025

KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam Date

February 23, 2025 (Concluded)

June 2025

KMAT Kerala 2025 Provisional Answer Key

February 24, 2025 (Out)July 2025

KMAT Kerala 2025 Answer Key Challenge Window

Till February 27, 2025 (Closed)July 2025

KMAT Kerala 2025 Result (Provisional)

March 6, 2025 (Out)July 2025

KMAT Kerala 2025 Final Answer Key Release Date

March 6, 2025 (Out)July 2025

KMAT Kerala 2025 Result (Final)

March 7, 2025 (Out)Third week of July 2025

KMAT Kerala 2025 Cutoff Release Date

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KMAT Kerala Answer Key 2025

KMAT Kerala 2025 Answer Key (provisional) has been released on the official website. KMAT Kerala answer keys can be challenged if any discrepancy is found by the aspirants. For each objection raised, INR 100 per question has to be paid by the candidate.

Steps to Access KMAT Kerala 2025 Answer Key

  • Go to the official website of KMAT Kerala 2025.
  • Select the exam phase in which you appeared.
  • Click on the phase and download the answer keys in PDF format.
  • Take a printout of the answer keys for future purposes.
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KMAT Kerala Result 2025

The KMAT Kerala 2025 scorecard comprises the personal details of a candidate along with the overall and sectional scores. Candidates can check their KMAT Kerala 2025 Result online by visiting the official website.

How to Download KMAT Kerala Result 2025?

Candidates must follow the required steps mentioned below to download their exam results.

  • Visit the official website (www.cee.kerala.gov)
  • Click the ‘KMAT Kerala 2025 Result’ link.
  • Enter your Roll No. and Date of Birth.
  • Download your result in the form of a PDF.
  • Take a printout of your scorecard for further academic requirements.

KMAT Kerala Cutoff 2025

Cutoffs are the minimum marks required to qualify for the KMAT Kerala 2025 exam. The conducting authority will release the KMAT Kerala Cutoff 2025 for different categories. Here is the expected cutoff for KMAT Kerala 2025.

CategoryMin Cutoff PercentageCutoff Scores
General 10% of 720 marks72
SEBC 10% of 720 marks72
SC/ST 7.5% of 720 marks54

KMAT Kerala Selection Process 2025

The candidate's selection process will commence once the exam results are announced.  The final merit list will be prepared based on the performance in KMAT Kerala 2025 selection process which includes Group discussions and Personal Interviews. Following are the documents required at the time of KMAT Kerala 2025 Counseling.

KMAT Kerala Admit Card10th/12th Marksheets/Certificates
Passport-Size PhotographsDomicile Certificate (if required)
KMAT Kerala Result/ScorecardCategory Certificate (if required)
Character Certificate (if required)-

KMAT Kerala Application Form 2025

Aspirants eligible to apply for KMAT Kerala 2025 must register themselves by visiting the official web portal (cee.kerala.gov.in). Candidates must ensure to register before the last date of the KMAT Kerala 2025 application form. The application fee for the general and SEBC category candidates is INR 1000 while for the reserved category (SC/ST), the fee is INR 750. Before filling out the application form, candidates must go through the detailed KMAT Kerala 2025 Eligibility Criteria to understand whether they are eligible to appear for the exam.

Steps to Fill KMAT Kerala Application 2025

Following are the steps to be noted while applying for the KMAT Kerala exam.

Step 1: KMAT Kerala Registration

  • Visit the official website of KMAT Kerala.
  • Click on the ‘New registration’ tab.
  • Enter information such as name, gender, date of birth, category, and email ID.
  • Hit on the 'Submit' button.
  • The candidate's application number and password will be generated for future login.

Step 2: Filling out the Application form

  • Log in using your Application Number and password.
  • Provide your Academic Details, Personal Details, and Contact details.
  • Click on the 'Save and continue' option.

Step 3: Payment of Application fee

  • Pay through a Debit Card/Credit Card/Bank Transfer. 
  • General category and SC/ST/PwD aspirants have to pay INR 1000 and INR 750 respectively.
  • Click on the ‘go to the next button.’

Step 4: Uploading Documents

  • Upload scanned copy of photograph and signature equal to or less than 40 KB of 150 X 200 pixels in JPG format
  • Click on the 'Submit and proceed' option.

Step 5: Selection of Exam Centre

  • Pick your three preferred exam centers provided for the KMAT Kerala exam.
  • Click on the 'Submit' button.

Step 6: Profile Verification 

  • Review the application form for KMAT Kerala 2025.
  • Enter your details carefully as no further medications are allowed.
  • Click on the 'Submit' option.
  • Take a print for future reference.

KMAT Kerala Eligibility 2025

To enroll in the MBA program, candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

  • A bachelor's degree from a recognized board or university in disciplines such as Management, Arts, Social Sciences, Commerce, Engineering/Technology, or equivalent.
  • They must meet the minimum marks requirement in both 10+2 and graduation as specified by the universities they wish to apply to for MBA admission.
  • Final-year bachelor’s degree students are also eligible to apply.
  • There is no age restriction for applying to the KMAT Kerala exam.
  • Indian and non-Indian candidates can apply, but only Keralite candidates qualify for reservations and fee concessions.

KMAT Kerala Admit Card 2025

Candidates can download the admit card for the KMAT Kerala 2025 exam online, once released on the official website. The conducting body will release the KMAT Kerala 2025 admit card after the application process ends.

Steps to download KMAT Kerala Admit Card 2025?

Mentioned below are the steps to download the admit card for KMAT Kerala.

  • Visit the official web portal.
  • Enter the Application Number and Password provided during registration.
  • Click on ‘Login’
  • Click on the ‘Admit Card’ tab
  • Download the admit card and take a printout for future use.

KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam Pattern

The authority has prescribed the KMAT Kerala exam pattern 2025. The question paper will consist of a total of 180 questions with 4 marks each.  For every incorrect response, 1 mark will be deducted. The total marks for the exam are 720. Here are the major highlights of the exam pattern.

ParticularsDetails
Exam ModeOnline
Type of QuestionsObjective-type
Total Marks720
Time Duration3 hours
Total Number of Questions180 questions
Marking Scheme+ 4 for each correct answer
Negative Marking-1 for each incorrect answer
LanguageEnglish

KMAT Kerala Exam Pattern 2025 (Section-wise)

Following is the section-wise exam pattern of KMAT Kerala 2025.

SectionTotal QuestionsTotal Marks
Quantitative Aptitude50200
General Knowledge & Current Affairs40160
Data Sufficiency & Logical Reasoning40160
English Language Usage & Reading Comprehension50200
Total180720

KMAT Kerala Syllabus 2025

Aspirants must go through the exam syllabus to get familiar with the type of questions asked in the examination. Here is the detailed KMAT Kerala 2025 Syllabus to help candidates attain good scores in the exam.

SectionTopics
Data Sufficiency & Logical ReasoningTable, line graphs, blood relation, pie, bar, series, arrangements, data structure, coding, decoding, statement, etc.
Quantitative AptitudeData interpretation, time and work, basic arithmetic, pie chart, simple interest, compound interest, series, number system, algebra, HCF, LCM, etc.
English Language Usage & Reading ComprehensionGrammar, reading comprehension, vocabulary, fill-in-the-blank, synonyms, antonyms, Para jumble, tense, word meaning, etc.
General Knowledge & Current AffairsCurrent Affairs, Static GK, Economic and Social Issues, etc.

KMAT Kerala Books 2025

Applicants must refer to all the important books to enhance their exam preparation. Here are the KMAT Kerala 2025 preparation books which must be referred to before appearing for the entrance test.

BooksAuthor/Publisher
Verbal Ability and Reading ComprehensionAjay Singh, Publisher – Arihant

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examination Tips, Techniques, and Short-cut Methods

Abhijit Guha
Business English and Communication

Clark Zimmer, Publisher- Mcgraw Hill Ryerson

Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning for CATNishit Sinha, Publisher- Pearson
Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation for CATNishit Sinha, Publisher- Pearson
Class 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th TextbooksNCERT/Kerala State Board

KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam Centres

Given below are the exam centers for KMAT Kerala 2025.

Alappuzha

Kasaragod

Kannur

Wayanadu

Palakkad

Ernakulam

Kozhikode

Kottayam

Malappuram

Idukki

Thrissur

Thiruvananthapuram

Kollam

Pathanamthitta

KMAT Kerala 2025 Contact Details

In case of any doubt or discrepancies, candidates can contact the KMAT Kerala 2025 conducting authority through the following details.

Official Websitekmatkerala.in
Phone Number+91-0471-2324396/0471-2335133/8547255133

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  • 23 Feb 25

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  • 07 Mar 25

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FAQs about KMAT Kerala

How many times is KMAT Kerala conducted?

The  KMAT Kerala is conducted twice every year in December and June. The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) is responsible for conducting the KMAT Kerala 2024 for candidates seeking admission into MBA programs offered by various Government/Private colleges in Kerala.

In which language is KMAT Kerala conducted?

KMAT Kerala is conducted in English medium. No other language option is available in the exam. The examination is conducted in a computer-based test format. The KMAT Kerala 2024 question paper is divided into four sections: English Language, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Knowledge.

What subjects are covered in the questions for KMAT Kerala 2025?

The KMAT Kerala 2025 question paper is divided into four sections: English Language, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Knowledge. The exam is conducted twice a year, in March and July, for admission to MBA programs in various government and private colleges across the state.

Who should sit for the KMAT Kerala 2025 exam?

Students who want to secure admission to MBA colleges in Kerala can sit for this KMAT Kerala 2025 exam while avoiding the intense competition of national MBA entrance exams.  The Kerala Management Admission Test (KMAT) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. Held twice a year, in March and July, the exam facilitates admission to MBA programs in various government and private colleges across the state.

Is KMAT Kerala 2025 an easy exam?

The KMAT Kerala 2025 exam is considered moderately difficult based on the previous year's observations. However, the KMAT Kerala can be said to be an easier exam when compared to entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT etc. One key aspect of KMAT preparation is that the basics of the question paper have remained consistent over the years. According to experts and previous KMAT test toppers, having a well-defined preparation strategy is crucial for success in the exam.

Can I apply to other state colleges through KMAT Kerala?

No, the KMAT Kerala scores are not accepted by any college outside of the state. Some well-known colleges that accept KMAT Kerala scores include Saintgits Institute of Management, SCMS School of Technology and Management, Albertian Institute of Management, Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, TKM Institute of Management, Union Christian College, and ITM Group of Institutions.

Is KMAT Kerala 2025 accepted by the government or private institutes?

Yes, KMAT Kerala 2025 is accepted by the government or private institutes for admission to their MBA courses. In Kerala, 22 reputable MBA colleges accept KMAT Kerala scores. Among these, 18 are privately owned, while 2 are government-run institutions. KMAT Kerala is a widely recognized entrance exam for admission to these MBA programs.

Who conducts KMAT Kerala 2025?

The Commissioner of Entrance Exams, Kerala (CEE Kerala), conducts the KMAT Kerala 2025 for admission to postgraduate courses in various management schools across Kerala. The exam is conducted twice a year, in March and July, for admission to MBA programs offered by government and private colleges across the state.

Why is KMAT Kerala 2025 conducted?

KMAT Kerala 2025 is conducted as a common examination to select candidates for admission to postgraduate management courses offered by universities and colleges in the state of Kerala. It is held multiple times a year, and more than 20 colleges in the state accept KMAT Kerala scores for admission.

What is KMAT Kerala 2025?

The KMAT is the short form for Kerala Management Aptitude Test. It is a state-level MBA entrance exam. The KMAT Kerala 2025 serves as the gateway for admissions to numerous management schools throughout Kerala. Administered by the Commissioner of Entrance Exams, Kerala (CEE Kerala), KMAT Kerala is held multiple times annually. The exam is conducted in a computer-based test format at various centers.

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