KMAT-KERALA

KMAT Kerala 2027 dates have not been announced yet. Based on the KMAT 2026 schedule, Session I is expected in January or February 2027 and Session II in May 2027. In 2026, Session I was held on 22 February and Session II on 31 May.

The qualifying marks for KMAT Kerala are 72 out of 720 (10%) for General and SEBC candidates and 54 out of 720 (7.5%) for SC, ST and PD candidates. Qualifying makes a candidate eligible for MBA admission in Kerala, but final selection also includes Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

Yes, there is negative marking in KMAT Kerala. Each correct answer earns four marks and one mark is deducted for every wrong answer, while unanswered questions carry no penalty. Four wrong answers cancel out the marks of one correct answer, so candidates should avoid blind guessing.

The KMAT Kerala exam pattern has 180 multiple-choice questions in four sections, to be answered in 3 hours in computer-based mode. English and Quantitative Aptitude have 50 questions each, while Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge have 40 each. The total is 720 marks. Each question has four options, A to D.

Candidates with a Bachelor's degree of at least three years in Arts, Science, Engineering, Commerce, Management or an equivalent field are eligible for KMAT Kerala. Final-year students can apply if results are declared before admissions begin. There is no age limit, and both Indian and non-Indian candidates can apply.

The KMAT Kerala application fee in 2026 was ₹1,000 for General and SEBC candidates and ₹500 for SC candidates, while ST candidates paid no fee. The fee is paid online through Internet Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card. It is non-refundable, and fee concessions apply only to Keralite candidates.

KMAT Kerala was conducted twice in the 2026 cycle, as Session I and Session II, and the same format is expected for 2027. Both sessions follow the same exam pattern, syllabus, fee and qualifying marks. The main differences are the application window, admit card release and result timelines.