KMAT Eligibility 2022: Qualification, Age Limit, Category, Domicile, Reservation Criteria
Content Writer | Updated On - Aug 22, 2022
KMAT Eligibility Criteria 2022 has been defined by Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA). As per KMAT Eligibility Criteria, a candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Only those candidates who fulfill KMAT eligibility criteria 2022 can register for KMAT Karnataka 2022. Candidates can fill KMAT 2022 application forms in November, 2022(tentative).
- KMAT 2022 is scheduled to be held in IBT mode in the last week of November, 2022. Candidates must ensure that they meet all the eligibility criteria to appear for KMAT 2022.
- KMAT exam is conducted to provide admission to 170+ AICTE approved B-schools in Bangalore and other parts of Karnataka. Check KMAT 2022 Score Accepting Institutes
Candidates must note that they will be required to submit the relevant documents during the counselling procedure to prove their eligibility for the selected category. Also Check KMAT Cut off
KMAT Eligibility 2022 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the exam | KMAT (Karnataka Management Aptitude Test) 2022 |
| Exam Conducting Body | Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA) |
| Educational Qualification |
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| Minimum Marks | For MBA/PGDM:
For MCA: 50% for all categories |
| Age Limit | None |
KMAT 2022 General Eligibility Criteria
Through KMAT Scores, candidates can get admissions to MBA/ PGDM or MCA programs offered at various colleges in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. The conducting body has defined minimum requisite eligibility standards that need to be satisfied to fill in the application form for KMAT 2022.
Listed below are the eligibility criteria for KMAT 2022:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | The minimum age required for admissions to the postgraduate programs through KMAT is 21 years. |
| There is no specific upper age limit to apply for the course | |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must have secured a percentage equal to or more than the minimum requisite percentage (50%) as per the course and category. |
| Number of Attempts | No limit on the number of attempts |
| Work Experience | No minimum work experience is required to apply for KMAT 2022 exam. |
| Final Year Students | Candidates in the final year of their bachelor’s degree can also apply for KMAT 2022. However, such candidates must have completed their Bachelor’s degree before the time of KMAT 2022 Admission process. |
| In case a candidate is unable to produce necessary documents supporting their claim of completion of a Bachelor’s degree, they will be removed from the process thereafter. | |
| Domicile Criteria | Earlier, only candidates belonging to Karnataka were eligible for this exam. This limitation has been removed by KPPGCA. |
| Candidates residing in any part of Indian or abroad are eligible to apply for KMAT 2022. Any candidates may apply irrespective of their domicile. |
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Course-wise KMAT Eligibility Criteria 2022
KMAT Eligibility Criteria for MBA/ PGDM and MCA courses have been defined separately. Given below are the detailed course-wise eligibility criteria for KMAT 2022.
KMAT Eligibility for MBA/ PGDM
- Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years duration and should have secured at least 50% in aggregate (45% for SC/ST candidate).
- Bachelor's degree must be from a recognized university in any discipline viz. Commerce, Management, Arts, Social Sciences, Engineering/ Technology or equivalent.
- Candidates in their final year of Bachelor’s degree exam are also eligible to apply.
KMAT Eligibility for MCA
- Candidates applying for MCA Program should have studied Mathematics at the 10+2 level or at the graduation level.
- Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years duration and should have secured at least 50% in aggregate.
- Candidates in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for KMAT 2022.
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KMAT 2022 Reservation Policy
KMAT 2022 Reservation Policy is decided as per the UGC guidelines. The various KMAT 2022 Reserved categories are mentioned below:
- Scheduled Caste (SC)
- Scheduled Tribe (ST)
- Other Backward Classes (OBC)
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
The table below defines the reservation policy for various candidates:
| Category | Percentage of Reservation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 27% |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 3% |
Note: Candidates with Low Vision/ Blindness, Hearing Impairment, and Locomotor Disability/ Cerebral Palsy can claim KMAT 2022 Reservation under Persons with Disabilities (PwD).
KMAT Application Form 2022
The registration window for KMAT 2022 is expected to open soon. KMAT Application Form can be accessed by visiting the official website of KMAT 2022. Candidates must note that there is no provision of form correction by KPPGCA. So, one must carefully fill and review all the information before the final submission of KMAT 2022 Application form.
- Information such as name, contact number, and email id is required to register for KMAT 2022
- No applications will be accepted by KPPGCA after the last date.
Mentioned below are the steps that should be followed to register for KMAT 2022:
- Step 1: Visit KMAT official website.
- Step 2: Select the‘ Click Here to Register Now’ tab.
- Step 3: A new page will appear, it will provide instructions related to KMAT Application Form. After reading the instructions, click on the ‘Register’ tab and fill in all the required details.
- Step 4: Click on the ‘Submit’ tab. A ‘Reference Number’ will be issued and sent at the registered mobile number and email ID.
- Step 5: Login again using the reference number and DOB in order to fill the final KMAT Application Form.
Check detailed KMAT 2022 Registration
Note: Candidates registering for both MBA/PGDM and MCA will be required to register separately for each course. For each program, a separate admit card will be issued. Candidates are required to present respective admit cards for KMAT 2022 exam. Candidates are advised to carry a hard copy of the completed application form to the Test Centre.
KMAT Eligibility 2022 FAQs
Ques. I don't have math as a main subject in 12th and graduation. Am I eligible for KMAT MCA?
Ans. The candidate should have studied Mathematics at either the 10+2 level or undergraduate level.
Ques. When will KMAT 2022 Application forms be released?
Ans. KMAT 2022 Application forms will be made available by KPPGCA on the official website from July, 2022(tentative).
Ques. In which mode will KMAT 2022 exam be conducted?
Ans. KMAT 2022 will be conducted as an Internet-Based Test due to the ongoing pandemic. Candidates will be able to take the exam from the comfort of their homes.
Ques. Is there any concession in marks for candidates belonging to SC/ ST category?
Ans. Yes, as per KMAT eligibility criteria, candidates belonging to SC/ ST categories are given a concession of 5% in minimum aggregate marks of graduation to apply for KMAT 2022 exam.
Ques. How many seats are reserved for the OBC category?
Ans. 27% of the total seats are reserved for the OBC category.
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for KMAT MBA/ PGDM?
Ans. Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years duration, and should have secured at least 50% in aggregate (45% for SC/ST candidate).
Masters degree examination of any recognized education body in Commerce, Management, Arts, Social Sciences, Engineering/ Technology or equivalent, and should have secured at least 50% in aggregate (45% for SC/ST candidate).
Candidates in their final year of their Bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply.
Ques. Is there any maximum age limit to appear for the test?
Ans. No, there is no upper age limit to fill KMAT application form. However, there is just a minimum age criterion of 21 years.
Ques. I am in my final year. Am I eligible for KMAT 2022?
Ans. Yes, Students who are in their final year or have completed their undergraduate can appear for KMAT 2022.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
