Kerala MBA Admission 2023: Entrance Exams, KMAT 2023, Important Dates, Top Colleges, Counselling, Reservation, Cutoff

Q: How many sections are there in the KMAT question paper?

The KMAT MBA question paper is divided into four sections:Logical Reasoning (75 MCQs)Abstract Reasoning (25 MCQs )Quantitative Aptitude (MCQs)Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (MCQs)

Kerala MBA Admission is done based on the score secured by the candidate in entrance exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, KMAT, CUSAT, etc. Kerala Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) is the annual standardized state-level common selection test conducted by the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) under the supervision of the Admission Supervisory Committee.

The registration process for both KMAT and CAT exams has concluded to offer Kerala MBA Admission 2023. MBA Admission Kerala is the same as the other MBA Admission 2023 process in India. To seek admission to the top MBA colleges in Kerala, candidates can apply for any national or state-level entrance exam also apart from KMAT. The KMAT 2023 is conducted twice every year, in 2 sessions. The KMAT 2023 for Session 1 was conducted on February 19, 2023, and Session 2 will be conducted in July or August 2023.

MBA is a 2-year postgraduate management course available in several specializations. Top institutes like the IIM Kozhikode and Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies provide MBA courses in Kerala and are among the topmost business schools in Kerala.

Table of Contents

Kerala MBA Admission Dates 2023

1.1 Session 1

1.2 Session 2

Kerala MBA Admission Highlights 2023
Kerala MBA Admission 2023: Eligibility Criteria
Kerala MBA Admission Process 2023

4.1 Application Fee

Kerala MBA Admission 2023: Exam Pattern

5.1 Counseling Round

5.2 Documents Required

Top MBA Colleges in Kerala 2023
Kerala MBA Admission 2023: FAQs

Kerala MBA Admissions Dates 2023

Kerala MBA Admission is done based on the KMAT exam. The KMAT 2023 will be conducted in two sessions. The Kerala MBA Admission Dates for both sessions are given below.

Kerala MBA Admission 2023: KMAT Session 1 Schedule

Events	Dates
Registration Dates	January 09 - 18, 2023
Admit Card	February 03, 2023
KMAT Kerala	February 19, 2023
Result Declaration	To Be Announced

Kerala MBA Admission 2023: KMAT Session 2 Schedule

Events	Dates
Registration Dates	June 2023
Admit Card	July 2023
KMAT Kerala	July/August 2023
Result Declaration	August 2023

Kerala MBA Admissions 2023: KMAT Highlights

Exam Name	KMAT Kerala 2023
Conducting Body	Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies
Exam Level	State
Mode of Application	Online
Exam Mode	Offline or Paper-based
Duration	Two years
Minimum Qualification required	Must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institute
KMAT Official Website	Check Here!
KMAT Contact Details	0471-2335133

Kerala MBA Admissions 2023: Eligibility Criteria

The candidate should be a citizen of India and a native of Kerala.
The candidate must have passed an undergraduate program in any discipline with 50% marks from a university perceived by UGC/AIU.
For reserved categories and disabled people, a total of 45% is required. Last year students are also qualified to apply.
The percentage of marks must be adjusted to two places after the decimal point.
The students who have given CAT or CMAT are also eligible to apply for the examination.

Kerala MBA Admission Process 2023

All eligible applicants have to register for the Kerala MBA test KMAT through the university’s official portal. The candidates should check the portal regularly for updates.
Visit the official website and register by filling in the required details.
Upload the Scanned Documents in the prescribed format
Pay the Application Fees and keep the print out for future use.
Download KMAT Kerala 2023 Admit Card and appear for the examination.

Kerala MBA Application Fees 2023

Category	Application Fee
General (Other than NRI/International candidates)	INR 1000
SC/ST (Other than NRI/International candidates)	INR 750

Kerala MBA Admission 2023: Exam Pattern

Number of sections	4
Duration of exam	150 minutes
Number of questions	180
Exam Total Marks	720 marks
Language of paper	English
Number of answer choices	4 (MCQ)
Mode of examination	Offline
KMAT Kerala Marking scheme	+4 marks for correct answer \| -1 mark for the wrong answer

Kerala MBA Admission 2023: Counselling Process

Kerala MBA Admission will start with the counselling process based on the KMAT 2023 results.
The qualifying cut-off for the General category is 108 marks, 72 for SEBC and 54 for SC/ST students.
After the merit list is released, candidates must sit for a PI and GD round.
The interview round and group discussion carry a weightage of 10-10% while KMAT Scores will have 80% weightage in the admission process.
Required documents for verification rounds must be produced during the admission process and selected candidates will have to report to that college for further Verification Process.

Kerala MBA Admission 2023: Documents Required

Candidates must have the following documents at the time of counseling

KMAT 2023 admit card	Undergraduate Marks sheet and Provisional Certificate	KMAT 2023 scorecard
KMAT MBA Application Form 2023	Proof for date of birth (birth certificate or class 10 pass certificate)	Nationality Certificate (Passport or Certificate from the District Magistrate)
Aadhar Card	Caste Certificate (if applicable)	Domicile of Kerala
Online Filled Application Form copy	Transfer Certificate	Tribe Validity Certificate(if applicable)

Kerala MBA Admission 2023: Top Colleges

Institute	Average Annual Fees
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode	INR 17.5 Lacs
Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies - RCBS	INR 6.5 Lacs
SCMS Cochin School of Business	INR 7.5 Lacs
XIME - Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Kochi	INR 10 Lacs
SIM - Saintgits Institute of Management	INR 4.63 Las

Kerala MBA Admission 2023: FAQs

Ques. What is KMAT?

Ans. Kerala Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) is the annual standardized state-level common selection test conducted twice a year by the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) under the supervision of the Admission Supervisory Committee. KMAT has been a gateway for aspirants to procure admission into different MBA and PGDM courses.

Ques. When will the KMAT 2023 exam be conducted?

Ans. KMAT Kerala 2023 is scheduled to be on the 1st week of December 2023. It will be offline or Pen-Paper based Students are advised to check the University website for further notice- @kmatkerala.in.

Ques. Who conducts KMAT?

Ans. The KMAT exam is conducted twice a year by the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) under the supervision of the Admission Supervisory Committee.

Ques. What is the exam syllabus of KMAT?

Ans. It consists of four sections: Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension.

Ques. Can candidates apply to colleges outside Kerala with a KMAT score?

Ans. No, institutes outside Kerala do not accept KMAT scores for admission.

Ques. What is the admission process through KMAT?

Ans. The KMAT admission process includes the entrance exam followed by 2 rounds of group discussion and personal interviews for allotment of seats in colleges accepting KMAT scores.

Ques. How is the Merit List prepared in KMAT for MBA?

Ans. A candidate is given State Rank (Rank among all the Kerala candidates), and Home University Rank (Rank among all the home university candidates) based on the score fetched in KMAT. For reserved category students, for example, OBC candidates, will get State OBC Rank and Home University OBC Rank apart from the above two ranks. If a candidate applies for All India level seats, he/she will get an All India Rank also. There are no reservations in All India level seats.

Ques. How many sections are there in the KMAT question paper?

Ans. The KMAT MBA question paper is divided into four sections:

Logical Reasoning (75 MCQs)
Abstract Reasoning (25 MCQs )
Quantitative Aptitude (MCQs)
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (MCQs)

Ques. Is there any sectional-time limit in KMAT?

Ans. There is no sectional time limit for the KMAT exam. The candidates can wisely divide 150 minutes in solving the question paper. You need to give the required amount of time according to your ability.