KMAT Karnataka Cutoff 2025: Check Dates, Category-wise Expected Cutoff & Determining Factors

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Table of Content

KMAT Karnataka 2025 Important Dates
KMAT Karnataka Cutoff 2026 for General Candidates (Expected)
KMAT Karnataka Cutoff 2025 for SC/ST Candidates (Expected)
What is a Good Score in KMAT Karnataka 2025?
Factors Determining KMAT Karnataka Cutoff 2026
What After the KMAT Karnataka Result?

KMAT cutoff 2025 will be published after the announcement of the exam results. The KMAT results 2025 were declared on September 23, 2025. Each participating institute sets its own cutoff criteria for admission. Once the results and cutoffs are announced, the exam officials will publish a list of candidates who qualify for the next round of the admission process. These cutoffs are used by institutions for admission into various postgraduate programs. Candidates need to check the KMAT 2025 cutoff before applying to colleges, as admission will only be granted to those who meet the specified cutoff criteria of the respective institutes.

KMAT Karnataka 2025 Important Dates

Check the expected dates related to the KMAT 2025 cutoff in the table below:

KMAT Events	KMAT Phase 1 Dates	KMAT Phase 2 Dates
KMAT Exam Date 2025	September 7, 2025	October 18, 2025
KMAT Result 2025	September 23, 2025	November 2025
KMAT Cutoff 2025	October 2025	November 2025

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KMAT Karnataka Cutoff 2026 for General Candidates (Expected)

Refer to the table below for the expected KMAT 2025 cutoff range for general category candidates. It outlines the expected opening and closing ranks across different participating institutes:

KMAT Accepting Colleges	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Angadi Institute of Technology & Management	81	42
Adarsh Group of Institutions	107	60
Adept Institute of Management Studies & Research (AIMSR)	84	62
Acharya Academy of Management Studies	99	59
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology	87	59
Alliance Ascent College	86	51
Appa Institute of Engineering and Technology	81	45
Allum Karibasappa Institute of Management	83	45
Acharya Bengaluru B-School	106	70
Alliance University	87	51
Aditya Institute of Management and Research	97	56
Aishwarya Institute of Management Studies and Research	91	57
Bangalore Institute of Management Studies	78	46
Alva?s Institute of Engineering and Technology	90	51
Administrative Management College	99	68
Anjuman Institute of technology and management	83	49
Annapoorna Institute of Management Research	82	48
Amruta Institute of Engineering	85	45
B.M.S. College of Engineering	84	47
Bangalore School of Management Studies	85	46
Ballari Institute of Technology and Management	83	45
AIMS Institutes	104	61
Atria Institute of Technology	80	45
Acharya Institute of Technology	89	71
A.J. Institute of Management	109	69
AVK Institute of Management	78	46

KMAT Karnataka Cutoff 2025 for SC/ST Candidates (Expected)

Take a look at the table below to view the expected KMAT 2025 cutoff scores for reserved categories. It highlights the expected opening and closing cutoffs across different institutes.

KMAT Accepting Colleges	SC Opening Rank	SC Closing Rank	ST Opening Rank	ST Closing Rank
Adarsh Group of Institutions	81	50	80	45
Acharya Academy of Management Studies	87	49	83	54
Administrative Management College	80	41	78	34
Aishwarya Institute of Management Studies and Research	79	37	72	32
Acharya Bengaluru B-School	84	55	83	51
Alliance Ascent College	79	41	76	40
Annapoorna Institute of Management Research	70	38	69	36
Adept Institute of Management Studies & Research (AIMSR)	80	37	79	35
Aditya Institute of Management and Research	80	41	78	37
Alliance University	78	34	76	31
AMC Engineering College	74	35	71	31
Allum Karibasappa Institute of Management	74	36	71	32
Alva?s Institute of Engineering and Technology	83	36	81	31
Angadi Institute of Technology & Management	78	32	75	35
B.M.S. College of Engineering	73	36	71	32
Amruta Institute of Engineering	72	35	70	31
Ballari Institute of Technology and Management	75	40	72	37
Appa Institute of Engineering and Technology	70	35	68	31
AVK Institute of Management	70	32	69	30
Bangalore School of Management Studies	73	36	70	31
AIMS Institutes	83	42	81	36
Bangalore Institute of Management Studies	68	31	66	30
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology	81	43	80	37
Acharya Institute of Technology	81	61	80	50
A.J. Institute of Management	86	55	81	51
Atria Institute of Technology	69	31	65	30

What is a Good Score in KMAT Karnataka 2025?

A good score in the KMAT exam means that the candidate has a qualifying cutoff and gets admission into a top college. The general category candidates are advised to aim for scores between 90 and 109, while those from SC/ST categories should target a range of 70 to 84. These scores usually align with the closing ranks of leading institutions, which fall between 70 and 90 marks.

Category	Expected Cutoff Score	Top College Closing Rank
General	90 to 109 marks	70 to 90 marks
SC/ST	70 to 84 marks	70 to 84 marks

Factors Determining KMAT Karnataka Cutoff 2026

The KMAT cutoff varies every year from institute to institute. The key factors influencing the cutoff include:

The overall number of applicants taking the KMAT entrance exam.
The difficulty level of the exam.
Availability of seats across participating institutes.
The cutoff trends from previous years.
The category of the student.

What After the KMAT Karnataka Result?

Candidates who meet the KMAT cutoff 2025 are required to participate in the KMAT Karnataka Counselling 2025. The counselling process includes the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. The final selection for MBA, PGDM, or MCA programs is determined by several key factors mentioned below:

KMAT Scores
Previous Academic Performance
Scores in GD, PI, and Writing Aptitude Test (WAT)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ans: If you fail to meet the KMAT Karnataka cutoff 2025, then you won’t qualify for admission to MBA programs at the participating colleges. However, some instates may consider other aspects like your academic records or work experience and might have more flexible criteria. You can also check the other MBA entrance exams, such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, or MAT. Additionally, certain universities conduct multiple admission rounds, so if the seats remain vacant, you might still have a chance to apply.

Ans: Yes, some institutes may consider your work experience if your KMAT score falls slightly below the cutoff. While meeting the cutoff is typically important, certain colleges factor in professional background, academic performance, and other credentials during the final selection. It is very important for MBA or PGDM programs that value industry exposure.

So, make sure to check the specific admission criteria of each participating institute, as policies can vary.

Ans: Yes, you can use your KMAT Karnataka score to apply to multiple participating colleges. Each institution sets its own cutoff and selection criteria. So, while your score remains the same, your chances of admission may vary depending on the college's requirements. It's a smart choice to apply to multiple colleges to maximize your chances.

Ans: If you meet the KMAT Karnataka cutoff but miss the GD/PI round, you may lose your chance of admission. The GD/PI round is mandatory for most of the KMAT participating institutes. Even if you have a qualifying score, skipping these rounds typically disqualifies you from the final admission process.