Karnataka Management Aptitude Test Cut Off 2026

KMAT Cutoff 2025

The KMAT Cutoff is the minimum score or rank required for admission to postgraduate courses like MBA and MCA. Each college releases its own cutoff, and it varies by course and category.

For 2025, the cutoff is expected to follow a similar trend as previous years. Competition is expected to be slightly higher compared to earlier years.

Expected Rank Range by Category

General Category: opening ranks between 45–109, closing ranks around 60–109.
SC/ST Category: opening ranks between 30–84, closing ranks around 35–84.

Expected Cutoff for Top Colleges

For top colleges like AJ Institute of Management, Adarsh Group of Institutions, and Acharya Bengaluru B-School, general candidates should secure a rank between 60–70. SC/ST candidates can target ranks around 30–50.

A.J. Institute of Management: cutoff range 111–71.
Acharya Bengaluru B-School: cutoff range 108–72.
Adarsh Group: cutoff range 109–62.
Appa Institute: cutoff range 83–47.
AVK Institute: cutoff range 80–48.

General Category Cutoff

For the General category, the opening ranks are expected to range from 80–111. Closing ranks are expected to be between 44–74.

SC/ST Category Cutoff

SC/ST category candidates are expected to have a wide range of cutoffs. Opening ranks are expected between 70–88 and closing ranks between 32–53.

What is the Pass Mark of KMAT?

Pass marks differ between KMAT Kerala and KMAT Karnataka.

Exam	Category	Pass Marks
KMAT Kerala	General/SEBC	72/720 (10%)
KMAT Kerala	SC/ST/PwD	54/720 (7.5%)
KMAT Karnataka	General	45
KMAT Karnataka	SC/ST	30

What is a good score in KMAT?

A good score in KMAT is considered 100–120 marks in Kerala. In Karnataka, a good score is 90–109 marks.

Securing these scores increases the chances of admission to top colleges.

KMAT Total Marks 2025

The total marks for KMAT are 720. The pass marks are calculated as a percentage of this total.

KMAT Cutoff 2024

As per previous years, the KMAT cutoffs were slightly competitive. General candidates needed higher ranks within 60–70.

Reserved category students could secure seats with ranks between 30–50.

KMAT Cutoff 2023 for General Candidates (Expected)

The expected cutoff for General candidates in 2023 followed a competitive trend. Opening ranks were higher, and closing ranks were lower.

Expected KMAT Cutoff 2023 for SC/ST Candidates

SC/ST candidates had a wider range of cutoffs in 2023. Lower ranks were sufficient for admission compared to the General category.

Factors Influencing KMAT Cutoff Marks 2025

Several factors affect the KMAT cutoff each year. These include the number of candidates appearing, the difficulty level of the exam, and the number of seats available.

Cutoffs also vary based on the college and the category of the candidate.

KMAT Cut Off 2020

The KMAT cutoff in 2020 followed the expected pattern. General category ranks were higher compared to SC/ST category ranks.

KMAT Cut Off 2019

The KMAT cutoff in 2019 was similar to other years. Top colleges had higher cutoffs, while mid-tier colleges remained accessible.

KMAT Cut Off 2025 FAQs

Common questions about KMAT cutoff include the minimum rank required and how cutoffs vary by category. Answers depend on the college and the year of admission.

KMAT 2025 Cutoff for Participating Colleges

The KMAT 2025 cutoff for each college is the minimum score required for admission. These cutoffs are set by individual colleges and vary based on seat availability and the number of exam takers.

The table below lists the expected KMAT cutoff marks for various institutes in Karnataka. The figures are shown as a range from the opening to the closing rank for each category.

Institute Name	General (Open–Close)	SC (Open–Close)	ST (Open–Close)
Acharya Bengaluru B-School	108 – 72	86 – 57	85 – 53
Acharya Academy of Management Studies	101 – 61	86 – 51	85 – 56
Adarsh Group of Institutions	109 – 62	83 – 52	82 – 47
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology	89 – 61	83 – 45	82 – 39
Administrative Management College	101 – 70	82 – 43	80 – 36
Alliance Ascent College	88 – 53	81 – 43	78 – 42
Allum Karibasappa Institute of Management	85 – 47	76 – 38	73 – 34
Adept Institute of Management Studies & Research (AIMSR)	86 – 64	82 – 39	81 – 37
Aditya Institute of Management and Research	99 – 58	82 – 43	80 – 39
Alliance University	89 – 53	80 – 36	78 – 33
Aishwarya Institute of Management Studies & Research	93 – 59	81 – 39	74 – 34
AMC Engineering College	87 – 50	76 – 37	73 – 33
Alva’s Institute of Engineering & Technology	92 – 53	85 – 38	83 – 33
Angadi Institute of Technology & Management	83 – 44	80 – 34	77 – 37
Annapoorna Institute of Management Research	84 – 50	72 – 40	71 – 38
Anjuman Institute of Technology & Management	85 – 51	73 – 37	72 – 33
Amruta Institute of Engineering	87 – 47	74 – 37	72 – 33
B.M.S. College of Engineering	86 – 49	75 – 38	73 – 34
Appa Institute of Engineering & Technology	83 – 47	72 – 37	70 – 33
AVK Institute of Management	80 – 48	72 – 34	71 – 32
Bangalore School of Management Studies	87 – 48	75 – 38	73 – 34
Ballari Institute of Technology & Management	85 – 47	77 – 42	74 – 39
Bangalore Institute of Management Studies	80 – 48	70 – 33	68 – 32
Atria Institute of Technology	82 – 47	71 – 33	67 – 32
Acharya Institute of Technology	91 – 74	83 – 64	82 – 53
A.J. Institute of Management	111 – 71	88 – 57	83 – 53

Expected Cutoff for Specific Colleges

Some colleges are expected to have higher KMAT cutoff marks. A.J. Institute of Management, Acharya Bengaluru B-School, and Adarsh Group are expected to have cutoffs of 111–71, 108–72, and 109–62, respectively.

Mid-tier institutions like Appa Institute and AVK Institutes have a cutoff marks range of 83-47 and 80-48 respectively.

KMAT Cutoff for B.M.S. College of Engineering

For the BMS College of Engineering, the expected cutoff marks for KMAT 2025 for MBA programmes is around 86 for general category candidates, 75 for SC candidates and 73 for ST category. Note that the cutoff for each college varies every year.

What is the Pass Mark of KMAT?

The pass marks or qualifying marks in KMAT mean the minimum score required for a candidate to be eligible for the KMAT Admission for MBA/MCA colleges. The KMAT pass marks do not guarantee admission; they only ensure the eligibility of the candidate for the KMAT Counselling and selection process.

KMAT Kerala Pass Mark

The KMAT Kerala Qualifying marks vary across the different categories.

General / SEBC: 72 marks out of 720 (~10%)
SC / ST / PwD: 54 marks out of 720 (~7.5%)

KMAT Karnataka Pass Mark

The KMAT Karnataka Qualifying marks also vary across different categories.

General: 45 marks
SC / ST: 30 marks

KMAT Qualifying Marks and Competitive Scores

The qualifying mark for KMAT is the minimum score needed to pass the exam. The competitive range is the score band that makes a candidate eligible for admission to top colleges.

The table below shows the qualifying marks and competitive ranges for KMAT Kerala and KMAT Karnataka.

State	Category	Pass Mark (Qualifying)	Admission Competitive Range
Kerala	General / SEBC	72	100 – 120
Kerala	SC / ST / PwD	54	90 – 110
Karnataka	General	45	90 – 109
Karnataka	SC / ST	30	70 – 84

The qualifying mark for Kerala is higher than Karnataka. However, the competitive range for top colleges is similar for both states.

What is a good score in KMAT?

A good score in KMAT is one that meets the qualifying cutoff and places the candidate competitively for top colleges.

For KMAT Kerala 2025, a score of 100–110 marks is considered good for General and SEBC candidates. A score of 90–110 marks is considered good for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.

For KMAT Karnataka, General candidates should target 90–109 marks. SC and ST candidates should target 70–84 marks.

KMAT Kerala 2025 Good Score

Category	Expected Competitive Range	Top College Closing Rank
General / SEBC	100 – 120 marks	100 – 110 marks
SC / ST / PwD	90 – 110 marks	90 – 110 marks

KMAT Karnataka 2025 Good Score

Category	Expected Competitive Range	Top College Closing Rank
General	90 – 109 marks	70 – 90 marks
SC / ST	70 – 84 marks	70 – 84 marks

KMAT Karnataka Passing Mark

There is no single passing mark for KMAT Karnataka. Individual colleges set their own cutoffs, and candidates must meet the cutoff to be eligible for the next rounds of selection.

A score of 90+ marks is generally considered good for General candidates. A score in the range of 70-84 is considered good for SC and ST candidates.

KMAT Score 85 and College Options

Top colleges such as A.J. Institute of Management and Acharya B School have cutoffs of 100+ marks. A score of 85 will not meet these cutoffs.

With a score of 85, candidates can get admission in mid-tier colleges. These include Adichunchangari Institute of Technology, Angadi Institute of Technology, AMC Engineering College, and Allum Karibasappa Institute of Management.

KMAT Total Marks 2025

The total marks for KMAT Kerala are 720. The exam has 180 questions to be completed in 3 hours.

The marking scheme for KMAT Kerala is +4 marks for each correct answer, -1 mark for each incorrect answer, and 0 marks for unattempted questions.

KMAT Kerala has 4 sections:

English Language Usage & Reading Comprehension – 50 questions
Quantitative Aptitude – 50 questions
General Knowledge & Current Affairs – 40 questions
Data Sufficiency & Logical Reasoning – 40 questions

The total marks for KMAT Karnataka are 120. The exam has 120 questions to be completed in 2 hours.

The marking scheme for KMAT Karnataka is +1 mark for each correct answer. There is no penalty for incorrect or unattempted questions.

KMAT Karnataka has 3 sections:

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension – 40 questions
Quantitative Ability – 40 questions
Logical Reasoning – 40 questions

KMAT Cutoff 2024

The KMAT cutoff 2024 shows strong competition across top B-Schools. A.J. Institute of Management (109–69), Adarsh Group of Institutions (107–60), and Acharya Bengaluru B-School (106–70) had the highest cutoffs for General category candidates.

The cutoff ranges for KMAT 2024 were:

General Category: opening ranks between 78–109, closing ranks between 45–71.
SC candidates: opening ranks between 68–87, closing ranks between 32–61.
ST candidates: opening ranks between 65–83, closing ranks between 30–54.

KMAT Cutoff 2023 for General Category

The KMAT cutoff for 2023 is the rank range within which candidates were admitted to MBA and allied programmes. The table below lists the opening and closing ranks for the General category at various institutes.

An opening rank is the highest rank (numerically lowest) admitted. A closing rank is the lowest rank (numerically highest) admitted.

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

KMAT Cutoff 2023 for SC and ST Candidates

The cutoff ranks for SC and ST candidates are generally lower than the General category. The table below shows the opening and closing ranks for these categories.

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

Expected KMAT Cutoff 2023 for General Candidates

The expected cutoff for the General category is presented here as opening and closing ranks for each college. These ranks indicate the range of scores for admission.

College Name

General Category Opening Rank

General Category Closing Rank

Acharya Bengaluru B-School.

106

Acharya Academy of Management Studies

Adarsh Group of Institutions

107

Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology

Administ

KMAT Cutoff 2025 for SC and ST Categories

The table below lists the opening and closing ranks for SC and ST categories at various management colleges accepting KMAT scores. The ranks are based on previous admission data.

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

Factors Influencing KMAT Cutoff Marks 2025

KMAT cutoff marks for each college change every year. Several factors determine these cutoffs.

The total number of seats in a given institution.
The total number of students who appear for KMAT 2025 exam.
Level of difficulty of KMAT 2023 exam.
Previous year cutoff trends.
Category of the candidate.

KMAT Cut Off 2020

KMAT cutoff data for 2020 is also available for reference. Candidates can use this historical data to understand rank trends.

KMAT Cut Off 2019

The table below lists the KMAT opening and closing ranks for management institutes in Karnataka for 2019. Ranks are shown separately for General, SC, and ST categories.

Institute name	General	SC	ST
A.J Institute of Management	Opening- 109 Closing- 69	Opening- 86 Closing- 55	Opening- 81 Closing- 51
Adarsh Group of Institute	Opening- 107 Closing- 60	Opening- 81 Closing- 50	Opening- 80 Closing- 45
Acharya Bengaluru B-school	Opening- 106 Closing- 70	Opening- 84 Closing- 55	Opening- 83 Closing- 51
AIMS Institute	Opening- 104 Closing- 61	Opening- 83 Closing- 42	Opening- 81 Closing- 36
Administrative Management college	Opening- 99 Closing- 68	Opening- 80 Closing- 41	Opening- 78 Closing- 34
Acharya Academy of Management Studies	Opening- 99 Closing- 59	Opening- 87 Closing- 49	Opening- 83 Closing- 54
Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology	Opening- 90 Closing- 51	Opening- 83 Closing- 36	Opening- 81 Closing- 31
Aditya Institute of Management and research	Opening- 97 Closing- 56	Opening- 80 Closing- 41	Opening- 78 Closing- 37
Aishwarya Institute of Management Studies and Research	Opening- 91 Closing- 57	Opening- 79 Closing- 37	Opening- 72 Closing- 32
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Management Studies and Research	Opening- 87 Closing- 59	Opening- 81 Closing- 43	Opening- 80 Closing- 37
AIMSR	Opening- 84 Closing- 62	Opening- 80 Closing- 37	Opening- 79 Closing- 35
Acharya Institute of Technology	Opening- 89 Closing- 71	Opening- 81 Closing- 61	Opening- 80 Closing- 50
Alliance University	Opening- 87 Closing- 51	Opening- 78 Closing- 34	Opening- 76 Closing- 31
Alliance Ascent College	Opening- 86 Closing- 51	Opening- 79 Closing- 41	Opening- 76 Closing- 40
AMC Engineering College	Opening- 85 Closing- 48	Opening- 74 Closing- 35	Opening- 71 Closing- 31
Amruta Institute of Technology	Opening- 85 Closing- 45	Opening- 72 Closing- 35	Opening- 70 Closing- 31
Bangalore School of Management Studies	Opening- 85 Closing- 46	Opening- 73 Closing- 36	Opening- 70 Closing- 31
Allum Karibasappa Institute of Management	Opening- 83 Closing- 45	Opening- 74 Closing- 36	Opening- 71 Closing- 32
Anjuman Institute of technology and Management	Opening- 83 Closing- 49	Opening- 71 Closing- 35	Opening- 70 Closing- 31
B.M.S College of Engineering	Opening- 84 Closing- 47	Opening- 73 Closing- 36	Opening- 71 Closing- 32
Ballari Institute of Management and Technology	Opening- 83 Closing- 45	Opening- 75 Closing- 40	Opening- 72 Closing- 37
Annapoorna Institute of Management and Technology	Opening- 82 Closing- 48	Opening- 70 Closing- 38	Opening- 69 Closing- 36
Angadi Institute of Technology and Management	Opening- 81 Closing- 42	Opening- 78 Closing- 32	Opening- 75 Closing- 35
Appa Institute of Engineering and Technology	Opening- 81 Closing- 45	Opening- 70 Closing- 35	Opening- 68 Closing- 31
Atri Institute of Technology	Opening- 80 Closing- 45	Opening- 69 Closing- 31	Opening- 65 Closing- 30
AVK Institute of Management	Opening- 78 Closing- 46	Opening- 70 Closing- 32	Opening- 69 Closing- 30
Bangalore Institute of Management studies	Opening- 78 Closing- 46	Opening- 68 Closing- 31	Opening- 66 Closing- 30

KMAT Cut Off 2025: College-Wise Opening and Closing Ranks

The table below lists the KMAT 2025 opening and closing cutoffs for General category marks and SC ranks for several management colleges in Karnataka.

Each college shows two rows: one for opening cutoff and one for closing cutoff.

College Name	General Category Marks/Cutoff	SC Opening and Closing Rank	SC Opening and Closing Rank
A.J. Institute of Management	Opening-109	86	81
A.J. Institute of Management	Closing-69	55	51
Acharya Bengaluru B-School	Opening-106	84	83
Acharya Bengaluru B-School	Closing-70	55	51
Acharya Institute Of Technology	Opening -89	81	80
Acharya Institute Of Technology	Closing-71	61	50
Acharya Academy of Management Studies	Opening-99	87	83
Acharya Academy of Management Studies	Closing-59	49	54
AIMS INSTITUTES	Opening-104	83	81
AIMS INSTITUTES	Closing-61	42	36
Adarsh Group of Institutions	Opening-107	81	80
Adarsh Group of Institutions	Closing-60	50	45
Adept Institute of Management Studies & Research (AIMSR)	Opening-84	80	79
Adept Institute of Management Studies & Research (AIMSR)	Closing-62	37	35
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology	Opening-87	81	80
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology	Closing-59	43	37
Aditya Institute of Management and research	Opening-97	80	78
Aditya Institute of Management and research	Closing-56	41	37
Administrative Management College	Opening-99	80	78
Administrative Management College	Closing-68	41	34

KMAT vs PGCET: Which Exam is Better?

The choice between KMAT and PGCET depends on your goals and eligibility.

Choose KMAT if you target self-financing MBA colleges in Karnataka, do not have Karnataka domicile, and prefer a simpler exam format.
Choose PGCET if you are a Karnataka domicile aiming for state-backed institutes or PG programs, as it offers favorable domicile-based seat allotments.

Aspect	KMAT	PGCET
Conducting Body	KPPGCA	KEA
Scope	All-India, Private Colleges	Karnataka state-wide, Govt/Aided/Private Colleges
Domicile Criteria	No	Yes (Karnataka preference)
Exam Difficulty	Moderate (Quant & Reasoning may be tougher)	Moderate overall
Negative Marking	No	No
Admission Mechanism	Candidate-driven applications to colleges	Centralized allotment based on rank
Number of Colleges	~170+ AICTE-approved	~200+ colleges, includes top govt institutions

How are KMAT Cutoffs Determined?

KMAT cutoffs depend on several factors.

Number of applicants, impacting competition levels
Difficulty of the exam—harder papers often have lower cutoffs
Total seats available across participating institutes
Historical cutoff trends offering a benchmark
Category-specific considerations (General, SC/ST, etc.)

Can I Predict My Rank Based on Cutoff or Percentile?

Yes, you can predict your rank using rank predictor tools.

These tools use the following inputs:

Your score or percentile
Historical cutoff data
Number of seats, category, and performance trends

Why Do Cutoffs Differ by College?

Each participating institute sets its own opening and closing cutoff based on its courses, seat capacity, and demand.

Examples of differing cutoffs:

Acharya Bengaluru B-School: Gen Opening 106 – Closing 70
ADM College: Gen Opening 99 – Closing 68

What Does KMAT Cutoff Depend On?

KMAT Karnataka cutoff depends on factors such as number of seats, previous year trends, number of students who appeared for the exam, and category of the student.

Top Colleges Accepting KMAT Scores

Some colleges accepting KMAT Karnataka scores are:

Indus Business Academy, Bangalore
AIMS Institutes, Bangalore
Kristu Jayanti School of Management, Bangalore
Acharya Bangalore Business School (ABBS) Bangalore
Alliance School of Business-Alliance University Bangalore
ISBR Business School, Bangalore

How Many Colleges Accept KMAT Karnataka Scores?

More than 150 institutions in India accept Karnataka MAT scores.

KMAT vs PGCET: Which Exam to Choose

The choice between KMAT and PGCET depends on your goals and eligibility. Choose KMAT if you are targeting self-financing MBA colleges in Karnataka and do not have Karnataka domicile. Choose PGCET if you are a Karnataka domicile aiming for state-backed institutes.

Feature	KMAT	PGCET
Conducting Body	KPPGCA	KEA
Scope	All-India, Private Colleges	Karnataka state-wide, Govt/Aided/Private Colleges
Domicile Criteria	No	Yes (Karnataka preference)
Exam Difficulty	Moderate (Quant & Reasoning may be tougher)	Moderate overall
Negative Marking	No	No
Admission Mechanism	Candidate-driven applications to colleges	Centralized allotment based on rank
Number of Colleges	~170+ AICTE-approved	~200+ colleges, includes top govt institutions

How KMAT Cutoffs Are Determined

KMAT cutoffs depend on several factors. These factors decide the opening and closing ranks for admission.

Number of applicants, impacting competition levels
Difficulty of the exam; harder papers often have lower cutoffs
Total seats available across participating institutes
Historical cutoff trends offering a benchmark
Category-specific considerations (General, SC/ST, etc.)

Predicting Rank from Cutoff or Percentile

You can predict your rank based on the cutoff or percentile using rank predictor tools. These tools use your score, historical data, and other inputs.

Your score or percentile
Historical cutoff data
Number of seats, category, and performance trends

Why Cutoffs Differ by College

Each participating college sets its own opening and closing cutoff. This is based on its courses, seat capacity, and demand.

College	Category	Opening Cutoff	Closing Cutoff
Acharya Bengaluru B-School	General	106	70
ADM College	General	99	68

Factors Affecting KMAT Cutoff

KMAT Karnataka cutoff depends on a set of fixed factors. These include the number of seats and the number of students who appeared.

Number of seats
Previous year trends
Number of students who appeared for the exam
Category of the student

Top Colleges Accepting KMAT Scores

Several colleges in Bangalore accept KMAT Karnataka scores. The list includes private business schools and university departments.

Indus Business Academy, Bangalore
AIMS Institutes, Bangalore
Kristu Jayanti School of Management, Bangalore
Acharya Bangalore Business School (ABBS), Bangalore
Alliance School of Business-Alliance University, Bangalore
ISBR Business School, Bangalore

Number of Colleges Accepting KMAT Scores

More than 150 institutions in India accept Karnataka MAT scores. This includes colleges across the state and outside it.

Karnataka Management Aptitude Test Cut Off 2026