Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT), an all India level management entrance test is conducted for admissions in the state of Karnataka into professional courses viz MBA/PGDM and MCA. There are over 200 colleges in Karnataka offering MBA programs.
Exam pattern
The MBA exam will be test on three verticles — language comprehension, mathematical skills and basic aptitude. Whereas the MCA exam will include language comprehension, mathematical skills and logical reasoning. All the three sections of both the subjects will have 40 questions each. The entrance exam for MCA is scheduled to be held from 10am to 12 pm whereas for MBA, it will take place from 2 pm to 4 pm.
Eligibility
For those who would like to apply for MBA/PGDM programme, the students should have a bachelors degree or Masters degree from any recognised education body in Commerce, Management, Arts, Social Sciences, Engineering / Technology or equivalent. They must have secured at least 50 per cent of marks in the aggregate, 40 per cent for SC/ST candidate.
Students who would like to apply for MCA programme should have Bachelor's degree with 50 per cent marks. Candidates should have studied Maths at Class XII or at graduation level.
Important dates
The last date for applying is July 20, 2015 and the entrance exam is scheduled to be held on August 2, 2015.