The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala has extended the last date to apply for KMAT Kerala 2026 session 2 for admission to MBA and PGDM programmes.Candidates who have not yet completed their registration can now apply through the official CEE Kerala website.Along with the application form submission, the deadline for fee payment and document upload has also been extended till the same date.The CEE Kerala has not yet announced the official exam date for KMAT Kerala 2026 session 2.
KMAT Kerala 2026: Key dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply for KMAT Kerala 2026 session 2 | May 14, 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment and document upload | May 14, 2026 |
| Earlier application deadline | May 10, 2026 |
| Official exam date announcement | Awaited |
For KMAT Kerala 2026 registration, candidates from the general category are required to pay an application fee of Rs 1,000, while reserved category candidates need to pay Rs 500.
CEE Kerala KMAT 2026: Eligibility
According to the eligibility rules released by CEE Kerala, both Indian and non-Indian candidates can apply for the examination. However, reservation benefits and fee concessions will be available only to Keralite candidates.Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s degree of at least three years in Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Management or equivalent streams. Students appearing in the final year of their graduation are also eligible to apply.Applicants will also have to meet the minimum marks criteria required by the university or institution where they are seeking MBA admission. There is no upper age limit for appearing in the exam.
CEE Kerala KMAT 2026: How to apply
Candidates can apply for KMAT Kerala 2026 session 2 through the official CEE Kerala website — CEE Kerala KMAT portalApplicants can follow these steps to complete the registration process:
- Visit the official website
- Click on the KMAT Kerala 2026 session 2 registration link
- Complete the registration using the required details
- Fill in the application form
- Upload the required documents
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference
KMAT Kerala 2026: Exam pattern
The KMAT Kerala 2026 exam will consist of 180 questions carrying a total of 720 marks.The paper will include four sections:
- English Language and Reading Comprehension
- Quantitative Ability
- Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs
The first three sections will have 50 questions each, while the General Knowledge section will include 40 questions.As per the marking scheme, candidates will receive four marks for every correct answer, while one mark will be deducted for every incorrect response.For admission through KMAT Kerala 2026, candidates from the General and SEBC categories must secure at least 72 marks out of 720. Candidates belonging to other reserved categories need a minimum of 54 marks to qualify.
