The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala is closing the registration for the Kerala Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) 2025 Session 1 today, February 10, 2025, at 4 PM. Aspiring candidates must submit their applications through the official portal: cee.kerala.gov.in/kmatonline2025/.
Application Fees:
- General Category: Rss.1,000
- Scheduled Caste (SC): Rs.500
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): No fee
Eligibility Criteria:
- Nationality: Both Indian and non-Indian candidates can apply. However, only Keralite candidates are eligible for reservations and fee concessions.
- Age Limit: There is no age restriction for KMAT 2025 applicants.
- Educational Qualification: Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree of at least three years in fields such as Arts, Science, Engineering, Commerce, Management, or equivalent. Final-year students awaiting results can also apply, provided their results are declared before the commencement of the admission process.
Exam Pattern:
The KMAT 2025 exam comprises 180 multiple-choice questions, totaling 720 marks, covering the following sections:
- English Language Usage and Reading Comprehension
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Each correct answer awards four marks, while each incorrect response results in a one-mark deduction. Unanswered questions neither gain nor lose marks.
Qualifying Marks:
- General/SEBC Candidates: A minimum of 10% of the total marks (i.e., 72 out of 720) is required to qualify.
- SC/ST/PD Candidates: A minimum of 7.5% of the total marks (i.e., 54 out of 720) is necessary to qualify.
Selection Process:
Post-exam, candidates aiming for MBA admissions in Kerala will undergo:
- Group Discussion (GD): 10% weightage
- Personal Interview (PI): 10% weightage
The KMAT entrance test score holds the remaining 80% weightage in the selection process.
For detailed information and to complete the application process, visit the official CEE Kerala website: cee.kerala.gov.in/kmatonline2025/.
