| Updated On - Sep 1, 2026
KPPGCA has extended the KMAT 2026 registration deadline to September 6, 2026, and postponed the exam to September 20, 2026. Candidates can apply on kmatindia.com for MBA, PGDM, and MCA admissions in Karnataka.
The Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA) has extended the Karnataka Management Admission Test (KMAT) 2026 registration deadline to September 6, 2026. The revised timeline is available on the official portal at kmatindia.com. The KMAT 2026 examination has also been postponed to September 20, 2026.
The exam will be held on a Sunday in two shifts. The MCA paper is scheduled from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The MBA paper will run from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. KMAT is a home-based online remote proctored test of two hours.
KMAT 2026 scores are accepted by more than 189 AICTE-approved and university-affiliated management institutes across Bangalore and Karnataka. The test opens admission to MBA, PGDM, and MCA programmes for both All India and Karnataka domicile candidates.
KMAT 2026 Revised Schedule
| Event | Revised Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Register | September 6, 2026 |
| Mock Test | To be announced |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| KMAT 2026 Exam Date | September 20, 2026 (Sunday) |
| MCA Paper Timing | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| MBA Paper Timing | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
Who Conducts KMAT and What It Covers?
KPPGCA was established on January 29, 2003. It conducts KMAT with authorisation from the Government of Karnataka. The association currently has 159 MBA member institutions and 69 MCA member institutions.
The exam is used for admission to AICTE-approved and university-affiliated self-financing colleges. Candidates can appear from their preferred location under the remote proctored format.
How to Register for KMAT 2026?
Candidates who have not yet applied should complete the process before the revised deadline. The registration is done entirely online through the official website.
- Visit the official KMAT portal at kmatindia.com.
- Click on the KMAT 2026 registration link on the homepage.
- Fill in personal, academic, and contact details in the application form.
- Upload the required documents as per the specifications.
- Pay the application fee and submit the final form.
- Download the confirmation page for future reference.
The two-week window between the new deadline and the exam gives candidates extra time to complete registration. It also allows late applicants to prepare for the remote proctored format.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit kmatindia.com and register before September 6, 2026.
- Keep scanned copies of academic documents and a valid photo ID ready.
- Arrange a stable internet connection and a quiet room for the remote test.
- Check the key dates page regularly for admit card updates.
- Attempt the mock test once the date is announced by KPPGCA.
Watch the official portal for the KMAT 2026 admit card release and mock test schedule announcements.
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