The KMAT Kerala 2026 answer key for Session 1 was issued on February 23, 2026. The released key is provisional in nature, and the objection submission window has also been activated. Candidates are permitted to challenge the provisional answer key until February 26, 2026, up to 11:00 AM.
The examination authorities have clarified that the provisional KMAT answer key has been made available first, and the final answer key will be published after evaluating all the objections submitted by candidates. Those who wish to raise objections against the KMAT Kerala provisional answer key must log in to the official candidate portal and pay the prescribed fee per question for each objection. Read further for detailed information.
KMAT Kerala Dates 2026 (Session 1)
Check the important KMAT Kerala dates in the table below.
| KMAT Kerala events | Dates |
|---|---|
| KMAT Kerala exam date 2026 | 22-Feb-2026 |
| Answer Key release | 23-Feb-2026 |
| Objection Filing Window | 23-Feb-2026 to 26-Feb-2026 |
| Deadline to raise objections | 11:00 AM |
| Final answer key release | To be announced |
| Result announcement | To be announced |
KMAT Kerala 2026 Cutoff
Refer to the table below to know the KMAT Kerala cutoff 2026.
| Category | Min cut-off percentage | Cut off marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Category | 10% of 720 marks | 72 |
| SEBC Category | 10% of 720 marks | 72 |
| SC/ST | 7.5% of 720 marks | 54 |
Steps to Download KMAT Kerala Answer Key 2026
The KMAT Kerala 2026 answer key contains the correct response for each question asked in the examination. Follow the steps below to download the KMAT Kerala 2026 answer key for session 2:
- Visit the official website and click on the link available on the homepage for the KMAT Kerala answer key 2026.
- A PDF file of the KMAT answer key will be displayed, which candidates can download to verify and compare their responses.
- If candidates notice any discrepancies in the KMAT Kerala exam answer key, they can submit objections through the KMAT candidate portal.
- Log in using your Application Number and Password, then select the “Answer Key Challenge” menu to file objections against the KMAT Kerala answer key.
- Candidates are required to pay INR 200 per objection.
- Applicants can estimate their probable scores by comparing their responses with the official answer key available on the KMAT Kerala website.