KAU MBA ABM Admission 2026 Open; Apply Online by July 20 at admissions.kau.in
Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) has begun the admission process for the Master of Business Administration in Agri-Business Management (MBA ABM) program for the 2026 academic year.
Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) has begun the admission process for the Master of Business Administration in Agri-Business Management (MBA ABM) program for the 2026 academic year. Those who are interested and meet the criteria can apply online through the official admission website at admissions.kau.in. The final date to submit the application is July 20, 2026. The MBA ABM program is a two-year full-time course offered by the College of Co-operation, Banking and Management (CCBM) at KAU's Vellanikkara campus in Thrissur. The program has a total of 40 seats available.
KAU MBA ABM 2026 Key Details
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Programme | MBA in Agri-Business Management |
| Conducting University | Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur |
| Host College | College of Co-operation, Banking and Management, Vellanikkara |
| Duration | 2 years (full-time) |
| Total Seats | 40 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | Rs 1,000 |
| Last Date to Apply | July 20, 2026 |
| Official Portal | admissions.kau.in |
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Applicants must have a recognized bachelor's degree. The minimum academic requirement is 60% marks from SSLC onwards. Candidates with a professional degree and an OGPA of 7.00 on a 10-point scale are also eligible. Candidates from SC and ST categories are given a 5% relaxation in qualifying marks. Applicants must also have a valid score in one of the accepted national or state-level entrance exams.
Accepted Entrance Exams
- Kerala Management Aptitude Test (KMAT)
- Common Admission Test (CAT)
- Common Management Admission Test (CMAT)
- Management Aptitude Test (MAT)
How Is the Final Merit List Prepared?
KAU's MBA ABM program uses a composite selection process. The entrance exam score makes up 80% of the final merit list. The Group Discussion and Personal Interview each contribute 10% to the final score. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in the Group Discussion and Personal Interview at Vellanikkara. The final allocation of seats will be published on the official admissions website.
How to Apply for KAU MBA ABM 2026?
Candidates can only apply through the online portal. After submitting the form online, they must also send the printed application along with all required documents to KAU within seven days of the last date for online submission.
- Visit the official admission portal at admissions.kau.in.
- Register using a valid email and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, academic, and entrance exam details.
- Upload the necessary documents and a photograph.
- Pay the application fee of Rs 1,000 online.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
- Mail the printed application form with all documents to:
The Registrar,
Kerala Agricultural University,
KAU P.O., Thrissur,
Kerala – 680656.
Action Plan for Candidates
Candidates applying for KAU MBA ABM 2026 should follow these steps:
- Go to the official portal at admissions.kau.in and complete the registration.
- Check your eligibility marks and make sure you have a valid KMAT, CAT, CMAT, or MAT scorecard.
- Have scanned copies of your mark sheets, photograph, signature, and entrance exam scorecard ready.
- Prepare the Rs 1,000 application fee using net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
- Submit the online application before July 20, 2026 to avoid any last-minute problems.
- Send the printed application form to the Registrar within seven days of the application deadline.