What is a good score in ATMA exam?

ATMA exam has 180 questions and total marks are 180. But, raw scores are scaled and the final marks are awarded out of 800. Knowing what is a good score in ATMA exam is subjective, but, the current trends suggest that the following can be a good score: Very good score: More than 700 Good score: 650 to 700 Average score: 620 to 650 Low score: Below 550

Are ATMA cutoffs announced along with the ATMA result?

ATMA cut offs are not announced along with the ATMA result. Individual participating institutes release their own cutoff and they are known after a few days of result announcement when the colleges start their shortlisting process. The ATMA scores and percentiles of the candidates shortlisted for Written Ability Test (What) and Personal Interview PI can be considered the cut off for the participating institute. ATMA cutoff is a major criteria for students to get admissions to their desired colleges. According to the previous years, the ATMA cutoff in the top institutes generally range from 75 percentile to 95 percentile. The ATMA cutoff varies from one institute to another. Some of the top institutes such as JIMS, Rohini, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida, IMS, Ghaziabad are expected to have ATMA cutoff of 80-85 percentile this year.

What is the difference between ATMA score and percentile?

ATMA score represents the actual marks obtained by the students in the ATMA exam. The ATMA percentile indicates their relative performance compared to the other examinees. Percentile scores are used by the participating colleges to select and shortlist students for the admission process.

What should I do after the ATMA result?

After the ATMA result declaration, top colleges which accept the ATMA scores start the shortlisting process. The ATMA scores are accepted in over 750 MBA/PGDM and MCA colleges. After the results, the institutes release ATMA cutoffs category-wise and invite applicants to appear for Written Ability Test, Group Discussion GD and Personal Interview rounds for admissions. Candidates can choose up to five institutes while filling ATMA application form where they need to send their ATMA scores and take part in the ATMA counselling process. The ATMA admission process after the result declaration includes: 1. Applications to be sent out to the institutes where you want to take admission. 2. Participating in the counselling process which includes Written Ability Test (What), Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). 3. Submitting the required documents to the institutes where you have been shortlisted. 4. Paying the course fee and getting an admission confirmation.

Which are the best MBA (ATMA) colleges?

ATMA Result 2024: List of Colleges Accepting Scores for Admission School of Management, Manipal University International School of Management & Research, Pune ISBR Business School, Bangalore KIIT School of Management, Odisha Jagan Institute Of Management Studies, Rohini Taxila Business School, Jaipur ASM’s Institute of International Business & Research, Pune EMPI Business School, Delhi ICBM School of Business Excellence, Hyderabad New Delhi Institute of Management, Delhi Vivekanand Business School

Which are the list of documents required for admission to institutes through ATMA exam?

Students who match the ATMA cutoff criteria at an institute which accepts ATMA score will be invited to appear for the further selection process, which includes Group Discussion, Written Ability Test and Personal Interview. If the students are shortlisted after the counselling process, they have to carry a set of documents for the admission process. Students are advised to keep original documents handy. These are: Copies of Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets Copy of the Graduation mark sheet Birth certificate ATMA scorecard ATMA admit card Residence proof Photo ID Copies of passport size photographs Caste Certificate (if applicable) Admission fee (challan/DD/cash). .

Which information will be printed on the ATMA result cum scorecard?

The ATMA result will be declared online after the exam is conducted. The ATMA result cum scorecard is an important document for the ATMA admission process. The following details are mentioned on every ATMA scorecard: Name of the student Address of the student Exam date Roll number of the student Sectional scaled scores out of 100 Sectional percentile obtained Total scaled score Overall percentile Validity of scorecard Result validation key

What are the best colleges in Bangalore that accept the ATMA score?

Over 750 colleges in the country accept ATMA scores for admission to MBA or PGDM and MCA courses. These institutes are some of the top ranked management colleges in the country. Some of the top colleges in Bangalore which accept ATMA scores include: Christ University Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship AIMS Institutes St. Joseph Institute of Management Indus Business Academy (IBA) Acharya School of Management Prin. L N Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research ISBR Business School Krupanidhi School of Management ISBR Business School.

What is the process to download ATMA result?

Students can check ATMA result at the ATMA AIMS website, I. e. atmaaims. Com. To download their scorecards, they need to login to the login portal. The ATMA result can be downloaded on any device; laptop, desktop, tablet, smartphone. Follow below: Visit the website of ATMA AIMS Click on the login portal on the homepage Enter the exam date Now, enter the PID number and password Click on the login button ATMA scorecard will flash on the screen Click on the download button on the document to download the ATMA scorecard

How can I calculate ATMA scores?

ATMA score is determined on the basis of correct answers marked by students in the ATMA exam. For each correct answer, they are awarded one mark. For an incorrect answer, 0.25 marks are deducted from the total score. This means that for four incorrect answers, one mark is deducted from the total score. The raw score of students is scaled with reference to the total number of students appearing in the exam. The ATMA percentile is percentage of students among those who have appeared for the exam and scored below the students in that category. That is, if a student has scored 53 per cent, this means that 53 per cent of students who have appeared in ATMA exam scored below him or her.

Would I get admission on the basis of ATMA results directly?

No, after the ATMA exam is cleared, candidates will have to go through for further selection procedure conducted by the participating institutes. The ATMA scores are accepted in over 750 management colleges for admission to MBA/PGDM and MCA programmes. Candidates need to meet the cutoff criteria of the participating institutes to take admissions. The admission process includes Written Ability Test (What), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). Other factors such as academic record, work experience, etc. are also considered for admission to various institutes which accept ATMA scores. ATMA score is only the first parameter on which the candidates are shortlisted for admission. The institutes first shortlist the candidates for What, GD and PI on the basis of their ATMA scores, marks obtained in Class 10, 12 and graduation. For the final selection, the institutes take ATMA scores, performance in GD/PI, What, Class 10 and Class 12 marks, marks obtained in graduation, work experience, academic diversity and gender diversity.

ATMA Exam Result 2026: Release Date (Sept 4), Download ATMA August Session Scorecard

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Registration - 1 Dec '25 - 10 Feb '26

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Updated on Sep 23, 2025 12:26 IST

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ATMA result 2025 is released online on the official exam website, i.e. atmaaims.com by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS). Students who appeared for the exam can download their ATMA scorecards using their login credentials on the candidate portal. Students should take a printout of the ATMA scorecard 2025 after checking the details mentioned on the result card. The ATMA August exam 2025 was conducted on August 30, 2025, in the centre-based test mode.

Based on scores obtained in the ATMA exam 2025, admission will be offered to candidates in various management institutions that accept the scores of ATMA for their MBA/PGDM and MCA programmes. The scores are valid for admission for the academic year 2025-27. Candidates who appeared for the online ATMA exam can download their results from the official website of ATMA AIMS. Candidates must log in to the website using their PID number and password.

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