Are ATMA cut-offs different for all the participating institutes?

Yes, ATMA cut offs are different for different institutes. The ATMA cut offs are fixed by the institutes individually on the basis of several parameters. Thus, the candidates must visit their preferred institute website and check the ATMA cut off percentile required, before applying for admission. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check their names in the merit lists released by the colleges accepting ATMA scores on the official websites of the institutes.

Which MBA colleges accept 75-80 percentile in ATMA?

Top MBA colleges in India which accept 75-80 percentile in ATMA are: Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad XIME, Bangalore Indus Business Academy, Bangalore VIT Business School, Vellore SRM School of Management, Chennai SDMIMD, Mysore IBS Hyderabad: ICFAI Business School Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management, Hyderabad Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Usha & Lakshmi Mittal Institute of Management.

Can I get admission through this score? My 10th score is 90%, 12th score 84%, BE (mechanical) score is 68% and scored 87 percentile in ATMA.

Yes, the 87 percentile in the ATMA exam is considered a very good score. Some of the top colleges accept ATMA scores for admission to their postgraduate courses. Some of the top colleges accepting 80 ATMA percentile and above are: IMS, Ghaziabad Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida School of Inspired Leadership Christ University, Bangalore Department of Management Studies, University of Pune SIESCOMS, Navi Mumbai Prin. L. N. Welingkar WE School, Mumbai

Which MBA colleges accept ATMA scores of 60-65 percentile?

There are a number of private MBA colleges that accept ATMA score of 60+ percentile for admission. We have listed some of the colleges below: Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS), Rohini Jaypee Business School, Noida EMPI Business School CII School of Logistics Apeejay School of Management GIBS School of Business ICBM School of Business Excellence IIBS, Bangalore MITCON Institute of Management BVIMSR, Mumbai.

How can I apply through ATMA in MBA colleges?

ATMA scores are accepted by over 700 management colleges in India. Students who appear for the ATMA exam can get admission to various top MBA, MCA PGDM and MS colleges in India. Each participating institute releases an ATMA cut off after the exam is conducted. Those who meet the ATMA cutoff will be called for further selection process which includes GD What and PI. The selection process is a 4 step process: ATMA exam: Students need to appear for the ATMA exam on the scheduled date. The exam is conducted in the CBT Test mode at different exam centres across the country. Group Discussion: Group Discussion or GD is conducted for the students who clear the ATMA exam and meet the ATMA cutoff. They will have to talk on a particular topic and they will be judged on different grounds. Written Ability Test: Students will be required to take a WAT and write a short essay on any topic allotted by the panel of judges. Personal Interview: Students will then have to appear for an interview before the expert panel after they clear all the previous selection rounds. They will be assessed on general awareness, extracurricular activities, academics, etc.

Can you provide the list of colleges for MCA which take admission through ATMA score?

ATMA is primarily an MBA entrance exam, but many colleges also provide admissions to courses such as MCA and MS through ATMA scores. Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Ghaziabad Alliance School of Business, Bangalore Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Bangalore Narayanguru College of Engineering, Kanyakumari Christ University, Bangalore

Which MBA colleges accepting ATMA are available with 70-75 percentile?

There are many MBA colleges which accept 70-75 percentile in ATMA exam. Majority of these institutes are private. Sometimes, the institutes conduct multiple rounds of counselling wherein the cutoff may tone down. Here is a list of a few colleges which provide admissions to students who have scored 70 percentile and above in the ATMA exam: Delhi School of Business Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB), New Delhi JK Business School, Gurgaon Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE) XIME, Bangalore AIMS School of Business GITAM Hyderabad Business School Kristu Jayanti College (KJC) MS Ramaiah Institute of Management SDA Bocconi DSIMS, Mumbai IES Management College and Research Centre IES MCRC), Mumbai MIT School of Telecom Management.

Which are the top agribusinesses management institutes/ colleges accepting ATMA score?

There are many MBA in Agribusiness Management colleges in India which accept ATMA exam scores. Check below Jayawantrao Sawant Institute of Management and Research, Pune ICBM, School of Business Excellence, Hyderabad Sai Balaji International Institute of Management Sciences International Institute of Business Studies International School of Management and Research (ISMR) Faculty of Management Studies, Institute of Rural Management Dr DY Patil Institute of Management and Research MIT College of Management ITM University, Gwalior Agriculture and Food Management Institute, Mysore.

ATMA Colleges 2026: Admission Process, Fees, Ranking, Placements

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Updated on Jul 29, 2025 10:13 IST

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ATMA colleges or ATMA participating institutes are the ones that accept the ATMA exam scores. ATMA exam is conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) for admission to postgraduate courses such as MBA and MCA. ATMA exam 2025 was conducted on July 27, 2025. ATMA exam scores are accepted in over 700 B-Schools in India. Each management institute releases its individual cutoff and conducts the counselling process. Candidates must get their scores validated by the colleges before the counselling process begins.

Q: Which MBA colleges accepting ATMA scores are available with 85 percentile?

There are many MBA colleges which accept 85 percentile in ATMA exam. Sometimes, the institutes conduct multiple rounds of counselling where the cutoff may tone down a little. Here is a list of a few colleges which provide admissions to students who have scored 85 percentile and above in the ATMA exam: