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.

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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Registration - 24 Feb '26 - 21 Apr '26

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

MBA/PGDM MCA

Updated on Jul 29, 2025 10:13 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

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:

IMS, Ghaziabad
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida
SOIL, Gurgaon
Christ University, Bangalore
Department of Management Sciences, University of Pune (PUMBA)
SIESCOMS, Navi Mumbai

Table of contents

Top MBA Colleges Accepting ATMA Scores
ATMA Selection Procedure 2025
FAQs Related to ATMA Colleges

Top MBA Colleges Accepting ATMA Scores

Check the list of top 20 colleges that accept ATMA scores along with the expected percentile cutoffs in the table below.

Name of the institute	Expected cutoff
Department of Management Sciences University of Pune (PUMBA), Pune	85-90
Christ University, Bengaluru	80-85
Institute of Management Studies (IMS), Ghaziabad	80-85
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida	80-85
Prin. L. N. Welingkar WE School, Mumbai	80-85
Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS), Rohini	80-85
ES's Management College and Research Centre (IES MCRC)	75-80
Delhi School of Business	70-75
IBS Hyderabad: ICFAI Business School	75-80
Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad	75-80
Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore	75-80
SIESCOMS, Navi Mumbai	80-85
Chetana's Institute of Management and Research (CIMR), Mumbai	75-80
SDA Bocconi, Mumbai	75-80
International Institute of Management Studies (IIMS), Pune	70-75
Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB), New Delhi	70-75
O.P Jindal University, Sonepat	75-80
VIT Business School (VIT), Vellore	75-80
SRM School of Management (SRM University), Chennai	75-80
MIT School of Telecom Management (MITSOT), Pune	70-75
International Institute of Management Studies (IIMS), Pune	70-75
SOIL Institute of Management	90-92

Also Read: Detailed account of top MBA colleges accepting ATMA scores

ATMA Selection Procedure 2025

ATMA selection procedure includes four stages, i.e. ATMA exam 2025, Group Discussion, Written Ability Test and Personal Interview. Students will be selected based on composite score of all four.

ATMA exam 2025: Candidates need to appear for the ATMA 2025 exam on scheduled date. ATMA exam is conducted in the CBT mode at different ATMA exam centres across country. Applicants can choose their preferred exam city while filling ATMA application form.
Also Read: What after ATMA results?
Group Discussion: Group Discussion or GD is conducted for the candidates who clear the ATMA exam and meet the cutoff. They will be called by various participating institutes after ATMA results have been announced. Candidates will have to talk on a particular topic and they will be judged on grounds such as negotiation skills, managerial skills, communication skills, leadership, personality, etc.
Also Read: Group Discussion topics for MBA
Written Ability Test (WAT): Candidates will be required to take a WAT and write a short essay on any topic allotted by panel of judges
Personal Interview (PI): Candidates will then have to appear for an interview before the expert panel. They will be assessed on general awareness, extracurricular activities, academics and candidate-specific field of interest, communication skills, overall personality, confidence, etc.

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FAQs Related to ATMA Colleges

Check some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on ATMA colleges:

Q: 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

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.