ATMA MCA Colleges 2026: Admissions, Fees, Ranking, Placements

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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:

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

Commonly asked questions

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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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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Commonly asked questions

Q: 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.

FAQs Related to ATMA Colleges

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

Commonly asked questions

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.

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: 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

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What is the eligibility criteria for ATMA?

Answered 5 days ago

ATMA is commonly used name for AIMS Test for Management Admissions. ATMA Eligibility criteria for this test is:

Candidate should be an Indian citizen
Candidate should have graduation degree from a recognised university
Minimum percentage required is 50% in qualifying exam.
Students in final year of grad

Nishtha Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Which entrance exam scores are accepted at GIBS for admission (CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, ATMA, State CET)?

Answered a week ago

GIBS accepts scores from all major management entrance exams, including:

CAT
XAT
MAT
CMAT
GMAT
ATMA
State CET

This gives students multiple options to apply. Along with entrance exam scores, GIBS also looks at the overall profile, communication skills, and interest in management, which makes the admission pr

Ahmedbasha

Contributor-Level 9

Does good percentile in ATMA guarantee direct admission to colleges?

Answered 2 weeks ago

No, a good percentile does not guarantee direct admission to colleges accepting ATMA scores. Colleges conduct different selection rounds before providing admissions. Many colleges conduct rounds such as Group Discussion, Written Ability Test and Personal Interview. Students who match the ATMA cutoff

Vikram Hazarika

Beginner-Level 5

Do IIMs accept ATMA scores?

Answered 2 weeks ago

No, IIMs do not accept ATMA test scores for admission. IIMs conduct Common Admission Test (CAT) for admission to MBA programmes. ATMA scores are accepted by some of the best BSchools in the country. These include institutes such as PUMBA, Xavier Institute of Management and Research, PSG College of T

Shruti Tyagi

Beginner-Level 5

Is admission to Christ University confirmed if I secure 95 percentile in ATMA?

Answered 2 weeks ago

There is a good chance of receiving an interview call from Christ University with a score of 95 percentile in ATMA exam, but, admission is not guaranteed. Overall criteria includes academic profile, i.e. Class 12, Class 10 and Graduation marks. Other selection rounds at Christ University includes Mi

Rashmi Chatterjee

Beginner-Level 5

What is ATMA exam by AIMS?

Answered 2 weeks ago

ATMA exam is a nation level MBA entrance exam conducted by Association of Indian Management Schools. Courses such as MS and PGDM are also offered through ATMA exam. The exam is conducted in the CBT test format multiple times a year. The exam checks numerical, verbal and logical abilities of students

Saumya Jain

Contributor-Level 10

What is the scope of ATMA exam?

Answered 2 weeks ago

ATMA is a national level entrance exam conducted by Association of Indian Management Schools. ATMA is conducted for admission to MBA, MMS, PGDM programmes at over 700 B Schools in the country. ATMA exam judges skills and basic aptitude of students needed for an MBA or PGDM course.

Rashmi Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

What is the weightage of ATMA selection rounds?

Answered 2 weeks ago

Check the table below to know the weightage of ATMA selection rounds:

Components	Details
ATMA score	50%
Group Discussion	10% to 15%
Personal Interview	15%
Work experience	5%
Academic performance in Class 10, Class 12, Graduation/ Post Graduation Degree, Sports/ Extra-Curricular activities, Academic diversity and gender diversity	15% to 20%

Shiksha Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

What are the qualifying marks for the ATMA exam?

Answered 2 weeks ago

The qualifying marks for ATMA eligibility is different for each category. Check the table below to know more:

Category	Qualifying marks
General category	50%
SC/ST	45%
PWD	45%

Rohini Bhatnagar

Beginner-Level 5

What is the work experience required for ATMA exam?

Answered 2 weeks ago

ATMA exam eligibility criteria does not include work experience. Both working and non working candidates can apply for ATMA exam. But, students should fulfil other ATMA eligibility requirements to appear for ATMA exam.

Mayank Singh

Beginner-Level 5

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