What is the scope of ATMA exam?

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.

What is total score in ATMA exam 2026?

The total score in ATMA exam is 180 marks. There are 180 questions and each question carries one mark. There is a negative marking of -0.25 marks.

What is the selection process for MBA admissions through ATMA?

Association of Indian Management Schools does not conduct a centralised counselling process for the ATMA exam. Each participating institute releases its ATMA cutoff and students who match it have to appear for GD/PI/WAT rounds.

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.

When will ATMA result release?

ATMA result is usually released within a week from the exam. ATMA result 2026 for the February session exam will be released on February 28, 2026, at 5 PM. Candidates who appeared for the ATMA exam, can login on the official website and download the scorecards.

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.

Does PUMBA accept ATMA score? If yes, what is the cut-off?

Yes, PUMBA accepts ATMA scores for MBA admissions. The ATMA cut off for PUMBA is usually high and ranges between 85 to 90 percentile.

I got 84 percentile in ATMA. Which college is best for PGDM in Pune & Delhi?

ATMA exam scores are accepted for MBA admissions by more than 200 MBA colleges in India. ATMA is conducted multiple times a year and is accepted for admissions to courses such as MBA/PGDM MCA and MS. AIMS Test for Management Admissions ATMA exam scores are accepted by almost all the good PGDM colleges in India. Besides, all the private unaided MBA colleges of Maharashtra also accept ATMA scores for MBA Admission for All India category candidates. The Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) which conducts ATMA test for MBA admissions has a membership of more than 500 top Postgraduate Management schools. Among these, the best MBA colleges accepting ATMA scores in Pune and Delhi are: 1. PUMBA for MBA (Biotech) 2. Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida 3. Jagan Institute of Management Studies, Rohini 4. Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad

Which courses are offered through ATMA counselling?

ATMA exam is conducted for admission to MBA, PGDM, MCA and MS courses. Some of the top colleges accepting ATMA scores include: Department of Management Sciences University of Pune (PUMBA), Pune Christ University, Bengaluru Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS), Rohini Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida IBS Hyderabad: ICFAI Business School Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad.

What is the weightage of ATMA selection rounds?

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%

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

How to crack ATMA in first attempt?

To crack ATMA in first attempt, students should have a good preparation plan. Along with that, students should know ATMA exam pattern, have strong basics and concepts. Practice using sample papers and mock tests will help students fetch a good score.

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.

Which factors determine the ATMA cutoff?

Each participating institute releases its own ATMA cutoff. The ATMA cutoff determines if the student will be eligible to appear for the ATMA selection process which includes Group Discussion and Personal Interviews. The following are the various factors that determine the ATMA cutoff: Marking scheme The difficulty level of the exam Number of students appearing for the exam Seats offered by the participating institutes Previous years' cutoff trends Reservation policy Lowest and average marks scored by the student

Is CAT difficult than ATMA?

CAT and ATMA are both MBA entrance exams. But, historically, the difficulty level of CAT exam is higher as compared to that of ATMA exam.

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

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.

Who determines ATMA cut-offs?

ATMA cutoff is released by the participating institutes after the announcement of the ATMA result. More than 500 MBA colleges accept ATMA scores. ATMA scores are accepted for other courses such as MCA and MS as well. The ATMA cut-off is different for all institutes and courses. These cutoffs will be available on the official website of each participating college or institute. Candidates who have appeared for the ATMA exam must meet the cutoff of their preferred institute in order to gain admission to that particular institute. According to the previous cutoff trends, the ATMA cutoff generally ranges from 75 to 90 percentile in the top colleges accepting ATMA. Last year, the highest ATMA cutoff was for PUMBA, Pune. Shortlisted candidates who match the cutoff will be called for further selection procedure, which includes, Written Ability Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

What is the ATMA cutoff for JBIMS and PUMBA?

JBIMS does not accept ATMA scores anymore for MMS admissions and it accepts CAT, MAH MBA CET, and GMAT scores. The ATMA cutoff for PUMBA is usually high and ranges between 95 to 99 percentile.

ATMA Exam Cut off 2026 (Expected): Check Category-wise ATMA Cut off Marks

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ATMA cutoff 2026 will be released by the participating institutes after the announcement of the ATMA 2026 result. More than 500 MBA colleges accept scores of ATMA exam 2026. The ATMA cut-off is different for all institutes and courses. These cutoffs will be available on the official website of each participating college or institute. Candidates who meet the cutoff criteria of the participating institutes can appear for further admission process, which includes Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds. Clearing the sectional ATMA cutoff is not necessary while some take the sectional scores into consideration for offering admissions.

ATMA result 2026 will be announced on February 28, 2026, for the first session exam.

Also Read: Top MBA colleges accepting ATMA score 2026

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Factors Determining ATMA Cutoff 2026

ATMA 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
09 May ' 26	ATMA 2026 Result Declaration (May)

Dates	Past Exam Dates
28 Feb ' 26	ATMA 2026 Result Declaration

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PGDM in Fintech : ATMA 2026 Overall Percentile (General-All India)

College	2024	2025	2026
Vivekanand Business School (VBS)	– / –	85	80
Delhi School of Business	95	– / –	– / –
Jaipuria Noida - Jaipuria Institute of Management	85	– / –	– / –
Prin. L N Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research	75	– / –	– / –
New Delhi Institute of Management	70	– / –	– / –