ATMA Exam Cut off 2025 (Expected): Check Category-wise ATMA Cut off Marks

No, IIM does not accept ATMA test scores for admission. If you want to get admission to the IIM, you will have to appear in the CAT exam. With the score of the ATMA test, you can get admission to more than 700 colleges. You can get admission to the following top management colleges: 1. The Xavier Institute of Management and Research 2. PSG College of Technology 3. RV Institute of Management 4. The Jayawantrao Sawant Institute of Management and Research 5. The KV Institute of Management and Information Studies (KVIMIS) You can also apply to the Department of Management Sciences at Pune University with the score of the ATMA test.

There are many MBA colleges which accept 85 percentile in ATMA exam. Sometimes, the institutes conduct multiple rounds of counselling where in 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: 1. IMS, Ghaziabad 2. Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida 3. SOIL, Gurgaon 4. Christ University, Bangalore 5. Department of Management Sciences, University of Pune (PUMBA) 6. SIESCOMS, Navi Mumbai 7. Prin. L. N. Welingkar WE School, Mumbai.

ATMA result is usually released within a week from the exam. ATMA result for the June exam was released on June 7, 2025. The July session result will be released on August 2, 2025. The February 2025 exam result was released on February 22, 2025.

ATMA result 2024 for the December session was released on December 31, 2024, after being delayed. Earlier, the result was expected to be released on December 28, 2024. The July session ATMA exam result 2024 was released on August 7, 2024. AIMS releases the ATMA result cum scorecards online on the official website of ATMA AIMS, i.e. atmaaims.com. 

Candidates who appeared for the ATMA July exam, can login on the official website and download the scorecards. 

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.

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: 1. Delhi School of Business 2. Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB), New Delhi 3. JK Business School, Gurgaon 4. Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE) 5. XIME, Bangalore 6. AIMS School of Business 7. GITAM Hyderabad Business School 8. Kristu Jayanti College (KJC) 9. MS Ramaiah Institute of Management 10. SDA Bocconi 11. DSIMS, Mumbai 12. IES Management College and Research Centre IES MCRC), Mumbai 13. MIT School of Telecom Management.

Candidates appearing for the ATMA exam for admission to MBA programme, must have a good percentile to clear the cutoff of their preferred colleges. The validity of ATMA score is one year and students will be offered admission to colleges accepting ATMA scores through their ATMA result. Each institute releases their individual cutoffs. To gain admission, candidates need to match the cutoff criteria of their preferred institute. The ATMA exam has 180 questions and the total marks are 180. But, the raw scores are then scaled and the final marks are awarded out of 800. Knowing what is a good score in ATMA exam is subjective, however, the current trends suggest that the following will be considered a good score: Very good score- More than 700 Good score- 650-700 Average score- 620- 650 Low score- Below 550 Based on the scores obtained in the ATMA exam, the percentile of the candidates will be calculated.

ATMA is primarily an MBA entrance exam, but many colleges also provide admissions to courses such as MCA and MS through ATMA scores. Here is a list of a few colleges that accept ATMA scores for MCA admission: 1. Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Ghaziabad 2. Alliance School of Business, Bangalore 3. Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad 4. Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore 5. International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Bangalore 6. Narayanguru College of Engineering, Kanyakumari 7. Christ University, Bangalore However, students must note that the list of colleges that accept ATMA scores for MCA admission may vary from one year to another, and it is advisable to check with individual colleges to confirm their MCA admission process.

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.

Each participating institute release its own ATMA cutoff. The ATMA cutoff determines if the candidate 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: 1. Marking scheme of the exam 2. The difficulty level of the exam 3. Number of students appearing for the exam 4. Seats offered by the participating institutes 5. Previous years' cutoff trends 6. Reservation policy of institutes 7. The lowest and average marks scored by the candidates in the exam.

The CAP (Centralized Admission Process) rounds, which are conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS), are a popular choice for MBA candidates in India. The CAP rounds are held for admission to various MBA programs offered by institutes that are affiliated with AIMS. ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions) is one of the exams whose scores are accepted in the CAP rounds. Here are some benefits of applying through the CAP rounds ATMA for MBA stream candidates: Wider Choice of Institutes: The CAP rounds provide MBA candidates with a wider choice of institutes to apply to. The process involves multiple rounds of seat allocation, which allows candidates to apply to several institutes and maximize their chances of securing a seat in a preferred institute. Simplified Application Process: Candidates can apply to multiple institutes through a single application form in the CAP rounds. This simplifies the application process and reduces the burden of filling multiple application forms. Common Entrance Test Score: The ATMA score is accepted by several institutes affiliated with AIMS. This saves the candidate from having to appear for multiple entrance tests and also helps them to save time and money. Transparency: The CAP rounds are conducted in a transparent manner, with the allocation of seats based on a candidate's score and preference. This ensures that seats are allocated purely on merit, and there is no bias or discrimination. Counseling: The CAP rounds also provide candidates with counseling and guidance on choosing the right institute and programme based on their score and preference. This can be particularly helpful for candidates who may be confused about which institute to choose. Overall, applying through the CAP rounds ATMA can provide MBA candidates with several benefits, including a wider choice of institutes, a simplified application process, and transparency in seat allocation.

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: 1. Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS), Rohini 2. Jaypee Business School, Noida 3. EMPI Business School 4. CII School of Logistics 5. Apeejay School of Management 6. GIBS School of Business 7. ICBM School of Business Excellence 8. IIBS, Bangalore 9. MITCON Institute of Management 10. BVIMSR, Mumbai.

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.