ATMA MCA Cut off 2026: Check Category wise Cut off Marks

ATMA registration 2026 (July)

7 May '26 - 30 Jun '26

Updated on May 19, 2026 17:06 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

Overview

ATMA cutoff 2026 will be released by participating institutes after ATMA 2026 result announcement. More than 500 MBA colleges accept scores of ATMA exam 2026. The ATMA cutoff is different for all institutes and courses. These cutoffs will be available on the website of each participating college or institute. Candidates who meet cutoff criteria of participating colleges can appear for further admission process, which includes Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

ATMA result 2026 will be announced on July 18, 2026, for third session exam. First and second session results were announced on February 28, 2026 and May 9, 2026, respectively.

Table of contents

ATMA Colleges Cutoff 2026 (Expected)
ATMA 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Factors Determining ATMA Cutoff 2026
ATMA Colleges and Course Offered
ATMA Cut Off (Previous Year)
FAQs Related to ATMA Cutoff

ATMA Colleges Cutoff 2026 (Expected)

Shiksha has listed region wise MBA colleges along with expected ATMA cutoff 2026. Take a look at table below to know expected ATMA cutoffs.

ATMA Cutoff 2026: West India Region

Here is a list of top MBA colleges in Mumbai and Pune that accept ATMA scores and the expected cutoffs for 2026.

Name of the Institute		Expected cutoff 2026
Department of Management Sciences University of Pune (PUMBA), Pune		85-90
SIESCOMS, Navi Mumbai		80-85
Prin. L. N. Welingkar WE School, Mumbai		80-85
National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM), Pune		75-80
Chetana's Institute of Management and Research (CIMR), Mumbai		75-80
ITM Group of Institutions		70-75
MIT School of Telecom Management (MITSOT), Pune		70-75
SDA Bocconi, Mumbai		70-75
International Institute of Management Studies (IIMS), Pune		70-75
DSIMS, Mumbai		70-75
IES Management College and Research Centre (IES MCRC), Mumbai		70-75
Guru Nanak Institute of Management Studies (GNMIMS), Mumbai		65-70
Suryadatta Institute of Management, Pune		65-70
VESIM, Mumbai		65-70
BVIMSR, Mumbai		60-65
Lexicon Management Institute of Leadership and Excellence (MILE), Pune	65-70
MITCON Institute of Management, Pune	60-65
Vivekanand Business School	85

ATMA Cutoff 2026: North India Region

Here is a list of top MBA colleges in Delhi NCR which accept ATMA scores along with expected cutoffs for the year 2026.

Name of the institute	Expected cutoff
Institute of Management Studies (IMS), Ghaziabad	85
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida	85
New Delhi Institute of Management	80
Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS), Rohini	60
School of Inspired Leadership (SOIL), Gurgaon	80-85
Delhi School of Business	75
Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB), New Delhi	70
O.P Jindal University, Sonepat	50
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Usha & Lakshmi Mittal Institute of Management (BULMIM)	75
J.K Business School, Gurgaon	70
Jaypee Business School, Noida	60-65
EMPI Business School, New Delhi	60-65
CII School of Logistics, Amity University, Noida	60-65
Apeejay School of Management (ASM)	60-65
Accurate Institute of Management And Technology	55-60

ATMA Cutoff 2026: South India Region

Here is a list of top MBA colleges in Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad which accept ATMA scores along with the expected cutoffs for the year 2026.

Name of the institute		Expected cutoff
Christ University, Bengaluru		80-85
Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad		75-80
XIME, Bangalore		75-80
Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore		75-80
VIT Business School (VIT), Vellore		75-80
SRM School of Management (SRM University), Chennai		75-80
SDMIMD, Mysore		75-80
IBS Hyderabad: ICFAI Business School		75-80
WE School: Prince L.N.Welingkar Institute of Management, Bangalore		75-80
Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management (VJIM), Hyderabad		75-80
AIMS School of Business (AIMS), Bangalore		70-75
GITAM Hyderabad Business School (GHBS)		70-75
PES University (PESU), Bangalore		70-75
SSN School of Management, Chennai		70-75
Kristu Jayanti College (KJC), Bangalore		70-75
Siva Sivani Institute of Management (SSIM), Secunderabad		70-75
M.S Ramaiah Institute of Management (MSRIM), Bangalore		70-75
Vishwa Vishwani Institute of Systems and Management, Hyderabad		70-75
Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS), Bangalore		65-70
Rajalakshmi School of Business (RSB), Chennai		65-70
Gitam School of International Business (GSIB), Visakhapatnam		65-70
St. Joseph Institute of Management, Bangalore		65-70
GIBS Business School, Bangalore		60-65
ICBM-School of Business Excellence (ICBM SBE), Hyderabad		60-65
Adarsh Institute of Management and Information Technology (AIMIT), Bangalore		60-65
IIBS, Bangalore		60-65
St. Josephs Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli		60-65
ITM Bangalore		60-65

Commonly asked questions

Q: 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

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

ATMA 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of ATMA 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
18 Jul ' 26	ATMA 2026 Result Declaration (July)

Dates	Past Exam Dates
09 May ' 26	ATMA 2026 Result Declaration (May)
28 Feb ' 26	ATMA 2026 Result Declaration (Feb)

Factors Determining ATMA Cutoff 2026

Following are factors which help deciding ATMA cutoff:

Marking scheme
Difficulty level
Number of students taking exam
Seats offered by the participating institutes
Past years cutoff trends
Reservation policy of institutes
Lowest and average marks scored by the students

Also Read: Top MBA colleges accepting ATMA score 2026

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: 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.

Q: 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.

ATMA Colleges and Course Offered

Check the list of some top ATMA colleges below along with the courses offered:

College Name	Course	City
Fortune Institute of International Business	PGDM	Delhi
Institute of Management Studies	PGDM, PGDM-BDA, PGDM-IB	Ghaziabad
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Usha and Laxmi Mittal Institute of Management	PGDM	New Delhi
Institute of Rural Management	PGDM, PGDM-RM	Jaipur
Institute of Management, JK Laxmipat University	MBA	Jaipur
Christ University	MBA	Ghaziabad
School of Business Studies	MBA	Meerut
IILM University	MBA	Gurgaon
International Institute of Health Management	PGDM in Hospital and Health Management	New Delhi
Institute of Business Management	MBA	Kolkata
Global Business School and Research Centre	MBA	Pune
Indira Institute of Business Management	MMS	Navi Mumbai
Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research	PGDM, PGDM E-Business, PGDM Business Design, etc.	Mumbai
Vellore Institute of Management	MBA	Vellore
Hyderabad Business School	MBA	Telengana

ATMA Admission Process 2026

Students taking the ATMA exam 2026 have to match the cutoff criteria to be eligible to take part in the selection process. AIMS does not conduct a centralized selection process, rather, each participating institute conducts their GD/PI/WAT rounds. Candidates who will meet the cut-off marks for the ATMA 2026 exam will be called for final selection rounds. The counselling rounds of the ATMA exam 2026 is held at different centres. Candidates can select their centres while filling registration form for participating institutes after the announcement of results and cut-off marks.

Commonly asked questions

Q: 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.

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.

Q: How can I calculate ATMA scores?

ATMA score is determined on the basis of correct answers marked by students in the ATMA exam. For each correct answer, they are awarded one mark. For an incorrect answer, 0.25 marks are deducted from the total score.

This means that for four incorrect answers, one mark is deducted from the total score. The raw score of students is scaled with reference to the total number of students appearing in the exam.

The ATMA percentile is percentage of students among those who have appeared for the exam and scored below the students in that category. That is, if a student has scored 53 per cent, this means that 53 per cent of students who have appeared in ATMA exam scored below him or her.

ATMA Cut Off (Previous Year)

Check the college-wise ATMA cutoff 2021 in the table below.

MBA college	Cutoff (Percentile)
PUMBA (MBA Pharma Biotech), Pune	95
IBA Bangalore: Indus Business Academy	90
Prin L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (WeSchool), Mumbai	90
Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida	85
IMS Ghaziabad: Institute of Management Studies	80
SIES College of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai	80
IPE Hyderabad: Institute of Public Enterprise	80
ISBM Pune: International School of Business & Media	80
Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow	80
NDIM New Delhi: New Delhi Institute of Management	80
PSGIM Coimbatore: PSG Institute of Management	76
Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management – VJIM Hyderabad	75
VESIM Mumbai: Vivekanand Education Society Institute of Management Studies Research	75
IES MCRC Mumbai: IES Management College And Research Centre	75
SCMS Cochin: SCMS Cochin School of Business	70
FIIB New Delhi	70
EMPI New Delhi: EMPI Business School	70

Commonly asked questions

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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FAQs Related to ATMA Cutoff

Check some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on ATMA cutoff 2023.

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: When will ATMA result release?

ATMA result is usually released within a week from the exam. ATMA result 2026 for the July session exam will be released on July 18. Candidates who appeared for the ATMA exam, can login on the official website and download the scorecards.

ATMA May result 2026 was released on May 9, 2026. Feb result released on February 28, 2026, at 5 PM.

Q: What should I do after the ATMA result?

Q: 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.

Q: 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

Q: 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.

Q: 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%

Q: 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

Q: 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.

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

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When will ATMA exam result release?

Answered 3 weeks ago

ATMA result 2026 was released on May 9, 2026, for session 2. Session 1 result was released on February 28, 2026.

Mani Malhotra

Contributor-Level 6

Where can I check the ATMA scorecard?

Answered a month ago

Steps to Download ATMA Scorecard

Visit the official ATMA portal: atmaaims.com
Click on the “Candidate Login” / “ATMA Result” link.
Enter your PID (Personal Identification Number) and Password (generated during registration).
Select the exam date (e.g., ATMA February / May / July session).
Download and sa

Sidhartha Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Can I join Jindal Global Business School without an entrance exam?

Answered a month ago

No, you cannot join Jindal Global Business School without an entrance exam if you want admission to the MBA course. For admission to the management courses, the institute accepts various national-level exams, like

CAT
MAT
ATMA
GMAT
NMAT
XAT
CMAT

Students who attain qualifying percentiles for these exams are

Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Which documents are required on ATMA exam day?

Answered a month ago

Following list of documents will be required on exam day.

Original and photocopy of Photo ID proof such as Original Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Voter's Card/Permanent Driving License
Ration Card and Learner's Driving License are not accepted as valid ID proof
Two clear black and white copies of ATMA admit c

Shruti Tyagi

Contributor-Level 6

When will ATMA admit card 2026 release?

Answered a month ago

ATMA admit card 2026 for May session released on April 29, 2026. The February admit card 2026 was released on February 18, 2026.

Vikram Hazarika

Contributor-Level 6

Can foreign nationals apply for ATMA exam?

Answered a month ago

No, foreign nationals cannot apply for ATMA exam. Only Indian citizens can the ATMA exam 2026.

Mayank Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Is it possible to take ATMA exam twice?

Answered a month ago

Yes, candidates can appear more than once for ATMA exam. ATMA is held three to five times a year and scores of best attempt would be considered for admissions to colleges accepting ATMA scores.

Shruti Tyagi

Contributor-Level 6

What is the marking scheme for ATMA 2026 exam?

Answered 2 months ago

Marking pattern for ATMA exam is

1 mark for correct answer
0.25 is deducted for incorrect answer
No deduction is made for questions not answered.

Shiksha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

What is the date of ATMA exam?

Answered 2 months ago

The registrations for ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admission) 2026 are currently open. The ATMA exam for the May 2026 session is scheduled to be held on 3rd May 2026.

Saumya Gairola

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