2026-2027

Is work experience weighted in the ATMA selection process?

ATMA 06 Jan 2026

Nuances of the final admission criteria at B-schools.

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While ATMA itself does not require work experience for eligibility, individual participating B-schools (like PUMBA or Welingkar) often allocate 5% to 10% weightage to work experience during their final selection rounds (GD/PI). Candidates with 2+ years of relevant experience may receive higher preference in the final merit list, even if their ATMA percentile is slightly lower than a fresher's.

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