ATMA
Updated: Oct 9, 2026
ATMA 2026-2027 Cutoff: Top B-Schools, Expected Percentiles & Selection Criteria
The ATMA Cutoff represents the minimum percentile or composite score prescribed by participating business schools to shortlist candidates for subsequent admission stages, including Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), and Written Ability Test (WAT). Over 500 institutes across India accept ATMA scores for MBA and PGDM admissions.
Key Factors Determining ATMA Cutoff Percentiles
- Number of Test Takers: Total applicants taking the exam and applying to individual institutes.
- Difficulty Level of Exam Sessions: Variations in difficulty across the February, May, July, and August exam sessions.
- Sanctioned Seat Intake: Total available seats for respective MBA/PGDM specialisations in each institute.
- Institute Reputation & NIRF Ranking: Premier institutes typically mandate cutoffs in the 90th to 99th percentile range.
Expected ATMA College-Wise Cutoff Percentiles
| Participating Institute | Location | Expected ATMA Cutoff Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 99+ Percentile |
| Sydenham Institute of Management Studies (SIMSREE) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 99+ Percentile |
| Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA), Pune University | Pune, Maharashtra | 95 – 98 Percentile |
| Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development (WeSchool) | Mumbai / Bangalore | 85 – 90 Percentile |
| Christ University (Institute of Management) | Bangalore, Karnataka | 80 – 85 Percentile |
| Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME) | Bangalore / Chennai / Kochi | 75 – 80 Percentile |
| Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) | Greater Noida, UP | 75 – 80 Percentile |
| Balaji Institute of Modern Management (BIMM) | Pune, Maharashtra | 75 – 80 Percentile |
| Indus Business Academy (IBA) | Bangalore, Karnataka | 70 – 75 Percentile |
| Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS) | Rohini, New Delhi | 70 – 75 Percentile |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management | Lucknow / Noida / Jaipur | 65 – 75 Percentile |
| Amity Business School | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | 65 – 70 Percentile |
Post-Cutoff Selection Procedure
- Application to B-Schools: Candidates must apply directly to participating institutes using their ATMA PID and score.
- Shortlisting: Institutes publish shortlist rosters based on their defined ATMA percentile cutoffs.
- GD & PI Evaluation: Shortlisted aspirants appear for Group Discussions, Personal Interviews, and Written Ability Tests.
- Composite Merit List: Final admissions are granted based on weighted scores: ATMA performance (35-50%), GD/PI rounds (25-35%), undergraduate academic records (10-15%), and relevant work experience.