ATMA Colleges 2024: Admission Process, Fees, Ranking, Placements

AIMS Test for Management Admissions 2024 ( ATMA )

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ATMA colleges or ATMA participating institutes are the ones that accept the ATMA scores. ATMA exam is conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) for admission to postgraduate courses such as MBA and MCA. ATMA exam 2024 was conducted on February 18, 2024. ATMA exam scores are accepted in over 700 B-Schools in India. Each management institute releases its individual cutoff and conducts the counselling process. Candidates must get their scores validated by the colleges before the counselling process begins. 

Also Read: Complete ATMA schedule

Q:   Which MBA colleges accepting ATMA scores are available with 85 percentile?

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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.
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Q:   Do top IIM accept ATMA score?

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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.
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Top MBA Colleges Accepting ATMA Scores

Q:   Which MBA colleges accepting ATMA are available with 70-75 percentile?

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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.
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Q:   Can you provide the list of colleges for MCA which take admission through ATMA score?

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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.
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Q:   Which are the top agribusinesses management institutes/ colleges accepting ATMA score?

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There are many MBA in Agribusiness Management colleges in India which accept ATMA exam scores. Here is a list of a few colleges which provide admissions to students who have scored well in the ATMA exam: 1. Jayawantrao Sawant Institute of Management and Research, Pune 2. ICBM, School of Business Excellence, Hyderabad 3. Sai Balaji International Institute of Management Sciences 4. International Institute of Business Studies 5. International School of Management and Research (ISMR) 6. Faculty of Management Studies, Institute of Rural Management 7. Dr DY Patil Institute of Management and Research 8. MIT College of Management 9. ITM University, Gwalior 10. Agriculture and Food Management Institute, Mysore.
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ATMA Selection Procedure 2024

ATMA selection procedure includes four stages, i.e. ATMA exam 2024, Group Discussion, Written Ability Test and Personal Interview. Candidates will be selected on the basis of the composite score of all four.

  • ATMA exam 2024: Candidates need to appear for the ATMA 2024 exam on the scheduled date. The exam is conducted in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at various exam centres across the country. Applicants can choose their preferred exam city while filling the ATMA application form.
    Also Read: What after ATMA results?
  • Group Discussion: Group Discussion or GD is conducted for the candidates who clear the ATMA exam and meet the cutoff. They will be called by various participating institutes after the ATMA results have been announced. Candidates will have to talk on a particular topic and they will be judged on various grounds such as negotiation skills, managerial skills, communication skills, leadership, personality, etc. 
    Also Read: Group Discussion topics for MBA
  • Written Ability Test (WAT): Candidates will be required to take a WAT (Written Ability Test) and write a short essay on any topic allotted by the panel of judges
  • Personal Interview (PI): Candidates will then have to appear for an interview before the expert panel. They will be assessed on general awareness, extracurricular activities, academics and candidate-specific field of interest, communication skills, overall personality, confidence, etc.

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Q:   What are the documents required for ATMA counselling?

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Candidates require the following documents for ATMA Counselling process:
- ATMA rank card
- ATMA admit card
- Aadhaar Card
- Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 marksheet
- Graduation Marksheet
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Caste Certificate of SC/ST/BC/Minorities (if applicable)
- Two recent passport-size photograph.

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Q:   Are ATMA cut-offs different for all the participating institutes?

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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.
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Q:   How to register for the ATMA Counselling?

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Candidates who cleared ATMA, can apply for ATMA Counselling by following the below-mentioned steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of ICBM-SBE
Step 2: Click on 'New Registration'
Step 3: Fill in the PI Number
Step 4: Cross check the several details that are prefilled from the ATMA form, including personal and academic details in the registration form.
Step 5: Upload photograph and signature in the specified format and size.
Step 6: Pay the counselling fee via the available payment modes. After successful payment, you will receive a payment confirmation message on your registered mobile number and email ID. Candidates then need to appear for the further selection procedure which includes GD, WAT and PI.

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FAQs Related to ATMA Colleges

Check some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on ATMA colleges:

Q:   How can I apply through ATMA in MBA colleges?

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ATMA scores are accepted by over 700 management colleges in India. Candidates who appear for the ATMA exam can get admission to various top MBA, MCA PGDM and MS colleges in India. Each participating institute releases an ATMA cut-off after the exam is conducted. Those candidates who meet the ATMA cutoff will be called for further selection process which includes GD What and PI. The selection process is a four-step process which is explained below: 1. ATMA exam: Applicants need to appear for the ATMA exam on the scheduled date. The exam is conducted in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at various exam centres across the country. 2. Group Discussion: Group Discussion or GD is conducted for the students who clear the ATMA exam and meet the ATMA cutoff. They will be called by various participating institutes after the ATMA results are announced. They will have to talk on a particular topic and they will be judged on various grounds. 3. Written Ability Test (What): Candidates will be required to take a What (Written Ability Test) and write a short essay on any topic allotted by the panel of judges. 4. Personal Interview PI Students will then have to appear for an interview before the expert panel after they clear all the previous selection rounds. They will be assessed on general awareness, extracurricular activities, academics, etc.
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Q:   Which are the best MBA colleges that accept the ATMA exam?

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A list of the best MBA colleges that accept the ATMA exam is listed below; 1- ATLAS SkillTech University Mumbai. 2- Department of Management Sciences University of Pune 3- Prin. L. N. Welingkar WE School Mumbai 4- Christ University Bengaluru 5- XIME Bangalore 6- Indus Business Academy (IBA) Bangalore 7- KIIT School of Management 8- New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM) New Delhi 9- IES MCRC Mumbai 10- Prin L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management, Bangalore 11- School of Inspired Leadership, Gurgaon 12- Sri Balaji University Pune 13- Jaipuria Institute of Management (Jaipuria) Noida 14- IMS Ghaziabad 15- Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB) New Delhi. For more details, you may visit the Shiksha ATMA exam page; (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/atma-exam-colleges). I hope this will help you.
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Q:   Can I get admission through this score? My 10th score is 90%, 12th score 84%, BE (mechanical) score is 68% and scored 87 percentile in ATMA.

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Yes, the 87 percentile in the ATMA exam is considered a very good score. Some of the top colleges accept ATMA scores for admission to their postgraduate courses. Some of the top colleges accepting 80 ATMA percentile and above are: 1. IMS, Ghaziabad 2. Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida 3. School of Inspired Leadership (SOIL) 4. Christ University, Bangalore 5. Department of Management Studies, University of Pune (PUMBA) 6. SIESCOMS, Navi Mumbai 7. Prin. L. N. Welingkar WE School, Mumbai 8. New Delhi Institute of Management.
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Q:   Which MBA colleges accept 75-80 percentile in ATMA?

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Some of the top MBA colleges in India which accept 75-80 percentile in ATMA include: 1. Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad 2. XIME, Bangalore 3. Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore 4. VIT Business School (VIT), Vellore 5. SRM School of Management (SRM University), Chennai 6. SDMIMD, Mysore 7. IBS Hyderabad: ICFAI Business School 9. Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management (VJIM), Hyderabad 8. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Usha & Lakshmi Mittal Institute of Management (BULMIM). .
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Q:   Which MBA colleges accept ATMA scores of 60-65 percentile?

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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.
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