AIMS Test For Management Admissions (ATMA)

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.

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.

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.

ATMA scores are accepted by over 750 management colleges in the country. The admission process includes ATMA exam, Group Discussion and Personal Interview . After the ATMA results are announced, individual institutes release their ATMA cut-offs. Students can check on the official websites of the institutes to know if they match the cutoff required for admissions. If the candidate matches the cutoff criteria, they will be called for further selection procedure which includes Group Discussion, Written Ability Test and/or Personal Interview . Listed below are some of the top colleges which accept ATMA scores:
1. Christ University
2. Prin. L. N Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research
3. Department of Management Science, University of Pune
4. ITM Business School
5. Jagan Institute of Management Studies
6. KIIT School of Management
7. VIT Business School
8. MIT College of Management
9. International Institute of Management Studies, Pune
10. JK Business School.