ATMA Cutoff 2026: Check Region-Wise Percentile, Score vs Percentile, and Past Year Records

ATMA 2026 cutoff for the General category is expected to range between 70 and 95 percentile. Each ATMA-accepting institute will announce its own cutoff individually after the declaration of the ATMA results 2026. These cutoffs are used to shortlist candidates for the MBA admission process. Since each institute has its own selection criteria, the ATMA 2026 cutoff will vary from one college to another. Only candidates who meet the specified cutoff will be invited to participate in the next stages of the admission process.

As usual, ATMA exam 2026 will be conducted in multiple sessions, February, June, July, & August. You can check both the previous year's ATMA cutoffs and the expected cutoffs for 2026 here.

ATMA Cutoff 2026 (Expected): Region-wise

The expected ATMA cutoff 2026 varies by region, with top institutes in metro cities like Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, and Hyderabad generally requiring scores between 80 to 95 percentile. In contrast, institutes in eastern and smaller regions may have lower cutoffs, typically ranging from 60 to 75 percentile.

ATMA Cutoff 2026 - North Region

Check below the expected ATMA cutoff of the colleges of the northern region:

B-Schools Accepting ATMA Score	Expected ATMA Exam Cut Off (Percentile)
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida	80-85
Institute of Management Studies (IMS), Ghaziabad	80-85
Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS), Rohini	80-85
New Delhi Institute of Management	80-85
Delhi School of Business	70-75
School of Inspired Leadership (SOIL), Gurgaon	80-85
O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonepat	75-80
Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB), New Delhi	70-75
J.K. Business School, Gurgaon	65-70
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Usha & Lakshmi Mittal Institute of Management (BULMIM)	65-70
EMPI Business School, New Delhi	60-65
Jaypee Business School, Noida	60-65
Apeejay School of Management (ASM)	60-65
CII School of Logistics, Amity University, Noida	60-65
Accurate Institute of Management and Technology	55-60

ATMA Cutoff 2026 - South Region

Check below the expected ATMA cutoff of the colleges of the southern region:

ATMA Scorecard Accepting MBA Colleges	Expected ATMA 2026 Cut Off (Percentile)
Christ University, Bengaluru	80-85
Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad	75-80
Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore	75-80
XIME, Bangalore	75-80
SRM School of Management (SRM University), Chennai	75-80
VIT Business School (VIT), Vellore	75-80
IBS Hyderabad: ICFAI Business School	75-80
SDMIMD, Mysore	75-80
Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management (VJIM), Hyderabad	75-80
WE School: Prince L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management, Bangalore	75-80
GITAM Hyderabad Business School (GHBS)	70-75
AIMS School of Business (AIMS), Bangalore	70-75
SSN School of Management, Chennai	70-75
PES University (PESU), Bangalore	70-75
Siva Sivani Institute of Management (SSIM), Secunderabad	70-75
Kristu Jayanti College (KJC), Bangalore	70-75
Vishwa Vishwani Institute of Systems and Management, Hyderabad	70-75
M.S Ramaiah Institute of Management (MSRIM), Bangalore	70-75
Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS), Bangalore	65-70
Rajalakshmi School of Business (RSB), Chennai	65-70
St. Joseph Institute of Management, Bangalore	65-70
Gitam School of International Business (GSIB), Visakhapatnam	65-70
ICBM-School of Business Excellence (ICBM SBE), Hyderabad	60-65
GIBS Business School, Bangalore	60-65
IIBS, Bangalore	60-65
Adarsh Institute of Management and Information Technology (AIMIT), Bangalore	60-65
ITM Bangalore	60-65
St. Joseph-s Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli	60-65

ATMA Cutoff 2026 - West Region

Check below the expected ATMA cutoff of the colleges of the western region:

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

ATMA Cutoff 2026 - East Region

The expected ATMA cutoff 2026 for the colleges of easter region will be available once the ATMA 2026 result is out. You can check the below listed top colleges of eastern region that accept ATMA score for admission.

B-Schools Accepting ATMA Exam Score
Patna University, Patna
Institute of Management Studies, Ranchi University, Ranchi
Marwari College, Ranchi
Jamshedpur Women's College, Jamshedpur
Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi
Guru Gobind Singh Educational Society's Technical Campus, Seraikela
Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM), Kolkata
Techno India University, Kolkata
Institute of Business Management, Kolkata
Praxis Business School, Kolkata

ATMA Cutoff: Previous Year

You can check the previous year's ATMA cutoff of some of the top B-schools as listed below:

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

Factors Influencing ATMA 2026 Cutoff

The ATMA 2026 cutoff can differ from one institute to another, depending on various criteria considered by participating colleges during the admission process. Key factors that influence the cutoff include:

The overall difficulty level of the ATMA 2026 exam
The marking scheme used in the exam
Total number of candidates appearing for the test
Number of candidates who qualify
Availability of seats in participating institutes
Cutoff trends from the previous year
Reservation policies of individual institutes
Average and lowest scores obtained by candidates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ans: The expected ATMA 2026 cutoff for top B-schools varies, with PUMBA likely requiring a percentile of 95 or above. Welingkar Institute of Management (WeSchool), Mumbai typically considers candidates with ATMA scores ranging between the 85 to 90 percentile. These institutes have high competition and select candidates with strong academic and test performance. Final cutoffs may also be influenced by the number of applicants and difficulty level of the exam.

Ans: ATMA does not officially enforce sectional cutoffs. However, some participating institutes might look at your sectional scores in Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative, and Verbal Skills as part of their selection process. Most admissions are based on the overall percentile score. It is still important to maintain balance across all sections to improve your chances.

Ans: The ATMA cutoff is influenced by multiple factors, including the exam’s overall difficulty level, the marking scheme, and the total number of candidates who appear and qualify. It also depends on the total seats available in each participating institute and the previous year’s cutoff trends. Institutes may also consider reservation policies and average/lowest scores when deciding their cutoffs.

Ans: There is no officially declared passing mark in the ATMA exam. However, most mid-level institutes require a score between 120–130 out of 180 to be considered for admission. Top B-schools typically require much higher scores, sometimes corresponding to a percentile above 85 or 90. Your eligibility also depends on institute-specific criteria and selection parameters.

Ans: Yes, ATMA cutoffs often vary depending on the region and popularity of the B-school. For example, institutes in Maharashtra like PUMBA and JBIMS usually have higher cutoffs due to high demand and limited seats. In contrast, institutes in East or Northeast India might have relatively lower cutoff thresholds. Regional competition, number of applicants, and institutional ranking contribute to these differences.

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