ATMA 2026 expected cutoff for AIMS member institutes ranges from 50 to 99+ percentile, with General category students needing 85–95 percentile for top-tier institutes and 50–70 percentile for mid-tier colleges, based on 2024–25 ATMA trends.
The AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) 2026 June session is scheduled for June 27, 2026. Conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS), ATMA is accepted by over 500 PGDM and MBA institutes across India. Unlike centrally conducted government exams, AIMS does not publish a single national cutoff. Each member institute independently announces qualifying scores based on its own admission policy, available seats, and category-wise reservation norms.
- ATMA is scored on a raw scale of 180 marks and a scaled score of 0–800; cutoffs are typically reported as percentile.
- General category cutoff at top AIMS institutes: 85–95 percentile, based on 2024–25 trends.
- OBC, SC, and ST categories may receive relaxations of 5–15 percentile points at government-aided AIMS institutes.
- AIMS does not release a central category-wise cutoff; each member institute announces its own qualifying threshold.
- The ATMA June 2026 exam is scheduled for June 27, 2026; results are typically declared within 5–7 days of the exam date.
| Direct Link to ATMA 2026 Official Website (Active) — www.atmaaims.com |
ATMA 2026 Category-Wise Expected Cutoff
Individual AIMS member institutes set their own admission cutoffs. Government-aided institutes typically offer relaxation in qualifying percentile for OBC, SC, ST, and PwD students as per reservation norms. The table below shows expected qualifying percentile ranges based on 2024–25 ATMA trends.
| Category | Top-Tier AIMS Institutes | Mid-Tier AIMS Institutes | Other AIMS Institutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 85–95 percentile | 70–85 percentile | 50–70 percentile |
| OBC (NCL) | 78–88 percentile | 62–78 percentile | 43–62 percentile |
| SC | 70–80 percentile | 55–70 percentile | 35–55 percentile |
| ST | 65–75 percentile | 50–65 percentile | 30–50 percentile |
| PwD | 60–70 percentile | 45–60 percentile | 28–45 percentile |
The above are expected estimates based on 2024–25 ATMA trends. Private AIMS member institutes may not apply category-based relaxations. Always verify the specific cutoff with each institute’s official admission notification.
ATMA 2026 College-Wise Expected Cutoff
The following table lists expected ATMA 2026 cutoff percentiles for prominent AIMS member institutes, drawn from previous year admission data. All figures are expected based on 2024–25 ATMA trends and are subject to change after the June 2026 result.
| Institute | Location | Expected Cutoff (Percentile) | Programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| JBIMS (Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies) | Mumbai | 99+ percentile | MMS |
| SIMSREE (Sydenham Institute of Management) | Mumbai | 90–95 percentile | MMS |
| PUMBA (Dept. of Management Sciences, SPPU) | Pune | 85–90 percentile | MBA |
| Welingkar Institute of Management | Mumbai | 80–85 percentile | PGDM |
| Welingkar Institute of Management | Bangalore | 75–82 percentile | PGDM |
| KJ Somaiya Institute of Management | Mumbai | 75–85 percentile | MBA |
| IMS Ghaziabad | Ghaziabad | 70–80 percentile | PGDM |
| BIMTECH (Birla Institute of Management Technology) | Greater Noida | 65–75 percentile | PGDM |
| IFMR Graduate School of Business | Sri City, AP | 65–75 percentile | MBA |
| XISS (Xavier Institute of Social Service) | Ranchi | 60–70 percentile | PGDM |
| NIBM (National Institute of Bank Management) | Pune | 60–70 percentile | PGDM |
| NDIM (New Delhi Institute of Management) | New Delhi | 55–65 percentile | PGDM |
ATMA 2026 Score vs Percentile
ATMA has 180 questions worth a maximum raw score of 180 marks. Each correct answer earns 1 mark; each wrong answer deducts 0.25 marks. The raw score is scaled to a 0–800 range for reporting. The table below is an approximate mapping based on historical ATMA data.
| Raw Score (out of 180) | Scaled Score (out of 800) | Approximate Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 145–180 | 680–800 | 95–99+ |
| 130–144 | 610–679 | 88–95 |
| 115–129 | 540–609 | 78–88 |
| 100–114 | 470–539 | 65–78 |
| 85–99 | 400–469 | 50–65 |
| 70–84 | 330–399 | 35–50 |
| Below 70 | Below 330 | Below 35 |
A raw score of 115 or above (78+ percentile on the approximate scale) is considered competitive for mid-tier and above AIMS member institutes in 2026.
Factors Affecting ATMA 2026 Cutoff
Several factors shape the final cutoff that each AIMS member institute announces after the ATMA 2026 June result.
- Number of applicants: A larger test-taking pool raises the competitive percentile threshold at popular institutes.
- Exam difficulty level: A tougher paper pushes raw scores lower, which can ease the percentile cutoff needed for shortlisting.
- Available seats per programme: Institutes with limited intake maintain stricter qualifying thresholds to shortlist students.
- Previous year cutoff trends: Most institutes set 2026 cutoffs within 2–5 percentile of their 2025 figure.
- Category quota: Government-aided institutes follow state reservation policies, lowering qualifying percentile thresholds for OBC, SC, ST, and PwD students.
- Programme specialisation: MBA programmes in HR, Rural Management, or Finance may carry different cutoffs from general MBA or PGDM programmes at the same institute.
ATMA 2026 Expected Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected ATMA 2026 cutoff for General category students?
Ans. General category students need approximately 85–95 percentile for top-tier AIMS member institutes such as JBIMS, SIMSREE, and PUMBA. For mid and lower-tier AIMS institutes, the expected cutoff is 50–85 percentile, based on 2024–25 ATMA trends.
Ques. Does AIMS release a central category-wise cutoff for ATMA 2026?
Ans. No. AIMS does not release a central cutoff. Each member institute independently announces its qualifying cutoff and may apply category-based relaxations as per its own admission policy.
Ques. What is the total marks and score range for ATMA 2026?
Ans. ATMA has 180 questions worth 180 raw marks. The scaled score is reported on a 0–800 range. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer; unattempted questions carry no penalty.
Ques. What is the expected ATMA 2026 cutoff for PUMBA?
Ans. Based on previous year trends, the expected ATMA 2026 cutoff for PUMBA (Department of Management Sciences, SPPU Pune) is 85–90 percentile for General category students.
Ques. How much relaxation do SC and ST students get in ATMA 2026 cutoffs?
Ans. At government-aided AIMS member institutes, SC students typically receive a 10–15 percentile relaxation and ST students a 15–20 percentile relaxation compared to General category cutoffs. Private institutes may not follow these relaxations.
Ques. What is a good ATMA score for MBA admission in 2026?
Ans. A raw score of 115 and above (scaled score approximately 540+, 78–88+ percentile) is considered a good ATMA score for admission to reputed AIMS member institutes in 2026.
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