AMCAT Cut-Off: What Score Do Companies Ask For

AMCAT does not have a single cut-off. The official help centre states that there is no minimum AMCAT score to apply for jobs, and that companies set different criteria for different sections of the test. So the useful question is not what the cut-off is, but what score the companies you are targeting usually look for.

This page explains how score requirements work, shares the indicative figures that AMCAT itself has published in its blog articles, and shows how to set a sensible target. None of the figures below is an official or binding cut-off.

How AMCAT score requirements work

Your report gives a score and a percentile for each module. An employer then sets its own bar, usually module by module. For example, a software company may weigh the logical, quantitative and domain scores heavily, while a service company may put more weight on English.

• Module-wise bars: Companies generally apply separate requirements to English, logical and quantitative modules.

• Combined bars: Some employers add two module scores together.

• Role-based bars: The domain module requirement depends on the job profile.

• Which attempt counts: If you retake, the recruiting company decides whether it uses your latest, best or average score.

Indicative good scores

An AMCAT blog article on good scores gives the following module-wise figures. They describe what the article calls a good score, not a cut-off, and companies may ask for more or less.

The same article says a combined English, logical and quantitative score above 1500 is considered good, and another official FAQ answer advises aiming for at least 550 to be on the safe side. These are indicative figures from AMCAT's own blog and FAQ, and they may not reflect today's employers. Cut-offs change with the company, the role and the hiring season.

How to set your target

1. List your target companies: Check their job posts or campus notices for any stated AMCAT requirement.

2. Take a baseline: Use the official preparation test or timed practice to see where you stand.

3. Aim above the indicative bands: Leave a margin rather than targeting a bare minimum.

4. Read your report: Percentiles show how you compare with other candidates, and the report card points to weak sub-topics.

5. Retake only with a plan: You must wait 45 days, so use that time on your weakest modules.

Scores are valid for one year, so a good score can be reused across several applications. If you are happy with your result, the official site suggests extending validity instead of retaking.

Official details on the test are on myamcat.com.