AMCAT Score — What Your Score Means and Company Cutoffs 2026
Understand your AMCAT score (0–900 adaptive scale), company cutoffs for Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, and how to use your scorecard for 2 years.
How AMCAT Scoring Works: The Adaptive 0–900 Scale
The AMCAT uses Item Response Theory (IRT), the same adaptive algorithm behind the GRE and GMAT. Every section — English, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, and any optional domain module — is scored independently on a 0 to 900 scale. You do not get one combined score; you get a separate score for each section.
Here is what makes the adaptive engine different from a regular test:
- Question difficulty adjusts in real time. Start at medium difficulty. Answer correctly → next question is harder and worth more points. Answer incorrectly → next question is easier and worth fewer points.
- Correct answers on harder questions earn disproportionately more points. A correct answer on a high-difficulty item can push your score 40–60 points higher than a correct answer on an easy item.
- Negative marking applies. Wrong answers carry a penalty. Random guessing on hard questions can drop your score faster than skipping — except you cannot skip; you must answer before proceeding. Eliminate and commit strategically.
- Percentile is reported alongside your raw score. If you score 600 in Quantitative Ability, your percentile shows how you rank against all test-takers in that section — a 600 might be the 75th percentile.
The percentile is often more actionable than the raw score. Recruiters at tier-1 companies typically set cutoffs at the 70th–80th percentile rather than a fixed number, because the percentile adjusts for test-version difficulty. To benchmark your performance across sections, practice with the AMCAT Quantitative Aptitude and AMCAT Logical Reasoning section guides.
- Percentile equivalent: ~90th percentile
- Target companies: Tier-1: TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Accenture
- Outcome: Direct shortlist at most major IT recruiters; eligible for premium off-campus drives
- Percentile equivalent: ~70th–89th percentile
- Target companies: Tier-1 & Tier-2: HCL, Tech Mahindra, Mphasis, LTIMindtree
- Outcome: Clears screening at most companies; may need strong domain score to compete for top roles
- Percentile equivalent: ~50th–69th percentile
- Target companies: Tier-2 & Tier-3: smaller IT services, BPOs, startups
- Outcome: Clears minimum cutoffs at some companies; retake recommended if targeting Infosys / TCS
- Percentile equivalent: Below 50th percentile
- Target companies: Very limited; mostly tier-3 or non-IT roles
- Outcome: Retake after structured preparation; focus on weakest section first
AMCAT Company Cutoffs 2026 — Section-by-Section
Each company sets its own AMCAT cutoffs and may weigh sections differently. The table below reflects reported cutoffs from AMCAT-registered drives and candidate feedback collected through 2026–2026. Cutoffs can shift slightly by role, location, and batch — always confirm on the official job posting.
| Company | English | Logical | Quant | Domain Module | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infosys | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ (if applicable) | Consistent cutoff across all campuses; InfyTQ scores can supplement |
| TCS | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ (CS/IT module) | BPS and IPA roles may accept 450+; NQT score is separate from AMCAT |
| Wipro | 450+ | 450+ | 450+ | 450+ (domain) | One of the lower core cutoffs; strong HR round still required |
| Cognizant | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ (tech) | GenC Next roles require 600+ across all sections |
| Accenture | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ | Application Development roles prefer 600+ in Logical |
| HCL Technologies | 450+ | 450+ | 450+ | Required for tech | Tech Bee program has separate criteria; AMCAT used for lateral hiring |
| Tech Mahindra | 450+ | 450+ | 450+ | Preferred | Accepts slightly lower scores for BPO and support roles |
| LTIMindtree | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ (CS) | Competitive — 600+ recommended for technology-track roles |
| Mphasis | 450+ | 450+ | 450+ | Preferred | More flexible than tier-1 firms; good for 450–550 scorers |
| Capgemini | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ | Analyst roles require 600+ in domain module; check JD carefully |
The most efficient preparation path is to identify which section holds you back and target it directly. Use the AMCAT English section guide if English is your weak point, or the AMCAT study guide for a full-section plan.
Score Validity and Sharing Your AMCAT Scorecard
Your AMCAT score is valid for 2 years from the date you took the test. During that window you can share your scorecard with any company registered on the Aspiring Minds portal — no need to retest unless your score falls below a company's cutoff or you want to improve it.
- Where to find your scorecard: Log in to myamcat.com → Dashboard → Score Report. Download as PDF or share directly via the portal link.
- Sharing with companies: Use the 'Send Score' feature inside the portal. Registered employers receive your score instantly. You can also paste the shareable link in job applications.
- Retaking the AMCAT: You may retake the test after a 45-day gap. Your new score replaces the old one on your profile — companies will see only the latest attempt.
- Sectional score sharing: You can choose which sections to share. If your English score is weak but your Logical and Quant scores are strong, you may apply for roles where English is not weighted heavily.
- Score freeze for off-campus drives: Some companies conduct AMCAT-powered drives where the score from that specific drive session is locked. Off-campus drives accessed through Aspiring Minds may have separate sharing rules — always read the drive instructions.
About the Author
Educational Psychologist & Academic Test Preparation Expert
Columbia University Teachers CollegeDr. Lisa Patel holds a Doctorate in Education from Columbia University Teachers College and has spent 17 years researching standardized test design and academic assessment. She has developed preparation programs for SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, UCAT, and numerous professional licensing exams, helping students of all backgrounds achieve their target scores.