Check your resume's ATS score — free, in seconds
Paste your resume and a job description. CV Prime scores your ATS match 0–100 and shows the missing keywords, format problems, and weak bullets — then fixes them with AI. Know your score before you apply, not after a rejection.
Free · No credit card · Keyword + format breakdown included
75%
of resumes are filtered by ATS before a human reads them
90%+
of large Indian companies screen with an ATS
0–100
instant score with keyword, format, and section breakdown
70+
the threshold most Indian employers set for human review
What your ATS score means
The score is calculated against one specific job description — check it per role
Clears ATS filters comfortably and reads as a strong fit. Apply with confidence.
Above the threshold most Indian employers set for human review. A few fixes push it higher.
Borderline — may be filtered depending on the role. Missing keywords are usually the cause.
Most ATS configurations filter this out before a human ever sees it. Tailoring is essential.
What the ATS score checker analyses
Four scoring dimensions — not just a keyword count
Keyword coverage
Compares your resume against the exact skills, tools, and qualifications in the JD and reports your match percentage — plus the specific keywords you are missing.
Section completeness
Flags missing or weak sections an ATS expects — summary, skills, experience with dates, education — and points out where structure is hurting your parse.
Format compliance
Detects ATS-breaking elements: multi-column layouts, tables, headers/footers, images, and unusual fonts that cause parsers to drop or scramble your content.
Bullet quality
Identifies vague, duties-based bullets ("responsible for…") and shows where quantified, action-led rewrites would raise both your ATS and recruiter score.
The three things that tank an ATS score
And exactly how CV Prime fixes each one
Low keyword coverage
Why it happens: Your resume uses different words than the JD — "led a team" when the JD screens for "stakeholder management".
The fix: CV Prime lists every missing keyword and weaves it into your real bullets and skills section, lifting coverage without stuffing.
Format parse failures
Why it happens: Two-column or table-based templates look great to humans but break most ATS parsers, dropping half your content.
The fix: Switch to one of CV Prime's 8 ATS-safe single-column templates — same clean look, but fully machine-readable.
Weak or missing sections
Why it happens: No dedicated skills section, missing dates, or an objective where a summary should be.
The fix: CV Prime restructures your resume into the sections an ATS expects and rewrites your summary to lead with the target role.
ATS score checker — FAQ
What is an ATS score?
An ATS score is a 0–100 measure of how well your resume matches a specific job description in the eyes of an Applicant Tracking System — the software 90%+ of large Indian companies use to pre-screen applications. The score combines keyword coverage (how many of the JD's required skills appear in your resume), section completeness, and format compliance. A higher score means you are more likely to clear the automated filter and reach a human recruiter.
How do I check my resume's ATS score for free?
Paste your resume and the job description into CV Prime's ATS score checker. In seconds you get a 0–100 score with a full breakdown: keyword match percentage, the exact missing keywords, format warnings, and section gaps. The free plan includes ATS scoring and 3 PDF exports at no cost, with no credit card required.
What is a good ATS score?
Aim for 80+. Most Indian employers configure their ATS to surface resumes scoring roughly 70 and above for human review, so anything under that risks being filtered out automatically. A score of 85–100 indicates a strong match. Because the score is calculated against one specific JD, the same resume can score 88 for one role and 54 for another — which is why you check it per application.
Why does my resume get a different ATS score for different jobs?
Because an ATS score measures fit to one job description, not overall quality. A backend engineer's resume might score 90 for a Java backend role and 60 for a frontend React role, even though the resume itself has not changed. This is exactly why a single generic resume underperforms — and why CV Prime lets you re-check and tailor for every role you apply to.
Is this ATS checker accurate for Indian companies?
Yes. CV Prime's scoring is calibrated for the Indian job market — the ATS platforms and screening patterns used by IT majors (TCS, Infosys, Wipro), product companies (Amazon India, Flipkart, Zomato), and BFSI firms. It understands Indian credentials (B.Tech, CGPA, CA) and Indian role terminology, so the score reflects how Indian recruiters' systems actually read your resume.
Does the ATS checker tell me how to fix a low score?
Yes — that is the point. Unlike checkers that only return a number, CV Prime shows you the specific missing keywords, the format issues, and the weak bullets, then lets you apply AI fixes in one click: keyword injection, bullet rewriting, and an ATS-safe template. You can re-score after fixing to confirm the improvement before you apply.
Know your ATS score before you apply
Paste your resume and a JD. Get a 0–100 score with every keyword gap and format issue — and fix them with AI. Free to start.
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