ATMA: Exam Details, Admit Card, Application Form
ATMA: Exam Details, Admit Card, Application Form

ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions) is an entrance exam that is conducted by AIMS for students who are willing to take admission to management courses across various institutes in India. AIMS Test for Management Admissions is held for admission to the post-graduate programs in management i.e. Master of Business Administration (MBA), Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), Post Graduate Certificate in Management (PGCM)/Master of Computer Application (MCA) offered by various institutes/universities in India.

ATMA Exam Details

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ATMA or the AIMS Test for Management Admissions is a national level entrance examination conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) for admission to postgraduate management courses. This exam is conducted multiple times a year, and it is accepted by various management institutes across India.

Important Dates

EventDates for May 2023 Session
Release of ATMA 2023 application form08 Mar 2023
Last date to apply online at atmaaims.com21 May 2023
Last date for fee payment20 May 2023
Last date of Printing Application form28 May 2023
ATMA 2023 admit card release date25 May 2023
ATMA 2023 Exam Date28 May 2023 (2:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
ATMA 2023 result announcement01 Jun 2023
Important Dates: ATMA Dates

These are tentative dates and will be updated as soon as the actual dates for ATMA are declared. Students are requested to visit the website regularly for all recent updates.

ATMA – Overview

AspectsDetails
Name of ExamATMA
Full Form of ATMAAIMS Test for Management Admissions
Organizing BodyAIMS
Full Form of AIMSAssociation of Indian Management Schools
Type of ExamMBA Entrance Exam
Level of ExamNational
RegionIndia
Official Websiteatmaaims.com
Courses Where Admission is Through ATMAMBA, PGDM, MMS, MCA
Colleges Where Admission is Through ATMAPartnering institutes, MBA colleges across India
Minimum Educational Qualification As per eligibility criteria
Mode of ExamOnline Test
Type of QuestionsMultiple-choice question
Number of Questions180
Total Marks180
Marking Scheme+1, -0.25
Exam Duration180 Minutes
Subjects in Question PaperAnalytical Reasoning, Verbal Skills, Quantitative Skills, Analytical Reasoning, Verbal Skills, Quantitative Skills
ATMA – Overview

ATMA Eligibility Criteria:

  • Candidate should be citizen of India.
  • He/She should have a Bachelor’s degree or must have passed its equivalent examination under 10+2+3 scheme with any stream (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com, B.Tech), from any University recognized by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.
  • Candidates who are appearing in final year of their qualifying examination can also apply.
  • Minimum 50% aggregate marks in graduation or any equivalent degree, but this percentage criteria may vary for various Management Institutes or Universities.
  • Candidates who would have given the ATMA examination earlier, are also eligible to apply for the exam.
  • AIMS doesn’t asks for any work experience to apply for ATMA EXAM. So non-working and working candidates both are eligible to apply.
  • There is no age bar.

ATMA Application Form

Candidates who are interested in appearing for ATMA must fill in ATMA Application Form. Candidates can choose the online or offline mode for applying for the test. The ATMA application form can be downloaded from the official website of ATMA: http://www.atmaaims.com/ .

The candidates can either choose the online or offline mode for the test. The candidates have to fill in their Full Name, Correct Email ID, Date of Birth, Mobile Number in the online form and Register. The mail containing Username and Password will be received in the Email address given by the candidate at the time of Registration.

Steps to register for ATMA

  • Step 1 Register online
  • Step 2 Payment of Fee – The fee can be paid through Credit Card/Debit Card and Net-Banking.
  • Step 3 Filling the Application Form – Fill some details in the application of ATMA like, basic details, personal details, academic details etc.
  • Step 4 Upload Image – Candidates also need to upload images in the application form of ATMA and finally download the application from the confirmation page. Make sure to upload clear images.

Application Fee

  • Registration Fee for ATMA exam: Rs.1600/-
  • Mode of Payment: Online through Debit Card/credit card/ Net Banking only

Those candidates applying for the offline test can purchase the ATMA bulletin from the ATMA centre by paying the requisite cash. They have to fill in the application form in their own handwriting and submit the duly filled application form at the ATMA office.

Paper Pattern for ATMA

SectionQuestionsTime
Analytical Reasoning Skills3030 Minutes
Verbal Skills3030 Minutes
Quantitative Skills3030 Minutes
Verbal Skills3030 Minutes
Analytical Reasoning Skills3030 Minutes
Quantitative Skills3030 Minutes
Total180180 Minutes
Paper Pattern for ATMA
  • Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT)
  • Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
  • Total Time: 180 minutes
  • Total Questions: 180 questions
  • Total Marks: 180 Marks
  • Negative Marking -0.25 marks
  • Total Sections: 6 Sections

There are 180 questions spread over 6 sections with duration of 180 minutes. Each section is timed separately for paper-based test.

Each multiple-choice question is followed by 4 answers. Candidates have to choose the best answer from these four choices and then darken the corresponding oval in the answer sheet/click the right answers in the online test. There is 1 mark for each correct question and 1/3 negative marking for every wrong answer.

Syllabus

ATMA exam paper contains 6 sections covering the topics on Analytical Reasoning Skills, Verbal Skills and Quantitative Skills. Candidates need to solve in all 170 questions for which they are allotted 180 minutes. Below is the ATMA exam syllabus provided to help you prepare for the exam.

Analytical Reasoning Skills

The Questions on Analytical Skills will examine the logical thinking abilities of a candidate. No specialized knowledge of any particular field is required for answering the questions. In the Questions on Analytical Skills you need to analyze the situations on which each Question is based and then select the answer choice that is most appropriate response to the question. Each set of Questions or group of Questions is based on a passage or set of conditions.

Quantitative Skills:-
– Number System
– Average
– Allegation
– Percentages
– Profit & Loss
– Interest
– Ratio & Proportion Variations
– Time & work
– Time, Speed & Distance
– Geometry
– Mensuration
– Functions
– Set Theory
– Permutation & Combination
– Probability
– Progression
– Inequalities
– Coordinate Geometry
– Quadratic Equation
– Logarithm

Verbal Skills

Multiple choice questions are asked in this section which contains:
– Reading comprehension
– Sentence correction
– Word meaning
– Sentence completions

ATMA Admit Card

Admit Card is a compulsory document which has to be carried by the students. Fix a passport size photograph in the space provided. Candidates can download their Admit Card online from the ATMA-AIMS website. Only those candidates whose Registration form has been accepted will receive the Admit Card.

The details regarding premises, address, and Test centre is printed on the Admit Card.

Note:
– The Admit Card will not be received through post or Email.
– No entry for students into the Examination Hall without furnishing Admit Card. Admit Card is a compulsory document and it should be with the candidate at the time of Examination.

ATMA Test Centers / Exam Centres

The ATMA exam is conducted in the following cities: Ahmedabad (Gandhi Nagar), Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, New Delhi, Ghaziabad, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kolhapur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi and Thane.

Candidate should note that change of test centre is not allowed, except for valid reasons in exceptional cases where the request for change is made well in advance i.e., at least 5 days before the test, and subject to availability of seats and the approval of test administrator.

Cutoff

With the announcement of the ATMA result, the various participating institutes will be releasing their cutoff marks. To be eligible for the pre-admission processes, the candidates must score equal to or more than the cutoff marks. However, the candidates must note that the cutoff marks will vary from institute to institute. It is expected that the cutoff marks will remain similar to that of last year.

ATMA Results

The Result of the ATMA held in the first week of July is released in July only and the Result of ATMA examination held in last week of July is released in the first week of August. The candidates can check their Result online on the official website of ATMA-AIMS

Candidates need to login to the website with their PID and Password which is generated at the time of Registration. With the ATMA AIMS score the candidates can apply for admission in various colleges of Maharashtra and All India Level Management seats.

Contact Details

Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS)
D No:6-3-668/10/76, First Floor, Near Sri Kalyana Venkateshwara Temple, Durga Nagar Colony, Punjagutta, Hyderabad 500082

Tel: (O) 040-23417875/76
Email: [email protected]

Website : http://www.atmaaims.com/

FAQs

What is the ATMA exam?

ATMA or the AIMS Test for Management Admissions is a national level entrance examination conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) for admission to postgraduate management courses.

What is the eligibility criteria for appearing for the ATMA exam?

The eligibility criteria for appearing for the ATMA exam are completion of graduation with a minimum of 50% marks, no age limit, Indian citizenship, and no limit on the number of attempts.

What are the important dates related to the ATMA exam?

The important dates related to the ATMA exam include registration in November and February, admit card availability a week before the exam date, exam dates in December and March, and result declaration within a week after the exam date.

What is the mode of the ATMA exam?

The ATMA exam is conducted in online mode.

Is there negative marking in the ATMA exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.

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