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

ATMA 2024 is scheduled for Phase 1 on 18th February 2024, Phase 2 on 11th May 2024, Phase 3 on 23rd June 2024, and Phase 4 on 21st July 2024. The examination is organized by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS). Detailed information regarding the ATMA exam date, application process, and syllabus can be found on indcareer.com.

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.

Updates:

ATMA 2024 Exam Date announced and application form has been released. Get the link to apply online here.

Important 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.

EventsDates for Phase 1Dates for Phase 2Dates for Phase 3Dates for Phase 4
Release of ATMA Application Form29 Nov 2023As per AIMSAs per AIMSAs per AIMS
Application Form Last Date11 Feb 2024As per AIMSAs per AIMSAs per AIMS
Last Date for Fee Payment10 Feb 2024As per AIMSAs per AIMSAs per AIMS
Last Date for Printed Application Form18 Feb 2024As per AIMSAs per AIMSAs per AIMS
Admit Card Release Date15 Feb 2024As per AIMSAs per AIMSAs per AIMS
ATMA 2024 Exam Date18 Feb 202411 May 202423 Jun 202421 Jul 2024
Publication of Answer KeyAs per AIMSAs per AIMSAs per AIMSAs per AIMS
ATMA Result Announcement Date24 Feb 2024 from 11:00 am OnwardsAs per AIMSAs per AIMSAs per AIMS

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.

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.

Marking Scheme:

  • Candidates get +1 marks for correct answer.
  • And negative marks is -0.25 for incorrect answers

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 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.

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/

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 Level
RegionIndia
(note – this does not indicate domicile requirement.
it only refers to states or regions where score
accepting colleges are situated)
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

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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