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ATMA
ATMA stands for AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA); it is one of the management exams organized by the reputed organization AIMS (Association of Indian Management Schools). This Exam aims to open the gates of Top B-schools and government schools for aspirants who want to enter MBA, PGDBA, PGDM, and MCA programs. It is a national-level entrance exam whose marks are accepted by India’s best private and government colleges.
The ATMA exam is organized almost five times a year. Read the article below to learn more about the ATMA 2026 admission process, registration, application form, exam dates, eligibility criteria, fees, and more.
ATMA 2026 Eligibility Criteria
ATMA 2026 Registrations
The ATMA application forms for aspirants are available on the ATMA official website. The application form for all the courses is the same; aspirants can choose their preferred course. Check out the document that is required to fill out the application form. Check out the list below of documents and steps that are mandatory for the ATMA application procedure.
Documents required for ATMA 2026 registration
Colleges Accepting the ATMA Marks
Top B-schools accept ATMA scores; almost all 500+ management schools across India are giving admissions to students on the basis of ATMA scores. Each participant has to undergo the cutoff procedure and the counseling process. Check out the table below that depicts the college list that accepts ATMA scores.
| Christ University, Bengaluru | Department of Management Sciences, University of Pune (PUMBA), Pune |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida | Institute of Management Studies (IMS), Ghaziabad |
| Delhi School of Business | IBS Hyderabad: ICFAI Business School |
| SDA Bocconi, Mumbai | O.P Jindal University, Sonepat |
| VIT Business School ( VIT), Vellore | MIT School of Telecom Management |
Scope of ATMA
According to the latest trends, ATMA is going to be difficult this time. Those students who are planning to take the exams must work on their preparations. After the ATMA exam, you have the golden chance to get admission to the top B-school.
ATMA Contact Details
If an applicant has an inquiry or any doubts, they must email the ATMA Secretariat at their registered ID: [email protected].
Applicants must add their personal and test details in the email.
AIMS has decided on the pattern of the ATMA exam. The exam will be organized in an internet-based exam mode. As per the ATMA question paper, the question paper is divided into six sections. The questions will be based on, i.e., analytical reasoning, verbal skills, and quantitative skills. The question type is multiple-choice, and the time allotted will be three hours. Check out the table below and learn about the ATMA exam format.
| Features | Details |
| Exam mode | Computer-based exam |
| Time Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Total marks | 180 |
| Type of questions | Multiple-choice questions |
| No of choices | 4 |
| Number of questions | 180 |
| language | English |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for the right answer -0.25 for the incorrect entry, O for the un-attempted question |
Students! Those who want to ace the ATMA exam must practice section-wise topics. The ATMA question paper contains six sections, i.e., two sections of analytical reasoning, two sections of quantitative skills, and two sections of verbal skills.
| Sections | Specifications |
| Analytical Reasoning (Part 1 and II) | This section consists of 60 questions from various topics like Coding and Decoding, Critical Reasoning, Syllogisms, Data Sufficiency, Arguments and Statements and Conclusions, Blood Relations, Arrangements, etc. |
| Quantitative Skills | This section has almost 60 questions from varied topics, such as Algebra, Arithmetic, Modern math, Profit & loss, Time, Speed and Distance, Permutation and Combination, etc. |
| Verbal Ability (Part I and II) | This section has almost 60 questions from different topics such as Jumbled sentences, Grammar, Sentence Completion, Reading Comprehension, Phrases, Synonyms, and Antonyms. |
Aspirants who are applying for the ATMA Exam must understand that ATMA is quite a complicated exam. Ideally, an aspirant who wants to secure excellent scores in ATMA must start their preparation at least nine months before the actual exam. But if you are hard-working and dedicated, you can score well in the exam.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| General | INR 2000 |