ATMA 2025 Preparation Tips : Know Complete Strategy & Guide

Q: Can I prepare for ATMA exam in one month?

ATMA one month preparation can be done. Students can begin with ATMA syllabus and exam pattern. There on, they can focus on practicing what they have studied. The aim should be to strengthen concepts and practice time management. The remaining time should be given to taking mock tests and soving sample papers. Prioritize weak areas and enhance vocabulary. This condensed plan can be effective with consistent effort

Q: What are the important topics of the Analytical Reasoning section of the ATMA question paper?

The Analytical Reasoning section of the ATMA question paper is considered the toughest of all the sections of the ATMA exam. This section of the exam mainly consists of topics from Analytical Reasoning and Critical Reasoning. Some of the important topics of the Analytical Reasoning that the students should not miss include: 1. Syllogisms 2. Critical Reasoning 3. Cause and Effect 4. Statement and Conclusion 5. Strong and Weak Arguments 6. Coding and Decoding 7. Statement and Inference 8. Data Sufficiency 9. Data Interpretation 10. Arrangements

Q: What are the important topics I should focus on in the last few days of the ATMA preparation?

In the last few days leading up to the ATMA exam, candidates can focus on solving puzzles, syllogisms, and other reasoning problems. This can contribute significantly to their exam day performance. They should use the short notes and flash cards and focus on formulas, rules, and fundamental principles. Practice solving questions within the time limits.

Q: What are the last minute tips to prepare for ATMA before the exam?

ATMA is one of the important MBA entrance exams. The first tip to ace the ATMA exam is to stay calm. Here are a few last minute preparation tips for ATMA exam: Confirm the exact location of the ATMA test centre at least one day before the ATMA exam day to ensure that transportation is available on time. If you are new to the city or the location of the centre, it is adivsable to visit the centre once. Arrive early to the ATMA exam centre. Applicants must ensure that they arrive at least an hour before the exam begins. Use the restroom before to the start of the test. Because you will not have time and may not be able to exit the exam hall throughout the examination period, use the restroom before entering the examination hall. Do not bring cell phones or other electronic devices, such as calculators, smartwatches, to the exam centre because the machines are not always available. Personal property will not be safeguarded outside of the exam centre, and the exam centre authories will not be held liable for any loss of personal property. There are no stationary objects allowed, such as a pen, stylus, or paper. Rough pads and pens will be given to the applicants. Candidates should write their name and application number on their rough pads/sheets. Stay calm and have a healthy breakfast in the morning before the exam.

Q: What are the dos and don'ts of the ATMA exam?

On the ATMA exam day, candidates have to follow a number of guidelines which include cooperating with the exam centre staff during identification process, following instructions given be the invigilator and following the test navigation for solving the questions. There are some key dos and don'ts that candidates should follow on the ATMA exam day, which have been listed below: ATMA exam day dos: 1. Reach the ATMA examination centre at the reporting time mentioned on the ATMA admit card. 2. Carry two coloured copies of the ATMA admit card, one photo ID card, passport size photos and duly filled self-declaration form 3. PwD candidates should carry the relevant certificates and documents as prescribed by the examination authorities. 4. Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing the attendance sheet 5. Carry personal drinking water, hand sanitizer and face masks 6. Cooperate with the test centre staff and follow the instructions CAT exam day don'ts: 1. Do not carry prohibited items such as bags, purses, pencil box, beepers, wrist watch, calculators, mobile phones, electronic devices, etc. 2. Don't be late for the exam. The entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of exam. No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam centre after that. Hence, reach the exam centre by 1:00 PM. 3. Don't cheat or indulge in mal practice. You can be disqualified due to any such ACT. 4. Don't leave your seat until the exam duration gets over.

Q: What is the sectional time limit in ATMA?

The ATMA exam is conducted for three hours or 180 minutes. The exam will be conducted in the computer-based test mode. There are six sections in the ATMA question paper, I. e. two sections on Analytical Ability, two sections on Verbal Ability and two sections on Quantitative Aptitude. Each section is to be solved within 30 minutes. Since ATMA is a centre-based online exam the test screen will move from first section to the next section automatically as soon as the time limit gets over. Thus candidates have to be mindful of the on-screen timer and pre-decide the number of questions to solve in each section. It is not mandatory to solve all the questions in ATMA exam so candidates can devise a strategy to use 30 minutes per section as per their strength and weakness.

Q: What is the marking scheme of the ATMA exam?

ATMA has a total of 180 questions. Each section carries 30 marks. For each correct attempt, one mark is awarded and 0.25 marks are deducted for incorrect attempt. There is no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Therefore, the total marks of ATMA is 180. Each section in the ATMA question paper carries equal number of questions and marks. Sectional marking scheme for ATMA is given below: 1. Verbal Ability: 30 2. Analytical Reasoning: 30 3. Quantitative Ability: 30 Since ATMA has negative marking scheme, candidates must choose the questions to solve very carefully and smartly. If they are not sure of the correct answer, they should leave the question instead of taking a chance.

Q: What is the medium of the ATMA question paper? What is the structure of the ATMA question paper?

The medium of ATMA question paper is English . The structure of the ATMA exam has not changed from the past few years. The latest ATMA question paper structure is as follows: The ATMA exam will be conducted in the computer-based test. The duration of the exam is 180 minutes (3 hours). The exam consists of 180 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying one mark each. The questions are from three different sections, namely Analytical Reasoning Skills, Verbal Skills, and Quantitative Skills. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for incorrect answers. The total marks for the exam are 180. The detailed section-wise exam pattern is as follows: Section 1: Analytical Reasoning Skills This section tests the candidate's analytical and logical reasoning abilities. It consists of 60 MCQs. The section tests the candidate's knowledge of topics such as Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Analogy, etc. Section 2: Verbal Skills This section tests the candidate's English language skills. It consists of 60 MCQs. The section tests the candidate's understanding of topics such as Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, etc. Section 3: Quantitative Skills This section tests the candidate's Quantitative Aptitude. It consists of 60 MCQs. The section tests the candidate's knowledge of topics such as Arithmetic, Algebra Geometry, Trigonometry etc.

Q: What are the important topics of the Verbal Skills section of the ATMA exam?

Just like other management entrance exams, the Verbal Skills section is divided into Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability/English Usage. There are about four to five comprehension passages while the topics of English usage are as follows: 1. Synonyms 2. Antonyms 3. Grammar 4. Fill in the blanks 5. Word meanings 6. Vocabulary 7. Parajumbles 8. Idioms and Phrases 9. Error Identification 10. Para Formation Questions (PFQs) 11. Correct statement 12. Cloze 13. Incorrect word/phrase.

Q: Which are the most important topics to focus for ATMA preparation?

AIMS conducts the ATMA exam at least three to four times a year. This year, the exam will be conducted thrice in the computer-based test mode. Here are important topics for the exam according to the sections of ATMA question paper. Analytical Reasoning: Every year, this section is considered to be the toughest among the others. This section contains questions mainly from Analytical Reasoning and Critical Reasoning. Some of the important topics of this section include: Syllogisms Critical Reasoning Course of Action Cause and Effect Statement and Conclusion Strong and Weak Arguments Statement and Inference Coding and Decoding Arrangements Data Sufficiency Verbal Skills: Just like other management entrance tests, this section is divided into Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability/English Usage. There are about four to five comprehension passages while the topics of English usage are as follows: Synonyms (word pair) Fill in the blanks Para Formation Questions (PFQs) Idioms Error identification Grammar Sentence Completion Word Meaning Antonyms Para Jumbles 3. Quantitative Skills: This section of the ATMA question paper is also considered tough. However, the overall difficulty level can be considered to be moderate. Some of the important topics of this section include: Profit and Loss Percentage Simple Interest and Compound Interest Partnership Average, Mixture and Alligation Time and Distance Time and Speed Geometry and Mensuration Time and Work Permutation & Combination Probability Statistics Graphs and Pie Chart.

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ATMA preparation: Compared to other management exams, clearing the ATMA exam is not very tough but requires careful and strategic planning. A well-structured ATMA study plan will go a long way in helping the students ace the ATMA exam 2025. The ideal time required for ATMA exam preparation is six to nine months. In the first two to three months, candidates should focus on learning the basic concepts and brushing up on the fundamentals of the topics. An effective ATMA exam preparation includes understanding the exam pattern, concepts and practising regularly. To maximize the chances of success, it is important to begin the ATMA exam preparation at least six months in advance. ATMA exam syllabus should be completed at least 2 months before the exam, and then students should move to taking ATMA mock tests and solving previous year question papers.

This will help candidates to analyse where they stand in terms of knowledge. Candidates should be focused and attentive to what they study. AIMS Test for Management Admissions(ATMA) is a national-level exam conducted for admission to MBA, MCA, PGDBA, PGDM, etc. More than 750 management institutions accept ATMA scores for offering admission to their various programmes. Here are a few ATMA preparation tips to help candidates get past the finishing line.

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Table of content

How to Prepare for ATMA 2025?
ATMA 2025 Exam Pattern Highlights
Six Months Preparation Strategy for ATMA 2025 Exam
Three Months Preparation Strategy for ATMA 2025
Last-Minute Preparation Tips for ATMA
ATMA Exam Day Checklist
FAQs Related to ATMA Preparation

How to Prepare for ATMA 2025?

ATMA is conducted four to five times a year. It is one of the most popular MBA exams in the country. According to the ATMA 2025 exam pattern, the exam consists of Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal Skills. There are a total of six sections divided into two parts. Candidates must master these topics in order to get a good score. Both online and offline study materials will help you crack the ATMA exam 2025. Take a look at the ATMA exam pattern below.

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Q: What is the syllabus for ATMA exam?

ATMA 2025 Exam Pattern Highlights

Here are the ATMA exam pattern highlights to give the candidates an overview of the exam.

Exam structure	Details
Number of sections	6 (Analytical Reasoning Skills – I, Verbal Skills – I, Quantitative Skills – I, Analytical Reasoning Skills – II, Verbal Skills –II, Quantitative Skills – II)
Duration	180 minutes
Type of questions	Multiple choice questions (MCQs)
Total marks	180
Mode of examination	Online
ATMA marking scheme	+1 mark for each correct answer -0.25 for every wrong answer

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Q: What is the marking scheme of the ATMA exam?

Q: What is the medium of the ATMA question paper? What is the structure of the ATMA question paper?

Six Months Preparation Strategy for ATMA 2025 Exam

The ATMA preparation strategy should include a well-structured study routine and commitment. Incorporating ATMA preparation in their daily schedule will help the candidates to stay on track and achieve the desired end result. When the candidates are preparing for the ATMA exam, they must know the ATMA syllabus thoroughly, because having an in-depth knowledge of the topics is crucial. ATMA is divided into six sections based on Verbal Skills, Quantitative Skills and Analytical Reasoning, and each section has distinct topics and requirements.

Also, candidates must make sure that they refer to the correct and relevant study material including books and resources available online and offline. A six months ATMA preparation strategy should be divided into different phases for maximum efficiency. Shiksha brings you a section-wise preparation strategy for ATMA 2025 below.

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Analytical Reasoning: Questions in this section are moderately difficult. This section analyses the candidates' critical reasoning and analytical skills. The section will analyse the candidate's skills to comprehend and interpret a particular statement and arrive at a conclusion based on their understanding. One can prepare for the Analytical Reasoning section by solving puzzles, riddles, syllogisms, coding and decoding, etc.
Quantitative Skills: Candidates can prepare for this section by brushing up on their mathematics skills. They must refer to the mathematics books that they studied in Class 10 and Class 12. To ace this section, candidates must learn the formulae and theories by heart. Learning tricks to solve lengthy questions will be of great help. Candidates must solve previous years' question papers and practice ATMA mock tests.
Verbal Skills: This section is all about Reading Comprehension and English Usage. Topics include, grammar, para jumbles, reading comprehension, word meanings, phrases and idioms, sentence completion, etc.

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Detailed ATMA syllabus

Verbal Ability questions with answers

Quantitative Skills questions with answers

Analytical Reasoning questions with answers

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the important topics of the Verbal Skills section of the ATMA exam?

Q: Which are the most important topics to focus for ATMA preparation?

Q: What are the important topics of the Quantitative Ability section in the ATMA exam?

Three Months Preparation Strategy for ATMA 2025

Candidates must devote at least three months to ATMA preparation. Applicants who have appeared for other management exams will find preparing for ATMA easier, however, every candidate must give a minimum of three months to ATMA preparations. Divide your ATMA preparation strategy into phases. Below are a few tips to prepare your phase-wise ATMA preparation strategy.

The three phases for the three-month preparation strategy for ATMA 2025 are:

Phase 1: Covering ATMA syllabus and exam pattern
Phase 2: Practicing sample papers and knowing your strengths and weaknesses
Phase 3: Topic-wise revision and practice

Phase 1: Every exam preparation must start with knowing the overall syllabus, exam pattern and marking scheme. ATMA is a time-based exam, hence, candidates must be able to cover the entire syllabus and at the same time have enough time for revision and practice. While preparing for the ATMA exam make sure that candidates should pay equal time to all three sections. At times, candidates who are good at Analytical Reasoning, might pay less time for this section and end up skipping an important topic which might result in scoring bad marks in the exam. Hence, it is really important for the students to prepare well for each section of the ATMA question paper.
Phase 2: In the next phase of ATMA preparation, it is important for the candidates to be well-acquainted with the ATMA syllabus and various topics. Choose the right study material for your preparations. There is no point in collecting the study books and material in bulk. Candidates should categorise the topics of ATMA syllabus 2025 as the most difficult, difficult, moderate and easy. This will help candidates to hone the strong topics and work on the weaker topics. Candidates should learn more than one method to solve a question. During the exam, knowing more than one way of solving a question will help candidates in solving questions more accurately. Accuracy is the key to securing a high percentile score. Brush up your calculations and basics. One should make short notes during their preparations, and note down the formulae and tricks that they come across while preparing.
Phase 3: While solving questions, candidates should keep a check on their accuracy levels. This can be increased by solving previous years’ papers. Candidates must assess how much time it takes for them to solve each section and improve speed accordingly. Any exam preparation is incomplete without the right amount of revision and practice. Candidates should try to solve as many mock tests as they can. Mock tests will help candidates to track their performance and improvement, but will also get them in the right frame of mind for the exam day. Solving mock tests will help candidates to know their strategy and help them manage time. Besides taking mock tests, candidates should solve previous years’ question papers as it will give them a fair understanding of the type of questions that can be asked in the exam.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Can I prepare for ATMA exam in one month?

Q: What are the important topics of the Analytical Reasoning section of the ATMA question paper?

Last-Minute Preparation Tips for ATMA

When only a few days are left for the ATMA exam, candidates must be on-toes with their preparations for the exam. Lessen the pressure of scoring well in the ATMA exam 2025 with these last-minute preparation tips for ATMA 2025. Candidates must now devote their time to revision and solving mock tests. They must revise all the topics that they have studied. Look at all the formulae and theorems that you studied while preparing for the Quant and Analytical Reasoning section. Revision helps in strengthening what you have already studied.

It is important to have a sound sleep so that you feel calm and fresh on exam day. Since the ATMA exam 2025 is a time-based exam (as mentioned above) it is important to have a calm and relaxed mind. A fresh mind will fetch you a good score. Candidates must make sure that they reach the exam centre at least an hour before the commencement of the exam. They also must not forget to carry all the necessary documents like photo ID proof (original and photocopy), ATMA admit card, two recent passport-size coloured photographs and a copy of the ATMA application form.

The most important tip for the ATMA exam is to be calm and confident. Do not panic while attempting the ATMA question paper if you get stuck on a particular question. Panicking will only make things worse and one might end up losing marks.

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Q: What are the last minute tips to prepare for ATMA before the exam?

ATMA Exam Day Checklist

Given below are a few ATMA exam day guidelines that the applicants must adhere to:

Candidates must take two copies of the ATMA admit card 2025 and affix a passport-size photograph on both. The photograph must match the one on the ATMA application form. Candidates not having the admit card or ID proof will not be allowed to appear for the exam.
Candidates must also keep original and photocopies of photo ID proof issued by the Government of India and a copy of the ATMA application form for identification purposes.
ATMA 2025 will be conducted across various exam centres, hence, candidates should reach the exam centre at least an hour before the exam starts. The exam will be conducted from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Do not reach late to the ATMA exam centre. Latecomers will not be allowed to enter the exam centre.
Candidates must carry a ballpoint pen, hand sanitiser and transparent water bottle. They must also wear a mask and pair of gloves before appearing for the exam. They must follow COVID-19-appropriate behaviour at all times.
Candidates must carefully read the instructions given on the question paper before starting the exam.
The students cannot leave their seats during the exam.
Do not talk during the exam.
Loose blank sheets will be provided by the invigilator for rough work.
Do not press the F5 key. It will end your exam abruptly.

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How can I crack ATMA exam in three months?

Answered 2 days ago

Set your plan right. Work on your plan and identify your weakness and strength. Get the right study material. Try to plan and identify the above-stated things within a week. Set your plan agile and keep buffer time for revision and solving mock test papers.
Start with your verbal and quantitative pra

Nishtha Shukla

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Are ATMA 2025 registrations still open for PBS PGDM admissions in 2025?

Answered a month ago

No, the registrations for ATMA 2025 were recently closed on the 24th August 2025. Candidates who managed to register for the ATMA 2025 entrance exam need to plan a preparation strategy to cover the ATMA 2025 exam syllabus before 30th August 2025 to clear the exam. Candidates who manage toscore an ap

Saurabh Khanduri

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How much score should I secure to get Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College for BA (Hons)?

Answered 2 months ago

If you belong to the General AI category, the minimum CUET UG cutoff score required is 444.09 for admission to the BA (Hons) programme. The maximum cutoff score required is 823.86 during Round 1 admission. However, please note that the cutoff scores vary for different courses, specialisations, round

Rashmi Sinha

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What is the cutoff of Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College for 2025 admission?

Answered 2 months ago

Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College cutoff 2025 for CUET UG has been released, wherein the cutoff scores varied between 289.02 and 846.37 for admission across multiple courses at the UG level. This cutoff range is for the students belonging to the General AI quota. Please note that the cutoff scores var

Rashmi Sinha

Contributor-Level 10

Can I get an IES MCRC PGDM seat with a valid ATMA score?

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, students can get a PGDM seat at IES MCRC with a valid ATMA score. The institute accepts CAT, CMAT, ATMA, and other national-level entrance test scores for PGDM admissions. ATMA is also accepted for admission to PGDM in Pharmaceutical Management. To get a seat, students must fulfil the eligibili

Shailja Rawat

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What clubs, societies, and events are active on Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College campus?

Answered 2 months ago

Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma (ARSD) College has a vibrant campus life with numerous active clubs, societies, and events. Some of the notable ones include the Cultural Society, Nimbus (English Debating Society), Enactus (entrepreneurship and social inclusion), Rangayan (Dramatics Society), and Sarang (Sin

Rashmi Sharma

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Can I apply for MBA at Rajeev Business School with a valid ATMA score?

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, a candidate can apply for MBA at Rajeev Business School with a valid ATMA score. Since ATMA is a national level exam and is recognised by AICTE, it is accepted by the school. Candidates can also appear for any other exams for MBA courses such as- CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT, etc.

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