Can the test centre be changed after the release of ATMA admit card?

No, there is no provision of changing the test centre after the ATMA admit card has been released. In fact, there is no option to change the test centre allotted at any point of time during the entire exam cycle. There is no window for form correction too where the candidates could have changed the test centre. Thus, it is very important to select test cities very carefully in the ATMA application form. They must choose their first city preference as home town or the city where they are likely to be on the exam day or choose a city which is the closest to their hometown and they can reach there on time on the exam day. Also, to be allotted the desired test city, candidates must fill the ATMA application for at the earliest, as the exam slot and test centres are allotted on first cum first served basis. If the seats get filled in the first city preference, candidates are allotted a centre in the second city according to their preference. The students must check the location of their allotted centre much in advance and make arrangements for reaching there on exam day on time.

How can I make rectifications in the ATMA admit card if required?

If any information or detail printed incorrectly on the candidate's ATMA hall ticket, they must immediately contact the exam helpline desk and get it rectified at the earliest. Also, get a copy of the ATMA admit card issued before the ATMA exam date 2026. ATMA admit card is a mandatory document to be carried to the ATMA exam centre to gain entry in the exam hall.

What is the eligibility criteria for ATMA?

ATMA is commonly used name for AIMS Test for Management Admissions. ATMA Eligibility criteria for this test is: Candidate should be an Indian citizen Candidate should have graduation degree from a recognised university Minimum percentage required is 50% in qualifying exam. Students in final year of graduation can also apply.

Is there any age limit for taking ATMA exams?

There is no age limit to appear for ATMA. The ATMA exam is open for fresh graduates as well as working professionals. Since ATMA is accepted by over 700 B-schools across India for their full-time MBA and MCA courses, a lot of students appear for the exam. ATMA score is accepted by some of the top MBA colleges in India also shortlist candidates for executive MBA or part-time MBA on the basis of ATMA score. The minimum age limit for has to be 20 years as the minimum qualification for ATMA exam is graduation. Any candidate who has completed Graduation with 50 per cent aggregate (45 per cent for SC/ST candidates). Any candidate in final year of Bachelor's degree course can appear in ATMA exam.

Will the ATMA exam be conducted in double shifts?

No, the ATMA exam is usually conducted in a single shift. However, in 2020, the ATMA exam was conducted in the remote-proctored mode in order to follow the social distancing guidelines for COVID-19, but the exam was still conducted in a single shift. ATMA exam pattern has not changed much over the years. ATMA 2025 exam will also be conducted in single shift for three hours, I. e. from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The shift timings for both the courses, MBA and MCA will be the same.

What are the registration dates for ATMA Exam?

The registration link is updated on the website, atmaaims.com. Applicants must check the ATMA eligibility criteria before applying online. ATMA 2026 registration last date is April 21, 2026. Application fee window will close on April 19, 2026. February registration closed on Feb 10, 2026.

In which month is ATMA conducted?

The ATMA test is conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS). ATMA exam is usually conducted three to five times a year. In 2025, the exam is being conducted for the: 1. February session 2. May session 3. June session 4. July session 5. August session The ATMA exam for all the sessions are conducted in the centre-based test mode.

What is the application fee for ATMA?

The application fee payment is the first step in the ATMA application process. Students need to fill the registration form and pay the application fee in order to fill ATMA application form. The application fee for ATMA is INR 2000. There is a fee concession for students belonging to NE states and women

Where can I find ATMA mock test?

To know the paper pattern and ATMA question paper, ATMA mock test is being conducted before the ATMA exam. The mock test will be available on the ATMA official website at least two days before the exam date. Candidates must know that it is mandatory for the registered candidates planning to appear for the ATMA exam to take the ATMA mock test. To know how to appear for the ATMA mock test follow the steps mentioned below: 1. Visit the official website of ATMA AIMS 2. In the topmost bar, click on Mock Test button 3. Candidates will be redirected to a new webpage 3. Login using the email ID and password which the candidates used to register themselves for the ATMA exam 4. After login, candidates will be redirected to a new window where they will have a set of instructions that they need to follow 5. Click on the tab indicating Mock Test 1 after reading the instructions carefully and take the test.

When will the ATMA form correction window open?

Usually, the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS), the exam conducting body for ATMA, does not open the form correction window. The ATMA application process includes release of the ATMA application form, fee payment, last date of application, admit card release, exam day, and result announcement. The varsity does not provide the facility of form correction for the ATMA application form 2025.

What is the eligibility for the ATMA exam?

Students should have completed graduation They should have a minimum of 50 per cent in graduation They should be Indian Final year graduation students can apply There is no age limit.

What is the ideal time to prepare for ATMA?

Aspirants should start preparing for the ATMA exam at least six months before the test date. ATMA preparation requires planning thus one must start early. They can also join coaching institutes for focused preparation. Starting early will also help you assess that whether you need to join a coaching institute or not. Divide your preparation into three phases - 1. Covering the syllabus 2. Practicing mock tests, sample questions and 3. Revision. The ATMA syllabus includes the following topics: Verbal Skills: Parajumbles, Sentence Completion, Grammar, Comprehension Passages, Synonyms and Antonyms, etc. , Analytical Reasoning: Tables, Graphs, Pie Charts, Blood Relation, Seating Arrangement, Strong and Weak Arguments, and Syllogism Quantitative Skills: Geometry, Algebra Number System Arithmetic, Mensuration etc. You can read the following ATMA books for exam preparation: 1. A New Approach to Reasoning by BS Sijawali 2. Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha 3. Multi-Dimensional Reasoning by Mishra Kumar and Dr Lal 4. Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis 5. How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay 6. High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin 7. How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT by Arun Sharma 9. Class 9 and Class 10 NCERT Mathematics books 10. Quantitative Aptitude by R. S Aggarwal.

ATMA Exam Dates 2026 (May Session OUT): Registration, Admit Card, Result Dates

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ATMA exam date 2026 for May exam is May 3, 2026. The ATMA 2026 will be conducted in the computer-based test mode. ATMA application form 2026 last date is April 21, 2026. The application fee payment window will close on April 19, 2026.

ATMA exam is conducted for admission to over 750 MBA colleges across India. It is a management exam conducted in Computer-Based-Test mode multiple times a year. The complete ATMA 2026 dates are announced online. Check here to know the ATMA exam dates for all sessions, events, etc.

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ATMA 2026 Previous Sessions
ATMA 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
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ATMA Registration Dates 2026
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ATMA 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of ATMA 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
28 Feb ' 26	ATMA 2026 Result Declaration ONGOING
24 Feb ' 26 - 21 Apr ' 26	ATMA registration 2026 (May) ONGOING
19 Apr ' 26	ATMA 2026: Last Date of Fee Payment (May)
22 Apr ' 26	ATMA 2026 Last date of application (May)
29 Apr ' 26	ATMA 2026 admit card release (May)
03 May ' 26	ATMA 2026 (May)
09 May ' 26	ATMA 2026 Result Declaration (May)

Dates	Past Exam Dates
22 Feb ' 26	ATMA 2026 (February)
18 Feb ' 26	ATMA 2026 admit card release (February)
09 Feb ' 26	ATMA 2026: Last Date of Fee Payment
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