Registration - 24 Feb '26 - 21 Apr '26
ATMA 2026 will be conducted on May 3, 2026, for the May session exam. Read the article below to know how to manage ATMA exam, sectional time limit, etc. on the ATMA exam day.
ATMA 2026 time management strategy: ATMA exam 2026 is a time based exam, which is conducted for three hours. There are 6 sections in the ATMA exam and there is a sectional time limit of 30 minutes per section. Students do not have the opportunity to switch between sections and have to follow the chronology of sections.
Each question of the ATMA exam carries 1 mark, and there is a penalty of -0.25 marks for every incorrect answer, according to the ATMA exam pattern 2026. Students should prioritise easy questions first and decide giving 60 to 70 minutes per pair of sections and they should avoid overspending time on a particular section. Read the article below to know the ATMA 2026 time management strategy.
- ATMA 2026 Question Paper Structure and Sectional Weightage
- ATMA 2026 Sectional Weightage
- ATMA 2026: Time Management Tips and Plan
ATMA 2026 Question Paper Structure and Sectional Weightage
Check the table below to know the ATMA 2026 question paper structure:
| ATMA exam pattern | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of sections | 6 |
| Duration of the exam | 180 minutes or 3 hours |
| Mode of exam | Computer-based test mode |
| Number of questions | 180 Multiple-choice questions |
| Total marks | 180 |
| Number of answer choices | 4 |
ATMA 2026 Sectional Weightage
Check the table below to know the sectional weightage and time limit:
Section |
Number of Questions |
Allotted Time |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Reasoning Skills Part 1 |
30 |
30 minutes |
| Analytical Reasoning Skills Part 2 |
30 |
30 minutes |
| Quantitative Skills Part 1 |
30 |
30 minutes |
| Quantitative Skills Part 2 |
30 |
30 minutes |
| Verbal Skills Part 1 |
30 |
30 minutes |
| Verbal Skills Part 2 |
30 |
30 minutes |
| Total |
180 |
180 minutes |
ATMA 2026: Time Management Tips and Plan
To perform well in the ATMA exam 2026, students should know how to manage time. Mentioned below are a few tips for managing time during the ATMA exam 2026:
- Students should first prioritise sections. If one section is difficult, they should divide their time accordingly. Students should not waste too much time on one section because doing so will only cause them to neglect other sections.
- Students should practice a minimum of 20 to 30 ATMA mock exams. These stimulate a real exam day environment and practising mock tests will help students prepare for ATMA exam in best possible way.
- Students should know that each section has 30 minutes. There will be a timer on the screen and screen will automatically move to next once 30 minutes are over.
- Students should manage their time before beginning the exam.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
No, foreign nationals cannot apply for ATMA exam. Only Indian citizens can the ATMA exam 2026.
M
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, candidates can appear more than once for ATMA exam. ATMA is held three to five times a year and scores of best attempt would be considered for admissions to colleges accepting ATMA scores.
S
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Marking pattern for ATMA exam is
- 1 mark for correct answer
- 0.25 is deducted for incorrect answer
- No deduction is made for questions not answered.
S
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks ago
The registrations for ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admission) 2026 are currently open. The ATMA exam for the May 2026 session is scheduled to be held on 3rd May 2026.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, PUMBA accepts ATMA scores for MBA admissions. The ATMA cut off for PUMBA is usually high and ranges between 85 to 90 percentile.
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Association of Indian Management Schools does not conduct a centralised counselling process for the ATMA exam. Each participating institute releases its ATMA cutoff and students who match it have to appear for GD/PI/WAT rounds.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
JBIMS does not accept ATMA scores anymore for MMS admissions and it accepts CAT, MAH MBA CET, and GMAT scores.
The ATMA cutoff for PUMBA is usually high and ranges between 95 to 99 percentile.
M
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
To crack ATMA in first attempt, students should have a good preparation plan. Along with that, students should know ATMA exam pattern, have strong basics and concepts. Practice using sample papers and mock tests will help students fetch a good score.
M
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Preparing for the ATMA exam from books and study material recommended by experts is important in order to gain an in-depth knowledge on different topics included in the ATMA syllabus. ATMA reference books contain detailed information on each topic of ATMA syllabus and will acquaint the students with
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
CAT and ATMA are both MBA entrance exams. But, historically, the difficulty level of CAT exam is higher as compared to that of ATMA exam.
A
Contributor-Level 6
Can foreign nationals apply for ATMA exam?