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The minimum eligibility criteria to appear for the ATMA is a graduation degree. Read the article below to know the detailed ATMA eligibility criteria 2025.

ATMA eligibility criteria 2025 provide details regarding age and educational qualifications that candidates need to fulfil in order to be eligible for the exam. According to ATMA eligibility criteria 2025, the candidate should be a graduate from a recognised university in the 10+2+3 scheme. Candidates who are in their final year of graduation can also apply for the exam. ATMA registrations once they start. The ATMA application process is an online process and there is no provision for filling out the registration form offline. ATMA exam is conducted four to five times a year. The exam is usually conducted in centre-based online test mode. ATMA 2025 exam for the next session is expected to be conducted in September 2025. Before filling out the application form, candidates should check ATMA eligibility criteria to ensure whether they are eligible for the exam or not. Candidates’ eligibility will be verified at the time of admission, if anyone is found to be ineligible, then they will not be offered admission. Candidates can check the detailed eligibility criteria in this article.

Table of content
  • ATMA Eligibility Criteria 2025– Highlights
  • Qualifying Marks for ATMA Exam 2025
  • ATMA Eligibility Criteria 2025: MCA Course
  • Reservation Criteria
  • College-wise ATMA Eligibility Criteria 2025
  • What After Fulfilling ATMA 2025 Eligibility Criteria?
  • ATMA 2025 Important Dates and Events (Expected)
  • ATMA Exam Selection Process 2025-27
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ATMA Eligibility Criteria 2025– Highlights

Check the table below to know the highlights for ATMA 2025 eligibility criteria for the MBA programme.

Factors

Details

Age limit

There is no age limit for ATMA. Besides, candidates who have applied for the ATMA exam earlier can reapply for other sessions. 

Nationality

Candidates applying for ATMA must be citizens of India

Educational Qualification

  • Any graduate from a UGC-recognised university can apply for ATMA
  • Final year graduation students can also apply
  • Candidates must secure the minimum aggregate in the qualifying exam prescribed by the examination authority

Work experience

ATMA exam eligibility criteria does not include work experience. Both working and non-working candidates can apply for the exam

Number of attempts

ATMA is conducted three to five times a year. Candidates can attempt the ATMA exam any number of times. The score of the latest ATMA exam will be considered for admission.

Qualifying Marks for ATMA Exam 2025

The qualifying marks of graduation for the General category is 50 per cent aggregate while there is a relaxation for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories. The category-wise qualifying marks for graduation are given in the table below –

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Category

Qualifying marks

General category

50%

SC/ST

45%

PWD

45%

ATMA Eligibility Criteria 2025: MCA Course

The following is the ATMA eligibility criteria for the MCA programme:

  • Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate in BCA.
  • The minimum age limit to appear for the exam is 21 years. There is no upper age limit.
  • Only citizens of India are eligible to apply for the ATMA exam.
  • Candidates in the final year of BCA can also apply.

Reservation Criteria

There are no reservation criteria for ATMA besides offering relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks and application fees. Concession in fees is given to women and candidates belonging to the seven northeastern states of India. 25% concession in fees is given to women candidates, while 50% to candidates belonging to the North-Eastern states.

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College-wise ATMA Eligibility Criteria 2025

Check out the college-wise eligibility criteria for the ATMA 2025 exam below:

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Usha & Lakshmi Mittal Institute of Management (BULMIM)

  • The minimum qualification of candidates seeking admission to the PGDM programme offered by the BULMIM is a graduation.
  • Candidates must have obtained 50% aggregate (45 per cent in case of reserved category) in graduation.
  • Candidates must have a valid score in ATMA.
  • Final year graduation students can apply, provided they submit proof of graduation within 90 days of the commencement of programme.

IIHMR University

  • Graduates with a 50% aggregate can apply for IIHMR University.
  • Candidates appearing in the final year of graduation can also apply provisionally. Such candidates need to provide evidence of having completed the graduation within two months after the session begins.
  • Candidates with relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.

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Any graduate candidates having qualified the ATMA exam can apply for the MBA programmes offered at the IMS.

St Francis Institute of Management and Research (SFIMAR)

  • Candidates must have passed graduation with a 50% aggregate.
  • They must have appeared and cleared the ATMA exam.

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What After Fulfilling ATMA 2025 Eligibility Criteria?

Candidates who fulfil the ATMA eligibility criteria will be able to apply for the ATMA exam by filling the ATMA application form. The application forms will be available on the official website of ATMA AIMS. Registrations for the next session are expected to begin in the second week of August 2025 and the exam will likely be conducted in September 2025. Candidates can submit the application form online and pay the application fee. 

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ATMA 2025 Important Dates and Events (Expected)

Refer to the table below to know the important ATMA dates and events for the upcoming session:

Event Dates
Registrations begin Second week of August 2025
Last date to pay the application fee Second week of September 2025
Last date to fill the application form Second week of September 2025
Admit card release Third week of September 2025
ATMA 2025 Last week of September 2025
Result announcement First week of October 2025

ATMA Exam Selection Process 2025-27

Check out the table below to know the weightage for the ATMA selection process.

Components

Details

ATMA score

50%

Group Discussion

10% to 15%

Personal Interview

15%

Work experience

5%

Academic performance in Class 10, Class 12, Graduation/ Post Graduation Degree, Sports/ Extra-Curricular activities, Academic diversity and gender diversity

15% to 20%

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