ATMA 2026 Exam Day Checklist: Things to Remember on Exam Day
AIMS Test for Management Admissions 2026 ( ATMA )
ATMA registration 2026 (July)
7 May '26 - 30 Jun '26
ATMA will be conducted on February 22, 2026. Shiksha brings to you a few exam day guidelines which will help you remember all the important things on the ATMA exam day and save you from the last minute panic. Read the article below to know more.
ATMA 2026 exam day checklist and instructions: ATMA exam is just a few days away and the students must be prepared well. As exam day is coming near, students must stay focused and calm if they wish to ace the exam. ATMA 2026 will be conducted on February 22, 2026, in a centre-based online test mode. This is the first exam of this academic year. The ATMA exam 2026 will be conducted for three hours in the centre-based online mode. To prepare for the ATMA exam day, candidates must know the important instructions and guidelines to follow to avoid the last-minute hassle. Candidates must devise an ATMA exam day strategy to make the most of ATMA preparation. In this article, Shiksha brings a list of do’s and don’ts for ATMA 2026 exam day, so that the students get the best of their preparations on the exam day.
ATMA Exam Day Checklist: Things to Remember on Exam Day
Check out the ATMA 2026 exam day guidelines below:
- Before leaving for ATMA exam centre, candidates must check that they have all the necessary documents. They must not forget to carry two coloured copies of ATMA admit card 2026 and one photo identity proof, original and photocopy (Aadhar card, Driving License, Voter ID, PAN Card, UID Card, or College/University ID card). ATMA 2026 admit card is the most important document to be kept with candidates, as they will not be allowed to appear for the exam without it.
- Candidates must affix a passport-size photograph on the admit card copies which matches the one on the application form.
- Candidates must also keep a copy of the ATMA 2026 application form as it is also needed for the identification process.
- Candidates should ensure that they reach the exam centre at least an hour before the commencement of the exam. If the candidate is new to the city or unfamiliar with the location of the exam centre, he/she must try to visit exam centre before ATMA exam day.
- Candidates must carry a ballpoint pen and transparent water bottle.
- Candidates must carefully read the instructions on the question paper before starting the exam.
Commonly asked questions
No, the ATMA exam is usually conducted in a single shift. ATMA exam pattern has not changed much over the years. ATMA 2026 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.
Students appearing for the ATMA exam must carry a coloured copy of the ATMA admit card. They must paste a recent coloured passport size photograph on the admit card. They must also carry a blue or black ball point pen to the exam centre. They must not carry any other stationery item to the ATMA test centre.
No other item such as bags, watches, food, etc. will be allowed inside the ATMA exam centre. They must also not carry notes or rough paper to the ATMA exam centre. If anyone is found with a prohibited item, he or she will be disqualified.
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ATMA 2026 Exam Day Checklist: Things to Avoid on Exam Day
Check here the list of things to avoid on the ATMA exam day:
- ATMA 2026 will be held in centre-based test (CBT) mode, hence, candidates should not carry stationery such as pencils, erasers, pencil pouches, etc. They can only carry a ballpoint pen.
- Do not reach late to the ATMA exam centre. Latecomers will not be allowed to enter the exam centre.
- Candidates can not use any electronic gadget. They are required to show the risk status on the Arogya Setu app and switch off their phones and submit at the designated place.
- The ATMA 2026 exam will be held in the afternoon between 9:00 PM to 12:00 PM. Hence, candidates are advised that they must not start any new topic in the morning on exam day. This will only shift their focus from the topics that they would have already covered during their preparations.
- ATMA exam has sectional timings and negative markings. So, candidates will get only 30 minutes to solve one section. So, candidates must not spend extra time on one question, if they are doubtful they must move on to the next question. Time management is the key to the ATMA exam.
- Do not share your personal belongings with anyone. If a candidate is opting for a scribe, then the scribe also should bring their own Gloves, N95 mask, sanitiser (50ml) and transparent water bottle.
- Always be calm and focused. If you panic in the exam, then the possibility of choosing the incorrect answer is high. Carefully read the question before attempting the question and then calmly answer it.
Also Read: ATMA exam pattern 2026
Follow the above-mentioned dos and don’ts for ATMA exam to avoid any sort of panic on the exam day. All the best!
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
ATMA result 2026 was released on May 9, 2026, for session 2. Session 1 result was released on February 28, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Steps to Download ATMA Scorecard
Visit the official ATMA portal: atmaaims.com
Click on the “Candidate Login” / “ATMA Result” link.
Enter your PID (Personal Identification Number) and Password (generated during registration).
Select the exam date (e.g., ATMA February / May / July session).
Download and sa
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Answered 3 weeks ago
No, you cannot join Jindal Global Business School without an entrance exam if you want admission to the MBA course. For admission to the management courses, the institute accepts various national-level exams, like
- CAT
- MAT
- ATMA
- GMAT
- NMAT
- XAT
- CMAT
Students who attain qualifying percentiles for these exams are
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Answered 3 weeks ago
Following list of documents will be required on exam day.
- Original and photocopy of Photo ID proof such as Original Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Voter's Card/Permanent Driving License
- Ration Card and Learner's Driving License are not accepted as valid ID proof
- Two clear black and white copies of ATMA admit c
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
ATMA admit card 2026 for May session released on April 29, 2026. The February admit card 2026 was released on February 18, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
No, foreign nationals cannot apply for ATMA exam. Only Indian citizens can the ATMA exam 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month 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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month 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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months 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.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months 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.
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