ATMA 2026 Exam Day Checklist: Things to Remember on Exam Day
AIMS Test for Management Admissions 2026 ( ATMA )
Registration - 24 Feb '26 - 21 Apr '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. 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.
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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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks 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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
ATMA is a national level entrance exam conducted by Association of Indian Management Schools. ATMA is conducted for admission to MBA, MMS, PGDM programmes at over 700 B Schools in the country.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
It is not compulsory but ideal to take the ATMA mock test for preparation. Students will know the type of questions, difficulty level, important topics, etc. through practising mock tests.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The total score in ATMA exam is 180 marks. There are 180 questions and each question carries one mark. There is a negative marking of -0.25 marks.
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The documents required while filling the ATMA registration form:
- Scanned copy of photograph
- Scanned copy of signatures
- Scanned copy of caste certificate
- Scanned copy of academic certificates and marksheets
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