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Saumya Jain
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Updated on Jul 25, 2025 18:09 IST

ATMA will be conducted on July 27, 2025. 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 exam day checklist and instructions: The 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 2025 will be conducted on July 27, 2025, in a centre-based online test mode. This is the first exam of this academic year. The ATMA exam 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 2025 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 2025 exam day guidelines below: 

  • Before leaving for the ATMA exam, candidates must check that they have all the necessary documents. They must not forget to carry two photocopies of ATMA admit card 2025 and one photo identity proof original and photocopy (Aadhar card, Driving License, Voter ID, PAN Card, UID Card, or College/University ID card). ATMA admit card is the most important document to be kept with the candidates as 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 2025 application form as it is also needed for the identification process.
  • Candidates must 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 the exam centre before the exam day.
  • Candidates must install the ArogyaSetu app on their mobile phones which shows their risk status. Once the candidates have shown the risk status to the security guard at the exam centre gate, they must switch off their phones.
  • Candidates must carry a ballpoint pen, hand sanitiser and transparent water bottle. They must also wear a mask and pair of gloves before appearing for the exam. They must follow the COVID appropriate behaviour at all times.
  • Candidates must carefully read the instructions on the question paper before starting the exam.

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ATMA 2025 Exam Day Checklist: Things to Avoid on Exam Day

Check here the list of things to avoid on the ATMA exam day:

  • ATMA 2025 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 2025 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. This means that 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 2025

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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Q:   Will the ATMA exam be conducted in double shifts?
A:

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.

Q:   How can I choose my preferred ATMA exam city?
A:
There are over a 100 ATMA test centres across the country. These cities consist of metropolitan cities, capital cities, Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Candidate can select up to three cities for allotment of test centre. The process of test city selection is a part of ATMA application process. In the ATMA application form, there is a field in which candidates have to select the cities. They need to select the city of preference in order of 1 to 3. The examination authorities will try to allot the test centre in the city of first preference. Thus, candidates must fill all the three cities carefully. They must choose their home city or city of current residence as the first preference. Once the application form has been submitted, the request for change of the city will not be accepted by the exam authorities.
Q:   Can I carry a watch to the exam centre? Which documents should I carry to the ATMA exam centre?
A:
No, candidates must not carry any electronic gadgets including watches, mobile phones, calculators, etc. Candidates should only carry recent passport size photograph, photo ID (original and photocopy), self declaration form and ATMA admit card along with them to the exam centre. The candidates can carry an Aadhar card, Voter ID, or passport, driving license, ration card, college ID. They must not carry any stationary item other than a blue/black ballpoint pen. Ever since the COVID-19 outbreak, ATMA candidates are required to carry drinking water, hand sanitizer and face mask along with them. Candidates have to carry drinking water in a transparent bottle only. No other item will be allowed inside the ATMA exam venue. Candidates must not carry bags or valuables as there will be no arrangement for depositing while candidates appear for the exam. Candidates must also not carry notebooks or rough paper to the ATMA exam centre. Any candidate found with an unauthorised item will be disqualified.
Q:   What can I carry to the ATMA exam centre?
A:
Candidates 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. Candidates 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. Candidates also need to carry a transparent water bottle and a small sanitizer bottle. No other item such as bags, watches, food, etc. Will be allowed inside the ATMA exam centre. Candidates must also not carry notes or rough paper to the ATMA exam centre. If any candidate is found with an prohibited item, he/she will be disqualified.
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