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The last week of ATMA preparation needs you to focus on the important topics, revision and being stress-free. Read the article below to know the last week preparation tips for ATMA 2025 exam.

The last week of ATMA preparation should include revision and attempting mock tests. Along with this the students should also complete eight hours of sleep and have a healthy diet. Candidates can also focus on revisiting the important topics, attempt 1-2 ATMA mock tests and prioritize revision. 

ATMA is a national-level MBA entrance exam, hence candidates must prepare well for the exam. ATMA 2025 is scheduled to be conducted on February 23, 2025. Candidates who are planning to appear for the ATMA 2025 exam for the May session must prepare an effective last-week preparation strategy. In this article, we have shared a few tips and tricks for the last week's ATMA 2025 preparation.

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Last Week Preparation Tips to Ace ATMA 2025

You must dedicate the last week of preparation to solving mock tests and revision. Do not start new topics and utilize the time for optimal performance. Here are a few last week preparation tips for ATMA 2025:

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.

Daily Revision

Revising the complete ATMA syllabus in the last week is not feasible. So, list down the important topics from which the questions are most likely to be asked by analyzing the previous years’ question papers. By the last week, you must have been prepared well and would be thorough with the concepts, theorems and formulae. Revisit the concepts and jot down notes while revising so that these concepts are etched in your mind. Focus on your strong suits and practice the weaker areas.

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Attempt One Final Mock Test

Practice at least one ATMA mock test in the last week before the exam keeping in mind the sectional and overall timings of the ATMA exam. This will help you boost your confidence and help in preparing you for the exam day. Do not base your preparation completely on the mock test. Note the areas and questions where you have not scored well and practice them separately. This will also give you an idea of what not to do in the exam. The level of the ATMA question paper is moderate. Hence, do not stress if you do not score well in the ATMA mock test.

Go Through Previous Years’ ATMA Question Papers

Spend one to two hours analyzing the previous years’ ATMA question papers to know which topics are usually asked in the exam and which are the important ones. Solving the previous years’ question papers will not only acquaint you with the kind of topics but also help you improve your speed and help in understanding the difficulty level of questions. The exam pattern of the ATMA question paper usually remains the same. There are 180 multiple-choice questions in total carrying one mark each.

Q:   What can I carry to the ATMA exam centre?
A:

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.

Do Not Start a New Topic

Do not start a new chapter or a new topic when only a week is left for the ATMA exam. Starting a new topic just a few days before the exam will take a huge chunk of your precious time and may also lead you confused and ill-prepared for the topic. The last thing you need a few days before the exam is to be stressed.

Focus on Solving Tricks and Shortcuts

Spend some time on shortcuts to solving the questions in the ATMA question paper. ATMA is a time-based exam, hence you should try to make the optimum utilization of time by not wasting time doing rough work. Memorize formulae, theorems, tables, squares, square roots, cubes, cube roots, etc. for the Quantitative Skills section. Read regularly till the day of the exam to help you with the RCs in the Verbal Skills section, and for the Analytical Reasoning section practice as many questions as you can.

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Prepare for the ATMA Exam Day

Make an exam day strategy well in advance. Have a good eight-hour sleep before the exam and have a good breakfast. No amount of preparation is enough if you are stressed or sleepy or tired on the exam day. Do not take stress and be confident.

Relax

The last week of ATMA preparation is all about being confident and relaxed. You have put in a lot of effort in preparing for the ATMA exam, so do not let the stress and worry ruin that. Indulge in activities that will help you clear your mind and take your mind off the stress about your performance in the exam.

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