ATMA Exam 2025: Dates, Syllabus, Pattern, Registrations, Books, Result, Cutoffs

ATMA 2025 is an entrance exam for admission to various postgraduate courses. In this article, you will find all the details about ATMA 2025 registrations, fees, ATMA 2025 dates, syllabus, etc. 

ATMA Exam 2025: ATMA exam date 2025 for the first session will likely be in the third week of February 2025. The ATMA 2025 application form will be available online. ATMA exam schedule 2025 for all the sessions will be announced online. 

Aims Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) is a management exam that is conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) every year for admission to MBA, PGDM, PGDBA and MCA programmes. ATMA 2025 is a national-level entrance exam whose scores are accepted by more than 500 government and private B-schools across the country. The aim of the ATMA exam is to assess the student’s aptitude required for higher management studies. 

ATMA 2024 is scheduled for December 22, 2024, for the December 2024 session. ATMA exam is conducted 4-5 times a year. Read the article below to know more about ATMA 2025 registration, admission process, ATMA application form, ATMA exam dates 2025, fees, eligibility criteria, syllabus and more.

ATMA 2025: Important Dates and Events

Look at the table below to know the important dates and events for the ATMA 2025 exam.

ATMA 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Students must fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria to be able to appear for the ATMA July exam 2025:

• The applicant must be a citizen of India.
• Applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA (45% for reserved category) from a recognised university.
• Applicants in their final year of graduation can apply provisionally.
• There is no age limit to appear for the ATMA 2025 exam.

Also Read: Detailed ATMA eligibility criteria

ATMA 2025 Registrations

ATMA 2025 application window will likely open in December 2024 for the ATMA exam 2025. The ATMA application forms will be available on the official website of ATMA AIMS. The application form will be the same for all programmes and the candidates can choose their preference while filling out the ATMA 2025 application form. Candidates must know that the application form can be filled out online and there is no option of filling the form offline. Check out the document requirements and steps mentioned below to know the ATMA 2025 application procedure.

Documents required for ATMA 2025 registration

The following documents will be required for ATMA 2025 registrations:

• Digital copy of passport-size photograph and signature of the applicant
• Digital copy of latest OBC (Non-creamy) / SC / ST / DAP category certificate as applicable
• Digital copies of mark sheets of Class 10, Class 12 and Graduation
• Sponsored candidates are required to upload a sponsoring certificate as per the format available on the official ATMA website
• Credit/ Debit card or Net Banking details to pay the fees online

Step 1: ATMA application fee payment

The first step in the ATMA 2025 application process is the ATMA application fee payment. Candidates willing to appear for the ATMA exam have to visit the official website and register by filling in the required details such as the name of the applicant, date of birth, city, mobile number, email ID and verification code.

Candidates need to make the fee payment using a credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI. The application fee is non-refundable. Applicants will receive a confirmation email and Personal Identification Number (PID) on their registered email ID and mobile number which can be used as a login credential. The ATMA application fee is INR 2000 (including GST) for all candidates. Women candidates and candidates from the North-Eastern states of India will be provided a fee concession as below:

Note: Applicants must take a printout of the application fee receipt for future reference.

Step 2: ATMA application form 2025

The second step in the ATMA application process is filling out the ATMA application form 2025 in detail. Candidates need to visit the official website and login using the PID number and Date of Birth. They need to fill in details such as communication address, preferred test city, education qualifications, marks and percentage obtained in Class 10, Class 12 and Graduation.

Candidates are also required to choose their choice of ATMA 2025 score accepting institutes and upload the required documents such as photograph and digital signatures.

Check out the table below to get the official links for ATMA application process:

ATMA 2025 Exam Pattern

The ATMA 2025 exam pattern is prescribed by AIMS. The exam will be conducted in a computer-based test mode. The ATMA 2025 question paper will be divided into six sections which will have questions based on Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Skills and Verbal Skills. There will be multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that are to be solved within three hours. Take a look at the table below to know the detailed ATMA 2025 exam pattern.

ATMA 2025 Marking Scheme

Check the ATMA 2025 marking scheme in the table below.

ATMA 2025 Syllabus Overview

The ATMA 2025 syllabus is not prescribed by AIMS but it outlines the section-wise topics that the students need to study to ace the ATMA exam. The ATMA 2025 question paper consists six sections, i.e. Analytical Reasoning (Part I and II), Quantitative Skills (Part I and II) and Verbal Skills (Part I and II).

Analytical Reasoning (Part I and II) will have 60 questions from topics such as Critical Reasoning, Coding and Decoding, Syllogisms, Arguments and Statements, Data Sufficiency, Statements and Conclusions, Strong and Weak Arguments, Arrangements, Blood Relations, etc.

Quantitative Skills (Part I and II) will have 60 questions from topics such as Arithmetic, Algebra, Modern Math, Geometry, Number System, Average, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Ratio and Proportion, Permutation and Combination, Time, Speed and Distance, Quadratic Equations, etc.

The Verbal Ability (Part I and II) section will have 60 questions from topics such as Grammar, Sentence Completion, Jumbled sentences, Vocabulary, Read Comprehension, Phrases, Synonyms and Antonyms, etc.

Also Read: Best books for ATMA 2025 preparation

ATMA Exam 2025 Preparation

Preparing for ATMA 2025 can be a little easier for those students who appeared for other MBA entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, SNAP, etc. Ideally, an aspirant must start ATMA preparation at least nine months before the actual exam. But with dedication and sincerity, it is possible for any student to score well in the exam.

Shiksha has a range of articles providing key tips and tricks on how to prepare for ATMA 2025. Check the table below for such articles.

ATMA 2025 Admit Card

ATMA admit card 2025 will be issued to the registered candidates who have successfully submitted the complete ATMA application form. The admit cards are available online.

How to Download ATMA Admit Card 2025

Check out the steps mentioned below to know how to download the ATMA 2025 admit card:

• Open the ATMA website
• Click on ‘Candidate Login’ 
• Select the exam date and enter PID number and password
• Download the ATMA admit card sand save a copy

ATMA admit card is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam centre. Candidates must also carry a photo ID proof issued by the Government of India. Candidates must make sure that they carry two copies of the ATMA admit card along with one original recent passport-size photograph affixed on each of them.

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ATMA 2025: Test Centres

The table below indicates cities across India where ATMA May exam 2025 will be held. Candidates can select up to five cities from the list for allotment of ATMA exam centre. This year too, the exam will be conducted in the computer-based test mode. Candidates must visit the allotted test centres on the scheduled date and time.

Note: Any of the above test centres may be cancelled, combined, added or changed depending on the number of candidates in a specific centre. 

ATMA Results 2025

ATMA 2025 results will be announced online. The result cum scorecard will be available for download on the official website of ATMA AIMS. The scores will be valid for admission for the academic year 2025-26. The ATMA result 2025 will contain candidates’ section-wise scores and percentile along with total scaled score and percentile. It will also contain a result validation key.

How to Download ATMA 2025 Result?

• Visit the ATMA website
• Click on ‘Candidate Login’
• Select the exam date
• Enter PID number and password and click ‘Login’
• Download the ATMA scorecard and save a copy for future use

Also Read:

• What after ATMA results?
• ATMA 2025 analysis (February)

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ATMA Cutoff 2025

ATMA admission process includes three steps, i.e. ATMA 2025 scores, WAT-GD/PI round and the final selection. Candidates who clear the ATMA 2025 written exam will be required to appear for a Written Ability Test (WAT) or Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) conducted by all the participating institutes. Only the candidates who meet the ATMA 2025 cutoff will be called for WAT-GD/PI round.

Click Here to Download the GD-PI Guide

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Colleges Accepting ATMA Scores 2025

ATMA scores are accepted by more than 500 management schools in India for admission to various post-graduation programmes. Each participating institute releases its individual cutoff and conducts the counselling process. The table below depicts the top 20 colleges accepting ATMA scores.

Read More: Detailed account of top MBA colleges accepting ATMA scores