ATMA Exam 2025 (August Session): Result (OUT), Admit Card, Dates, Cutoff, Counselling, Registration

AIMS Test for Management Admissions 2025 ( ATMA )

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Updated on Oct 1, 2025 11:12 IST

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ATMA result 2025 was released online on the ATMA AIMS website. ATMA 2025 was conducted on August 30, 2025, for the August session in the centre-based online test mode from 2 PM to 5 PM. The ATMA exam for the August 2025 session was easy to moderate in terms of the difficulty level and a good percentage of candidates secured 85 percentile and above. Candidates are shortlisted based on their ATMA score and institute cutoffs. ATMA admit card 2025 was released on August 28, 2025, at 5 PM. The last date to fill out the ATMA August application form 2025 was August 24, 2025. It is likely that the next session of the ATMA exam will be conducted in the month of December 2025. 

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  • What is ATMA Exam?
  • ATMA 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • ATMA Exam 2025: Highlights
  • ATMA 2025 Result
  • ATMA 2025 Cutoff
  • Top Colleges Accepting ATMA Exam 2025 Scores
  • ATMA 2025 Admission Process
  • ATMA 2025 Exam Day Guidelines
  • ATMA Admit Card 2025
  • ATMA 2025 Syllabus
  • ATMA Exam Pattern 2025
  • ATMA 2025 Application Form and Process
  • ATMA Eligibility Criteria 2025
  • ATMA 2025 Contact Information
  • FAQs Regarding ATMA Exam
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What is ATMA Exam?

AIMS Test for Management Admissions or ATMA is a national-level exam conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) for admission to MBA, PGDM, MMS, MCA and PGDBA courses. More than 750 management institutes across India accept ATMA scores for admission to their management programmes. The test aims to assess the aptitude of candidates, which is necessary for higher management studies. ATMA question paper comprises six sections. ATMA is conducted multiple times a year in the centre-based online test mode across various centres in the country. Questions in the exam are asked from Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal Skills.

ATMA is a popular MBA entrance exam. The scores of the ATMA exam are accepted by some of the most prominent B-Schools in India. ATMA is conducted 4-5 times each year. Every year approximately 20,000 students sit for the exam, making it popularly accepted exam. Last year, the exam was conducted five times in February, May, June, July and December.

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ATMA 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of ATMA 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
04 Sep ' 25

ATMA 2025 Result Declaration (August)

30 Aug ' 25

ATMA 2025 (August)

28 Aug ' 25

ATMA 2025 admit card release (August)

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ATMA Exam 2025: Highlights

Take a look at the table below to know the important details of the ATMA exam 2025.

Features Details
Exam name AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA)
Conducting Body Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS)
Exam Level National Level
Exam frequency 4-5 times a year
Exam mode Centre-Based Online Mode
Duration 3 hours
Syllabus Analytical Reasoning Skills, Verbal Skills, Quantitative Skills
Exam pattern Consists of 180 MCQs where a +1 mark is awarded for a correct answer and 0.25 marks are deducted for an incorrect answer. 
Language English
Exam fees INR 1,500
Exam purpose Admission into 756 colleges
Course offered MBA, PGDM, MCA, PGDBA
No. of test cities 102 test cities (new exam centres added)
Exam date

Session 1: 23-Feb-2025

Session 2: 01-Jun-2025

Session 3: 27-Jul-2025

Exam helpdesk no. 040-23417875
Official website http://www.atmaaims.com/
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ATMA 2025 Result

ATMA result was released on September 4, 2025, for the August session exam. The July session ATMA result was released on August 2, 2025, for the July session exam. ATMA result 2025 was released on March 1, 2025. The ATMA scorecard is available online on the official website of ATMA AIMS. Candidates who appear for the ATMA exam can download their scorecards online using their login credentials. Given below are the steps to know how to download the ATMA 2025 result:

  • Visit the website of ATMA AIMS
  • Click on the 'Candidate Login' button
  • Enter the PID number, password and exam date
  • Click on 'ATMA result' and download the scorecard

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ATMA 2025 Cutoff

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Q:   Are ATMA cut-offs different for all the participating institutes?
Q:   Who determines ATMA cut-offs?
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Top Colleges Accepting ATMA Exam 2025 Scores

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ATMA 2025 Admission Process

ATMA admission process includes the following four steps:

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ATMA admission process 2025

Step 1: ATMA application form 2025

Candidates can register online on the official website of AIMS and fill out the ATMA application form. The application fee is INR 1,600 which is to be paid online through debit/credit card or net banking. While filling up the ATMA application form, candidates can select up to five institutes/colleges to send their scores for admission.

ATMA exam is held in the computer-based test mode across 102 cities in India. Candidates need to select ATMA 2025 exam centres (usually the test cities) while filling out the application form. 

STEP 2: ATMA admit card 2025

ATMA admit cards will be released for the registered candidates three days before the exam. Candidates must download their admit cards and self-declaration forms and take a printout of the same before the exam, as these are mandatory documents. ATMA admit cards 2025 will be available online for downloading, till the exam day. 

STEP 3: ATMA mock test 2025

ATMA mock test 2025 will be conducted two days before the exam day, to familiarize the candidates with the test guidelines if the exam is conducted in the internet-based test mode. It was mandatory for the applicants to appear for the mock test which will be conducted between 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM for 45 minutes. If the applicant does not appear for the mock test, he/she will not be permitted to appear for the actual exam. The mock test will be conducted to avoid any hassle during the exam day. 

STEP 4: ATMA exam 2025

ATMA exam will be conducted in the centre-based online test mode. The test will comprise 180 questions on Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative, and Verbal skills. Candidates get 180 minutes to solve the questions. 

STEP 5: ATMA result 2025

ATMA results will be declared online on the official website. The test takers can check the ATMA result 2025 and download the scorecard by entering their PID number and password. The scorecards will not be sent to any candidate by post. Based on marks scored, candidates can apply to the institute/college of their choice and participate in the further admission process of the participating college.  

Download the free question bank for VARC, DILR and QA for practicing high-difficulty level questions. These question banks carry answer keys to each question for candidates' convenience.

Verbal Ability questions with answers Quantitative Skills questions with answers Analytical Reasoning questions with answers
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ATMA 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

Candidates appearing for the ATMA exam must familiarise themselves with ATMA exam day guidelines to avoid any sort of difficulty on the day of the exam.

  • ATMA exam is usually held from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The candidates need to reach the exam venue by 1:00 PM to complete identification and other processes. Latecomers will not be permitted in the exam centre.
  • The candidates need to carry two printouts of the ATMA admit card with a passport-size photograph affixed to it and photo ID proof (original and photocopy) issued by the Government of India. They must also carry a printout of the ATMA application form. Candidates not carrying the above-mentioned documents will not be allowed to appear for the exam.
  • Candidates should affix a photograph which matches the application form.
  • Candidates must have the ArogyaSetu app installed on their phones and the app must show the candidate's risk status. In case the candidate does not have the Arogya Setu app, they have to bring the filled self-declaration form. Candidates need to switch off their phones after showing the risk status to the security guard at the centre.
  • Candidates must bring a ballpoint pen to the centre. Other gadgets such as digital watches, statistical tables, calculators, etc. are not permitted in the exam centre.
  • The candidate must wear a mask and gloves at all times. They must also carry a transparent water bottle, sanitiser and exam-related documents.
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ATMA Admit Card 2025

ATMA admit card 2025 was released on the official website for candidates to download before the exam day. Candidates who register successfully can download the ATMA admit card till the day of the examination. The ATMA admit card is different for all sessions. No one admit card can be used for another session. Given below is the process to download ATMA admit card 2025 from the ATMA AIMS website:

  • Visit the official website of ATMA AIMS.
  • Login using the PID number and password through the candidate portal or copy https://apply.atmaaims.com/
  • Click on the 'Print E-admit card' link.
  • Read the instructions, click on the check box and take a printout of the ATMA admit card 2025.

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ATMA 2025 Syllabus

ATMA syllabus 2025 is decided by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS). Covering the ATMA exam syllabus is an important aspect of ATMA exam preparation. Check out the table below to know the important topics of the ATMA exam: 

Section Important Topics
Analytical Reasoning Strike the Odd One Out, Blood Relations, Syllogism, Arrangements, Data Sufficiency, Number Series, Statement and Conclusion, etc.
Verbal Ability Reading Comprehension, Synonyms and Antonyms, Sentence Completion, Para Jumbles, Grammar, etc.
Quantitative Ability Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Simple and Compound Interest, Inequalities, Profit and Loss, etc.
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ATMA Exam Pattern 2025

ATMA is an online exam that has 180 questions in the multiple-choice format. The questions are based on Verbal Ability, Analytical Ability and Quantitative Aptitude. The total marks are 180 and there is a negative marking of -0.25 marks. Check the highlights below of the ATMA exam pattern and ATMA syllabus 2025:

Particulars Details
Sections

6 sections

Analytical Reasoning Skills Part 1, Analytical Reasoning Skills Part 2, Quantitative Skills Part 1, Quantitative Skills Part 2, Verbal Skills Part 1, Verbal Skills Part 2

Number of Questions

180

Marking Scheme

+1 mark for correct answer

-0.25 marks for incorrect answer

Duration

180 minutes (3 hours)

Questions Per Section

30 questions per section

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ATMA 2025 Application Form and Process

ATMA 2025 registration is an online process. The ATMA application forms 2025 are available online on the official website of ATMA AIMS (https://www.atmaaims.org/). Students who want to appear for the ATMA 2025 exam are required to fill out the online application form and complete the registration process by paying the application fee. The ATMA registration process included the following steps:

  • Creating a new user profile by filling out the ATMA registration form with details such as name, date of birth, gender, email ID and phone number, etc.
  • Paying the ATMA application fee via credit/debit card, internet banking, UPI or other banking wallets.
  • Filling out the complete ATMA application form using the PID number and password.
  • Uploading the required documents in the prescribed format.

Direct Link to Apply for the ATMA August 2025 exam: https://apply.atmaaims.com/

ATMA Fee Payment

Applicants have to pay the application fee to proceed to fill out the ATMA application form. The ATMA application fee can only be paid online. ATMA registration fee is INR 2,000 (inclusive of GST) for all candidates. ATMA application fee payment can only be done through debit/credit cards, internet banking or UPI. Applicants belonging to North-Eastern states are eligible to avail of a fee concession of 50%. Women candidates are also eligible to avail of the fee concession of 25%.

Look at the table below to know the fee concessions provided to the candidates.

Category

Concession

Fee 

Women candidates

25%

INR 1,500

Candidates belonging to North-Eastern states of India (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura)

50%

INR 1,000

ATMA Test Cities 2025

ATMA exam will be conducted in various cities throughout the country. Candidates have to choose their ATMA test centre while filling out the application form. Below are the test centres where the ATMA exam 2025 will be conducted. 

According to the latest update, due to a shortage of centres, the ATMA exam 2025 will be conducted in Bhubaneshwar, Raipur, Mumbai and Hyderabad only for the August 2025 session. 

ATMA 2025 Test Cities

Ahmedabad/ Gandhi Nagar

Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Agra

agartala

Amravati (Maharashtra)

 Jalgaon

Aurangabad (Maharashtra)

 Indore

Beed

Jaipur

Bengaluru

Kolhapur

Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh)

Kolkata

Bhubaneswar

Lucknow

Chennai

Mumbai - Navi Mumbai - Thane

Coimbatore

Nanded

Delhi-NCR

Nagpur

Chandrapur

Nashik

Raipur

Patna

Pune

Ranchi

Solapur

Bhopal

Chandigarh

Gwalior

Guwahati

Hubli

Jabalpur

Jodhpur

Kanpur

Kochi

Kurnool

Ludhiana

Madhurai

Mangalore

Mysuru

Nizambad

Palghar

Panaji

Tirupati

Trivandrum

Udaipur

Vadodra

Vijayawad

Vizag

Warangal

Amritsar

Dehradun

Faridabad

Surat

 

Note: It is to be noted that any of the above test centres may be cancelled, combined, added or changed depending on the number of candidates in a specific centre. 

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ATMA Eligibility Criteria 2025

Check out the ATMA eligibility criteria below:

  • Candidates applying for the ATMA exam should be a citizen of India.
  • Any graduate with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate or equivalent CGPA, from a recognised university, is eligible to apply.
  • Candidates who are in their final year of graduation can apply provisionally.
  • There is no age limit.
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ATMA 2025 Contact Information

Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS)

D No:6-3-668/10/76, First Floor, Near Sri Kalyana Venkateshwara Temple, Durga Nagar Colony, Punjagutta, Hyderabad 500082

 Tel.No.Office:(040)-23417875/76

 Email: atma.secretariat@gmail.com

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FAQs Regarding ATMA Exam

Check below some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the ATMA exam:

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Q:   Which are the best MBA (ATMA) colleges?
Q:   In how many cities ATMA exam is held? How many test cities can I choose while filling the ATMA application form?
Q:   Is there any fee concession in the ATMA registration fee for reserved category students?
Q:   I am unable to upload my signatures in the ATMA registration form. What should I do?
Q:   Who conducts the ATMA exam?
Q:   Which errors should I check in the ATMA admit card? How to rectify these errors.
Q:   Can I pay the ATMA registration fee by cash/DD or net banking?
Q:   What is the list of documents which will be required to check the ATMA scorecard?
Q:   Which are the new exam centres for ATMA exam?
Q:   How can I know my ATMA test centre?
Q:   How can I choose my preferred ATMA exam city?
Q:   Which factors determine the ATMA cutoff?
Q:   What is the ATMA exam duration? Can I change my exam slot?
Q:   What is the medium of the ATMA question paper? What is the structure of the ATMA question paper?
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No, the registrations for ATMA 2025 were recently closed on the 24th August 2025. Candidates who managed to register for the ATMA 2025 entrance exam need to plan a preparation strategy to cover the ATMA 2025 exam syllabus before 30th August 2025 to clear the exam. Candidates who manage toscore an ap

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Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College cutoff 2025 for CUET UG has been released, wherein the cutoff scores varied between 289.02 and 846.37 for admission across multiple courses at the UG level. This cutoff range is for the students belonging to the General AI quota. Please note that the cutoff scores var

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Yes, students can get a PGDM seat at IES MCRC with a valid ATMA score. The institute accepts CAT, CMAT, ATMA, and other national-level entrance test scores for PGDM admissions. ATMA is also accepted for admission to PGDM in Pharmaceutical Management. To get a seat, students must fulfil the eligibili

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Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma (ARSD) College has a vibrant campus life with numerous active clubs, societies, and events. Some of the notable ones include the Cultural Society, Nimbus (English Debating Society), Enactus (entrepreneurship and social inclusion), Rangayan (Dramatics Society), and Sarang (Sin

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Yes, a candidate can apply for MBA at Rajeev Business School with a valid ATMA score. Since ATMA is a national level exam and is recognised by AICTE, it is accepted by the school. Candidates can also appear for any other exams for MBA courses such as- CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT, etc.

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Christ University

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