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ATMA 2025 is scheduled to be conducted on February 23, 2025. The exam will be conducted in the centre-based online mode and the candidates need to have an exam day strategy to score better. ATMA exam is not very far away and in this article, Shiksha brings you the best last-minute preparation tips for ATMA. Read the article to know more.

ATMA is scheduled to be held on July 27, 2025. Here are some last-minute preparation tips and tricks to prepare for the ATMA exam.

ATMA last minute preparation tips: With the clock ticking, aspirants might be tackling the jitters and are probably in full swing with their preparations. Experts recommend that students should not study too much just before the ATMA exam. Focus on revising everything that you have studied. Take a break to fresh and calm your mind in order to perform better on the exam day.

AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools for admission into many postgraduate courses such as MBA, PGDM, MCA, PGDBA, etc. ATMA 2025 exam is scheduled to be held on July 27, 2025. ATMA 2025 will be conducted in a centre-based online test mode. In this article, Shiksha brings you a few last-minute preparation tips which will help you in the ATMA exam.

ATMA Exam Pattern 2025

Before we go on to mention the ATMA last-minute preparation tips, let’s get an insight into the ATMA exam pattern.

Exam Structure

Details

Number of sections

6 (Analytical Reasoning Skills – I, Verbal Skills – I, Quantitative Skills – I, Analytical Reasoning Skills – II, Verbal Skills –II, Quantitative Skills – II)

Duration of exam

3 hours (180 minutes)

Mode of exam

Computer-based test (CBT) or Online

Number of questions

180

ATMA exam total marks

180

Language of paper

English

Number of answer choices

4

Mode of examination

Online

ATMA marking scheme

1 mark for each correct answer

-0.25 for every wrong answer

Also Read: Complete ATMA 2025 schedule

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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:   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.

ATMA 2025: Last Minute Preparation Tips for CBT Mode Exam

With the ATMA 2025 exam approaching candidates must be going through some anxiety and last-moment nervousness. To lessen the pressure of scoring well in the ATMA exam, we at Shiksha have a list of some ATMA exam preparation tips and strategies that will help you on exam day.

With the ATMA exam approaching candidates must be going through some exam jitters. To lessen the pressure of scoring well in ATMA, we at Shiksha have a list of some last-minute preparation tips and strategies that will help you on exam day.

  • Revision will save the day: Candidates must revise all the important topics that they have studied for the ATMA exam, as revision will help you recall all the formulae and theories which will give you a stronghold over the topics. Brush up on all the theorems, formulae, and theories so that you do not miss out on any important questions. Revision will also help in strengthening what you have already studied.

Also Read:

Tips to score well in the Verbal Skills section How to prepare for Analytical Reasoning Tips and tricks to crack Quantitative Aptitude
  • Practice previous year's question papers and take mock tests: The best way to prepare for ATMA exam is to practice as many sample papers and mock tests as possible. Solving ATMA mock tests and sample papers will not only acquaint you with the type of questions and the difficulty level but also help you manage your time in the most efficient way while attempting the ATMA question paper.

Also Read: Know All About ATMA Mock Test

  • Give your mind some peace: Sleep well before the night of the exam so that you feel fresh and calm on exam day. ATMA question paper is a time-based exam and it requires a calm mind to ace the Analytical Reasoning and Quantitative Skills section. A relaxed mind will fetch you a good score and you will be able to excel in the ATMA exam.

Also Read: ATMA syllabus

  • Reach on time with the necessary documents: Candidates must make sure that they reach the exam centre at least an hour before the exam commences. Leave your house on time keeping in mind the traffic and possible delays. Do not forget to carry the ATMA admit card as candidates will not be allowed in the exam hall without the admit card. Candidates also have to carry one photo ID proof (original and photocopy) such as a voter ID card, passport, Aadhar card, driving license, or college/university ID card. Candidates should also carry a copy of the registration form to the exam centre for the verification process. Take a printout of the ATMA admit card and keep it with you near your exam table along with an original photo ID proof
  • Stay calm and confident: Do not panic if you get stuck at a particular question while solving the ATMA question paper. Panicking will only make things worse and you might end up wasting too much time on one question. ATMA has sectional timing and negative marking. Hence it is advised that if you are stuck on one question, do not worry and move on to solving the next question.

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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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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. 

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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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Mani Malhotra

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Answered 3 days 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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Answered 4 days 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

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Rohini Bhatnagar

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Answered 4 days 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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Abhishek Kumar

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Answered 5 days 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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Shruti Tyagi

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Answered 5 days 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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Vikram Hazarika

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Answered 5 days 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. 

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Rashmi Chatterjee

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Answered a week 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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