Last Minute Preparation Tips for ATMA Exam 2025
AIMS Test for Management Admissions 2026 ( ATMA )
Registration - 24 Feb '26 - 21 Apr '26
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
Commonly asked questions
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.
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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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
No, foreign nationals cannot apply for ATMA exam. Only Indian citizens can the ATMA exam 2026.
M
Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
Yes, candidates can appear more than once for ATMA exam. ATMA is held three to five times a year and scores of best attempt would be considered for admissions to colleges accepting ATMA scores.
S
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Marking pattern for ATMA exam is
- 1 mark for correct answer
- 0.25 is deducted for incorrect answer
- No deduction is made for questions not answered.
S
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The registrations for ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admission) 2026 are currently open. The ATMA exam for the May 2026 session is scheduled to be held on 3rd May 2026.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, PUMBA accepts ATMA scores for MBA admissions. The ATMA cut off for PUMBA is usually high and ranges between 85 to 90 percentile.
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
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.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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.
M
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month 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.
M
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month 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
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month 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.
A
Contributor-Level 6
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