ATMA May 2026 Daily Study Timetable
AIMS Test for Management Admissions 2026 ( ATMA )
Registration - 24 Feb '26 - 21 Apr '26
ATMA May 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on May 3, 2026. With only 2 months left for the exam, here is the daily study time table that students can use for ATMA 2026 preparation.
ATMA May 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on May 3, 2026, in the CBT format. ATMA exam is conducted in multiple sessions every year. So, the competition is high, and thus, students should make a timetable for ATMA May exam preparation 2026 which covers the complete ATMA exam syllabus 2026. They should focus on the important topics and practice ATMA mock tests and sample papers. Approximately two months are left for the ATMA May exam 2026, and this time is the most crucial.
Students must make a daily study plan for ATMA exam 2026 to maximize results. Read the article below to know get ATMA May 2026 daily study timetable.
ATMA Exam Pattern 2026
Students should know the exam pattern before appearing and preparing for the ATMA exam 2026. The ATMA question paper 2026 will be structured according to the exam pattern. Check below to know the ATMA exam pattern 2026:
| 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 |
180 minutes (30 minutes per section) |
| Number of questions |
180 |
| Type of Questions |
Multiple Choice Questions |
| 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 |
| Questions per section |
30 |
The duration of the ATMA May exam 2026 is three hours, and there will be a sectional time limit as well. The exam also has negative markings, hence, students have to look out for all these elements of the ATMA paper pattern 2026 when preparing for the exam.
Daily Study Time Table for ATMA May 2026 Exam
The number of study hours for the ATMA exam should depend on the current preparation level of the students. Check the table below:
| Level | Hours |
|---|---|
| Beginner | 5 to 6 hours daily |
| Intermediate | 4 to 5 hours daily |
| Working Professionals | 2 to 3 hours |
The preparation can be stronger if one is consistent in studies. With a consistent effort, students can also achieve desired results with 2 to 3 study hours daily.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days 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.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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
Answered 4 weeks 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.
S
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks 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.
V
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks 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.
R
Contributor-Level 6
What is the date of ATMA exam?