ATMA May 2026: Registration (Started), Exam Date (May 3), Syllabus, Pattern, Prep Tips

ATMA May 2026 exam will be conducted in the centre-based testing mode. ATMA is an entrance exam conducted by AIMS for admission to various postgraduate courses. Read the article below to find all the details about the ATMA exam 2026 including syllabus, dates, pattern, etc.

ATMA 2026 May Exam

ATMA May 2026 exam will be conducted on May 3, 2026, in the computer based test format. ATMA 2026 May registration started on February 24, 2026, and the last date of ATMA registration is April 21, 2026. Students seeking MBA admission through ATMA exam should apply by filling the application form at atmaaims.com. Conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS), the ATMA exam 2026 is a gateway for admission to MBA/PGDM and MCA courses.

ATMA exam is a national-level entrance exam whose scores are accepted by some of the top B-schools in India. It is conducted in multiple sessions every year. The aim of the exam is to assess the candidate’s aptitude required for higher management studies. ATMA exam is conducted 4-5 times a year. Read the article below to find all the details about the ATMA 2026 , including ATMA registration date, syllabus, admit card, exam pattern, etc.

ATMA 2026 Exam Dates and Events for May Session

ATMA May 2026 registration started online at atmaaims.com on February 24, 2026. The application form will be available online only and there will be no offline communication. Check the table below to know ATMA 2026 exam dates and events:

ATMA May Registration 2026

ATMA registration 2026 for May Session started on February 24, 2026. ATMA 2026 application process includes ATMA login, paying application fee and completion application form 2026. ATMA application form 2026 is available on the official ATMA AIMS website, i.e. atmaaims.com. Students should know that the application form is the same for MBA and MCA programmes. Students can choose their preferred ATMA exam city during registration. Check below to know the documents required for ATMA May applications 2026:

Documents Required for ATMA Registration 2026 for May Session

The following documents will be required for ATMA 2026 registrations:

• Digital copy of passport-size photograph and signature of the applicant
• Digital copy of the 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

Also Read: ATMA eligibility criteria 2026

How to Apply for the ATMA May Exam 2026?

Check below the steps to know how to register for the ATMA May exam 2026:

• Visit the website of ATMA AIMS
• Click on the registration link on the homepage or copy the following link in the web browser: https://apply.atmaaims.com/
• Fill in the personal details such as name, date of birth, category, etc. 
• Create a PID number and password
• Login and pay the application fee online
• Take a print out of the ATMA application form

ATMA Application Fee 2026

ATMA exam application fee 2026 is INR 2,000. Check below the ATMA application fee concession: 

ATMA Syllabus 2026

ATMA 2026 syllabus is prescribed by the Association of Indian Management Schools. It includes the important topics and sub topics that students should study of the six sections of ATMA question paper 2026. ATMA May question paper 2026 will consist of 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 Skills (Part I and II) section will have 60 questions from topics such as Grammar, Sentence Completion, Tenses, Jumbled sentences, Vocabulary, Read Comprehension, Phrases, Synonyms and Antonyms, etc.

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ATMA Exam Pattern 2026

ATMA exam 2026 will be conducted in the computer based test format. Check below to know the ATMA 2026 paper pattern:

ATMA Preparation Tips 2026

ATMA is an MBA entrance exam that is taken by approximately 20,000 students. The difficulty level of the ATMA exam is usually moderate. Ideally, students should begin their ATMA preparation 2026 six months before the exam date. With a good study plan, practice and revision, students can fetch good ATMA score. 

Shiksha has a range of articles providing key tips and tricks on how to prepare for ATMA 2026. Check the table below for such articles.

ATMA scores are accepted by more than 500 management schools in India for admission to various post-graduation programmes. Each participating institute releases its cutoff and conducts the counselling process. The table below depicts the top 20 colleges accepting ATMA 2026 scores.