How to Prepare for ATMA Exam 2026 Quantitative Skills Section: Check Most Important Chapters

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Students planning to take ATMA 2026 exams must start preparing to do well in exam. Read this page to know important chapters in ATMA quantitative skills section. Also, find exam pattern, preparation tips, and last year trends to plan a best strategy.

Students planning to appear for ATMA entrance exam 2026 can check this page for ATMA quantitative skills important chapters and preparation strategy.

The ATMA Quantitative Skills section evaluates MBA aspirants on their mathematical skills through numerical ability, logical reasoning, and problem solving questions. The AIMS Test for Management Admissions consists of questions from Analytical Reasoning Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Verbal Skills. The overall exam difficulty level is moderate, but students find quantitative section difficult as compared to other sections.

The ATMA paper for quantitative section includes 60 questions divided into two sections of 30 questions each. There is a sectional time in this entrance exam. So, candidates will have to complete one section in 30 minutes. Students preparing for ATMA exam for admission to MBA, PGDM, MCA and PGDBA courses can check this page for preparation tips to crack ATMA quantitative skills section. Also, find important topics, past year trends & analysis, exam pattern, and best books to prepare for ATMA.

Also Read: ATMA Topic-wise Weightage 2026

Table of contents

ATMA Quantitative Skills Important Chapters
ATMA Quantitative Skills Exam Pattern
ATMA 2026 Quantitative Skills Best Books
How to Prepare for ATMA Quantitative Skills 2026?
ATMA Quantitative Skills 2026: Past Year Trends

ATMA Quantitative Skills Important Chapters

Check table below to know important topics for quantitative skills section. Also, find the weightage of each topic based on ATMA previous year papers.

Important Chapters	Number of questions
Numbers	11
Arithmetic	9
Algebra	5
Modern Math	12
Geometry	8
Data Interpretation	15

Q: Is ATMA exam difficult?

ATMA is a speed-based test which is designed to assess a candidate's analytical aptitude, logical reasoning skills, and English comprehension. It may sound tough, but these are the skills which we are taught in school so there is nothing new to learn. What is required is to learn these subjects at an advanced level. All you will need is to brush up on the basics and practice the concepts on advance level problems. Students should solve previous years question papers, attempt an ample number of mock tests and be consistent to score well in the ATMA exam. Having said that, the preparation for the ATMA exam requires focus, dedication, discipline and diligence. If you can do that, despite being an average student, you can crack the ATMA exam. ATMA is one of the easiest MBA entrance exams and a good preparation strategy can help you crack the ATMA exam with a good score. Generally, the toughest section of the ATMA question paper is Quantitative Aptitude. But with daily practice and focusing on understanding the fundamentals, this section of the ATMA exam can be handled easily.

Q: Can I prepare for ATMA exam in one month?

ATMA one month preparation can be done. Students can begin with ATMA syllabus and exam pattern. There on, they can focus on practicing what they have studied. The aim should be to strengthen concepts and practice time management. The remaining time should be given to taking mock tests and soving sample papers.

Prioritize weak areas and enhance vocabulary. This condensed plan can be effective with consistent effort

Q: What is the ideal time to prepare for ATMA?

Aspirants should start preparing for the ATMA exam at least six months before the test date. ATMA preparation requires planning thus one must start early. They can also join coaching institutes for focused preparation. Starting early will also help you assess that whether you need to join a coaching institute or not. Divide your preparation into three phases - 1. Covering the syllabus 2. Practicing mock tests, sample questions and 3. Revision. The ATMA syllabus includes the following topics: Verbal Skills: Parajumbles, Sentence Completion, Grammar, Comprehension Passages, Synonyms and Antonyms, etc. , Analytical Reasoning: Tables, Graphs, Pie Charts, Blood Relation, Seating Arrangement, Strong and Weak Arguments, and Syllogism Quantitative Skills: Geometry, Algebra Number System Arithmetic, Mensuration etc. You can read the following ATMA books for exam preparation: 1. A New Approach to Reasoning by BS Sijawali 2. Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha 3. Multi-Dimensional Reasoning by Mishra Kumar and Dr Lal 4. Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis 5. How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay 6. High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin 7. How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT by Arun Sharma 9. Class 9 and Class 10 NCERT Mathematics books 10. Quantitative Aptitude by R. S Aggarwal.

ATMA Quantitative Skills Exam Pattern

As per ATMA exam pattern, the question paper includes a total of 180 questions, divided into six sections. Students get 3 hours to complete the test paper. Check table for detailed exam pattern for ATMA Quantitative Skills Question Paper 2026 here.

Particulars	Details
Quantitative Skills Sections	Quantitative Skills Part 1 Quantitative Skills Part 2
Total Questions in Quantitative Skills	30 questions per section
Duration	30 minutes per section
Language	English
Exam Mode	Center-based Online Mode
Marking Scheme	+1 mark for correct answer -0.25 marks for incorrect answer
ATMA Quantitative Skills Syllabus	Arithmetic, Algebra, Modern Math, Geometry, Number system, Average, Percentage, Profit and loss, Ration & Proportion, Time, Speed and Distance, Mensuration, Permutation & Combination, Quadratic Equation, Logarithm

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ATMA 2026 Quantitative Skills Best Books

Selecting the right study material is important to ace any exam. To attain a good score in ATMA entrance exam 2026, students can refer to these books for quantitative skills.

ATMA Quantitative Skills Books	Author Name
Quantitative Aptitude	R.S Aggarwal
Fast track objective Arithmetic	Rajesh Sharma
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations	Abhijit Guha

Q: What is a good score in ATMA exam?

ATMA exam has 180 questions and total marks are 180. But, raw scores are scaled and the final marks are awarded out of 800. Knowing what is a good score in ATMA exam is subjective, but, the current trends suggest that the following can be a good score:

Very good score: More than 700

Good score: 650 to 700

Average score: 620 to 650

Low score: Below 550

Q: What are the last minute tips to prepare for ATMA before the exam?

ATMA is one of the important MBA entrance exams. The first tip to ace the ATMA exam is to stay calm. Here are a few last minute preparation tips for ATMA exam:

Confirm the exact location of the ATMA test centre at least one day before the ATMA exam day to ensure that transportation is available on time. If you are new to the city or the location of the centre, it is adivsable to visit the centre once.
Arrive early to the ATMA exam centre. Applicants must ensure that they arrive at least an hour before the exam begins.
Use the restroom before to the start of the test. Because you will not have time and may not be able to exit the exam hall throughout the examination period, use the restroom before entering the examination hall.
Do not bring cell phones or other electronic devices, such as calculators, smartwatches, to the exam centre because the machines are not always available. Personal property will not be safeguarded outside of the exam centre, and the exam centre authories will not be held liable for any loss of personal property. There are no stationary objects allowed, such as a pen, stylus, or paper. Rough pads and pens will be given to the applicants. Candidates should write their name and application number on their rough pads/sheets.
Stay calm and have a healthy breakfast in the morning before the exam.

Q: Which are the most important topics to focus for ATMA preparation?

AIMS conducts the ATMA exam at least three to four times a year. This year, the exam will be conducted thrice in the computer-based test mode. Here are important topics for the exam according to the sections of ATMA question paper.

Analytical Reasoning: Every year, this section is considered to be the toughest among the others. This section contains questions mainly from Analytical Reasoning and Critical Reasoning. Some of the important topics of this section include:

Syllogisms
Critical Reasoning
Course of Action
Cause and Effect
Statement and Conclusion
Strong and Weak Arguments
Statement and Inference
Coding and Decoding
Arrangements
Data Sufficiency

Verbal Skills: Just like other management entrance tests, this section is divided into Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability/English Usage. There are about four to five comprehension passages while the topics of English usage are as follows:

Synonyms (word pair)
Fill in the blanks
Para Formation Questions (PFQs)
Idioms
Error identification
Grammar
Sentence Completion
Word Meaning
Antonyms
Para Jumbles

3. Quantitative Skills: This section of the ATMA question paper is also considered tough. However, the overall difficulty level can be considered to be moderate. Some of the important topics of this section include:

Profit and Loss
Percentage
Simple Interest and Compound Interest
Partnership
Average, Mixture and Alligation
Time and Distance
Time and Speed
Geometry and Mensuration
Time and Work
Permutation & Combination
Probability
Statistics
Graphs and Pie Chart.

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How to Prepare for ATMA Quantitative Skills 2026?

Practice is the key to getting a good score in the quantitative skills section of AIMS Test for Management Admissions. Even if you know all the concepts and formulas, if you do not practice enough for exam, the chances of not completing the exam on time are higher. So, if you are preparing for quantitative skills topics, check this space for ATMA preparation tips.

The first thing to do while preparing for any entrance exam is to understand ATMA exam syllabus and clear basic concepts. With clarity on concepts, chances of solving a question quickly and accurately are high.
Mathematics is the most important part of this section. Understand basics of mathematics, important formulas, and methods to solve a question. As ATMA question paper includes multiple choice questions, learn shortcuts and tricks to save time.
Make sure to learn formulas by heart. There are many cases when students know how to solve a question, but forget the formula to use. Make short notes or cards for formulas and revise them daily.
Practice how to read and interpret tables, charts and graphs for Data Interpretation questions. Try to solve as many questions as you can while preparing, to have a good hold on these questions.
Increase your calculation speed to answer questions quickly. Try to calculate without using a calculator. It will help you save time during exam.
Practice sample papers, ATMA mock tests and past question papers to get an idea of the types of problems asked in exam. Try to complete them in 180 minutes to know your speed level. Analyze your mock papers and check which topic or chapter requires more practice. Identify your week and strong areas and prepare a strategy for them accordingly.
Practicing previous years' papers in the same exam environment can help you work on your time management skills. The best way to solve the entrance test is by not giving more than required time to a question. If you are unable to solve a question, skip it and move on to the next. You can always come back to the skipped question if you have time left at the end of exam.

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ATMA Quantitative Skills 2026: Past Year Trends

Students usually find quantitative skills tough compared to other sections. As this section includes numerical questions, the ATMA quantitative skills paper can be lenghty and time consuming. The quantitative skills part of ATMA is divided into two sections. According to students' reaction and feedback for past years' exams, Quantitative Skills Part 1 has a moderate difficulty level and Quantitative Skills Part 2 has a high difficulty level. They were able to answer around 18 to 22 questions in each of these two sections, within the given time duration. So, students looking forward to 2026 admissions must start their preparation early.

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