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Here are the section-wise best books for ATMA exam preparation. Candidates can refer to these books to score good marks in the exam.

ATMA books help the students prepare well for the exam and get conceptual clarity. To ace the ATMA exam, it is important for students to choose the right set of ATMA preparation books and study materials. ATMA is one of the most sought-after management entrance exams after CAT, XAT, CMAT and MAT. Candidates preparing for ATMA need a good strategy to crack the exam and choosing the right study material is an imperative part of the preparation strategy. There are plenty of ATMA books readily available in the market which contain an abundance of knowledge sources but the question is whether the books help candidates not only in their preparation but also to qualify the exam. Choosing the best books for ATMA 2025 will definitely help in scoring well in the exam. To help candidates, Shiksha brings to you the best books for the ATMA exam for each section.

Table of content
  • Overview of ATMA Exam Pattern
  • Exam Structure
  • Details
  • Best Books for ATMA 2025
  • How to Select the Best Books for ATMA 2025 Exam?
  • FAQs Related to Best Books for ATMA Preparation

Overview of ATMA Exam Pattern

Before choosing the best books for ATMA preparation, candidates must have an idea of the ATMA exam pattern 2025. The online test is divided into six sections. Questions will be asked from Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Skills. Candidates need to solve 180 objective-type multiple-choice questions within three hours. The exam carries 180 marks. The table below gives an overview of the structure of 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

180 minutes

Number of questions

180

Total Marks

180

Language of the exam

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

Best Books for ATMA 2025

The section-wise best books for ATMA preparation are given below.

Best Books for ATMA for Analytical Reasoning

According to the ATMA syllabus, this section will have questions from Critical Reasoning, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Course of Action, Arguments, Data Sufficiency, Statement-Inference, Statements & Conclusions, Arrangements and Strong/Weak Arguments. For Analytical Reasoning, the following books are considered to be good.

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Name of the Book

Publication/Author

A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning 

RS Aggarwal

Verbal Reasoning

Bhupendra Kumar Singh

A New Approach to Reasoning

BS Sijwali & S Sijwali

Analytical Reasoning 

MK Pandey 

Multi-Dimensional Reasoning

Mishra & Kumar and Dr.Lal

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

 K Gupta

Also Read: How to Prepare for Analytical Reasoning

Best Books for the ATMA exam for Quantitative Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude questions are of high school level. Topics from which questions are asked are Arithmetic, Algebra, Modern Math, Geometry, Number System, Average, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Time, Speed and Distance, Mensuration, Permutation & Combination, Quadratic Equation and Logarithm. The best books suggested for this section are given below.

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Name of the Book

Publication/Author

Quantitative Aptitude 

R.S Aggarwal

Quantum CAT

Sarvesh K Verma

Fast Track Objective Arithmetic 

by Rajesh Verma

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

Abhijit Guha

How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT

Arun Sharma

NCERT Mathematics Books for Standard IX and X

NCERT

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Best books for ATMA 2025 for Verbal Skills

In Verbal Skills, candidates will get questions about Grammar, Vocabulary, Jumbled Sentences, Reading Comprehension, Sentence Completion, Word Meaning. To improve Verbal Skills, candidates should read newspapers, magazines, books, etc. The best books for ATMA 2025 for Verbal Skills are given below.

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Word Power Made Easy

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High School English Grammar and Composition

Wren & Martin

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How to Select the Best Books for ATMA 2025 Exam?

Candidates can keep the following pointers in mind when choosing study books for ATMA 2025 exam:

  • Candidates should ensure that the books for ATMA are of the latest edition
  • Candidates must check the best books for ATMA have covered the syllabus
  • Choose a book that is easy to read and written in simple language
  • Candidates must select the books that have ATMA question papers/sample papers with solutions

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FAQs Related to Best Books for ATMA Preparation

Q: How will ATMA preparation books help me score well in the exam?

A: ATMA preparation books have questions which are based on ATMA syllabus. Students can study and prepare from such books. Some books also have sample papers which are based on the ATMA exam pattern and structure which will help students prepare well in terms of time, speed and accuracy. 

Q: Which books should I refer to, for the preparation of ATMA’s Verbal Skills section?

A: One can refer to books such as Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis, Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability by Nishit K. Sinha and High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin.

Q: Which are the best books for ATMA Quantitative Skills section?

A: Best books for Quantitative Skills section of ATMA are Quantitative Ability by Nishit Sinha, Quantitative Aptitude for CAT from Pearson by Arun Sharma, Quantitative Aptitude by R.S Aggarwal and many others.

Q: How can I prepare for ATMA exam?

A: ATMA is a management exam. The exam is based on subjects like Analytical and Logical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and English. Students can dedicate about six months to prepare for the exam. 

Q: Which books are recommended for Analytical Reasoning?

A: There are many books available for ATMA’s Analytical Reasoning section. Some of them include Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning by Pearson Publication, A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S Aggarwal and Logical and Analytical Ability by Ashok Gupta.

Q: Is ATMA tougher than other management entrance exams such as CAT, CMAT, MAT, etc.?

A: No, ATMA is easier than CAT, CMAT, etc. The difficulty level of the ATMA exam is moderate. 

Q: Can I prepare for ATMA with the help of CAT books?

A: Yes. Since the topics of ATMA exam is same as that of the CAT exam. However, they must attempt ample number of ATMA mock tests and sample papers to prepare well for the ATMA exam. 

Q: What is the syllabus of the ATMA exam?

A: The ATMA syllabus includes topics from subjects like Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Skills.

Q: What is the ATMA exam pattern?

A: ATMA question paper is divided into six sections. It carries 180 questions which carry one mark each. Each section carries 30 questions. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks also. 

Q: I have appeared for MAT exam, can I also appear for ATMA?

A: Yes, you can appear for ATMA exam if you have appeared for MAT. But, ensure that you solve enough ATMA pratice and sample papers and take ATMA mock tests. 

Q: How many mock tests should I take for ATMA?

A: Candidates planning to appear for ATMA exam must take at least 20-25 mock tests. It will give them exposure to different kinds and types of questions asked in the ATMA exam, and also help them develop time management skill and accuracy.
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