Know how to prepare for ATMA exam in 30 days to score well. One month of ATMA exam preparation will require the students to maximize their study plan with expert tips listed here and focus on important topics, practice, etc. Read below to know more.
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ATMA 2025: One-Month Preparation Strategy
While each candidate has a unique approach to exam preparation, here are a few preparation tips that you can try to improve your ATMA preparation strategy in the last month.
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- Make a study routine: Making a study routine goes a long way in preparation for any exam. Planning well in advance in a systematic way will help the students to prepare well for the exam. Divide the topics of the ATMA syllabus and try to dedicate two hours daily to each of the three sections. Also, while preparing, relax your mind for 15-20 minutes and re-energize.
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- Capitalise strengths: With being so close to the exam day, students must have identified their strengths and weaknesses. It is important to work on the weaker areas, but it is equally important to strengthen the stronger ones. Practicing consistently will help in capitalizing on one's strengths. Try finding tricks to solve the questions in less time accurately.
- Improve speed and accuracy: ATMA is a time-based exam, and speed and accuracy are two major players in the exam. ATMA exam also has negative markings; hence, aspirants need to be careful with the questions they pick. To improve speed and accuracy, solve as many mock tests as possible. Try solving a difficult question twice or thrice. Develop the skills to identify the questions that you can solve with 100 per cent accuracy.
- Revision: Devote at least an hour to revision daily. Prepare short notes and jot down the important formulae and key points while revising. Covering the complete syllabus in one month is a difficult task, hence, opt for smart revision tricks. Revise from the short notes. This will help you have a more focused strategy.
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- Take breaks: Do not study for longer hours in this phase of ATMA preparation. You might feel you are not studying for enough hours but remember- quality matters, not quantity. Take adequate breaks, indulge in your favourite sport or hobby, go for a walk, watch movies, and read books to refresh your mind.
- Focus on exam day strategy: It is important to keep your mind calm and relaxed. No amount of revision and preparation will be worth it if one falters on exam day. Reach the ATMA exam centre an hour before the exam begins to complete the frisking formalities at the gate. Make sure you are carrying the required documents, i.e. ATMA admit card and a valid photo ID proof. Do not carry any electronic gadgets and stay away from indulging in unfair means.
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Things to Keep in Mind for ATMA 2025 Exam (February)
As mentioned above, ATMA 2025 exam for the February session will be conducted in a center-based online test mode. Check out the points mentioned below to keep in mind for the ATMA 2025 exam.
- ATMA has a negative marking of -0.25 for the wrong answers. There is no negative marking for unanswered questions.
- There is a sectional time limit in the ATMA exam. The candidates must carefully attempt the ATMA question paper keeping the sectional time limit in mind.
- Focus on the questions you can easily solve first. If there’s enough time left, attempt the questions left behind one more time.
- Start with easy questions and then move to tough questions.
- The ATMA question paper is generally of easy to moderate difficulty. Do not spend too much time on one question.
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Student Forum
Answered 3 days ago
No, a good percentile does not guarantee direct admission to colleges accepting ATMA scores. Colleges conduct different selection rounds before providing admissions. Many colleges conduct rounds such as Group Discussion, Written Ability Test and Personal Interview. Students who match the ATMA cutoff
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No, IIMs do not accept ATMA test scores for admission. IIMs conduct Common Admission Test (CAT) for admission to MBA programmes. ATMA scores are accepted by some of the best BSchools in the country. These include institutes such as PUMBA, Xavier Institute of Management and Research, PSG College of T
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
There is a good chance of receiving an interview call from Christ University with a score of 95 percentile in ATMA exam, but, admission is not guaranteed. Overall criteria includes academic profile, i.e. Class 12, Class 10 and Graduation marks. Other selection rounds at Christ University includes Mi
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
ATMA exam is a nation level MBA entrance exam conducted by Association of Indian Management Schools. Courses such as MS and PGDM are also offered through ATMA exam. The exam is conducted in the CBT test format multiple times a year. The exam checks numerical, verbal and logical abilities of students
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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. ATMA exam judges skills and basic aptitude of students needed for an MBA or PGDM course.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
Check the table below to know the weightage of ATMA selection rounds:
Components | Details |
|---|---|
ATMA score | 50% |
Group Discussion | 10% to 15% |
Personal Interview | 15% |
Work experience | 5% |
Academic performance in Class 10, Class 12, Graduation/ Post Graduation Degree, Sports/ Extra-Curricular activities, Academic diversity and gender diversity | 15% to 20% |
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Beginner-Level 5
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The qualifying marks for ATMA eligibility is different for each category. Check the table below to know more:
Category | Qualifying marks |
|---|---|
General category | 50% |
SC/ST | 45% |
PWD | 45% |
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
ATMA exam eligibility criteria does not include work experience. Both working and non working candidates can apply for ATMA exam. But, students should fulfil other ATMA eligibility requirements to appear for ATMA exam.
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Beginner-Level 5
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ATMA exam 2026 will be conducted on multiple dates and sessions. AIMS announced the February 2026 session date online. ATMA 2026 exam for the February session will be conducted on February 22, 2026. The exam will be conducted in the computer based test mode across various exam centres.
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Beginner-Level 5
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ATMA 2026 exam schedule was announced by AIMS. The ATMA registration date 2026 for the February session is December 1, 2025, to February 10, 2026. The application fee window will close on February 9, 2026.
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Registration - 1 Dec '25 - 10 Feb '26

There is a range of books to read for ATMA preparation. Here is a list of section wise best books for the ATMA exam:
Verbal Skills section
Analytical Reasoning section
Quantitative Skills section