Students’ Speak: Dos and Don’ts for ATMA preparation to get your dream college

By: Ambika Sur

Many students aspire to do MBA from a reputed college. Preparation for competitive exams like ATMA requires focus and dedication from every student. From managing time to revising the syllabus, every bit counts while preparation to get admission in the desired college.

AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) is conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS). This exam is conducted around four to five times a year. The students appeared for this exam and secured decent scores are eligible for admission in around 500 management institutes and courses like MBA, PGDM, MCA & PGDBA.

In 2019, I appeared for ATMA exam in May. In this article, I am sharing some preparation tips to prepare for the exam:-

Exam Dates

This year, ATMA is scheduled to be conducted on May 24. The registration for this exam has started for the May session and this would close by May 18, 2020, however, the payment must be done by May 17, 2020, and the application form should be printed by May 19, 2020.

Details of ATMA exam 2020 are as follows:

Exam Pattern

• Knowledge of complete exam pattern is crucial for every entrance exam. The details of the exam pattern are given below:

Important preparation tips for ATMA

• Mock Tests – Practise as many mock tests as possible to achieve a high score in ATMA exam. Several mock tests are available on the official website of ATMA; these would help in managing time in a better way during the exam. These mock papers are the most authenticated sample papers. During preparation, practise mock tests daily; this would help in avoiding repetitive mistakes in mock tests.

• Time Management- Start managing your time from day one of preparation. Practising previous year papers and mock tests regularly would help in analysing speed and accuracy. The continuous practice would help in reducing the time taken and enhancing accuracy.

Strengths & Weaknesses: Always analyse and keep a track of difficult and easy topics. This would help in creating a strategy for preparation, which in turn would help in completing the syllabus on time.

• Revision: Revise all the topics covered. Allot time to revise each topic daily; this would help in creating a balance in the preparation.
• Take Rest – Last but not least, do take proper rest in between preparation. Eat a healthy and nutritious diet and stay fit. Include nutrients like almonds, green vegetables, milk, etc. in your diet.

About the Author:

Ambika Sur is a student at Lovely Professional University pursuing her MBA with agriculture background. She is continuously working on her technical and managerial skills to achieve an exceptional career in the corporate world. She has completed a live project at Metro Cash and Carry and marketing intern at Agronxt.