Do top IIM accept ATMA score?

No, IIM does not accept ATMA test scores for admission. If you want to get admission to the IIM, you will have to appear in the CAT exam. With the score of the ATMA test, you can get admission to more than 700 colleges. You can get admission to the following top management colleges: 1. The Xavier Institute of Management and Research 2. PSG College of Technology 3. RV Institute of Management 4. The Jayawantrao Sawant Institute of Management and Research 5. The KV Institute of Management and Information Studies (KVIMIS) You can also apply to the Department of Management Sciences at Pune University with the score of the ATMA test.

ATMA MCA Analysis 2026: Get Detailed Paper Analysis & Review

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Updated on Nov 28, 2025 17:45 IST

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ATMA exam analysis 2025: The ATMA February 2025 exam was conducted on February 23, 2025. The exam was conducted in the centre-based online test mode for three hours. ATMA exam 2025 was conducted from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the centre-based online exam. The overall difficulty of the AMA exam February session was moderate. Here, Shiksha will share a detailed ATMA exam analysis for the ATMA exam 2025 February session. ATMA exam analysis includes the overall and sectional difficulty of the exam, discussion on the ATMA exam pattern and marking scheme, topic-wise distribution of questions, expected cutoff, etc.

Table of contents

ATMA Analysis 2025: Highlights
ATMA 2025 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
ATMA Previous Year's Exam Analysis
FAQs Related to ATMA Analysis

ATMA Analysis 2025: Highlights

Following are the ATMA 2025 exam highlights:

ATMA 2025 was conducted in a single slot from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM for the August session.
ATMA question paper 2025 had a negative marking. One mark will be awarded for every correct answer and 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
Duration of the exam was 180 minutes.
The overall difficulty level was moderate.

Commonly asked questions

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: 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.

ATMA 2025 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

ATMA question paper 2025 is divided into six sections, i.e. two sections of Analytical Reasoning, two sections of Quantitative Skills and two sections of Verbal Skills. Take a look at the table below to know the time allotted and the number of questions per section.

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Sections	Number of questions	Time allotted
Analytical Reasoning Skills Part 1	30	30 minutes
Analytical Reasoning Skills Part 2	30	30 minutes
Quantitative Skills Part 1	30	30 minutes
Quantitative Skills Part 2	30	30 minutes
Verbal Skills Part 1	30	30 minutes
Verbal Skills Part 2	30	30 minutes
Total	180	180 minutes

Candidates must know that ATMA will have sectional timings which the candidates must adhere to.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the medium of the ATMA question paper? What is the structure of the ATMA question paper?

The medium of ATMA question paper is English. The pattern of the ATMA exam has not changed from the past few years. The latest ATMA question paper pattern is as follows:

ATMA exam will be conducted in the CBT test mode.
Duration of the exam is 3 hours.
Exam consists of 180 Multiple Choice Questions carrying one mark each.
Total marks are 180.
Questions are from three sections, i.e. Analytical Reasoning Skills, Verbal Skills, and Quantitative Skills.
There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for incorrect answers.

Q: What is the sectional time limit in ATMA?

The ATMA exam is conducted for three hours or 180 minutes. The exam will be conducted in the computer-based test mode. There are six sections in the ATMA question paper, I. e. two sections on Analytical Ability, two sections on Verbal Ability and two sections on Quantitative Aptitude. Each section is to be solved within 30 minutes. Since ATMA is a centre-based online exam the test screen will move from first section to the next section automatically as soon as the time limit gets over. Thus candidates have to be mindful of the on-screen timer and pre-decide the number of questions to solve in each section. It is not mandatory to solve all the questions in ATMA exam so candidates can devise a strategy to use 30 minutes per section as per their strength and weakness.

Q: How can I calculate ATMA scores?

ATMA score is determined on the basis of correct answers marked by students in the ATMA exam. For each correct answer, they are awarded one mark. For an incorrect answer, 0.25 marks are deducted from the total score.

This means that for four incorrect answers, one mark is deducted from the total score. The raw score of students is scaled with reference to the total number of students appearing in the exam.

The ATMA percentile is percentage of students among those who have appeared for the exam and scored below the students in that category. That is, if a student has scored 53 per cent, this means that 53 per cent of students who have appeared in ATMA exam scored below him or her.

ATMA Previous Year's Exam Analysis

The ATMA exam difficulty level was moderate. The exam was tougher than last year. Among the six sections, the most difficult section was Quantitative Skills Part 2. Many students found the Quantitative section tricky and lengthy. The Verbal Skills section was also lengthy. According to the students, the Analytical Reasoning section had questions based on critical reasoning. Check section wise difficulty level and number of good attempts in ATMA question paper.

Section	Difficulty level	Good attempts
Analytical Reasoning Skills Part 1	Moderate	22-25
Verbal Skills Part 1	Easy to Moderate	20-22
Quantitative Skills Part 1	Moderate to Difficult	18-22
Analytical Reasoning Skills Part 2	Moderate to Difficult	22-25
Verbal Skills Part 2	Moderate	20-22
Quantitative Skills Part 2	Difficult	18-22
Total	Moderate	135-145

ATMA Exam Analysis 2022 (February)

Analytical Reasoning: According to the students, this section was based on critical reasoning questions. There were about 15 to 18 questions related to critical reasoning. These sections had questions on topics such as Puzzles, Input and Output, Coding and Decoding, etc. The difficulty level of this section was moderate, even though it had some lengthy questions. A good attempt for this section would be 22 to 25 questions.

Verbal Skills: Verbal Skills sections of ATMA question paper were different than the previous year. Earlier the sections used to have a lot of vocabulary based questions which was not the case this time. There were no direct questions on topics such as synonyms and antonyms. The second part of the Verbal Skills section was very long as it contained questions from Comprehension Passages. A good attempt for this section would be 20 to 22 questions.

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Quantitative Aptitude This part of the ATMA question paper was the toughest according to students who appeared for the exam. The questions were asked from topics such as number system, algebra, profit and loss, etc. The questions were time consuming and lengthy. The difficulty level of the section was high. A good attempt for this section would be 18 to 22 questions.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Can I appear for the ATMA exam more than once?

AIMS Test for Management Admissions ATMA is held three to five times a year. This year AIMS Test for Management Admissions, ATMA will be conducted in the Computer-Based Test mode. Applicants can appear more than once and the score of the last exam attempted would be considered for admission to the colleges accepting ATMA scores. In 2023, the ATMA exam will be held thrice, that is on February 25, May 28, and July 23. Candidates must download their admit cards on the scheduled date in order to know the ATMA test centre details and slot timings. Candidates must reach the exam centre at least an hour before the commencement of the exam. The ATMA exam will be conducted in the afternoon shift, I. e. from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM and hence, the candidates must reach the exam centre by 1:30 PM. The ATMA exam centre gates will close at 1:45 PM and no candidates will be allowed to enter the exam centre beyond this.

FAQs Related to ATMA Analysis

Check out the FAQs on ATMA analysis below:

Commonly asked questions

Q: What should I do after the ATMA result?

After the ATMA result declaration, top colleges which accept the ATMA scores start the shortlisting process. The ATMA scores are accepted in over 750 MBA/PGDM and MCA colleges. After the results, the institutes release ATMA cutoffs category-wise and invite applicants to appear for Written Ability Test, Group Discussion GD and Personal Interview rounds for admissions. Candidates can choose up to five institutes while filling ATMA application form where they need to send their ATMA scores and take part in the ATMA counselling process. The ATMA admission process after the result declaration includes: 1. Applications to be sent out to the institutes where you want to take admission. 2. Participating in the counselling process which includes Written Ability Test (What), Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). 3. Submitting the required documents to the institutes where you have been shortlisted. 4. Paying the course fee and getting an admission confirmation.

Q: Would I get admission on the basis of ATMA results directly?

No, after the ATMA exam is cleared, candidates will have to go through for further selection procedure conducted by the participating institutes. The ATMA scores are accepted in over 750 management colleges for admission to MBA/PGDM and MCA programmes. Candidates need to meet the cutoff criteria of the participating institutes to take admissions. The admission process includes Written Ability Test (What), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). Other factors such as academic record, work experience, etc. are also considered for admission to various institutes which accept ATMA scores. ATMA score is only the first parameter on which the candidates are shortlisted for admission. The institutes first shortlist the candidates for What, GD and PI on the basis of their ATMA scores, marks obtained in Class 10, 12 and graduation. For the final selection, the institutes take ATMA scores, performance in GD/PI, What, Class 10 and Class 12 marks, marks obtained in graduation, work experience, academic diversity and gender diversity.

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What is the eligibility criteria for ATMA?

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ATMA is commonly used name for AIMS Test for Management Admissions. ATMA Eligibility criteria for this test is:

Candidate should be an Indian citizen
Candidate should have graduation degree from a recognised university
Minimum percentage required is 50% in qualifying exam.
Students in final year of grad

Nishtha Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Which entrance exam scores are accepted at GIBS for admission (CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, ATMA, State CET)?

Answered a week ago

GIBS accepts scores from all major management entrance exams, including:

CAT
XAT
MAT
CMAT
GMAT
ATMA
State CET

This gives students multiple options to apply. Along with entrance exam scores, GIBS also looks at the overall profile, communication skills, and interest in management, which makes the admission pr

Ahmedbasha

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Does good percentile in ATMA guarantee direct admission to colleges?

Answered 2 weeks 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

Vikram Hazarika

Beginner-Level 5

Do IIMs accept ATMA scores?

Answered 2 weeks ago

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

Shruti Tyagi

Beginner-Level 5

Is admission to Christ University confirmed if I secure 95 percentile in ATMA?

Answered 2 weeks 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

Rashmi Chatterjee

Beginner-Level 5

What is ATMA exam by AIMS?

Answered 2 weeks 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

Saumya Jain

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What is the scope of ATMA exam?

Answered 2 weeks ago

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.

Rashmi Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

What is the weightage of ATMA selection rounds?

Answered 2 weeks 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%

Shiksha Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

What are the qualifying marks for the ATMA exam?

Answered 2 weeks ago

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%

Rohini Bhatnagar

Beginner-Level 5

What is the work experience required for ATMA exam?

Answered 2 weeks 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.

Mayank Singh

Beginner-Level 5

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