ATMA 2026 Answer Key (Memory Based): PDF Download

AIMS Test for Management Admissions 2026 ( ATMA )

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ATMA answer key is not generally released. But, if it does, it will be released by the exam conducting body, AIMS, on its official website- atmaaims.com. It can be downloaded by the candidates once the exam has been conducted. The ATMA 2025 exam was held on February 23, 2025. The answer key release date is not certain, however, it is likely to be released in the last week of February 2025, after the exam is conducted. The ATMA answer key will mention the correct options for each question asked in the ATMA question paper.

Table of contents
  • How to Download ATMA Answer Key 2025?
  • ATMA 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • How is ATMA 2025 Answer Key useful?
  • FAQs Related to ATMA Answer Key
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How to Download ATMA Answer Key 2025?

Check the process below to know how to download the ATMA answer key 2025.

  • Go to website of ATMA AIMS
  • Click on Answer Key and Responses
  • Login using ATMA details
  • Students will be redirected to a new PDF file, click the download icon
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I calculate ATMA scores?
A: 

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 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of ATMA 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
28 Feb ' 26

ATMA 2026 Result Declaration

DatesPast Exam Dates
04 Sep ' 25

ATMA 2025 Result Declaration (August)

02 Aug ' 25

ATMA 2025 Result Declaration (July)

07 Jun ' 25

ATMA 2025 Result Declaration (June)

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How is ATMA 2025 Answer Key useful?

  • Students taking ATMA 2026 exam will be able to get correct answers to questions they have attempted
  • They can calculate total marks for their correct attempts in ATMA exam
  • They can report discrepancies in ATMA question paper or answer key such as incorrect questions, incorrect options, etc.
  • If any change is mentioned in answer key then ATMA exam authority will release a revised answer key before declaring the ATMA result 2025
  • This will help them get their doubts clarified before the ATMA results are announced.

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FAQs Related to ATMA Answer Key

Check some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on ATMA answer key:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is a good score in ATMA exam?
A: 

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 information will be mentioned in the ATMA answer key?
A: 

The ATMA answer key released by the examination authority contains each question and its status which means, the answer marked by the student and right answer. The answer key will also have the question which were not attempted. The following information will be mentioned on the ATMA answer key:

  1. Name of the student
  2. PID number
  3. Exam slot
  4. Test date and time
  5. Section-wise Questions
  6. Question type
  7. Question ID
  8. Status (attempted/not attempted)
  9. Right option
  10. Student's response

Those who appear for the ATMA exam, must check their answer sheet once it is released. It will help in analysing performance in the exam. They can use this information to know their tentative score and make an estimation of their chances of admission into the desired college.

Q:   What is the difference between provisional and final ATMA answer key?
A: 
The provisional answer key is the one released just after the exam and the final answer key is the one released after all the objections raised by candidates have been examined and accepted/rejected. The final ATMA answer key is released along with the result. It is the final ATMA answer key on the basis of which the ATMA result will be prepared. Which means, score of a student is based on the calculation of number of correct, incorrect and unanswered questions after all the objections have been examined. The provisional ATMA answer key is released with candidate's response sheet and there is an option to raise objections and challenge it. However, the final answer key is released only as question ID and correct answer option and there is no provision of raising objections after the final answer key has been released.
Q:   What are the benefits of the ATMA answer key?
A: 

Through ATMA answer key, students can analyse their performance in exam. ATMA answer key has response as well as correct answer to every question. For every correct answer in ATMA 1 mark is given. For each incorrect answer, 0.25 marks are deducted.

Q:   What should I do after the ATMA result?
A: 
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.
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Answered a week ago

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

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Nishtha Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 12 hours ago

GIBS is pretty chill when it comes to entrance exams because they accept almost all the common ones that students usually write. Like CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, ATMA, and even state CET scores are considered. So honestly you don't feel limited or stressed about writing only one specific exam. Most o

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Shalinigowda

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 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

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Vikram Hazarika

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 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

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Shruti Tyagi

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 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

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Rashmi Chatterjee

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 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

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Saumya Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 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.

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Rashmi Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 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%

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Shiksha Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 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%

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Rohini Bhatnagar

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 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. 

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Mayank Singh

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751 Institutes accepting ATMA

    • 2 years
    • |
    • Full Time

    University of Mumbai [MU]

    Fort, Mumbai Public

    University
      • 2 years
      • |
      • Full Time

      College of Engineering, Pune

      Shivaji Nagar, Pune Public

      College of
        • 3.98 Lakh
        • 2 years
        • |
        • Full Time

        Christ University

        Hosur Road, Bangalore Private

        Christ Uni
          • 2 years
          • |
          • Full Time

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