Will the ATMA exam be conducted in double shifts?

No, the ATMA exam is usually conducted in a single shift. However, in 2020, the ATMA exam was conducted in the remote-proctored mode in order to follow the social distancing guidelines for COVID-19, but the exam was still conducted in a single shift. ATMA exam pattern has not changed much over the years. ATMA 2025 exam will also be conducted in single shift for three hours, I. e. from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The shift timings for both the courses, MBA and MCA will be the same.

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.

Which MBA colleges accepting ATMA scores are available with 85 percentile?

There are many MBA colleges which accept 85 percentile in ATMA exam. Sometimes, the institutes conduct multiple rounds of counselling where in the cutoff may tone down a little. Here is a list of a few colleges which provide admissions to students who have scored 85 percentile and above in the ATMA exam: 1. IMS, Ghaziabad 2. Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida 3. SOIL, Gurgaon 4. Christ University, Bangalore 5. Department of Management Sciences, University of Pune (PUMBA) 6. SIESCOMS, Navi Mumbai 7. Prin. L. N. Welingkar WE School, Mumbai.

What are the dos and don'ts of the ATMA exam?

On the ATMA exam day, candidates have to follow a number of guidelines which include cooperating with the exam centre staff during identification process, following instructions given be the invigilator and following the test navigation for solving the questions. There are some key dos and don'ts that candidates should follow on the ATMA exam day, which have been listed below: ATMA exam day dos: 1. Reach the ATMA examination centre at the reporting time mentioned on the ATMA admit card. 2. Carry two coloured copies of the ATMA admit card, one photo ID card, passport size photos and duly filled self-declaration form 3. PwD candidates should carry the relevant certificates and documents as prescribed by the examination authorities. 4. Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing the attendance sheet 5. Carry personal drinking water, hand sanitizer and face masks 6. Cooperate with the test centre staff and follow the instructions CAT exam day don'ts: 1. Do not carry prohibited items such as bags, purses, pencil box, beepers, wrist watch, calculators, mobile phones, electronic devices, etc. 2. Don't be late for the exam. The entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of exam. No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam centre after that. Hence, reach the exam centre by 1:00 PM. 3. Don't cheat or indulge in mal practice. You can be disqualified due to any such ACT. 4. Don't leave your seat until the exam duration gets over.

In how many cities ATMA exam is held? How many test cities can I choose while filling the ATMA application form?

ATMA 2024 will be held in about 100 cities across India. Candidates can choose up to three cities as their preferred test location. The candidates should choose the test cities in order of their preference. They should choose the test city carefully as the request to change the test city later may or may not be accepted due to non-availability of seats at the centres in that particular city. Given below are the cities where ATMA exam is usually held. Amritsar, Dehradun, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hubli, Faridabad, Surat, Jabalpur, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Kochi, Ludhiana, Kurnool, Madurai, Bangalore, Mysuru, Nizambad, Palghar, Panaji, Tirupati, Trivandrum, Udaipur, Vadodara, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Warangal, Bhopal, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad/ Secundrabad, Amravati, Jalgaon, Aurangabad, Indore, B.Ed Jaipur, Bengaluru, Kolhapur, Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh), Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Lucknow, Chennai, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Coimbatore, Nanded, Delhi NCR, Nagpur, Nashik, Chandrapur, Raipur, Patna, Pune, Ranchi, Solapur, Agra, Agartala, Aizwal, Ajmer, Ambala, Anand, Asansol, Belgaum, Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh), Hazaribagh, Durgapur, Fategarh Sahib, Gaya, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gulbarga, Hassan, Hubli-Dharwad, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Jhansi, Karimnagar, Karnal, Kammam, Kochi, Kohima, Kozhikode, Kotak, Mohali, Muzzzffarpur, Naharlagun, Nashik, Noida, Pallakad, Pathankot, Puducherry, Prayagraj, Ratnagiri, Roorkee, Salem, Samba, Satna, Shillong, Siliguri, Solapur, Srikakulam, Tezpur, Thanjavur, Thrichur, Udaipur, Ujjain, Vadodara, Vellore.

Can the test centre be changed after the release of ATMA admit card?

No, there is no provision of changing the test centre after the ATMA admit card has been released. In fact, there is no option to change the test centre allotted at any point of time during the entire exam cycle. There is no window for form correction too where the candidates could have changed the test centre. Thus, it is very important to select test cities very carefully in the ATMA application form. They must choose their first city preference as home town or the city where they are likely to be on the exam day or choose a city which is the closest to their hometown and they can reach there on time on the exam day. Also, to be allotted the desired test city, candidates must fill the ATMA application for at the earliest, as the exam slot and test centres are allotted on first cum first served basis. If the seats get filled in the first city preference, candidates are allotted a centre in the second city according to their preference. The students must check the location of their allotted centre much in advance and make arrangements for reaching there on exam day on time.

How can I choose my preferred ATMA exam city?

There are over a 100 ATMA test centres across the country. These cities consist of metropolitan cities, capital cities, Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Candidate can select up to three cities for allotment of test centre. The process of test city selection is a part of ATMA application process. In the ATMA application form, there is a field in which candidates have to select the cities. They need to select the city of preference in order of 1 to 3. The examination authorities will try to allot the test centre in the city of first preference. Thus, candidates must fill all the three cities carefully. They must choose their home city or city of current residence as the first preference. Once the application form has been submitted, the request for change of the city will not be accepted by the exam authorities.

What is the ATMA exam duration? Can I change my exam slot?

The ATMA exam is held for three hours or 180 minutes. There is only one slot for the ATMA exam. ATMA exam has a sectional time limit of 30 minutes. This means, that the candidates will have approximately one minute to solve each question. Candidates must take care of saving their answers at every step as the moment 30 minutes will get over, the screen will automatically move to the next section. There is no provision of changing the exam slot. And there is no provision to apply for the same. Candidates will have to appear for the exam from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Candidates must make sure that they reach the ATMA exam centre by 1:00 PM in order to complete the frisking formalities at the entry gate. Candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam centre beyond 1:30 PM.

What can I carry to the ATMA exam centre?

Candidates appearing for the ATMA exam must carry a coloured copy of the ATMA admit card. They must paste a recent coloured passport-size photograph on the admit card. Candidates must also carry a blue or black ball point pen to the exam centre. They must not carry any other stationery item to the ATMA test centre. Candidates also need to carry a transparent water bottle and a small sanitizer bottle. No other item such as bags, watches, food, etc. Will be allowed inside the ATMA exam centre. Candidates must also not carry notes or rough paper to the ATMA exam centre. If any candidate is found with an prohibited item, he/she will be disqualified.

What are the details mentioned on the ATMA admit card?

The ATMA admit card is one of the most important documents of identification of the candidate. It is the proof that the candidate has filled the examination form and is eligible to appear in the exam. To help in candidate identification, the following details are mentioned on every candidate's ATMA admit card 2024. Candidate's name Candidate's PID number Candidate's roll number Candidate's address Candidate's category Candidate's signature Candidate's photograph Examination year Examination date Examination slot Examination timings Reporting time Test centre address Space for affixing a photograph Along with these details, other information such as exam day guidelines will also be mentioned on the ATMA admit card. Candidates will also have to download a self-declaration form along with the ATMA admit card.

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ATMA exam centre: ATMA exam conducting body decides the ATMA test cities. Candidates need to choose their preferred ATMA exam centre while filling out the ATMA application form 2024. Candidates can choose up to three exam centres. Recently, 28 new ATMA exam cities were added to the list. There are a total of over 100 ATMA exam centres.

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Q: Can I show digital copy of ATMA admit card to gain entry at the ATMA test centre?

No, candidates have to carry a coloured printout of the ATMA admit card to the ATMA exam centre to get an entry. ATMA admit card is a mandatory document which is to be carried to the exam centre along with a recent coloured passport size photograph affixed to it. The photograph should match the one uploaded in the ATMA application form. ATMA admit card is a mandatory document which is to be carried to the exam centre and candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam centre without the admit card. Along with the admit card candidates should carry the following items: 1. Original Photo ID proof issued by the Government of India - Original Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Voters Card/Permanent Driving License Ration Card and Learners Driving License are not accepted as valid ID proof 2. One clear black and white photocopy of ID proof 3. Two clear black and white copies of the ATMA admit card along with one original recent passport-size photo affixed on each of them 4. One black and white copy of the Registration form 5. Self-Declaration form 6. In the case of married candidates who have changed their name, the Original Gazette notification/their original marriage Certificate and/or an affidavit is required as a proof at the exam hall.

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Q: Can I carry a watch to the exam centre? Which documents should I carry to the ATMA exam centre?

No, candidates must not carry any electronic gadgets including watches, mobile phones, calculators, etc. Candidates should only carry recent passport size photograph, photo ID (original and photocopy), self declaration form and ATMA admit card along with them to the exam centre. The candidates can carry an Aadhar card, Voter ID, or passport, driving license, ration card, college ID. They must not carry any stationary item other than a blue/black ballpoint pen. Ever since the COVID-19 outbreak, ATMA candidates are required to carry drinking water, hand sanitizer and face mask along with them. Candidates have to carry drinking water in a transparent bottle only. No other item will be allowed inside the ATMA exam venue. Candidates must not carry bags or valuables as there will be no arrangement for depositing while candidates appear for the exam. Candidates must also not carry notebooks or rough paper to the ATMA exam centre. Any candidate found with an unauthorised item will be disqualified.

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Table of Contents

How to Choose ATMA Test City?
ATMA 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
ATMA Exam Centre 2024: Important Points to Remember
ATMA Exam Centre: Dos and Don’ts
ATMA 2024 Test Cities
FAQs Related to ATMA Exam Centre

How to Choose ATMA Test City?

Candidates will be allotted an ATMA test centre in the city of their preference. Check out the steps below to know how to select the preferred test city in ATMA application form.

Candidates need to register themselves on the official website of ATMA AIMS
After successful registration, candidates need to fill in the ATMA application form using their login credentials
Choose the preferred test cities
Candidates can select up to three test centres from the drop-down menu
Candidates must select test centres in order of preference, i.e. from first to third
Fill up the entire form and click 'Submit'

ATMA 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of ATMA 2024 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
02 Feb '25	ATMA 2025: Last Date of Fee Payment
04 Feb '25	ATMA 2025 Last date of application (February)
12 Feb '25	ATMA 2025 admit card release (February)
16 Feb '25	ATMA 2025
Dates	Past Exam Dates
24 Dec '24	ATMA registration 2025 (Feb)

ATMA Exam Centre 2024: Important Points to Remember

Test centre details such as name, location, etc. will be mentioned on the ATMA admit card
Candidates cannot change their test centres once the ATMA application form has been submitted
The exam conducting body holds the right to change or cancel any exam centre
Candidates must reach the ATMA test centre at least an hour before the commencement of the exam

ATMA Exam Centre: Dos and Don’ts

An identification process will be conducted at every ATMA exam centre, hence candidates must make sure that they reach the exam centre at least an hour before the exam. The exam starts at 9:00 AM, hence, the candidates must reach by 8:00 AM. Check out the checklist of dos and don'ts that the candidates must follow at the ATMA exam centre.

Dos

Candidates must carry a printed ATMA admit card to the exam centre as it is a very important document.
Digital or soft copies of the ATMA admit card will not be accepted.
Candidates are required to carry a photo ID proof (original and photocopy), two recent passport-size coloured photographs and a copy of the ATMA application form for identification purposes.

Don’ts

Do not carry any electronic devices to the exam centre such as mobile, laptops, calculators, etc.
The exam centre gates will close 15 minutes prior to the exam and no one will be allowed to enter the exam hall.
Candidates must not carry any eatables inside the exam centre. They are prohibited inside the exam hall.
Candidates must also not carry any stationery to the exam centre.

ATMA 2024 Test Cities

ATMA exam is conducted in various cities across the country. Below mentioned are the test centres where the exam will be conducted.

New ATMA Test Cities
Amritsar	Dehradun
Chandigarh	Gwalior
Guwahati	Hubli
Faridabad	Surat
Jabalpur	Jodhpur
Kanpur	Kochi
Kurnool	Ludhiana
Madhurai	Mangalore
Mysuru	Nizambad
Palghar	Panaji
Tirupati	Trivandrum
Udaipur	Vadodra
Vijayawad	Vizag
Warangal	Bhopal

ATMA 2024 Exam Cities

Check out the table below to know all the ATMA exam cities.

ATMA 2024 Test Cities
Ahmedabad/ Gandhi Nagar	Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Amravati (Maharashtra)	Jalgaon
Aurangabad (Maharashtra)	Indore
Beed	Jaipur
Bengaluru	Kolhapur
Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh)	Kolkata
Bhubaneswar	Lucknow
Chennai	Mumbai - Navi Mumbai - Thane
Coimbatore	Nanded
Delhi-NCR	Nagpur
Chandrapur	Nashik
Raipur	Patna
Pune	Ranchi
Solapur	Bhopal
Chandigarh	Gwalior
Guwahati	Hubli
Jabalpur	Jodhpur
Kanpur	Kochi
Kurnool	Ludhiana
Madhurai	Mangalore
Mysuru	Nizambad
Palghar	Panaji
Tirupati	Trivandrum
Udaipur	Vadodra
Vijayawad	Vizag
Warangal	Amritsar
Dehradun	Faridabad
Surat

Please Note: Any of the above test centres may be cancelled, combined, added or changed depending on the number of candidates in a specific centre.

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