What is the benefit of taking ATMA mock test?

Practicing ATMA mock test is very crucial for the aspirants. ATMA is a time-based exam, hence, practicing ATMA mock test is beneficial for improving speed and accuracy in solving the actual question paper. It also helps the candidates in identifying gaps in their ATMA preparation and eventually work upon them. Practicing sample questions is a proven way of any entrance exam preparation. Solving the mock test will help you take the exam in a time bound manner. The ATMA mock tests will also help the students understand the ATMA exam pattern and syllabus. ATMA exam has sectional timings and each section has to be solved within 30 minutes. Hence, taking sectional mock tests will prove to be of big help. Practising mock tests will help the aspirants gain confidence in handling difficult questions and save them from the pressure on ATMA exam day.

Are there subjective-type questions in the ATMA exam?

No, there are no subjective-type or long form answer questions in the ATMA exam. The ATMA question paper only has 180 multiple-choice questions that are to be solved in three hours or 180 minutes. Candidates must attempt all the sections keeping in mind that the exam has negative marking. Candidates must note that each question in the ATMA question paper will have four options. They will be required to choose the correct answer and select the radio button against the answer. If the candidate marks two options for a particular answer, then that answer will be considered incorrect. Each question in the ATMA carries one mark and 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer. No marks are awarded or deducted for unattempted questions.

What is the marking scheme of the ATMA exam?

ATMA has a total of 180 questions. Each section carries 30 marks. For each correct attempt, one mark is awarded and 0.25 marks are deducted for incorrect attempt. There is no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Therefore, the total marks of ATMA is 180. Each section in the ATMA question paper carries equal number of questions and marks. Sectional marking scheme for ATMA is given below: 1. Verbal Ability: 30 2. Analytical Reasoning: 30 3. Quantitative Ability: 30 Since ATMA has negative marking scheme, candidates must choose the questions to solve very carefully and smartly. If they are not sure of the correct answer, they should leave the question instead of taking a chance.

Where can I find ATMA mock test?

To understand the exam pattern and ATMA question paper, ATMA mock test is being conducted before the ATMA exam. The mock test will be available on the ATMA official website at least two days before the exam date. Candidates must know that it is mandatory for the registered candidates planning to appear for the ATMA exam to take the ATMA mock test. To know how to appear for the ATMA mock test follow the steps mentioned below: 1. Visit the official website of ATMA AIMS 2. In the topmost bar, click on Mock Test button 3. Candidates will be redirected to a new webpage 3. Login using the email ID and password which the candidates used to register themselves for the ATMA exam 4. After login, candidates will be redirected to a new window where they will have a set of instructions that they need to follow 5. Click on the tab indicating Mock Test 1 after reading the instructions carefully and take the test.

What are the requirements to attempt the ATMA mock test?

The ATMA mock test will be available online on the official website of ATMA AIMS. The mode of conduction will be the same as the actual ATMA exam. Candidates who have successfully registered for the ATMA exam and paid the application fee can take the mock test once they have downloaded the ATMA admit card. The ATMA mock test will be conducted for 45 minutes. The mock test will be conducted to familiarize the students with the exam pattern and prepare the students with the time-based exam and help them tackle the sectional time limit. Students must login at least ten minutes prior to take the exam. To login, students can use their User ID and Password which they received on the registered email ID. The mock test is mandatory for every candidate who will appear for the ATMA exam.

When should I start practicing ATMA mock tests?

Ideally, students should start preparing the ATMA mock test after they have completed the ATMA syllabus. Since ATMA exam is conducted multiple times in a year, students should start with sectional mock tests. For instance, those who have appeared for the February session but is planning to appear for the May exam again, can directly start solving the ATMA mock tests. The motive is to judge your preparation progress. They can study the syllabus and practice mock tests simultaneously too as they do not have to start studying from scratch. Solve one ATMA mock test in a day and analyse it in detail. Check your accuracy level, time taken and knowledge of questions individually as it will help you in understanding which type of questions are easy for you and which are tough.

Is the ATMA mock test same as the actual exam?

Yes, ATMA mock tests are a replica of the actual ATMA exam. The ATMA mock tests are designed to help the candidates prepare for the actual exam. ATMA mock test provides insight into the ATMA exam pattern and syllabus. ATMA is a time-based test, hence, candidates must be familiar with the exam pattern to achieve 100 per cent accuracy. In the ATMA mock test, the candidate has to solve an equal number of questions as the ATMA exam, within the same time limit. This helps them in mastering the art of solving each question in one minute. The ATMA mock tests may have questions of the same or higher difficulty level than the actual exam. In many unofficial mock tests, the questions are from previous exams. Candidates must solve a variety of mock tests so that they are well-versed with ATMA questions of all types and variations. In 2020, the ATMA exam was conducted in the remote online proctored mode, thus, the ATMA mock test was conducted to familiarize the students with the new mode of examination.

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.

What is the marking scheme of the ATMA exam?

ATMA has a total of 180 questions. Each section carries 30 marks. For each correct attempt, one mark is awarded and 0.25 marks are deducted for incorrect attempt. There is no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Therefore, the total marks of ATMA is 180. Each section in the ATMA question paper carries equal number of questions and marks. Sectional marking scheme for ATMA is given below: 1. Verbal Ability: 30 2. Analytical Reasoning: 30 3. Quantitative Ability: 30 Since ATMA has negative marking scheme, candidates must choose the questions to solve very carefully and smartly. If they are not sure of the correct answer, they should leave the question instead of taking a chance.

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.

Which are the most important topics to focus for ATMA preparation?

AIMS conducts the ATMA exam at least three to four times a year. This year, the exam will be conducted thrice in the computer-based test mode. Here are important topics for the exam according to the sections of ATMA question paper. Analytical Reasoning: Every year, this section is considered to be the toughest among the others. This section contains questions mainly from Analytical Reasoning and Critical Reasoning. Some of the important topics of this section include: Syllogisms Critical Reasoning Course of Action Cause and Effect Statement and Conclusion Strong and Weak Arguments Statement and Inference Coding and Decoding Arrangements Data Sufficiency Verbal Skills: Just like other management entrance tests, this section is divided into Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability/English Usage. There are about four to five comprehension passages while the topics of English usage are as follows: Synonyms (word pair) Fill in the blanks Para Formation Questions (PFQs) Idioms Error identification Grammar Sentence Completion Word Meaning Antonyms Para Jumbles 3. Quantitative Skills: This section of the ATMA question paper is also considered tough. However, the overall difficulty level can be considered to be moderate. Some of the important topics of this section include: Profit and Loss Percentage Simple Interest and Compound Interest Partnership Average, Mixture and Alligation Time and Distance Time and Speed Geometry and Mensuration Time and Work Permutation & Combination Probability Statistics Graphs and Pie Chart.