ATMA MCA Question Papers, Sample Papers PDF: Download Free
AIMS Test for Management Admissions 2026 ( ATMA )
Registration - 24 Feb '26 - 21 Apr '26
ATMA question paper is usually moderate in terms of the difficulty level. Generally, the Quantitative Aptitude section is the toughest. ATMA previous year question paper PDFs are available on this page. Candidates preparing for the ATMA exam 2026, can download the ATMA PYQPs for practice. ATMA question paper is based on the ATMA syllabus 2026 and exam pattern.
Students can also find ATMA sample papers and section-wise practice papers on the page, for sectional preparation. ATMA question papers enable the candidates to know the type of questions, trends, important topics and difficulty level. ATMA previous year question paper are the best source for top notch preparation along with sample papers.Â
- ATMA 2021 Question Paper PDF with Answer Key
- ATMA 2017 Question Paper PDF with Answer Key
- ATMA 2015 Question Paper PDF with Answer Key
- ATMA 2013 Question Paper PDF with Answer Key
- ATMA Sample Papers PDF with Answer Key
- ATMA Practice Questions PDF with Answer Key
- FAQs Related to ATMA Question Papers
Download previous year ATMA question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download ATMA previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.
ATMA 2021 Question Paper PDF with Answer Key
ATMA 2017 Question Paper PDF with Answer Key
ATMA 2015 Question Paper PDF with Answer Key
ATMA 2013 Question Paper PDF with Answer Key
ATMA Sample Papers PDF with Answer Key
ATMA sample papers for practice is the most important for ATMA exam preparation. One must practice a good number of sample papers and practice papers of different difficulty levels to prepare for the ATMA exam and fetch a good score. ATMA sample papers are like the actual question paper. Check the table below to download the ATMA sample paper PDF with answer key:
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| ATMA Sample Paper PDF with Answer Key | Download Here |
| ATMA Sample Paper PDF with Answer Key (2) | Download Here |
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Commonly asked questions
No, there are no subjective type or long form answer questions in the ATMA exam. The ATMA question paper only has 180 MCQs that are to be solved in three hours or 180 minutes. Students must attempt all the sections, keeping in mind that the exam has negative marking. They 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 for the answer.
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.
Yes, the ATMA exam has negative markings. Each question in the ATMA exam carries one mark. And for every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks are deducted. No marks will be deducted or awarded for unanswered questions. Also, the top colleges accepting the ATMA scores generally place a cut-off of 70-95 percentile in ATMA for shortlisting candidates.
ATMA Practice Questions PDF with Answer Key
ATMA question papers play a significant role in ATMA exam preparation. They help in understanding the ATMA exam pattern 2026 and also help the candidates improve their skills to manage time. Candidates can work on strengthening their weaknesses. Practicing ATMA papers candidates will know the ATMA pattern and regularly solving ATMA practice question papers will help the candidates in finding out the important topics for the exam. It will give candidates a clear idea of how long it takes for them to solve questions in various sections. Check the table below to download section-wise ATMA practice question papers PDF with answers:
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| ATMA Logical Reasoning Practice Question PDF with Answers (Part 1) | Download PDF Here |
| ATMA Logical Reasoning Practice Question PDF with Answers (Part 2) | Download PDF Here |
| ATMA Quantitative Ability Practice Question PDF with Answers (Part 1) | Download PDF Here |
| ATMA Quantitative Ability Practice Question PDF with Answers (Part 2) | Download PDF Here |
| ATMA Verbal Ability Practice Question PDF with Answers (Part 1) | Download PDF Here |
| ATMA Verbal Ability Practice Question PDF with Answers (Part 2) | Download PDF Here |
Commonly asked questions
Marking pattern for ATMA exam is
- 1 mark for correct answer
- 0.25 is deducted for incorrect answer
- No deduction is made for questions not answered.
FAQs Related to ATMA Question Papers
Check below some of the frequently asked questions on ATMA question and sample papers:
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.
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 are called to participate in these rounds. Admissions are offered based on the performance of students in all these rounds.
ATMA Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
No, foreign nationals cannot apply for ATMA exam. Only Indian citizens can the ATMA exam 2026.Â
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
Yes, candidates can appear more than once for ATMA exam. ATMA is held three to five times a year and scores of best attempt would be considered for admissions to colleges accepting ATMA scores.Â
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Marking pattern for ATMA exam is
- 1 mark for correct answer
- 0.25 is deducted for incorrect answer
- No deduction is made for questions not answered.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The registrations for ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admission) 2026 are currently open. The ATMA exam for the May 2026 session is scheduled to be held on 3rd May 2026.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, PUMBA accepts ATMA scores for MBA admissions. The ATMA cut off for PUMBA is usually high and ranges between 85 to 90 percentile.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Association of Indian Management Schools does not conduct a centralised counselling process for the ATMA exam. Each participating institute releases its ATMA cutoff and students who match it have to appear for GD/PI/WAT rounds.Â
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
JBIMS does not accept ATMA scores anymore for MMS admissions and it accepts CAT, MAH MBA CET, and GMAT scores.Â
The ATMA cutoff for PUMBA is usually high and ranges between 95 to 99 percentile.Â
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
To crack ATMA in first attempt, students should have a good preparation plan. Along with that, students should know ATMA exam pattern, have strong basics and concepts. Practice using sample papers and mock tests will help students fetch a good score.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Preparing for the ATMA exam from books and study material recommended by experts is important in order to gain an in-depth knowledge on different topics included in the ATMA syllabus. ATMA reference books contain detailed information on each topic of ATMA syllabus and will acquaint the students with
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
CAT and ATMA are both MBA entrance exams. But, historically, the difficulty level of CAT exam is higher as compared to that of ATMA exam.Â
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Contributor-Level 6
40 Institutes accepting ATMA
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