ATMA Exam 2025 Syllabus (Available): Get Section & Topic wise Syllabus PDF

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Updated on Jul 29, 2025 10:16 IST

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ATMA syllabus 2025 outlines the section-wise topics that candidates must cover for the exam. The topics prescribed in ATMA 2025 syllabus for Analytical Reasoning, Verbal Skills and Quantitative Skills are of high school and graduate levels. The ATMA 2025 exam was conducted on July 27, 2025, for the third session. Read below to know the detailed syllabus of ATMA 2025. Shiksha brings you the important topics and sub-topics that can be asked in the ATMA exam. Also, find the topic-wise question distribution below.

Table of content

ATMA Syllabus 2025
ATMA Syllabus 2025 Highlights
ATMA Exam Syllabus 2025– Topics and Sub-Topics
ATMA Syllabus 2025 –Topic-wise Question Distribution & Difficulty Level
ATMA 2025 Exam Pattern
Best Books to Prepare for ATMA 2025
ATMA 2025 Preparation Tips
FAQs Related to ATMA Syllabus

ATMA Syllabus 2025

Read below to get an overview of the ATMA syllabus:

ATMA question paper is designed based on the ATMA syllabus
The examination authority, AIMS, does not release the ATMA syllabus
The syllabus is common across all sessions of the ATMA exam (February, June, July, etc.)
The topics aim to assess a candidate’s aptitude in various management skills

Also Read: ATMA eligibility criteria 2025

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the ideal time to prepare for ATMA?

Aspirants should start preparing for the ATMA exam at least six months before the test date. ATMA preparation requires planning thus one must start early. They can also join coaching institutes for focused preparation. Starting early will also help you assess that whether you need to join a coaching institute or not. Divide your preparation into three phases - 1. Covering the syllabus 2. Practicing mock tests, sample questions and 3. Revision. The ATMA syllabus includes the following topics: Verbal Skills: Parajumbles, Sentence Completion, Grammar, Comprehension Passages, Synonyms and Antonyms, etc. , Analytical Reasoning: Tables, Graphs, Pie Charts, Blood Relation, Seating Arrangement, Strong and Weak Arguments, and Syllogism Quantitative Skills: Geometry, Algebra Number System Arithmetic, Mensuration etc. You can read the following ATMA books for exam preparation: 1. A New Approach to Reasoning by BS Sijawali 2. Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha 3. Multi-Dimensional Reasoning by Mishra Kumar and Dr Lal 4. Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis 5. How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay 6. High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin 7. How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT by Arun Sharma 9. Class 9 and Class 10 NCERT Mathematics books 10. Quantitative Aptitude by R. S Aggarwal.

ATMA Syllabus 2025 Highlights

Take a look a some of the most important topics from the six sections of the ATMA syllabus. These topics carry more weightage in the ATMA 2025 exam. Check out the table below to know the ATMA syllabus highlights:

Section	Important Topics
Analytical Reasoning	Linear Arrangements, Number Series, Circular Arrangements, Blood Relationship Tests, Family Trees, etc.
Verbal Skills	Reading Comprehension, English Tenses, English Usage Errors, Para jumbles, etc.
Quantitative Skills	Algebra, Time-Speed-Distance, Geometry, Graph, Quadratic and Linear Equations, Number Systems, etc.

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Commonly asked questions

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: Can I prepare for ATMA exam in one month?

ATMA one month preparation can be done. Students can begin with ATMA syllabus and exam pattern. There on, they can focus on practicing what they have studied. The aim should be to strengthen concepts and practice time management. The remaining time should be given to taking mock tests and soving sample papers.

Prioritize weak areas and enhance vocabulary. This condensed plan can be effective with consistent effort

ATMA Exam Syllabus 2025– Topics and Sub-Topics

ATMA test aims to assess a candidate’s aptitude in various management skills. Therefore, questions in the exam are framed in such a way that requires sound analyzing and logical thinking capabilities, and verbal and numerical ability. Even the ATMA syllabus is formulated on a similar line. Candidates can check below the section-wise ATMA 2025 syllabus.

ATMA 2025 Syllabus for Analytical Reasoning

The questions in the Analytical Reasoning sections assess the student's ability to infer from a given set of situations. The important topics in the Analytical Reasoning sections are the following:

Important Topics for Analytical Reasoning
Critical Reasoning	Coding-decoding	Syllogism
Course of Action	Arguments	Data Sufficiency
Statement-Inference	Statements & conclusions	-
Strong/Weak Arguments	Arrangements	-

ATMA 2025 Syllabus for Verbal Skills

The Verbal Skills section of ATMA 2025 question paper assesses the student's language ability on the basis of grammar and vocabulary. The following are the important topics of this section:

Important Topics for Verbal Skills
Grammar	Vocabulary	Para Jumbles
Reading Comprehension	Sentence Completion	Word Meaning
12 Tenses: Examples and Exercises with Answers	Letter Writing: Formats, Types and Rules	Nouns: Types, Examples, Exceptions

ATMA 2025 Syllabus for Quantitative Skills

This section assesses the applicant's mathematical skills. The important topics of this section are:

Important Topics for Quantitative Skills
Arithmetic	Algebra	Modern Math
Geometry	Number system	Average
Percentage	Profit and loss	Ration & Proportion
Time, Speed and Distance	Mensuration	Permutation & Combination
Quadratic Equation	Logarithm	-

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Verbal Ability questions with answers
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Commonly asked questions

Q: 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.

Q: Which are the best books to refer for ATMA exam preparation?

There is a range of books to read for ATMA preparation. Here is a list of section-wise best books for the ATMA exam: Verbal Skills section -Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis -High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin -Objective General English by RS Aggarwal -The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning for the CAT Analytical Reasoning section -How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma -Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey -Multi-Dimensional Reasoning by Mishra Kumar and Dr. Lal -Logical and Analytical Reasoning by K Gupta Quantitative Skills section -Quantitative Aptitude by R. S Aggarwal -Fast track objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Sharma -Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha -NCERT Mathematics Books for Class 9 and 10 by NCERT publications.

Q: What are the important topics of the Verbal Skills section of the ATMA exam?

Just like other management entrance exams, the Verbal Skills 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: 1. Synonyms 2. Antonyms 3. Grammar 4. Fill in the blanks 5. Word meanings 6. Vocabulary 7. Parajumbles 8. Idioms and Phrases 9. Error Identification 10. Para Formation Questions (PFQs) 11. Correct statement 12. Cloze 13. Incorrect word/phrase.

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ATMA Syllabus 2025 –Topic-wise Question Distribution & Difficulty Level

Over the past few years, it has been observed that the overall difficulty level of the ATMA exam was moderate. The difficulty level of questions asked in each section too was moderate. Given below are the topics from where questions were asked in the previous years’ exam along with their difficulty level and weightage.

Analytical Reasoning

Check out the table below to know the important topics of the Analytical Reasoning section along with the number of questions and difficulty level.

Topics	Number of questions	Difficulty level
Critical Reasoning	6	Moderate-Difficult
Syllogisms	6	Moderate-Difficult
Course of Action	3	Easy
Statement Cause-Effect	6	Moderate
Statement-Conclusion	1	Easy
Strengthen/Weaken	6	Moderate
Strong/Weak Arguments	1	Moderate-Difficult
Statement-Inference	5	Moderate
Course of action	2	Easy
Arrangements	10	Moderate-Difficult
Data Sufficiency	8	Moderate
Coding decoding	6	Easy-Moderate

QuantitaiveSkills

Check out the table below to know the important topics of the Quantitative Skills section along with the number of questions and difficulty level.

Topics	Number of questions	Difficulty level
Numbers	11	Easy
Arithmetic	9	Easy-Moderate
Algebra	5	Moderate-Difficult
Modern Math	12	Easy-Moderate
Geometry	8	Easy-Moderate
Data Interpretation	15	Moderate

Verbal Skills

Check out the table below to know the important topics of the Verbal Skills section along with the number of questions and difficulty level.

Topics	Number of questions	Difficulty level
Jumbled Paragraph	6	Easy-Moderate
Sentence not contributing to Main Idea	1	Easy
Sentence starters	2	Moderate
Antonym-Synonym pairs	3	Moderate
RC ( 5 passages)	30	Easy-Moderate
Fill in the blanks	6	Easy-Moderate
Cloze	4	Moderate
Correct Statement	1	Easy
Part of the sentence with an error	4	Easy
Incorrect word/phrase	3	Easy

Commonly asked questions

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.

Q: What are the important topics of the Analytical Reasoning section of the ATMA question paper?

The Analytical Reasoning section of the ATMA question paper is considered the toughest of all the sections of the ATMA exam. This section of the exam mainly consists of topics from Analytical Reasoning and Critical Reasoning. Some of the important topics of the Analytical Reasoning that the students should not miss include: 1. Syllogisms 2. Critical Reasoning 3. Cause and Effect 4. Statement and Conclusion 5. Strong and Weak Arguments 6. Coding and Decoding 7. Statement and Inference 8. Data Sufficiency 9. Data Interpretation 10. Arrangements

ATMA 2025 Exam Pattern

Following are a few key points about the ATMA exam pattern:

ATMA exam 2025 will be conducted in computer-based test mode this year
The test is spread over six sections, each section is split into two parts - I and II
Questions are asked from Analytical Reasoning, Verbal Skills, and Quantitative Skills as per the ATMA exam pattern
The duration of the test is three hours
Each section should be solved within 30 minutes
The score of candidates is calculated out of 180

Commonly asked questions

Q: 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.

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 structure of the ATMA exam has not changed from the past few years. The latest ATMA question paper structure is as follows: The ATMA exam will be conducted in the computer-based test. The duration of the exam is 180 minutes (3 hours). The exam consists of 180 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying one mark each. The questions are from three different sections, namely Analytical Reasoning Skills, Verbal Skills, and Quantitative Skills. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for incorrect answers. The total marks for the exam are 180. The detailed section-wise exam pattern is as follows: Section 1: Analytical Reasoning Skills This section tests the candidate's analytical and logical reasoning abilities. It consists of 60 MCQs. The section tests the candidate's knowledge of topics such as Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Analogy, etc. Section 2: Verbal Skills This section tests the candidate's English language skills. It consists of 60 MCQs. The section tests the candidate's understanding of topics such as Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, etc. Section 3: Quantitative Skills This section tests the candidate's Quantitative Aptitude. It consists of 60 MCQs. The section tests the candidate's knowledge of topics such as Arithmetic, Algebra Geometry, Trigonometry etc.

Best Books to Prepare for ATMA 2025

The key to good preparation is choosing the best books. There is a plethora of books available in the market but choosing the best ones becomes difficult. To help candidates choose the best books for ATMA, we have compiled below a few books that are suggested by experts.

Section-wise best books to prepare for ATMA 2025

Check out the table below to know the section-wise best books to read for ATMA 2025 exam.

Section	Name of the Books
Quantitative Skills	Quantitative Aptitude by R.S Aggarwal Fast track objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Sharma
Verbal Skills	Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin
Analytical Reasoning	How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the benefit of solving ATMA sample papers?

Solving the ATMA question paper is very important from preparation point of view. Since ATMA is a speed based test where candidates have to read long passages, tables and charts, do multiple calculations and solve tricky puzzles, one needs to have prior practice of the same. The ATMA mock tests serve this purpose. However, to know what type of passages and puzzles are there in the ATMA exam, you need to solve previous years' question papers. Some of the benefits of solving previous years' ATMA question paper are: 1. With the help of previous year's ATMA question paper, you can understand the latest ATMA exam pattern and marking scheme 2. Practicing ATMA question papers improves speed and accuracy in solving the questions 3. Practicing ATMA question papers improves time management skills as you would get to know which type of questions take how much time. 4. When you practice ATMA question papers, you gain confidence that you can solve all types of ATMA questions. This confidence helps in performing better in the exam.

Q: What is the benefit of having ATMA books?

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 ATMA exam pattern and difficulty level of the questions. In addition, they also contain solved sample papers, which may or may not be present in online resources always. It is always a wise decision to refer to more than one book for ATMA exam. Test takers can make use of the additional information available in the books while preparing for ATMA exam. Cracking a competitive exam becomes easier with the right set of books and study material.

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ATMA 2025 Preparation Tips

Below are a few preparation tips and tricks for ATMA 2025.

The Analytical Skills section assesses a candidate’s logical thinking abilities. To solve these questions, candidates need not follow any formula; rather, they have to analyse the situation of the question and select the best answer. Constant practice of such types of questions will help candidates to solve such questions quickly and effectively. A good attempt in this section will be 42 to 43 questions with 90% accuracy.
Questions in the Quantitative Skills section will be based on high school Mathematics. Candidates should focus on brushing their basics from their high school books. An attempt of 41 to 42 questions with 80% to 90% accuracy will help candidates to ace the exam.

Also Read: Best books to read for ATMA: Complete guide

The Verbal Skills section tests a candidate’s knowledge regarding correct usage of grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension. Candidates can enhance their skill of solving questions from this section by reading newspapers and books.

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FAQs Related to ATMA Syllabus

Check some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on ATMA Syllabus.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the syllabus for ATMA exam?

ATMA syllabus includes all the important topics of subjects that are relevant for business and general aptitude. For ATMA exam, candidates have to study, Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability and Analytical Reasoning. Given below are the key topics included in the ATMA syllabus: -The Verbal Ability section of ATMA exam syllabus includes various topics of Grammar, Word Meaning, Vocabulary, Parajumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Completion, Synonyms and Antonyms, Reading Comprehension, etc. The Quantitative Aptitude section of ATMA syllabus includes all the topics of Mathematics from Class 9 to 10 such as Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra Trigonometry Modern Math, Number System and Mensuration. The Analytical Reasoning syllabus of ATMA exam includes topics that require analytical interpretation of data presented in the form of Puzzles, Pie Charts, Venn Diagram, Tables and Bar Graphs.

Q: What are the important topics of the Quantitative Ability section in the ATMA exam?

Quantitative Ability section of the ATMA question paper is one of the toughest sections. The important topics of this section include Arithmetic, Algebra Modern Math, Geometry, Number System Average, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Time, Speed and Distance, Mensuration Permutation and Combination, Quadratic Equation, Logarithm, Probability Statistics Pie Chart, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Mixture and Allegations, Time and Work, etc. The Quantitative Skills In the first section of the ATMA exam and this section is difficult in nature and in the second part of this section, the difficulty level rises. However, the overall difficulty level can be considered to be moderate to difficult. The Quantitative Ability section (Part 1 and Part 2) carries 30 multiple-choice questions each which are to be solved within 60 minutes. Candidates will be provided with the rough paper for calculations and they will be required to choose the correct option against the question.

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If you belong to the General AI category, the minimum CUET UG cutoff score required is 444.09 for admission to the BA (Hons) programme. The maximum cutoff score required is 823.86 during Round 1 admission. However, please note that the cutoff scores vary for different courses, specialisations, round

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