What is the scope of ATMA exam?

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.

How do I download ATMA exam admit card?

To download ATMA admit card, follow process below: Go to ATMA AIMS website Log in on candidate portal Enter PID number & Password Click on ATMA February Admit Card

Who conducts the ATMA exam?

The ATMA exam is conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS). AIMS is a networking body of B-schools in India for the professional development of management education. This networking body is the official representative of Indian Management Schools in India as well as in some important international forums. Many top institutes such as IIMs, ISB, ASCI, Xavier Institutions, Welingkar Institute of Management (WeSchool), NMIMS, ICFAI, MDI, SP Jain, and many other management departments of various Universities are the members of AIMS. AIMS also have tie ups with international bodies such as Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA), European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Usually, the ATMA exam is conducted in computer-based test mode in more than 100 test cities. The exam is accepted by over 600 B-Schools across India, and the scores obtained in the ATMA exam are considered for admission to MBA and MCA courses offered by these institutes.

When will ATMA 2026 exam be held?

ATMA exam 2026 is being conducted on multiple dates and sessions. ATMA July 2026 exam was conducted on July 12, 2026. The exam is conducted in computer based test mode across exam centres. ATMA 2026 exam for the February session was conducted on February 22, 2026. May session exam was held on May 3.

What is the application fee for ATMA?

The application fee payment is the first step in the ATMA application process. Students need to fill the registration form and pay the application fee in order to fill ATMA application form. The application fee for ATMA is INR 2000. There is a fee concession for students belonging to NE states and women

Is the ATMA admit card same for all the sessions?

Candidates cannot use the same ATMA admit card for all sessions. For every ATMA session, a separate admit card is issued having date, time, slot and test centre mentioned on it. Any candidate who has applied for more than one ATMA session will be issued admit cards for those sessions. They are supposed to carry the session specific ATMA admit card to the exam centre on the exam day.

Best Colleges accepting ATMA Score in Maharashtra

There are 360 MBA/PGDM colleges in Maharashtra. Of the total number of colleges offering MBA/PGDM, split of colleges by ownership is private: 225, public / government: 10 & public private: 3;

Location wise

Maharashtra is home to 360 MBA/PGDM. Below is the list of prominent locations housing these colleges:

Location Details	Colleges
Maharashtra	360 Colleges
Pune	128 Colleges
Orissa	64 Colleges
Mumbai (All)	64 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	62 Colleges
Rajasthan	55 Colleges
Karnataka	49 Colleges
Mumbai	48 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	44 Colleges
Bangalore	42 Colleges
Bhubaneswar	40 Colleges
Nagpur	33 Colleges
Chhattisgarh	23 Colleges
Jaipur	23 Colleges
Nashik	23 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	22 Colleges
Maharashtra - Other	21 Colleges
Telangana	21 Colleges
Delhi	19 Colleges
Hyderabad	18 Colleges

Specializations

MBA/PGDM is offered in varied specializations such as Finance, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, Operations, IT & Systems, International Business, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Agriculture & Food Business, Digital Marketing, Rural Management, Entrepreneurship, HealthCare & Hospital, Family Business, Retail, Pharma, Transport & Logistics, Marketing, Travel & Tourism Management, Project Management . Below is the break up of number of colleges offering each MBA/PGDM specialization:

Specialization Details	Colleges
Finance	158 Colleges
Human Resources	153 Colleges
Sales & Marketing	151 Colleges
Operations	112 Colleges
IT & Systems	75 Colleges
International Business	69 Colleges
Supply Chain	66 Colleges
Business Analytics	65 Colleges
Agriculture & Food Business	43 Colleges
Digital Marketing	27 Colleges
Rural Management	26 Colleges
Entrepreneurship	24 Colleges
HealthCare & Hospital	24 Colleges
Family Business	19 Colleges
Retail	19 Colleges
Pharma	17 Colleges
Transport & Logistics	11 Colleges
Marketing	7 Colleges
Travel & Tourism Management	5 Colleges
Project Management	4 Colleges

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Admission to MBA/PGDM is based on valid

There are 360 MBA/PGDM colleges in Maharashtra. Of the total number of colleges offering MBA/PGDM, split of colleges by ownership is private: 225, public / government: 10 & public private: 3;

Location wise

Maharashtra is home to 360 MBA/PGDM. Below is the list of prominent locations housing these colleges:

Location Details	Colleges
Maharashtra	360 Colleges
Pune	128 Colleges
Orissa	64 Colleges
Mumbai (All)	64 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	62 Colleges
Rajasthan	55 Colleges
Karnataka	49 Colleges
Mumbai	48 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	44 Colleges
Bangalore	42 Colleges
Bhubaneswar	40 Colleges
Nagpur	33 Colleges
Chhattisgarh	23 Colleges
Jaipur	23 Colleges
Nashik	23 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	22 Colleges
Maharashtra - Other	21 Colleges
Telangana	21 Colleges
Delhi	19 Colleges
Hyderabad	18 Colleges

Specializations

Specialization Details	Colleges
Finance	158 Colleges
Human Resources	153 Colleges
Sales & Marketing	151 Colleges
Operations	112 Colleges
IT & Systems	75 Colleges
International Business	69 Colleges
Supply Chain	66 Colleges
Business Analytics	65 Colleges
Agriculture & Food Business	43 Colleges
Digital Marketing	27 Colleges
Rural Management	26 Colleges
Entrepreneurship	24 Colleges
HealthCare & Hospital	24 Colleges
Family Business	19 Colleges
Retail	19 Colleges
Pharma	17 Colleges
Transport & Logistics	11 Colleges
Marketing	7 Colleges
Travel & Tourism Management	5 Colleges
Project Management	4 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Admission to MBA/PGDM is based on valid score in national, state or university-level entrance exams. Below are the entrance exams accepted for MBA/PGDM, along with number of colleges:

Exam Details	Colleges
MAH CET	591 Colleges
CAT	427 Colleges
CMAT	399 Colleges
XAT	387 Colleges
MAT	385 Colleges
ATMA	360 Colleges
GMAT	238 Colleges
NMAT	36 Colleges
MHT CET	23 Colleges
SNAP	21 Colleges
CBSE 12th	17 Colleges
ISC	17 Colleges
Maharashtra HSC	16 Colleges
PERA CET	15 Colleges
MCAER CET	13 Colleges
CUET	8 Colleges
BMAT	5 Colleges
NMIMS CET	5 Colleges
JEE Main	3 Colleges
ACET	3 Colleges

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Best Colleges accepting ATMA Score in Maharashtra

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Best Colleges accepting ATMA Score in Maharashtra

Al Ameen Education & Medical Foundation’s, College of Engineering & Management Studies

Matoshri College of Management & Research Centre,Eklahare

Shri Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal, College of Engineering and Technology

K. C. E. Society's College of Engineering and Information Technology

Jankidevi Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JDBIMS Pune)

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Nirmal Krida and Samaj Prabodhan Trust Group of Institutions

J.M.Patel Arts,Commerce and Science College

Talent Skillsvarsity

YRES's Bapurao Deshmukh College of Engineering

Matoshri Ushatai Jadhav Institute of Management Studies and Research Centre (MUIMRC)

International School of Management and Technology, Borivali (W)

Akademia School of Business Studies

Siddhant Institute of Business Management, Pune

Sahyadri Institute of Management & Research,Sawarde

Sau Leena Kishor Mamidwar Institute of Management Studies and Research

Green Heaven Institute of Management and Research (GHIMR)

Godavari Institute Of Management & Research, Jalgaon

PR Patil College of Engineering And Technology (PRPCET)

Govindrao Wanjari College of Engineering and Technology, Nagpur

KT Patil College of Engineering and Technology, Osmanabad

S.A.V Acharya Institute of Management Studies

V.P. Institute of Management Studies & Research,Sangli

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SVPM's Institute of Management

Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir's Institute of Management and Research

Dr. G.D. Pol Foundation’s YMT College of Management

Matsyodari Shikshan Sanstha's College of Engineering and Technology, Jalna

G.S College of Commerce,Wardha

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Zeal Institute Of Business Administration, Computer Application and Research

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