What should I do after the ATMA result?

After the ATMA result declaration, top colleges which accept the ATMA scores start the shortlisting process. The ATMA scores are accepted in over 750 MBA/PGDM and MCA colleges. After the results, the institutes release ATMA cutoffs category-wise and invite applicants to appear for Written Ability Test, Group Discussion GD and Personal Interview rounds for admissions. Candidates can choose up to five institutes while filling ATMA application form where they need to send their ATMA scores and take part in the ATMA counselling process. The ATMA admission process after the result declaration includes: 1. Applications to be sent out to the institutes where you want to take admission. 2. Participating in the counselling process which includes Written Ability Test (What), Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). 3. Submitting the required documents to the institutes where you have been shortlisted. 4. Paying the course fee and getting an admission confirmation.

Where will the ATMA scorecard be available?

ATMA result is announced online on the ATMA AIMS website, i.e. at www.atmaaims.Com. Candidates who appear for the test can download their scorecards from the official website by using their login credentials. The ATMA result download link is usually made live three days after the exam. ATMA June exam result 2025 will be released on June 7, 2025. ATMA result 2025 for the February session exam was released on March 1, 2025. Given below is the process to follow for downloading the ATMA result. Visit the official website of ATMA exam Click on the Candidate Login portal Enter the exam date Enter PID number and password Click on the ATMA result tab Download the ATMA result PDF.

Which are the best MBA (ATMA) colleges?

ATMA Result 2024: List of Colleges Accepting Scores for Admission School of Management, Manipal University International School of Management & Research, Pune ISBR Business School, Bangalore KIIT School of Management, Odisha Jagan Institute Of Management Studies, Rohini Taxila Business School, Jaipur ASM’s Institute of International Business & Research, Pune EMPI Business School, Delhi ICBM School of Business Excellence, Hyderabad New Delhi Institute of Management, Delhi Vivekanand Business School

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.

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.

How can I crack ATMA exam in three months?

Set your plan right. Work on your plan and identify your weakness and strength. Get the right study material. Try to plan and identify the above-stated things within a week. Set your plan agile and keep buffer time for revision and solving mock test papers. Start with your verbal and quantitative practice in parallel. 3 months can make or change the game; time management is very important at every single point of time till the final day and even on the day. Keep positive! Solve questions in a specified time frame. This will help you in doing questions on time. Maintain a good balance between your accuracy and solving time. Be focused and calm. For the last month, keep all the formulas and tricks handy and revise on a daily basis.

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

Which MBA colleges accepting ATMA are available with 70-75 percentile?

There are many MBA colleges which accept 70-75 percentile in ATMA exam. Majority of these institutes are private. Sometimes, the institutes conduct multiple rounds of counselling wherein the cutoff may tone down. Here is a list of a few colleges which provide admissions to students who have scored 70 percentile and above in the ATMA exam: 1. Delhi School of Business 2. Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB), New Delhi 3. JK Business School, Gurgaon 4. Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE) 5. XIME, Bangalore 6. AIMS School of Business 7. GITAM Hyderabad Business School 8. Kristu Jayanti College (KJC) 9. MS Ramaiah Institute of Management 10. SDA Bocconi 11. DSIMS, Mumbai 12. IES Management College and Research Centre IES MCRC), Mumbai 13. MIT School of Telecom Management.

Which courses are offered through ATMA counselling?

ATMA exam is conducted for admission to MBA/PGDM MCA and MS courses. Some of the top colleges accepting ATMA scores include: 1. Department of Management Sciences University of Pune (PUMBA), Pune 2. Christ University, Bengaluru 3. Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS), Rohini 4. Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida 5. IBS Hyderabad: ICFAI Business School 6. Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad.

What is the scope of ATMA exam?

The AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) is a national-level entrance exam in India that is conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS). ATMA exam is conducted for admission to management programmes including Master of Business Administration (MBA), Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). The ATMA exam assesses the candidate's aptitude and skills needed for an MBA or PGDM course. The scope of the ATMA exam is broad. It covers the knowledge and skills that are relevant to management education. It is meant to gauge a candidate's readiness for postgraduate management studies and their ability to excel in a business school environment. ATMA scores are accepted by many business schools and management institutes across India.

What is the ATMA PID number?

The PID number or Personal Identification Number is a unique number assigned to the candidate at the time of filling the ATMA application form. The PID number is an important login credential which can be used by a candidate to log in to their ATMA account. This code is a combination of alphabets and numbers and should be between 8 to 15 characters. The PID number is an important credential that will be used to fill out the ATMA application form, downloading admit card and checking the ATMA result. The candidates will be required to enter the exam date, PID number and password to check or download any of their documents. It is important to remember the PID number and keep it safe as it will be required for all future communication with the ATMA authorities and institutes which accept the ATMA scores. This code will be auto generated once the candidate completes the ATMA registrations process and pays the application fee. The PID number will flash on the ATMA application form and will be sent to the candidates on their registered email ID and mobile number along with the password.

Can I appear for ATMA exam more than once?

Yes, candidates can appear more than once for the ATMA exam. ATMA is held three to five times a year and the scores of the last exam attempted would be considered for admissions to the colleges accepting ATMA scores. The February session exam will be conducted on February 16, 2025. The exam will only be conducted in the computer-based test mode for all the sessions. The difficulty level of the ATMA exam is usually easy to moderate and the candidates can easily prepare for this exam. Candidates who wish to appear for the ATMA exam need to apply on the official website of ATMA AIMS and fill out the ATMA application form after the application window opens. ATMA is held in over 100 test cities in the country which include Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities too.

What are the registration dates for ATMA Exam?

The August ATMA registration 2025 last date was August 24, 2025. The exam was held on August 30. The ATMA application form was available online at atmaaims.com. The application schedule is announced on the official website of ATMA AIMS. The ATMA application process begins with ATMA application fee payment. Candidates need to submit their ATMA application form before the deadline.

What is the application fee for ATMA?

The application fee payment is the first step in the ATMA application process. Candidates need to fill the registration form and pay the application fee in order to proceed on to filling the ATMA application form. The application fee for ATMA is INR 2000. The application fee is inclusive of 18 percent GST. The application fee for ATMA can only be paid online using a credit card, debit card, internet banking or UPI. There is a fee concession for candidates belonging to NE states and women candidates as follows: -The ATMA application fee for women candidates is INR 1,500, as they are given a 25% fee concession. -For the candidates belonging to the North Eastern states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura, the ATMA application fee is INR 1,000 as the fee concession for these candidates is 50 per cent.

I belong to a reserved category. Do I have to fill out a different ATMA application form?

No, the ATMA application form is the same for all the candidates. They have to choose the category they belong to and provide the supporting documents at the time of admission. Candidates belonging to the reserved category or opting for a fee concession will have to upload the supporting documents at the time of ATMA registration process. Candidates must upload clear scanned copies to avoid cancellation of candidature.

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.

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.

What if I forget my password while downloading ATMA admit card?

To login into the ATMA candidate portal, candidates will require their OID number and password. In case the candidates forget their password or PID number, they can follow the steps mentioned below to know how to retrieve the same. 1. Visit the official website of ATMA AIMS. 2. Click on the candidate portal tab 3. Now, click on the Forgot password button. 4. Select the exam date 5. Select the credential that you wish to retrieve. 6. Enter the date of birth (as mentioned in the application form), registered mobile number and registered email ID which were used at the time of ATMA registration. 7. Candidates now need to enter the captcha code and click on the Find PID and Password button. Candidates will receive a reset link on their registered email Id and mobile number. Click on the reset link and the candidates will be redirected to a new webpage where they can set a new password.

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.

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 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.

When will ATMA result release?

ATMA result is usually released within a week from the exam. ATMA July result 2025 was released on August 2, 2025. The August session result will be released on September 4, 2025. ATMA result for the June exam was released on June 7, 2025. The July session result will be released on August 2, 2025. The February 2025 exam result was released on February 22, 2025. Candidates who appeared for the ATMA July exam, can login on the official website and download the scorecards.

How can I calculate ATMA scores?

ATMA score is determined on the basis of correct answers marked by aspirants in the ATMA exam. For each correct answer, candidates are awarded one mark. For an incorrect answer, 0.25 marks are deducted from the candidates' total score. This means that for four incorrect answers, one mark is deducted from the total score. The raw score of candidates is scaled with reference to the total number of candidates appearing in the exam. The ATMA percentile is the percentage of candidates among those who have appeared for the exam and scored below the candidate in that category. That is, if a candidate has scored 53 per cent, this means that 53 per cent of candidates who have appeared in ATMA exam scored below him/her. Based on the percentile score of candidates they will be offered admission to the management institutions compared to others who have appeared in the test.

Would I get admission on the basis of ATMA results directly?

No, after the ATMA exam is cleared, candidates will have to go through for further selection procedure conducted by the participating institutes. The ATMA scores are accepted in over 750 management colleges for admission to MBA/PGDM and MCA programmes. Candidates need to meet the cutoff criteria of the participating institutes to take admissions. The admission process includes Written Ability Test (What), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). Other factors such as academic record, work experience, etc. are also considered for admission to various institutes which accept ATMA scores. ATMA score is only the first parameter on which the candidates are shortlisted for admission. The institutes first shortlist the candidates for What, GD and PI on the basis of their ATMA scores, marks obtained in Class 10, 12 and graduation. For the final selection, the institutes take ATMA scores, performance in GD/PI, What, Class 10 and Class 12 marks, marks obtained in graduation, work experience, academic diversity and gender diversity.

Are ATMA cutoffs announced along with the ATMA result?

ATMA cut offs are not announced along with the ATMA result. Individual participating institutes release their own cutoff and they are known after a few days of result announcement when the colleges start their shortlisting process. The ATMA scores and percentiles of the candidates shortlisted for Written Ability Test (What) and Personal Interview PI can be considered the cut off for the participating institute. ATMA cutoff is a major criteria for students to get admissions to their desired colleges. According to the previous years, the ATMA cutoff in the top institutes generally range from 75 percentile to 95 percentile. The ATMA cutoff varies from one institute to another. Some of the top institutes such as JIMS, Rohini, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida, IMS, Ghaziabad are expected to have ATMA cutoff of 80-85 percentile this year.

Are ATMA cut-offs different for all the participating institutes?

Yes, ATMA cut offs are different for different institutes. The ATMA cut offs are fixed by the institutes individually on the basis of several parameters. Thus, the candidates must visit their preferred institute website and check the ATMA cut off percentile required, before applying for admission. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check their names in the merit lists released by the colleges accepting ATMA scores on the official websites of the institutes.

Who determines ATMA cut-offs?

ATMA cutoff is released by the participating institutes after the announcement of the ATMA result. More than 500 MBA colleges accept ATMA scores. ATMA scores are accepted for other courses such as MCA and MS as well. The ATMA cut-off is different for all institutes and courses. These cutoffs will be available on the official website of each participating college or institute. Candidates who have appeared for the ATMA exam must meet the cutoff of their preferred institute in order to gain admission to that particular institute. According to the previous cutoff trends, the ATMA cutoff generally ranges from 75 to 90 percentile in the top colleges accepting ATMA. Last year, the highest ATMA cutoff was for PUMBA, Pune. Shortlisted candidates who match the cutoff will be called for further selection procedure, which includes, Written Ability Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

What is the eligibility for the ATMA exam?

Any graduate candidate with a 50 per cent aggregate (45 per cent for the reserved category) can apply for the exam. Another important criteria is that the applicant must be a citizen of India. There is no age limit to appear for the ATMA exam. Candidates in the final year of graduation or are awaiting the results can also appear for the ATMA exam, and can present the mark sheet at the time of admission. For the MCA programme, candidates must have secured at least 50 per cent aggregate in BCA. The minimum age limit to apply for the MCA programme is 21 years and there is no upper age limit. Also, only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for the exam. The candidates who do not match the ATMA eligibility criteria will but have filled the ATMA application form will be disqualified. Their application forms will be rejected. Therefore, candidates must check the eligibility criteria before filling out the application form as the first step in the ATMA application process is fee payment and application fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

What are the last minute tips to prepare for ATMA before the exam?

ATMA is one of the important MBA entrance exams. The first tip to ace the ATMA exam is to stay calm. Here are a few last minute preparation tips for ATMA exam: Confirm the exact location of the ATMA test centre at least one day before the ATMA exam day to ensure that transportation is available on time. If you are new to the city or the location of the centre, it is adivsable to visit the centre once. Arrive early to the ATMA exam centre. Applicants must ensure that they arrive at least an hour before the exam begins. Use the restroom before to the start of the test. Because you will not have time and may not be able to exit the exam hall throughout the examination period, use the restroom before entering the examination hall. Do not bring cell phones or other electronic devices, such as calculators, smartwatches, to the exam centre because the machines are not always available. Personal property will not be safeguarded outside of the exam centre, and the exam centre authories will not be held liable for any loss of personal property. There are no stationary objects allowed, such as a pen, stylus, or paper. Rough pads and pens will be given to the applicants. Candidates should write their name and application number on their rough pads/sheets. Stay calm and have a healthy breakfast in the morning before the exam.

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.

Is there a form correction window for ATMA exam?

No, the exam conducting authority, AIMS (Association of Indian Management Schools) does not open or provide a form correction window for the ATMA application form. Once the candidates have filled and submitted the ATMA application form, no changes can be made once the form has been submitted.

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

ATMA exam 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.

Is there any fee concession in the ATMA registration fee for reserved category students?

Yes, some candidates who are applying for the ATMA exam are eligible to avail a fee concession. Concession in the registration fee will be given to the following candidates: - Candidates belonging to the North-Eastern states of India (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura) are given 50 percent concession on the application fee. - 25 per cent concession will be given to women candidates who are applying for the ATMA exam. This means, the ATMA application fee for women candidates is INR 1,500 and for those belonging to the North Eastern states is INR 1,000. ATMA application fee for General category students is INR 2,000.

I am unable to upload my signatures in the ATMA registration form. What should I do?

There is a set limit to upload a photograph and digital signatures in the ATMA registration form. The size of the file should be between 20 KB to 50 KB. The size of the scanned image should not be more than 50 KB. The dimensions of the signatures should be 140 X 60 Pixels. If the documents are not in the prescribed format then the application form can be rejected. Candidates must note that there is no form correction window in the ATMA application process, hence they must carefully fill the application form and upload clear scanned copies of the documents.

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.

Which errors should I check in the ATMA admit card? How to rectify these errors.

Candidates must check for the following errors in the ATMA admit card before downloading it from the official website: 1. The name of the candidate should be spelt correctly. 2. The registration/roll number of the candidate must be correct and clearly indicated along with the PID number. 3. The ATMA application number 4. ATMA exam date 5. ATMA exam venue 6. ATMA exam time 7. Candidate's photograph 8. Candidate's signatures If any information is printed incorrectly on the ATMA hall ticket you must immediately contact the exam helpline desk at 040- 23417876 or 040-48544057 and get it rectified at the earliest. Also, get a copy of the ATMA admit card issued before the ATMA exam date.

Can I pay the ATMA registration fee by cash/DD or net banking?

ATMA registration fee can be paid only online. There is no provision of paying the application fee offline. Candidates need to pay the application fee online first in order to proceed to filling the ATMA application form and uploading the required documents. The candidates applying for the ATMA exam must note that the ATMA application process is completely online from filling the ATMA application form till paying the application fee. There is no offline communication. The application fee for ATMA is INR 2000. The application fee is inclusive of 18 percent GST. The application fee for ATMA can only be paid online using a credit card, debit card, internet banking or UPI. Students belonging to the North Eastern states of India such as Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura are eligible to avail 50% concession on the application fee and women candidates too get a 25% concession on the ATMA application fee

What is the list of documents which will be required to check the ATMA scorecard?

Candidates who appeared for the ATMA exam, will be able to check their ATMA scores online. To check and download the ATMA scorecard, they will be required to login in the candidate portal on the official ATMA AIMS website by using their Personal Identification Number (PID) and Password (Date of Birth). Candidates should use the correct PID number to check the scores. Candidates who applied for the ATMA exam but were unable to appear for the exam due to any reason will not be able to download the ATMA result. These details are crucial to log in to the official ATMA result portal. After entering the required information, you should be able to view and download your ATMA scorecard.

Which are the new exam centres for ATMA exam?

As many as 28 new test cities have been added to the existing list. Cities like Amritsar, Chandigarh, Surat, Faridabad, Jodhpur, Kanpur, etc. have been added. The complete list of the newly added test centre is given below: Amritsar Dehradun Chandigarh Guwahati Hubli Gwalior Faridabad Surat Jabalpur Jodhpur Kochi Kanpur Kurnool Ludhiana Madhurai Mangalore Mysore Nizambad Palghar Panaji Tirupati Trivandrum Vadodra Udaipur Vijayawada Vizag Warangal Bhopal

How can I know my ATMA test centre?

Registered candidates will be able to know the details regarding their allotted ATMA exam centre through the admit card. Important details such as the allotted exam centre name, address and more details will be made available through the ATMA admit card. Therefore, the candidates will have to download the admit card and check the details carefully. In case of any discepancies, the candidates are advised to contact the authorities immediately.

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.

Which factors determine the ATMA cutoff?

Each participating institute release its own ATMA cutoff. The ATMA cutoff determines if the candidate will be eligible to appear for the ATMA selection process which includes Group Discussion and Personal Interviews. The following are the various factors that determine the ATMA cutoff: 1. Marking scheme of the exam 2. The difficulty level of the exam 3. Number of students appearing for the exam 4. Seats offered by the participating institutes 5. Previous years' cutoff trends 6. Reservation policy of institutes 7. The lowest and average marks scored by the candidates in the exam.

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 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.

Is there any age limit for taking ATMA exams?

There is no age limit to appear for ATMA. The ATMA exam is open for fresh graduates as well as working professionals. Since ATMA is accepted by over 700 B-schools across India for their full-time MBA and MCA courses, a lot of students appear for the exam. ATMA score is accepted by some of the top MBA colleges in India also shortlist candidates for executive MBA or part-time MBA on the basis of ATMA score. The minimum age limit for has to be 20 years as the minimum qualification for ATMA exam is graduation. Any candidate who has completed Graduation with 50 per cent aggregate (45 per cent for SC/ST candidates). Any candidate in final year of Bachelor's degree course can appear in ATMA exam.

Can a foreign national apply for ATMA exam?

No, students who hold any foreign country's passport is not eligible to appear for the ATMA exam. The basic eligiblity criteria for the ATMA exam states that any student applying for the ATMA exam must be a citizen of India. There are various other ATMA eligiblity criteria along with the nationality which the students must fulfil before filling the ATMA application form. Students may be asked to provide the proof of nationality at the time of examination or admissions through ATMA exam.

What is the last date of ATMA registration?

The ATMA June registration window 2025 is open till May 20, 2025. Candidates who wish to appear for the June session of the ATMA exam must register before the deadline. The application fee payment window will close on May 18, 2025. The ATMA 2025 June exam will be conducted on June 1, 2025, in the centre-based online test mode. Candidates can register for the ATMA exam online on the official exam website.

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.

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.

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.

ATMA Exam 2025 (August Session): Result (OUT), Admit Card, Dates, Cutoff, Counselling, Registration

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ATMA result 2025 was released online on the ATMA AIMS website. ATMA 2025 was conducted on August 30, 2025, for the August session in the centre-based online test mode from 2 PM to 5 PM. The ATMA exam for the August 2025 session was easy to moderate in terms of the difficulty level and a good percentage of candidates secured 85 percentile and above. Candidates are shortlisted based on their ATMA score and institute cutoffs. ATMA admit card 2025 was released on August 28, 2025, at 5 PM. The last date to fill out the ATMA August application form 2025 was August 24, 2025. It is likely that the next session of the ATMA exam will be conducted in the month of December 2025.

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