ATMA Exam 2024: ATMA exam dates have been announced on the official website. ATMA 2024 will be conducted on February 18, 2024, for MBA Admission 2024. The May and July session exams will be conducted on May 11, 2024, June 23, 2024, and July 22, 2024, respectively. ATMA is conducted multiple times a year in the computer-based test mode across various centres in the country.
ATMA Exam 2024
ATMA Entrance Exam Conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS), the AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) is one of the popular national-level MBA entrance exams for admission to MBA, PGDM, PGDBA and other postgraduate management courses. ATMA is recognized as a quality test by AICTE and the Ministry of HRD, Govt of India. About 200 MBA colleges across India accept ATMA scores for MBA admission.
What is ATMA Exam?
AIMS Test for Management Admissions or ATMA is a national-level exam conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) for admission to MBA, PGDM, MCA and PGDBA courses. More than 750 management institutes across India accept ATMA scores for admission to their management programmes. The test aims to assess the aptitude of candidates, which is necessary for higher management studies. ATMA question paper comprises six sections. The exam is conducted multiple times every year. Questions in the exam are asked from Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal Skills.
- ATMA exam is conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS)
- The test is conducted three to four times in a year in the months of February, May and July
- ATMA is conducted in computer based format in single sitting on a particular date of the month
- Candidates have to appear in ATMA Exam on a single day in a single session at test centres
- More than 200 B-Schools offer MBA admission on the basis of ATMA exam score
- ATMA 2024 question paper has a time duration of 3 hours. It has 180 objective type questions in MCQs form and the Question difficulty level is easy to moderate
- ATMA test paper is divided in 6 sections with 30 questions in each section.
- Merit Score in ATMA is calculated on the basis of all the 6 sections.
ATMA 2024: What’s New?
Recently, ATMA authorities have added new test centres. As many as 24 new test cities have been added to the existing list. Cities like Amritsar, Chandigarh, Surat, Faridabad, Jodhpur, Kanpur, etc. have been added.
ATMA Exam 2024: Highlights
Take a look at the table below to know the important details of the ATMA exam 2024.
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | AIMS Test for Management Admissions |
| Conducting Body | Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam frequency | 4-5 times a year |
| Exam mode | Online |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Syllabus | Analytical Reasoning Skills, Verbal Skills, Quantitative Skills |
| Exam pattern | Consists of 180 MCQs where a +1 mark is awarded for a correct answer and 0.25 marks are deducted for an incorrect answer. |
| Language | English |
| Exam fees | INR 2,000 |
| Exam purpose | Admission into 756 colleges |
| Course offered | MBA, PGDM, MCA, PGDBA |
| No. of test cities | 55 test cities (new exam centres added) |
| Exam date | Session 1: 18-Feb-2024 Session 2: 11-May-2024 Session 3: 23-Jun-2024 Session 4: 21-Jul-2024 |
| Exam helpdesk no. | 040-23417875 |
| Official website | http://www.atmaaims.com/ |
Important Dates for the ATMA Exam 2024
Check out the table below to know all the major events of the ATMA exam.
| Event | Dates | Salient features |
|---|---|---|
| ATMA applications out | 30th November 2023 | AIMS will release the ATMA application forms for the 2024-26 batch |
| Last date of fee payment | 10th February 2024 | Candidates need to pay the ATMA application fee of INR 1,600 through the online mode |
| ATMA registrations end | 11th February 2024 | Registrations will close for the ATMA exam at 11:59 PM |
| Last date for printing the application form | 18th February 2024 | Candidates will be required to download the ATMA application form once they have checked all the details filled by them and also keep a printout with them for future use |
| ATMA admit card download begins | 15th February 2024 | ATMA 2024 admit cards will be available online. Candidates can download the admit card and self-declaration form. |
| ATMA Mock Test | TBA | ATMA mock test is mandatory to be taken by the candidates in order to appear for the exam. The mock test will likely be conducted between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM for 45 minutes |
| ATMA exam 2024 | Session 1: 18-Feb-2024 Session 2: 11-May-2024 Session 3: 23-Jun-2024 Session 4: 21-Jul-2024 | ATMA exam is conducted 3-5 times a year. The exam will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the computer-based test mode |
| ATMA result | 23rd February 2024 | Results will be declared along with the scorecard online |
ATMA Exam 2024: Eligibility Criteria
Check out the ATMA eligibility criteria below:
- Candidates applying for the ATMA exam should be a citizen of India.
- Any graduate with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate or equivalent CGPA, from a recognised university, is eligible to apply.
- Candidates who are in their final year of graduation can apply provisionally.
- There is no age limit.
ATMA 2024 Registrations
ATMA 2024 registration is an online process. The ATMA application forms 2024 will be available online on the official website of ATMA AIMS (https://www.atmaaims.org/). Students who wish to appear for the ATMA 2024 exam are required to fill out the online application form and complete the registration process by paying the application fee. The ATMA application process includes the following steps:
- Creating a new user profile by filling out the ATMA registration form with details such as name, date of birth, gender, email ID and phone number, etc.
- Paying the ATMA application fee via credit/debit card, internet banking, UPI or other banking wallets.
- Filling out the complete ATMA application form using PID number and password.
- Uploading the required documents in the prescribed format.
| ATMA Exam Month | Registration Dates* |
| ATMA February 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 to Feb 11, 2024 |
| ATMA May 2023 | To be announced |
| ATMA July 2023 | To be announced |
*All Registration dates are Tentative
ATMA Fee Payment
Applicants need to pay the application fee to proceed to fill out the ATMA application form. The ATMA application fee can only be paid online. ATMA registration fee is INR 2,000 (inclusive of GST) for all candidates. ATMA application fee can be paid only through debit/credit cards, internet banking or UPI. Applicants belonging to North-Eastern states are eligible to avail of a fee concession of 50%. Women candidates are also eligible to avail of the fee concession of 25%.
Look at the table below to know the fee concessions provided to the candidates.
| Category | Concession | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Women candidates | 25% | INR 1,500 |
| Candidates belonging to North-Eastern states of India (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura) | 50% | INR 1,000 |
ATMA 2024 Exam: Admission Process
ATMA admission process includes the following four steps:
Step 1: ATMA application form 2024
Candidates can register online on the official website of AIMS and fill out the ATMA 2024 application form. The application fee is INR 2,000 which is to be paid online through debit/credit card or net banking. While filling up the ATMA application form, candidates can select up to five institutes/colleges to send their scores for admission.
ATMA 2024 exam will be held in the computer-based test mode across 55 cities in India. Candidates need to select ATMA 2024 exam centres (usually the test cities) while filling out the application form.
STEP 2: ATMA admit card 2024
ATMA admit cards will be released for the registered candidates three days before the exam. Candidates must download their admit cards and self-declaration forms and take a printout of the same before the exam, as these are mandatory documents. ATMA admit cards 2024 will be available online for downloading, till the exam day.
STEP 3: ATMA mock test 2024
ATMA mock test 2024 will likely be conducted two days before the exam day, to familiarize the candidates with the test guidelines if the exam is conducted in the internet-based test mode. It was mandatory for the applicants to appear for the mock test which will be conducted between 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM for 45 minutes. If the applicant does not appear for the mock test, he/she will not be permitted to appear for the actual exam. The mock test will be conducted to avoid any hassle during the exam day.
STEP 4: ATMA exam 2024
ATMA exam will be conducted in the computer-based test mode. The test will comprise 180 questions on Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative, and Verbal skills. Candidates get 180 minutes to solve the questions.
| ATMA 2024 Test paper Component | Key Highlights |
| Total Questions in ATMA Question paper | 180 |
| Overall Time Limit to Attempt the ATMA Exam | 3 hours |
| Question Format | All MCQs |
| Answer Options for each MCQ | 4 |
| ATMA Scoring pattern for Each Correct Answer | 1 |
| ATMA Exam Negative Marking Pattern | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer |
| Exam Difficulty Level | Easy to Moderate |
| Number of Sections | 6 |
| Section-1: Name and Number of Questions | Analytical Reasoning Skills-1: 30 |
| Section-2: Name and Number of Questions | Verbal Skills-1: 30 |
| Section-3: Name and Number of Questions | Quantitative Skills-1: 30 |
| Section-4: Name and Number of Questions | Verbal Skills-2: 30 |
| Section-5: Name and Number of Questions | Analytical Reasoning Skills-2: 30 |
| Section-6: Name and Number of Questions | Quantitative Skills-2: 30 |
| Facility to Choose Order of Sections & Questions | Yes, Test need not be attempted in the serial order |
| Individual Sectional Time Limit | Yes, 30 Minutes for each Section |
| Top MBA Colleges Accepting Exam Score | PUMBA, Dy Patil, IFIM, Welingkar, Christ University, NDIM, DSIMS, IPE, IESMCRC, FIIB among 200 MBA colleges |
STEP 5: ATMA Preparation Tips 2024
There are three major sections in ATMA 2024 Exam. Each of the three sections is further divided into two parts making ATMA exam preparation easier with details of type of questions expected in each of the 6 sections. Following are the ATMA 2024 preparation tips from experts
| Sections | Number of Questions | Sectional Time Limit to Solve the Questions | ATMA 2023 Preparation Tips for test takers |
| Analytical Reasoning Skills-1 | 30 | 30 minutes | Must possess the analytical skills to analyze the situation and arrive at write answers. Expected to answer questions on Critical Reasoning, Course of Action, Statement-Inference, Strong/Weak Arguments |
| Verbal Skills-1 | 30 | 30 minutes | Must have clarity on English language usage, grammar, vocabulary. Topics covered are Grammar, Jumbled sentences, Vocabulary, RC Passages |
| Quantitative Skills-1 | 30 | 30 minutes | With clarity on solving Mathematics & numerical problems, you are expected to face questions on Arithmetic, Algebra, Modern Math |
| Verbal Skills-2 | 30 | 30 minutes | It is no different from part-1 of Verbal Skills. You may get more questions on RC passages, vocabulary and verbal reasoning also |
| Analytical Reasoning Skills-2 | 30 | 30 minutes | In addition to the topics in part-1, you may expect questions based on Coding-decoding, Strengthen/Weaken arguments Statement-Conclusion, Arrangements, Syllogisms, Data sufficiency |
| Quantitative Skills-2 | 30 | 30 minutes | Questions on Data Interpretation are also placed in this section. Geometry, Modern Math are also major components in this section. |
STEP 6: ATMA result 2024
ATMA results will be declared online on the official website. The test takers can check ATMA 2024 result and download the scorecard by entering their PID number and password. The scorecards will not be sent to any candidate by post. On the basis of marks scored, candidates can apply to the institute/college of their choice and participate in the further admission process of the participating college.
ATMA 2024 Admit Card
ATMA 2024 admit cards will be released on the official website for candidates to download before the exam day. Candidates who have registered successfully will be able to download the ATMA admit card once they have been released. Given below is the process to download ATMA admit card 2024 from the ATMA AIMS website:
- Visit the official website of ATMA AIMS.
- Login using the PID number and password.
- Click on the ‘Print E-admit card’ link.
- Read the instructions, click on the check box and take a printout of the ATMA admit card 2024.
ATMA 2024: Exam Day Guidelines
Candidates appearing for the ATMA exam must familiarise themselves with exam day guidelines to avoid any sort of difficulty on the day of the exam.
- ATMA exam will be held from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The candidates need to reach the exam venue by 1:00 PM to complete identification and other processes. Latecomers will not be permitted in the exam centre.
- The candidates need to carry two printouts of the ATMA admit card with a passport-size photograph affixed to it and photo ID proof (original and photocopy) issued by the Government of India. They must also carry a printout of the ATMA application form. Candidates not carrying the above-mentioned documents will not be allowed to appear for the exam.
- Candidates should affix a photograph which matches the application form.
- Candidates must have the ArogyaSetu app installed on their phones and the app must show the candidate’s risk status. In case the candidate does not have the Arogya Setu app, they have to bring the filled self-declaration form. Candidates need to switch off their phones after showing the risk status to the security guard at the centre.
- Candidates must bring a ballpoint pen to the centre. Other gadgets such as digital watches, statistical tables, calculators, etc. are not permitted in the exam centre.
- The candidate must wear a mask and gloves at all times. They must also carry a transparent water bottle, sanitiser and exam-related documents.
ATMA 2024 Test Cities
ATMA exam was conducted in various cities throughout the country. Candidates had to choose their ATMA test centre while filling out the application form. Below mentioned are the test centres where the exam was conducted.
| ATMA 2024 Test Cities | |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad/ Gandhi Nagar | Hyderabad / Secunderabad |
| Amravati (Maharashtra) | Jalgaon |
| Aurangabad (Maharashtra) | Indore |
| Beed | Jaipur |
| Bengaluru | Kolhapur |
| Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) | Kolkata |
| Bhubaneswar | Lucknow |
| Chennai | Mumbai – Navi Mumbai – Thane |
| Coimbatore | Nanded |
| Delhi-NCR | Nagpur |
| Chandrapur | Nashik |
| Raipur | Patna |
| Pune | Ranchi |
| Solapur | Bhopal |
| Chandigarh | Gwalior |
| Guwahati | Hubli |
| Jabalpur | Jodhpur |
| Kanpur | Kochi |
| Kurnool | Ludhiana |
| Madhurai | Mangalore |
| Mysuru | Nizamabad |
| Palghar | Panaji |
| Tirupati | Trivandrum |
| Udaipur | Vadodara |
| Vijayawada | Vizag |
| Warangal | Amritsar |
| Dehradun | Faridabad |
| Surat |
Note: It is to be noted that any of the above test centres may be cancelled, combined, added or changed depending on the number of candidates in a specific centre.
ATMA Results 2024
ATMA results 2024 will likely be announced in the first week of March 2024. Candidates who appear for the exam can download their scorecards online using their login credentials. Given below are the steps to know how to download the ATMA result 2024:
- Visit the website of ATMA AIMS
- Click on the ‘Candidate Login’ button
- Enter PID number, password and exam date
- Click on ‘ATMA result’ and download the scorecard
Top Colleges Accepting ATMA Exam Scores
ATMA scores are accepted in more than 750 colleges. Below is a list of a few colleges that accept ATMA exam scores in India.
| Top MBA colleges accepting ATMA 2024 scores | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
ATMA Cutoff 2024
ATMA scores are accepted by over 750 colleges for admission to various postgraduate programmes. Listed below are some of the popular colleges that offer admission based on ATMA score.
| Name of the institute | Expected cutoff (in percent) |
|---|---|
| Institute of Management Studies (IMS), Ghaziabad | 85 |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida | 85 |
| Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS), Rohini | 60 |
| School of Inspired Leadership (SOIL), Gurgaon | 80-85 |
| Delhi School of Business | 75 |
| O.P Jindal University, Sonepat | 50 |
| Christ University, Bengaluru | 80-85 |
| Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad | 75-80 |
| XIME, Bangalore | 75-80 |
| IBS Hyderabad: ICFAI Business School | 75-80 |
| AIMS School of Business (AIMS), Bangalore | 70-75 |
| Department of Management Sciences University of Pune (PUMBA), Pune | 85-90 |
| Prin. L. N. Welingkar WE School, Mumbai | 80-85 |
| International Institute of Management Studies (IIMS), Pune | 70-75 |
| ITM Group of Institutions | 70-75 |
ATMA Exam Analysis 2022 (May and February Session)
ATMA exam analysis provides details regarding the overall and sectional difficulty, topic-wise distribution of questions, expected cutoff, etc. To get an idea of the difficulty level, candidates can have a look at the ATMA exam analysis below.
ATMA 2023 was overall moderately difficult. The Quantitative Skills section according to the ATMA exam analysis was the toughest among all the sections. Many questions were asked on the topics such as Geometry and Arithmetic. The difficulty level of questions in Verbal Skills was moderate. This section had questions from Reading Comprehension and Grammar. Although the passages were lengthy but easier to attempt. Part 1 of Analytical Reasoning Skills was moderate to difficult but questions in Part 2 of this section were more difficult than in the previous part.
ATMA exam analysis 2023 (February) – Overall Difficulty
There were three sections in the ATMA question paper and each section was divided into two parts – I and II. Each question had four options. Each correct attempt carried one mark and each incorrect attempt carried 0.25 marks. The duration of the test was 180 minutes. Check below the pattern and overall difficulty of the exam.
The pattern of overall difficulty
Check the table below to know the overall difficult pattern in the ATMA exam.
| Sections | Difficulty level | Good attempts |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Reasoning Skills Part 1 | Moderate | 22-25 |
| Verbal Skills Part 1 | Easy to Moderate | 20-22 |
| Quantitative Skills Part 1 | Moderate to Difficult | 18-22 |
| Analytical Reasoning Skills Part 2 | Moderate to Difficult | 22-25 |
| Verbal Skills Part 2 | Moderate | 20-22 |
| Quantitative Skills Part 2 | Difficult | 18-22 |
| Total | Moderate | 135-145 |