Overview
ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by AIMS (Association of Indian Management School). It is a single-window test held for admission to various post-graduate programs like MBA, PGDM, MMS, etc. The exam is scheduled 4-5 times in a year. More than 500 colleges in India accept ATMA scores for admissions.
At one time, almost 20,000 candidates appear for ATMA. The difficulty level of the exam is less than that of CAT, XAT, etc. and almost equivalent to exams like CMAT, MAT, etc.
Eligibility criteria
The eligibility criteria for the ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions) exam:
1. Educational Qualification: Candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution.
2. Minimum Marks: Candidates must have obtained at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in their qualifying examination.
3. Age Limit: There is no age limit to apply for the ATMA exam.
4. Nationality: Candidates of any nationality can apply for the ATMA exam.
It is important to note that the eligibility criteria may be subject to change based on the rules and regulations of the participating institutes. Candidates should refer to the official notification or website for the latest eligibility criteria details.
Exam pattern
The exam pattern for the ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions) exam:
1. Mode of Exam: The ATMA exam is conducted in online (computer-based) mode.
2. Duration: The duration of the exam is 180 minutes (3 hours).
3. Number of Questions: The ATMA exam consists of 180 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
4. Sections: The exam is divided into six sections, with each section consisting of 30 questions. The sections are Analytical Reasoning Skills, Verbal Skills, Quantitative Skills, Verbal Skills – II, Analytical Reasoning Skills – II, and Quantitative Skills – II.
5. Marking Scheme: Each correct answer carries one mark, and there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
6. Difficulty Level: The difficulty level of the ATMA exam is moderate to high.
It is important to note that the exam pattern may be subject to change based on the decision of the exam conducting authority. Candidates should refer to the official website or notification for the latest exam pattern details.
Syllabus
The syllabus for the ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions) exam:
Section 1: Analytical Reasoning Skills
– Coding-Decoding
– Verbal Logic
– Circular Arrangement
– Blood Relations
– Number Series
– Analogy
– Statement–Conclusion
– Syllogism
– Direction
– Data Sufficiency
Section 2: Verbal Skills
– Reading Comprehension
– Sentence Correction
– Synonyms
– Antonyms
– Vocabulary
– Para-jumbles
Section 3: Quantitative Skills
– Number System
– Simple Interest and Compound Interest
– Profit and Loss
– Mixtures and Alligations
– Time and Work
– Time, Speed and Distance
– Percentages
– Algebra
– Geometry
– Mensuration
Section 4: Verbal Skills – II
– Reading Comprehension
– Sentence Correction
– Synonyms
– Antonyms
– Vocabulary
– Para-jumbles
Section 5: Analytical Reasoning Skills – II
– Coding-Decoding
– Verbal Logic
– Circular Arrangement
– Blood Relations
– Number Series
– Analogy
– Statement–Conclusion
– Syllogism
– Direction
– Data Sufficiency
Section 6: Quantitative Skills – II
– Number System
– Simple Interest and Compound Interest
– Profit and Loss
– Mixtures and Alligations
– Time and Work
– Time, Speed and Distance
– Percentages
– Algebra
– Geometry
– Mensuration
Application fee
| ATMA Registration Fee Component | ATMA Exam Fee |
| ATMA Registration Fee | Rs.2000/- |
| ATMA Fee For North East Students (50% Off) | Rs.1000/- |
| ATMA Exam Fee For Female Candidates (25% Off) | Rs.1500/- |
| MBA/PGDM Programme Application Fee | As per the Institute’s Application Fee |
How to apply
Here are the steps to apply for the ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions) exam:
1. Visit the official website of ATMA: https://www.atmaaims.com/
2. Click on the ‘Registration’ tab on the home page.
3. Fill in the required personal and educational details in the registration form.
4. Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
5. Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
6. After successful payment, you will receive a confirmation email and SMS on your registered email address and mobile number.
7. Take a printout of the application form and keep it safe for future reference.