ATMA, or AIMS Test for Management Admissions, is a national-level exam conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) for admission to MBA, PGDM, MMS, MCA, and PGDBA programmes. For admission to various management curricula, around 750 management institutes in India accept ATMA scores. A candidate's aptitude must be evaluated in order to advance to higher-level management studies, according to the test's objective. Six sections make up the ATMA exam paper. Multiple times a year, ATMA occurs in the form of a center-based online test at different locations across the country. The exam will be given three times this year.Analytical reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and verbal reasoning are all covered in the exam.
ATMA syllabus outlines the section-wise topics that candidates need to cover for the exam. The topics prescribed in the ATMA syllabus for Analytical Reasoning, Verbal Skills, and Quantitative Skills are of high school and graduate levels. Read below to learn the detailed syllabus of ATMA. 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.
Take a look a some of the most important topics from the six sections of the ATMA syllabus. These topics carry more weight in the ATMA exam. Check out the table below to know the ATMA syllabus highlights:
| Section |
Topics |
| Verbal Skills |
- Reading Comprehension
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Sentence Completion
- Jumbled Sentences
- Word Meaning
- Grammar
|
| Analytical Reasoning |
- Strike the Odd One Out
- Blood Relations
- Syllogism
- Data Sufficiency
- Statement Conclusion
- Number Series
|
| Quantitative Skills |
- Ratio and Proportion
- Percentages
- Simple Interest and Compound Interest
|
Exam Pattern
ATMA exam will have questions from three subjects - Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal Skills. Each subject is divided into two parts –I and II. For better understanding, look at the structure of the ATMA exam pattern given below.
Structure of ATMA exam pattern
Check the table below to know the structure of the ATMA question paper:
| Section |
No Of Questions |
Allotted Time |
Negative Marking |
|
Analytical Reasoning Skills Part 1
|
30
|
30 minutes
|
Yes
- +1.00 For the correct answer
- -0.25 for every incorrect answer.
|
|
Analytical Reasoning Skills Part 2
|
30
|
30 minutes
|
|
Quantitative Skills Part 1
|
30
|
30 minutes
|
|
Quantitative Skills Part 2
|
30
|
30 minutes
|
|
Verbal Skills Part 1
|
30
|
30 minutes
|
|
Verbal Skills Part 2
|
30
|
30 minutes
|
|
Total
|
180
|
180 minutes
|
Eligibility Criteria
To receive the ATMA admit card, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Citizenship: The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in any field with at least 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA. For candidates from reserved categories, a minimum of 45% marks is required from a recognized university.
- Provisional Applications: Candidates who are in their final year of graduation can also apply provisionally.
- Age Limit: There is no age limit to appear for the ATMA 2024 exam.
Registration Process
The ATMA 2024 application window opened on November 30, 2024, for the February session. Interested candidates can find the application forms on the official ATMA AIMS website. Please note that there is a single application form for all management programs.
Candidates need to indicate their preferences during the application process. The application form is only available online, and offline submissions are not accepted.
Here are the steps to follow for the ATMA 2024 registration:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to atmaaims.com.
- Register: Fill in the necessary details to start the registration.
- Payment: Pay the registration fee online.
- Receive PID: A Personal Identification Number (PID) will be sent to your registered email or mobile number. Keep this PID for future reference.
- Complete the Application Form: Log in using your details and fill out the application form.
- Enter Information: Provide your residential address, exam center preferences, educational qualifications, postgraduate qualifications, and institute choices.
- Upload Documents: Upload a scanned copy of your photograph and signature in the required format.
- Review: Save all entered details and review the application form carefully.
- Submit: Click the submit button to complete your ATMA registration for 2024.
- Print: Print a copy of your application form and save it for future reference.
Important Registration dates as per last 2 years
| Category |
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
| Registration Deadline |
18 May |
16 July |
22 May |
| Admit Card Download Deadline |
21 May |
20 July |
26 May |
| Exam Date |
25 May |
23 July |
29 May |
| Result Date |
30 May |
28 July |
3 June |
Registration fee
| Category |
Exam Fees |
| General Candidates |
₹2000 |
| Women Candidates (25% relaxation) |
₹1500 |
| North Eastern States (50% relaxation) |
₹1000 |
Cutoff %ile, Placement, Highlights, Total Fees, and Batch Size
| College Name |
City |
Cutoff %ile |
Average Placement |
Median Placement |
Highest Placement |
Total Fees |
Batch Size |
| Institute of Management Studies (IMS) |
Ghaziabad |
85 |
8.25L |
8.25L |
20L |
9.5L |
360 |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management |
Noida |
85 |
8.95L |
- |
22L |
14.5L |
240 |
| New Delhi Institute of Management |
New Delhi |
80 |
10L |
12L |
- |
11.5L |
240 |
| Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS) |
Rohini, New Delhi |
60 |
8.1L |
8.3L |
22L |
9.32L |
300 |
| School of Inspired Leadership (SOIL) |
Gurgaon |
80-85 |
10L |
10.3L |
19.3L |
14.8L |
480 |
| Delhi School of Business |
New Delhi |
75 |
9L |
- |
15L |
9.75L |
210 |
