byDinesh
Updated on - 24 May, 2024
ATMA is a national level entrance test conducted by Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) for admission into MBA/PGDM courses in different Business Schools in India. The ATMA is a test for management education, and its inclusion of verbal, quantitative and logical reasoning skills is assessed through a multiple choice pen-paper test format. The test is administered in a computer-based and paper-based format during a year several times.
The total number of questions attempted in the ATMA scorecard is 180 and the scores range from 0 to 500. It is valid for 2 years from the date of the test. The ATMA score enables candidates to get admission into more than 700 B-schools such as XLRI, TAPMI, IMDR, MICA and many other institutes that participate in the test and it checks the candidates on the abilities such as verbal, quantitative, logical and analytical ability needed for management courses. According to the recently available ATMA examination schedule, the ATMA exams for admitting students in the PGDM/MBA batch 2024 are in February, May, June, August and December of the year 2023. The score card obtained for the same is declared within 5 days of the test date of ATMA. An economical fee with the allowance of multiple attempts is a viable feature in ATMA for serious MBA contenders.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Conducting | Body AIMS (Association of Indian Management Schools) |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Frequency | Four sessions a year (February, May, June, July) |
| Duration | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
| No. of Sections | 6 |
| Sections Covered | * Analytical Reasoning (I & II) * Verbal Skills (I & II) * Quantitative Skills (I & II) |
| No. of Questions | 180 (30 questions per section) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer |
| Session | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| February | February 18, 2024 (Already Conducted) |
| May | May 25, 2024 |
| June | June 23, 2024 |
| July | July 21, 2024 |
1. Registration: You need to visit the official website of ATMA – www.atmaaims.com. You can register on the site by clicking ‘Register’ button and following the steps where you need to enter your email ID, mobile number and other necessary details.
2. Application Form: You would use your credentials to log in and once logged in click on the apply now button to begin filling a web-based application form. Please, use this format: Provide all the necessary details in the given format carefully.
3. Upload Documents: It can be an image file of your photograph, signature, grade/marks sheets, category certificate if applicable and other documents as per the guidelines.
4. Exam Centers: While filling the application, the candidate will have to select his/her preferred mode of exam centers/cities. To be more specific, there are three center options to choose from.
5. Application Fee Payment: The fee for applying for the passport can be paid online using credit/debit card, internet banking, or Unified Payments Interface. A particular fee structure is applicable based on the categories mentioned below.
6. Print Application: Retrieving completed application form and take print out of final copy for further use.
1. Academic Documents:
- Original and attested photocopy of the marks sheet of 10th standard and passing certificate.
- A copy of the mark sheet and passing certificate of 12th standard.
- Trecenta degree certificate and mark sheets for the respective exams (if any).
2. ID Proof:
- Aadhaar card
- PAN card
- Voter ID
- Driving license
- Passport
3. Photographs:
- Photocopy of not less than two passport size color photographs taken within the last one month
- Photograph should be in White back drop
4. Signature:
- The signature must be in black ink, preferably you should attach the scanned copy of the signature.
5. Category Proof (if applicable):5. Category Proof (if applicable):
- SC/ST certificate
- OBC certificate
- EWS certificate
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university |
| Minimum Marks | * 50% aggregate marks for General category candidates * 45% aggregate marks for SC/ST category candidates |
| Final Year Students | Provisional applications accepted from final year graduation candidates |
| Age Limit | No age restriction |
| Candidate Category | Application Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General Candidates | 2,000 |
| Women Candidates | 1,000 |
| Candidates | belonging to North-Eastern states of India (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura) 1,500 |
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
| No. of Sections | 6 |
| Sections Covered | Analytical Reasoning (I & II) Verbal Skills (I & II) Quantitative Skills (I & II) |
| No. of Questions | 180 (30 questions per section) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Time Limit per Section | 30 minutes per section |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark awarded for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | Yes (0.25 marks for each wrong answer)ATMA Important Books 2024 |
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Conducted By | Participating Institutes (after result declaration) |
| Selection Process | Based on ATMA score, Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI) |
| No. of Stages | May vary by institute (typically 2-3 stages) |
| Timeline | Announced by individual institutes after ATMA result declaration |