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ATMA is the Entrance Exam for MBA Candidates. ATMA Exam is the next best alternative for all MBA aspirants who are unable to crack major exams like CAT, XAT, IIFT. ATMA provides admission into renowned universities like Christ University (Bangalore), Prin L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (Mumbai).
The syllabus of ATMA prescribes 6 sections and each of them has multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Some more information about ATMA Fees, colleges accepting the score is discussed here below.
ATMA 2020 Registration Started from 18th November, 2019
Contents
- What is ATMA Exam?
- AIMS Exam Dates
- Eligibility Criteria
- ATMA Syllabus
- How to prepare for ATMA?
- AIMS Exam Registration
- Exam Pattern
- Admit Card
- Exam Centres
- ATMA Result
- Cutoff marks
- Counselling
- ATMA FAQs
- Related Exams
What is ATMA?
ATMA Exam is a management entrance test, the full form of ATMA is Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) Test for Management Admissions. The next exam is conducted on February 9, 2020.
Candidates can write ATMA 2020 and can take admissions into various postgraduate administration programs. Candidates can get admissions at Post Graduation level in Government/ University/ Private Aided/ Private Un-Aided MBA schools in India through ATMA 2020.
Frequency: AIMS conducts this exam 4-5 times a year in the months of February, May, June, July and December.
Mode: AIMS conducts this exam only as online (computer-based) examination.
Courses offered through ATMA: Candidates can take this to get into various administrative courses at Post Graduation Level. These courses include MBA, PGDM, PGDMA, MCM, MCA, MMS among others.
Difficulty level: AIMS conducts ATMA to assess and test the candidate’s skills. AIMS test 4 skills of candidates and they are comprehension skills, verbal reasoning capabilities, and numerical reasoning capabilities. When you look at the past trends of ATMA Exams, you can expect this exam and subsequent exams to have a moderate to hard difficulty.
Admissions: More than 100 MBA colleges located across India in Delhi/NCR, Jaipur, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune and other prominent cities accept ATMA 2020 Exam Score.
Some Top MBA Colleges like Welingkar Mumbai, Christ University, Department of Management Studies, Savitribai Phule Pune University accept ATMA score every year.
These colleges will shortlist deserving candidates based on their score and rank. Shortlisted candidates will be able to apply to various management courses of their choice.
| Name of the Examination | AIMS Test for Management Admissions |
| Acronym | ATMA |
| Conducting body | The Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) |
| Level | National level |
| Exam Category | Postgraduate |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-based (Online) |
| Test Duration | 180 minutes |
| Courses | MBA/MCA/MMS/PGDM/MCM/PGDMA |
| Exam Stream | Management Entrance Exam |
| Official Website | www.atmaaims.com |
ATMA 2020 Exam Dates
Candidates need to know exam date and other ATMA important dates in order to plan ahead and prepare for the exam. Important dates and details are:
- Application dates: The Application form will be available on the official website. Candidates can fill it from November 18, 2019. The last date to submit the application form is February 3, 2020. But the last date of fee payment is February 1, 2020.
- Admit Card Date: Candidates can download the admit card for the ATMA 2020 from February 5, 2020.
- Result Date: AIMS will announce results on February 13, 2020 on the official website.
ATMA 2020 Syllabus
AIMS has divided the question paper into 6 sections. There are three major sections in the ATMA Exam generally. Each section has two parts.
Each of the six sections will have 30 questions in MCQ format. The order of the sections would not necessarily remain the same. The sequence may change from exam to exam.
Candidates can look at the prescribed ATMA Syllabus and prepare well for the exam. The three major sections in the syllabus are Quantitative Skills, Verbal Skills and Analytical Reasoning Skills. Various topics covered in these sections are:
Topics covered in Quantitative skills are:
- Percentage
- Time and Work
- Pie Chart and Bar Graph
- Profit and Loss
- Number System
- Mensuration
- Time-Speed-Distance
- Data Interpretation
- Basic Arithmetic
- Simple Interest
- Compound Interest
- Algebra
- Probability
- Average
- Coordinate Geometry
- Progression
- Inequalities
- Allegation
- Ratio and Proportion Variations
- Set Theory
- Quadratic Equation
- Functions
- Logarithm
- Series
Topics covered in Verbal Skills section are:
- Reading Comprehension
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Grammar
- Jumbled Sentences
- Word Meaning
- Sentence Completion
In the analytical sections, questions will come these topics:
- Strike the odd one out
- Blood Relations
- Analogy
- An arrangement of letters
- Visual Reasoning
- Syllogism
- Coding-Decoding
- Verbal Logic
- Data Sufficiency
- Statement– Conclusion
- Number Series
ATMA AIMS Eligibility
Candidates should know about eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. AIIMS sets the Eligibility Criteria, these criteria are:
- Nationality: Only Indian candidates can apply for ATMA 2020.
- Qualification: Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in any discipline and should have completed their bachelors in a recognised university/institute.
- Final year students: Students in their final year of graduation are also eligible to attempt ATMA.
- CA candidates: Candidates who have completed CA can also apply for this exam.
- Aggregate or Percentage: Students should have a minimum score of 50% in the bachelor's degree exam.
Learn more about ATMA Eligibility.
How to prepare for ATMA Exam?
ATMA is relatively easier than CAT. But the number of questions are more than CAT. One can use this to his/her advantage. So, let's discuss about the preparation for ATMA.
Build on your concepts.
The basic concepts of Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation will remain same throughout. So, to effectively prepare for the questions, you should develop a strong basic understanding of each and every type of question. It will help you to solve any question in 1-2 minutes or even seconds.
Practice with clocking your speed.
Since, the no. of questions are very high. You should always give a designated amount of time to each question. Practice while keeping a stopwatch alongside. Focus on trying to solve the arithmetical calculations in your mind. This will save a lot of time. Always devote your time to the easier questions or the questions that you can do. Save your time for the ones that are difficult and time consuming.
Don't attempt the doubtful ones.
You will be lured by the tricky questions. Be careful. If you don't know the question well, don't attempt it. There are chances that you will lose marks. Since a lot of questions will be there, the wrong ones will make your overall score very less. Hence, prepare well for the section you know the best and focus less on doubtful sections.
ATMA 2020 Registration
Eligible candidates can apply for this exam on the official website. Candidates can read the following information and get to know about the application process, ATMA 2020 Application Form details and about the various documents required.
How to apply for ATMA Exam?
You can apply for ATMA 2020 in online mode on the official website. Application form will be available from November 18, 2019 to February 3, 2020. The registration window for ATMA Febraury exam will be opened in November. You can follow these brief steps to fill the application form:
- Visit the official website and open the application form.
- Fill the application form.
- Make the payment through given options.
- The application process is successful only after you have paid the fee.
- After successful registration, you can take 2 printouts of the application form.
ATMA Registration Form Details
The various details which you have to fill in the application form are:
- Name
- Address
- Date of Birth
- City
- State/Union territory
- Valid Email ID
- Contact Number
- Qualification details
- Post qualification experience
- Exam centre choice and
- Institution choice.
Candidates can pay the application fee via credit card/debit card. The application fee is INR 1100 + 18% GST = INR 1298.
Documents required to apply for ATMA Exam
While filling the application form you need to have some documents and details ready, they are
- Valid ID proof
- Degree marks card (if applicable)
- SSC marks card
- HSC marks card
- Post Graduation marks card (if applicable)
- Experience Certificate (if applicable)
ATMA 2020 Exam Pattern
ATMA 2020 will be a computer-based online test. The duration of this session is 3 hours. AIMS prepares the merit list for this just like CMAT, XAT and SNAP.
Negative Marking: There will be negative marking in this exam. 0.25 Mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. So candidates have to be careful before answering any question.
Learn more about ATMA Exam Pattern
ATMA 2020 Admit Card
Admit card for the upcoming ATMA 2020 will be released on February 5, 2020. More details for ATMA admit card is given below:
| Admit Card Availability Date | 25th July 2020 |
| Issued by | Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) |
| Mode of availability | Online |
| Things Mentioned in the Admit Card | Applicant’s Name, Roll Number, Test Centre’s Address, Photograph and Signature and Important Instructions |
| In case of any issues | Contact- 040-23417875/76 |
| Website | www.atmaaims.com |
How to download ATMA Admit Card?
Hall ticket will be released on the official website and will be available to download from February 5, 2020. You have to visit the official website and go to admit card portal. Then enter your credentials and download your ATMA 2020 Admit Card. Take a print out in an A4 size sheet.
ATMA 2020 Exam Centres
ATMA 2020 exam is held 4-5 times a year and across 28 centres in India. The list of Exam Centres for AIMS Exam are given below:
| Serial No. | Exam Centres | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmedabad (Gandhi Nagar) | Gujarat |
| 2 | Aurangabad | Maharashtra |
| 3 | Beed | Maharashtra |
| 4 | Bengaluru | Karnataka |
| 5 | Bhubaneshwar | Odisha |
| 6 | Bilaspur | Chhattisgarh |
| 7 | Chandrapur | Maharashtra |
| 8 | Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
| 9 | Coimbatore | Tamil Nadu |
| 10 | Guwahati | Assam |
| 11 | Hyderabad | Telangana |
| 12 | Indore | Madhya Pradesh |
| 13 | Jaipur | Rajasthan |
| 14 | Kolhapur | Maharashtra |
| 15 | Kolkata | West Bengal |
| 16 | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
| 17 | Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| 18 | Nagpur | Maharashtra |
| 19 | Nashik | Maharashtra |
| 20 | Navi Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| 21 | New Delhi | Delhi |
| 22 | Patna | Bihar |
| 23 | Pune | Maharashtra |
| 24 | Raipur | Chhattisgarh |
| 25 | Ranchi | Jharkhand |
| 26 | Solapur | Maharashtra |
| 27 | Thane | Maharashtra |
| 28 | Vizag | Andhra Pradesh |
ATMA Result 2020
AIMS will release results for ATMA February Exam on February 13, 2020 and on their official website. For exams which is carried out in other months, AIMS will release results after the exam. Result Date will be available on the official site.
The candidates can check their 2020 AIMS ATMA Result online by visiting the official website. They have to log in using their credentials. Once logged in they can view their results.
ATMA Cutoff
Cut-offs for ATMA 2020 have been provided in the table below. Cut off for different accepting institutes is also provided. You can get an idea about the fees of these B-schools from the table.
| MBA College | Fee (in INR) | ATMA 2020 Cutoff (Percentile) |
|---|---|---|
| PUMBA (MBA Pharma Biotech), Pune | 2.45 lakhs | 95 |
| Prin L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (WeSchool), Mumbai | 11 lakhs | 90 |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow | 9.25 lakhs | 80 |
| ISBM Pune: International School of Business & Media | 8.9 lakhs | 80 |
| IPE Hyderabad: Institute of Public Enterprise | 8 lakhs | 80 |
| IMS Ghaziabad: Institute of Management Studies | 9.7 lakhs | 80 |
| SIES College of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai | 7.2 lakhs | 80 |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida | 9.25 lakhs | 85 |
| Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management – VJIM Hyderabad | 6.5 lakhs | 75 |
| PSGIM Coimbatore: PSG Institute of Management | 8 lakhs | 76 |
| IBA Bangalore: Indus Business Academy | 6.98 lakhs | 90 |
| IES MCRC Mumbai: IES Management College And Research Centre | 7.2 lakhs | 75 |
| SCMS Cochin: SCMS Cochin School of Business | 8.25 lakhs | 70 |
| EMPI New Delhi: EMPI Business School | 6.95 lakhs | 70 |
| NDIM New Delhi: New Delhi Institute of Management | 8.25 lakhs | 80 |
| FIIB New Delhi | 7.2 lakhs | 70 |
| VESIM Mumbai: Vivekanand Education Society Institute of Management Studies Research | 2.94 lakhs | 75 |
ATMA 2020 Counselling
AIMS will release the counselling date on their official website. But only after the results are released. Students should update themselves about counselling date by checking the official website regularly.
You will be allotted seats in one of the five institutions through ATMA Counselling, which you had selected during registration. Seat allotment will depend on your rank and college cutoffs.
Check the colleges accepting ATMA
ATMA Exam FAQ's
Q: What is the application fee for ATMA?
Ans. The application fee is INR 1298/- (INR 1100/- + 18% GST).
Q: What is the pattern for ATMA?
Ans. The question paper will consist of 180 questions divided into 6 sections.
Q: What are the documents that are to be carried by the candidates to the ATMA exam centre?
Ans. Candidates must carry their admit card. They must also carry two passport size photographs, photocopy of the registration form and ID proof with photograph (Aadhar card, driving license, etc.).
Q: What is the marking scheme for ATMA?
Ans. You will get one mark for the right answer and you will lose 0.25 mark for the wrong answer.
Q: Can foreign nationals apply for the exam?
Ans. No. Only Indian nationals can apply for this exam.
Q: What is the qualification required for ATMA?
Ans. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate from a university recognised by UGC.
Q: Where can a candidate find the application form?
Ans. Application form of ATMA can be found on the official website.
Q: Is there any domicile restriction?
Ans. No. There isn't any domicile restriction.
Q: What should be the minimum age of the candidate to be eligible for ATMA?
Ans. Candidate should be at least 21 years of age while applying for ATMA.
Q: When will the document verification be done?
Ans. Your documents will be verified during the counselling process.
Q: When and where can a candidate know about the result?
Ans. AIMS will release ATMA 2020 results on the official website on February 13, 2020.
Q: Will admit card be sent to the candidates individually?
Ans. No. The admit card will be available online on the official website for ATMA.
Q: What will happen if the admit card has tampered?
Ans. If you have a tampered admit card, Authorities will not allow you to write the exam.
