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ATMA Notification: Details Mentioned, Download PDF, Check Important Highlights

Paras Attri
Paras Attri

Updated on - Oct 16, 2025

The ATMA 2025 notification has been officially released by AIMS (Association of Indian Management Schools) for the July session. The notification PDF is released separately for each session, i.e., February, May, June and July. It consists of all the details required for the examination, such as eligibility, registration process, ATMA exam pattern and syllabus, registration fee, test centres, and others. The ATMA notification pdf download link has been shared below for your reference.

The ATMA Exam is scheduled to be conducted in the form of a centre-based, computer-based test (CBT) on July 27, 2025. The deadline to apply was July 17, 2025. ATMA is a national level MBA entrance test accepted by more than 500+ B-schools in India. It is meant to assess your ability to pursue higher management education, analytical, verbal and quantitative skills. The ATMA July 2025 session is a great opportunity to you in case you are planning to do MBA, PGDM or MCA programs.

All the information about the ATMA notification, important dates, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, and the best colleges accepting ATMA scores are given below.

ATMA Notification Highlights

An overview of the details mentioned on the ATMA notification PDF has been provided below for your reference.

Feature

Details

Exam Name

AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA)

Conducting Body

Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS)

Exam Level

National

Exam Mode

Centre-based CBT

Application Mode

Online

Courses Offered

MBA, PGDM, MCA

Official Website

atmaaims.com

ATMA July Session Important Dates

You can find the ATMA important dates in the table below. You are advised to check and mark the dates so that you do not miss out on any of the events.

ATMA Event

ATMA Dates

Registration Start

June 2, 2025

Registration Last Date (Extended)

July 17, 2025

Last Date for Fee Payment

July 16, 2025

Admit Card Release

July 23, 2025

Exam Date

July 27, 2025

Result Announcement

August 2, 2025

ATMA Step-by-Step Registration Process

The ATMA registration process is completely online and you will find the ATMA application form is available online onthe website. It consists of four main steps. The detailed process as mentioned in the ATMA notification 2025 has been shared below.

Step 1: Payment of Application Fee

You must pay the ATMA registration fee through net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI. Upon successful payment, a Personal Identification Number (PID) is sent to the registered email and mobile number.

ATMA Fee Structure

Category

ATMA Application Fee

General Candidates

INR 2000

Women Candidates

INR 1000 (25% concession)

North-Eastern State Candidates

INR 1500 (50% concession)

Note: The application fee is non-refundable.

Step 2: Fill Out Application Form

Login using PID and DOB to access the form. You must enter your personal details, academic background, contact information, preferred test centre, course choices, and college preferences.

Step 3: Upload Documents

All documents must be scanned and uploaded in the prescribed format:

Document

File Size Limit

Passport-size Photo

20 KB – 50 KB

Signature

10 KB – 20 KB

Category Certificates (if applicable)

Up to 1 MB

Class 10, 12, and Graduation Mark Sheets

Up to 1 MB

Step 4: Take Printout

Download and print the filled application form for reference and exam-day use.

ATMA Eligibility Criteria

To apply for ATMA 2025 exam, you must fulfill the ATMA eligibility criteria 2025 as mentioned below.

Criteria

Description

Education

Bachelor's degree (in any stream) from a recognized university

Minimum Marks

50% aggregate in graduation

Final Year Eligibility

Yes, final-year students can apply

Age Limit

No age restrictions

Professional Qualification

CA and equivalent degrees are also eligible

ATMA Exam Pattern

The ATMA exam is a three-hour test divided into six sections. You must be well aware of the ATMA exam pattern to prepare for the examination. The structure is consistent across all sessions. The details for the same are as follows:

  • ATMA Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer, -0.25 for wrong answer 
  • Question Type: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
  • Medium: English

ATMA Sections

ATMA Number of Questions

ATMA Sectional Time Allotted

Analytical Reasoning Part I

30

30 minutes

Analytical Reasoning Part II

30

30 minutes

Verbal Skills Part I

30

30 minutes

Verbal Skills Part II

30

30 minutes

Quantitative Skills Part I

30

30 minutes

Quantitative Skills Part II

30

30 minutes

Total

180

180 minutes

ATMA Syllabus – Section-wise Topics

The ATMA syllabus consists of three sections in total, namely Analytical Reasoning, Verbal Skills, and Quantitative Skills. You must make sure to score better in all the sections to pass the examination. The ATMA syllabus important topics for all the sections has been shared below for your guidance.

ATMA Sections ATMA Section wise Important Topics

Analytical Reasoning

  • Critical Reasoning
  • Syllogisms
  • Statement & Conclusion
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Blood Relations
  • Arrangements (Linear/Circular)
  • Strong & Weak Arguments
Verbal Skills
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Grammar and Usage
  • Sentence Completion
  • Vocabulary
  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Para Jumbles
  • Idioms & Phrases
Quantitative Skills
  • Number System
  • Percentages
  • Averages
  • Time, Speed, Distance
  • Profit & Loss
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Permutation & Combination
  • Modern Math

Top MBA Colleges Accepting ATMA Scores

Over 500 colleges accept ATMA scores. Some of the top ATMA colleges has been shared below for your reference. Each college releases separate ATMA cut-offs post result declaration and follows its own counselling process.

Institute Name

Location

PUMBA (University of Pune)

Pune

Christ University

Bangalore

IMS Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad

Jaipuria Institute of Management

Noida

Welingkar (WeSchool)

Mumbai

JIMS

Rohini

Delhi School of Business

Delhi

IBS Hyderabad

Hyderabad

Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE)

Hyderabad

Indus Business Academy (IBA)

Bangalore

FIIB

New Delhi

SIESCOMS

Navi Mumbai

Chetana’s CIMR

Mumbai

SDA Bocconi

Mumbai

O.P. Jindal Global University

Sonepat

VIT Business School

Vellore

SRM University

Chennai

MIT-SOT

Pune

IIMS

Pune

Tezpur University

Tezpur

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Final Word

The ATMA Notification 2025 sets the stage for a crucial MBA entrance opportunity for thousands of aspirants. With reasonable difficulty level, a wide range of participating institutes, and multiple test windows every year, ATMA remains a top choice for students aiming for management programs in India. If you're targeting the next ATMA session, now is the time to act. Register, prepare smartly, and use the exam to unlock your admission into top-tier B-schools.

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