Updated on 15th January 2024 | 5:50 pm | #ATMAexam
The ATMA 2024 exam is scheduled for February 18, 2024, as announced by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) on their official website. The registration process for ATMA 2024 began on November 30, 2023, and eligible candidates can submit their applications until February 11, 2024.
To apply for the exam, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria, which require a minimum of 50% in graduation in any discipline. Additionally, final-year students and CA-qualified candidates are also eligible to apply. The ATMA exam for 2024 will be administered in a center-based online test mode.
ATMA, which stands for AIMS Test for Management Admissions, is a national-level entrance examination conducted in India for admission to various postgraduate management programs, such as MBA, PGDM, MCA, and other management courses. The exam is administered by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS).
The ATMA exam is conducted four times a year in February, May, June, and July. The exam is a center-based test (CBT) for admission to MBA, PGDM, and PGDBA programs in over 750 management colleges across India.
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Detail |
Timeline |
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Last date to register |
February 11, 2024 |
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First session |
February 18, 2024 |
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Second session |
May 11, 2024 |
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Third session |
June 23, 2024 |
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Fourth session |
July 21, 2024 |
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Feature |
Details |
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Exam Mode |
Centre-based Test (CBT) |
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Frequency |
Multiple times a year |
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Sections |
6 (2 x Verbal Ability, 2 x Quantitative Skills, 2 x Analytical Reasoning) |
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Total Questions |
180 Multiple Choice Questions |
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Duration |
3 hours |
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Marking Scheme |
+1 for correct answer, -0.25 for wrong answer, 0 for unattempted |
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Eligibility |
Graduation from an accredited university in any discipline |
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Score Validity |
Generally 1 year |
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Accepted by |
Over 750 Management Institutes in India |
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Selection Process |
Used for shortlisting candidates for further rounds |
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Key Dates (Feb 2024 Session) |
Registration: Open till Feb 11, 2024 Exam Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
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Advantages |
Widely accepted, Flexible schedule, Focus on core skills, Multiple language options |
The ATMA exam syllabus is divided into three main sections, each with two sub-sections, testing your abilities in verbal, quantitative, and analytical reasoning. Here's a breakdown of the key topics covered in each section:
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Section |
Sub-Section |
Key Topics |
Marks |
Duration (Minutes) |
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Verbal Skills |
Verbal Ability |
Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Usage, Grammar, Sentence Completion, Parajumbles, Critical Reasoning |
30 |
30 |
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Verbal Reasoning |
Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Syllogisms, Inferences, Assumptions, Conclusions |
30 |
30 |
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Quantitative Skills |
Quantitative Aptitude |
Number Systems, Arithmetic Operations, Percentages, Averages, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss, Interest, Time & Work, Speed & Distance |
30 |
30 |
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Data Interpretation |
Data Analysis, Graphs & Charts, Tables, Percentages, Data Sufficiency |
30 |
30 |
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Analytical Reasoning |
Logical Reasoning |
Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Number Series, Arrangements & Patterns, Critical Reasoning |
30 |
30 |
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Critical Reasoning |
Assumptions, Inferences, Conclusions, Syllogisms, Logical Deductions, Verbal Analogies |
30 |
30 |
Total Marks: 180
Total Duration: 180 Minutes (3 Hours)
The ATMA registration process is entirely online and takes place on the official website of AIMS: https://atmaaims.com/login.aspx. Here's a step-by-step guide:
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Step |
Action |
Details |
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1 |
Fee Payment |
- Go to https://www.atmaaims.com/onlinefeepay.aspx.- Choose your category and pay the fee accordingly
Payment is accepted via debit/credit cards, wallets, net banking, and UPI. |
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2 |
Personal Identification Number (PID) |
- After successful payment, you'll receive a unique PID via email and SMS. |
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3 |
Fill Registration Form |
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4 |
Review and Submit |
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Here are the steps to download your ATMA exam admit card
Step 1: Go to the official ATMA website
Step 2: Click on "Candidate Login
Step 3: Enter your login credentials
Step 4: Select your exam date(Once you've logged in, choose the specific ATMA exam date you're taking (e.g., February 18, 2024, if that's when you're sitting for the exam).
Step 5: Click on "Download Admit Card
The next ATMA exams are scheduled for February, May, June, and July 2024. The exact dates for these exams and the result declaration timelines will be announced by AIMS closer to the time.
Follow these steps to check the results:
A. Compared to other popular MBA entrance exams like CAT or XAT, ATMA is often considered to be of moderate difficulty.
A. To be eligible for the ATMA exam candidate must have a graduate degree with a minimum of 50% from a recognized university or institution. There is no upper age limit to apply for the ATMA exam.
A. No, IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management) do not accept ATMA scores for admission to their MBA programs.
A. After finishing the syllabus as much as you can, the best way to prepare for the ATMA exam is to solve previous years' question papers and practice mock tests.
A. The ATMA exam is not conducted from home. It is a computer-based test (CBT) conducted in designated test centers across India.