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ATMA 2024: Exam Date, Check Pattern, Syllabus, Top ATMA Colleges

Last Updated on July 23, 2024 by Prof. SK Agarwal

ATMA 2024: Exam on June 23; Time Changed; Check Pattern, Syllabus, Top ATMA Colleges

ATMA 2024 June Exam date is June 23, 2024. The ATMA exam time is changed again to afternoon from earlier morning session. The exam will be held as a computer based test at 100+ exam cities in afternoon session from 2 PM to 5 PM. The registration and application process for June ATMA exam has closed on June 15.

Latest Updates

  • ATMA June 2024 Exam Date is June 23, 2024
  • ATMA Timing Changed: Exam from 2 PM to 5 PM
  • 200+ MBA colleges to Accept ATMA Score

Conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS), ATMA is a popular National level MBA entrance exam of moderate difficulty level. There are 4 ATMA exams held in the year in the months of February, May, June and July. The last ATMA exam was held on May 25, 2024 and the result of the same was released on May 30. 

ATMA is also an eligibility test for MBA and MMS Courses, in addition to PGDM Course in the State of Maharashtra. MBAUniverse.com has researched and shortlisted Best MBA Colleges accepting ATMA 2024 exam. Check Details below. Also read all about ATMA 2024 Syllabus, Exam Pattern, ATMA 2024 Preparation Tips, ATMA Analysis & Cut off and much more.

Table of Content

  • 1. ATMA Exam 2024 Highlights & Key Features

  • 2. What is ATMA Exam?

  • 3. Why to appear in ATMA 2024? 5 Points

  • 4. Important Dates for the June ATMA Exam 2024

  • 5. ATMA Exam 2024: Complete Test Schedule for the Year 2024

  • 6. Top Colleges Accepting ATMA Exam Scores with ATMA 2024 Cut-Off

  • 7. ATMA 2024 Exam Pattern & Cut off

  • 8. ATMA 2024 Exam Syllabus

  • 9. ATMA 2024 Preparation Tips

  • 10. ATMA 2024 Exam Eligibility Criteria

  • 11. ATMA Registration 2024: How to Apply?

  • 12. ATMA 2024 Admit Card

  • 13. ATMA 2024: Exam Day Guidelines

  • 14. ATMA 2024 Test Cities & ATMA Exam Centers

  • 15. ATMA 2024 Result

1. ATMA Exam 2024 Highlights & Key Features

Some of the key ATMA Exam 2024 highlights are:

ATMA Exam Conducting Body
Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS)
ATMA Exam Full Form
AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA)
Total ATMA Exams in the Year 2024
4 Times; in February, May, June, July 2024
Number of MBA colleges under ATMA
200+
ATMA Exam Date 2024
June 23, 2024
Mode of ATMA exam
Computer Based Test at Exam Centers
ATMA Exam Timing (June 2024 Exam)
2 PM to 5 PM
ATMA Exam Registration Fee
Rs.2000/-
ATMA Exam Fee Concessions
50% Fee Concession for NE States’ candidates; 25% for female candidates
ATMA Score Validity for MBA Admission
One academic session
Total Questions in ATMA Exam
180
Sectional Division of ATMA Exam
6 Sections with 30 Questions in Each Section
ATMA Exam Difficulty Level
Easy to Moderate
Required ATMA 2024 Cut Off Percentile for MBA admission 2024 in Top Colleges
90+
Importance of Taking ATMA 2024 exam
Offers MBA admission 2024 opportunity in 200 colleges and Offers opportunity to improve rank & score
Top MBA Colleges Accepting ATMA 2024
PUMBA Pune, Welingkar Mumbai, Christ University, IPE Hyderabad, Jaipuria Institute of Management, NDIM New Delhi. Details below.
ATMA exam application process
Online

2. What is ATMA Exam?

  • ATMA exam is conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS)
  • ATMA 2024 is scheduled 4 times in a year in the months of February, May, June and July
  • ATMA is a computer based test and is held in single session of 3 hours duration
  • Candidates have to appear in ATMA Exam at test centres
  • More than 200 B-Schools offer MBA admission on the basis of ATMA exam score
  • ATMA question paper has a time duration of 3 hours with 180 objective type questions in MCQs form and the Question difficulty level is easy to moderate
  • ATMA test paper is divided in 6 sections with 30 questions in each section.
  • Merit Score in ATMA is calculated on the basis of all the 6 sections.
  • ATMA exam is conducted in more than 100 cities and candidates can choose 2 preferred test cities

3. Why to appear in ATMA 2024? 5 Points

AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) is one of the popular National level MBA entrance exams in India. More than 200 MBA colleges offer MBA admission on the basis of ATMA exam score. ATMA is a credible, comprehensive and single-window test for admissions to Post-Graduate Management Programs like MBA, PGDM, MCA, MMS and other management post graduate courses. It is an online objective type nationally accepted entrance test.

Despite being accepted by many top MBA colleges, ATMA is a moderate difficulty level exam leading to admission in Welingkar, VIT, XIMR, SDMIMD, JIMS, Jaipuria among others. This test is recognized by AICTE and Ministry of HRD, Government of India and is conducted across all the states in India. Check below how important is ATMA 2024 exam and why you should appear in the test:  

3.1 Gateway to 200 MBA Colleges: The ATMA score will be accepted by many colleges for MBA admission 2024. There are around 200 MBA colleges located across India in Delhi/NCR, Jaipur, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune and other prominent cities who will accept ATMA exam score.

Some of the Top MBA colleges accepting ATMA 2024 test score are IFIM Bangalore, PUMBA Pune, Dy Patil Pune, DSIMS Mumbai, Welingkar Mumbai, Christ University, IPE Hyderabad, FIIB New Delhi, NDIM New Delhi among others. Also Read for Top MBA colleges Accepting ATMA

3.2 More ATMA Exams to Improve Rank & Score in a Year:  There are 4 ATMA exams conducted for MBA admission 2024 in the months of February 2024, May 2024, June 2024 and July 2024. Each subsequent ATMA exam offers an opportunity to improve your score. 

3.3 ATMA Exam with Moderate Difficulty: ATMA exams have a moderate difficulty level as per the past trends. ATMA consists of 180 questions divided in 6 sections to be solved in 3 hours. To appear in ATMA 2024 Exam, you do not require any specific prior knowledge of business or other subject areas. The Test is designed to assess the aptitude of the students for Higher Management Education and primarily consists of sections on verbal, quantitative and analytical reasoning skills. It is an easier exam as compared to other MBA entrance exams like CAT, XAT, CMAT and others.

3.4 Leads to University MBA/MMS and PGDM admission: ATMA 2024 test takers have the opportunity to pursue MBA from Government and Private Universities; MMS from the MBA colleges in Mumbai, Pune and other cities of Maharashtra; updated PGDM programmes from well known private PGDM colleges in India. ATMA 2024 score will be valid for MBA admission 2024 in more than 200 MBA colleges in India. ATMA exam application can be submitted online only.

3.5 ATMA, Similar to MAT, CMAT and other exams: ATMA 2024 exam is online test on the pattern of CMAT, MAT and other MBA entrance exams giving the opportunity to synchronise your ATMA exam preparation with other exams without much additional efforts.

4. Important Dates for the June ATMA Exam 2024

Activity
ATMA Exam Dates
ATMA June Exam Notification Release
May 28, 2024
ATMA Registration 2024 starts
May 28, 2024
Last date for ATMA 2024 Registration
June 15, 2024
Last Date for Making payment of ATMA Registration Fee
June 14, 2024
ATMA 2024 Registration Fee
Rs.2000/-
Taking Print of ATMA Filled-in Application Form
June 17, 2024
ATMA 2024 Admit Card Download
June 19, 2024
ATMA Exam Date 2024
23 June, 2024 (2 PM to 5 PM)
ATMA 2024 June Exam Result Date
June 28, 2024

5. ATMA Exam 2024: Complete Test Schedule for the Year 2024

ATMA 2024 scores will be accepted by the MBA colleges across the country. ATMA 2024 is for the students who want to pursue MBA at Post Graduation level from Government / University / Private Aided / Private Un-Aided MBA colleges in India. For MBA admission 2024, there are 4 ATMA exams in the year in the months of February 2024, May 2024, June 2024 and July 2024. ATMA Exam 2024 complete schedule for each test is as below:

ATMA Exam Month
Exam Date
Registration Dates
ATMA February 2024 (Completed)
February 18, 2024
Nov 29, 2023 to Feb 11, 2024
ATMA May 2024 (Completed)
May 25, 2024
April 10 to May 18, 2024
ATMA June 2024
June 23, 2024
May 28, 2024 to June 15, 2024
ATMA July 2024
July 21, 2023
June 25, 2024 to July 15, 2024

6. Top Colleges Accepting ATMA Exam Scores with ATMA 2024 Cut-Off

AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) 2024 exam scores will be accepted by 200+ good MBA/PGDM colleges in India. Besides, all the private unaided MBA colleges of Maharashtra will also accept ATMA score for MBA admission 2024 for All India category candidates.  The ATMA 2024 cut offs in top MBA colleges in India are in the range of 70 to 95 percentile. ATMA scores are accepted by MBA colleges which are autonomous, University B-schools offering MBA degree or private PGDM colleges. Some of the top MBA colleges accepting ATMA score are

Top MBA college accepting ATMA Exam Score
Expected ATMA 2024 Cut off
PUMBA: Department of Management Sciences University of Pune
90-95
Prin. L. N. Welingkar WE School Mumbai
80-85
Christ University Bengaluru
80-85
New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM) New Delhi
80-85
Jaipuria Institute of Management (Jaipuria) Noida
80-85
IMS Ghaziabad
80-85
SIESCOMS Navi Mumbai
80-85
XIME Bangalore
75-80
SDMIMD Mysore
75-80
VIT Business School (VIT) Vellore
75-80
National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM) Pune
75-80
SSN School of Management, Chennai
70-75
SRM School of Management (SRM University) Chennai
70-75
IES Management IES MCRC Mumbai
70-75

Check City wise List of Top ATMA Score Accepting Colleges

7. ATMA 2024 Exam Pattern & Cut off

  • ATMA 2024 question paper contains 180 Questions spread over six sections
  • Each section in the Online Test is not needed to be attempted in the serial order
  • Total time of the Test is 3 hours
  • The questions cover Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative, and Verbal skills.

7.1 ATMA 2024 Exam Pattern
Below is shared ATMA 2024 exam pattern analysis:

ATMA 2024 Test paper Component
Key Highlights
Total Questions in ATMA Question paper
180
Overall Time Limit to Attempt the ATMA Exam
3 hours
Question Format
All MCQs
Answer Options for each MCQ
    4
ATMA Scoring pattern for Each Correct Answer
   + 1
ATMA Exam Negative Marking Pattern
- 0.25 mark for each wrong answer
Exam Difficulty Level
Easy to Moderate
Number of Sections
   6
Section-1: Analytical Reasoning Skills-1
30 MCQs
Section-2: Verbal Skills-1
30 MCQs
Section-3: Quantitative Skills-1
30 MCQs
Section-4: Verbal Skills-2
30 MCQs
Section-5: Analytical Reasoning Skills-2
30 MCQs
Section-6: Quantitative Skills-2
30 MCQs
Facility to Choose Order of Sections & Questions
Yes, Test need not be attempted in the serial order
Individual Sectional Time Limit
Yes, 30 Minutes for each Section
Top MBA Colleges Accepting Exam Score
PUMBA, Dy Patil, IFIM, Welingkar, Christ University, NDIM, DSIMS, IPE, IESMCRC, FIIB among 200 MBA colleges

7.2 ATMA 2024 June Exam: Sectional composition
ATMA 2024 exam pattern has all the MCQ type questions. The sectional composition of ATMA 2024 exam is:

Section
Section name
Number of  Questions
Time allotted in minutes
1
Analytical Reasoning Skills -1
30
30
2
Verbal Skills-1 
30
30
3
Quantitative Skills-1
30
30
4
Verbal Skills -2
30
30
5
Analytical Reasoning Skills -2
30
30
6
Quantitative Skills-2
30
30
 
Total
180
180

7.3 ATMA 2024 Exam: Difficulty Level
ATMA 2024 cut offs are based on difficulty level of question paper and the accuracy of your answers to the questions. Below is shared the section wise ATMA exam difficulty level and good attempts that can help you clear the ATMA cut offs

ATMA 2024 Exam Section
Sectional Difficulty level
Good attempts with 80-85% Accuracy
Analytical Reasoning Skills Part 1
Easy to Moderate
23-26
Verbal Skills Part 1
Easy to Moderate
22-24
Quantitative Skills Part 1
Moderate to Difficult
17-21
Analytical Reasoning Skills Part 2
Moderate to Difficult
17-21
Verbal Skills Part 2
Moderate
21-23
Quantitative Skills Part 2
Moderate to Difficult
17-20
Overall
Moderate
117-135

8. ATMA 2024 Exam Syllabus

ATMA 2024 exams syllabus is based on MCQ format. Accordingly, ATMA exam syllabus 2024 has following components:

ATMA Exam Syllabus Components
ATMA Exam 2024 Syllabus Details
Total Questions
180
Exam Difficulty Level
Easy to Moderate
Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam
3 hours
Question Format
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Answer Options for each MCQ
    4
Marks Awarded for Each Correct Answer
    1
Negative Marking
0.25 mark
Overall Areas covered in ATMA Exam Syllabus
Questions on Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation
Number of Sections
   6

Section Wise Required Skills to Prepare with ATMA Syllabus for the exam
There are three major sections in ATMA 2024 Exam syllabus. Each of the three sections is further divided into two parts making ATMA exam syllabus defining key topics and questions for six sections. Also Read: ATMA Syllabus

9. ATMA 2024 Preparation Tips

There are three major sections in ATMA 2024 Exam. Each of the three sections is further divided into two parts making ATMA exam preparation easier with details of type of questions expected in each of the 6 sections. Following are the ATMA 2024 preparation tips from experts   

Sections
Number of Questions
Sectional Time Limit to Solve the Questions
ATMA 2024 Preparation Tips for test takers
Analytical Reasoning Skills-1
30
30 minutes
Must possess the analytical skills to analyze the situation and arrive at write answers. Expected to answer questions on  Critical Reasoning, Course of Action, Statement-Inference, Strong/Weak Arguments
Verbal Skills-1
30
30 minutes
Must have clarity on English language usage, grammar, vocabulary. Topics covered are Grammar, Jumbled sentences, Vocabulary, RC Passages
Quantitative Skills-1
30
30 minutes
With clarity on solving Mathematics & numerical problems, you are expected to face questions on Arithmetic, Algebra, Modern Math
Verbal Skills-2
30
30 minutes
It is no different from part-1 of Verbal Skills. You may get more questions on RC passages, vocabulary and verbal reasoning also
Analytical Reasoning Skills-2
30
30 minutes
In addition to the topics in part-1, you may expect questions based on  Coding-decoding, Strengthen/Weaken arguments Statement-Conclusion, Arrangements, Syllogisms, Data sufficiency
Quantitative Skills-2
30
30 minutes
Questions on Data Interpretation are also placed in this section. Geometry, Modern Math are also major components in this section.

10. ATMA 2024 Exam Eligibility Criteria

ATMA 2024 exam eligibility prescribes that a graduate from any recognized / statutory University with a minimum of 50% marks can apply and appear in ATMA Exam 2024. Those who are in their final year of graduation, are also eligible to apply and appear in the ATMA exam 2024. Since there is no common ATMA 2024 Admission process, you must check the eligibility criteria of the MBA colleges accepting ATMA exam score to which you wish to apply, Also Read: ATMA Exam Eligibility Criteria

11. ATMA Registration 2024: How to Apply?

ATMA 2024 Application Form opens immediately after release of ATMA Notification.  AIMS will release the ATMA 2024 Exam Notification with all the important dates and exam schedule. You need to login to ATMA Exam website to register and apply for ATMA exam. Once you have successfully paid the ATMA Registration Fees and have received confirmation email, you will receive your ATMA exam Admit Card. Key steps in the process of filling up ATMA Registration and ATMA 2024 application form are as below:

  • First Pay the ATMA Exam Fee of Rs.2000 online
  • Check and Update your Computer & Email A/c
  • Gather Required Documents
  • Read Instructions Carefully 
  • Complete ATMA Application Process Quickly
  • No changes in personal details allowed after Submission
  • Submit ATMA Application Form Early to Get Preferred Test Center
  • By using your login credentials, you can print the filled in registration form  Also Read:  ATMA Registration

12. ATMA 2024 Admit Card

ATMA 2024 Admit Card exam will be released a few days before the exam date. You can complete ATMA hall ticket download process in following 3 steps.

  • Visit ATMA Exam website and login with your PID and Password that you have received from ATMA
  • Click on the ATMA Admit Card to download the hall ticket
  • Take Print of ATMA 2024 Admit Card

Also Read: ATMA 2024 Admit Card

13. ATMA 2024: Exam Day Guidelines

ATMA Exam Last Minute Tips

  • Revisit the ATMA Exam Pattern and Syllabus
  • Take One Final ATMA Mock as per actual exam pattern
  • Revisit your tricks and shortcuts to solve questions quickly
  • Revise the Topics
  • Focus on Your Strengths
  • Do Not start Learning any New Topic
  • Visit your Exam Centre to have fair estimate of commuting time
  • Relax and Take Good Sleep

ATMA Exam Day Tips

  • Gather your Admit Card, ID Proof and other Required Documents
  • Avoid Anxiety
  • Be Cool and Confident
  • ATMA Exam Time is 2 PM to 5 PM, So you have plenty of time in Morning
  • If required, just revise the necessary formula, topics
  • No Need to Study Now, except revision

Reach at the ATMA Test Centre by 1 PM as security Check will take time

14. ATMA 2024 Test Cities & ATMA Exam Centers

ATMA 2024 Test cities are located across India and the exam is conducted in more than 100 cities in India. Some of the cities may have more than one ATMA Exam Centers. Some of the prominent ATMA 2024 test cities are Ahmedabad (Gandhinagar); Bengaluru; Bhopal; Bhubaneshwar; Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh); Chandigarh; Chennai; Coimbatore; Delhi NCR; Guwahati; Hyderabad/ Secunderabad; Indore; Jaipur; Kochi; Kolkata; Lucknow; Mumbai; Nagpur; Navi Mumbai; Patna; Panaji; Pune; Raipur; Ranchi; Trivandrum; Vadodara; Vijayawada; Vizag among others. Check complete list of ATMA exam cities

  • Some of the ATMA Exam Centres may be cancelled, combined or changed depending on the number of candidates in specific centre(s) or new centre(s) added to the above list.
  • Option is available to the candidate to choose two ATMA Exam Center cities according to their choice, so that, in case the first centre is not available, the second centre gets included in the admit card automatically.
  • Change of ATMA Exam center is not allowed, except for valid reasons in exceptional cases where the request for change is made prior to close of Registration date, subject to availability of seats and the approval of test administrator.

15. ATMA 2024 Result

ATMA 2024 result will be released a week after the exam is over. The result will contain ATMA 2024 cut offs in the form of Scaled scores out of 100, overall percentile, section wise scaled score and percentile. You can download ATMA 2024 result with your score card, by login at ATMA exam website with your PID and Password Read More 

MBAUniverse.com will continue to update the ATMA 2024 exam details with latest updates and other exam announcements. So, bookmark this page for your ATMA 2024 exam and ATMA 2024 exam preparation.

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