Applications for the ATMA exam come out in November every year and close by February. However, the students still have numerous queries about the ATMA examination. Worry no more! We have your back always.
Everything you need to know about the ATMA exam is discussed below in this article. Right from registration to writing the examination, you will have all the information if you stick with us. So, let us dig into details and understand what ATMA exam are?
Everything about the ATMA Exam:
Candidates who wish to pursue postgraduate can take the ATMA exam every year. The examination is conducted at least 4 to 5 times every year by the AIMS Institute of Management studies. Programs like MCA, PGDM, MBA and other higher-level courses are offered to students.
ATMA exam is accepted by more than 500 reputed management colleges. So, your chances of getting into a prominent college increase as ATMA is one of the top MBA examinations.
Admission process for the ATMA exam
The admission process is pretty much similar to all other national or state level examinations. You have to register yourself, appear for the exam, and clear the cutoff. We have discussed the details of the examination of the process below, give it a look to smoothly register yourself.
Register online
The registration process is entirely online, so you will need a computer and an internet connection to get started. Application forms are released a couple of months before the examination.
You will have to enter your details and educational qualifications to register yourself. Once you finish entering details, a certain sum needs to be paid as the registration fee. Besides that, you will further have an option to choose at least 5 institutes to send cutoff after results.
Download the admit card
No student will be allowed to take the examination without admit card, so make sure you have yours before the exam. Admit cards are uploaded on the official website weeks before the examination and you can download it till the exam day.
Examination center
ATMA has more than 20 exam centers all across India, one in every major city. So, you can take the examination in your nearest city. Below listed is a list of all the ATMA exam centers.
| Delhi NCR | Solapur |
| Chennai | Bhubaneswar |
| Pune | Amravati |
| Ranchi | Hyderabad |
| Patna | Kolhapur |
| Mumbai | Jalgaon |
| Lucknow | Nanded |
| Jaipur | Nashik |
| Aurangabad | Kolkata |
| Ahmedabad | Nagpur |
| Beed | |
| Bilaspur | |
| Bengaluru | |
| Raipur | |
| Coimbatore | |
| Chandrapur |
The examinations majorly take place at all these places. But, if the total number of candidates is not enough for any particular city, the exam can get canceled or centers are changed.
ATMA exam format
ATMA exam consists of 180 questions and you will have 3 hours to finish your exam. Just like registration, ATMA exams are also conducted online. So, you only need to carry your admit card necessarily to your exam center.
Declaration of ATMA Result
The results for the ATMA exam are generally declared after a week of the examination. Results are uploaded on the official website and you can check it with your PID and password.
You can now reach out to MBA colleges of your choice for admission, keeping in mind the scores obtained in the ATMA exam.
What are the eligibility criteria for the ATMA exam?
There are no complex eligibility criteria for ATMA exam, all of them are listed below. These are:
- A student should be a citizen of India to take the ATMA examination.
- A candidate should be graduated to enroll for postgraduate programs. Besides, the candidate must have 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA to apply for the exam.
- A candidate must pass graduation from a recognized university. Candidates in their last year of graduation can also apply for the ATMA exam.
- Candidates of all ages can apply for the ATMA exam.
What is the syllabus for the ATMA exam?
The syllabus for ATMA has remained very constant. It majorly focuses on components of management which are qualitative, quantitative, and communication skills.
The paper will have 60 questions dedicated to analytic reasoning, quantitative skills, and verbal skills.
The analytic reasoning section will test your critical thinking skills. On the other hand, verbal skills will test your vocabulary and communication skills. Quantitative skills will test your ability to solve mathematical problems.
Points to remember before and on the day of the ATMA examination –
- General guidelines are mentioned on your admit card. So, make sure you thoroughly read it before heading to the examination center.
- You must carry a valid identity proof with yourself to the examination center.
- No stationery items are allowed in the exam center.
- No electronic gadgets are allowed as well, mobile, smartwatches, etc. must be left at home.
- Candidates are required to reach the centre at least 30 minutes before the examination.
Check ATMA 2020 important dates such as registration, admit card, exam date, result and counselling at https://www.shiksha.com/mba/atma-exam-dates