ATMA Exam: Tips to Prepare for Quantitative Skills Section

AIMS Test for Management Admissions 2024 ( ATMA )

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Read key tips to crack the Quantitative Skills section of ATMA 2024 exam in the article below.

ATMA exam 2024 will be conducted on February 18, 2024, for the February session. The registrations are underway and the application process will end on February 11, 2024. Traditionally, the difficulty level of the ATMA exam is easy to moderately difficult. According to the ATMA exam pattern, the question paper is divided into six sections, i.e. Quantitative Skills, Verbal Skills and Analytical Reasoning. Quantitative Skills are an integral part of the ATMA question paper. In this article, Shiksha brings a guide on how to prepare for the Quantitative Skills section of the ATMA exam.

ATMA Quantitative Skills: An Overview

With just over a month to go for the exam, shift your focus from theory to practice. Devote this time in practicing Quants questions of various difficulty levels. To ace the section, one must be clear with the fundamentals of mathematics studied in high school. Check out some of the key points to remember below:

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  • This section of the ATMA exam contains 60 questions, 30 questions in each of the two
  • Each question carries one mark and 0.25 marks are deducted for incorrect answers
  • The difficulty level of the ATMA exam’s Quantitative Skills is usually moderate
  • A right attempt of 18-22 questions out of 30 with accuracy is considered a good attempt

ATMA Quantitative Skills: Syllabus

Refer to the table below to know the important topics of the Quantitative Skills sections.

Important topics for the Quantitative Skills Section of ATMA

Modern Math

Arithmetic

Algebra

Geometry

Percentage

Average

Number System

Profit and Loss

Ratio and Proportion

Distance

Mensuration

Time and Speed 

Quadratic Equation

Logarithm

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Best Books for ATMA: Quantitative Skills

The following is the list of best books for Quantitative Skills. Check the recommended books below:

  • How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT by Arun Sharma
  • Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha
  • Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation for CAT by Nishit K Sinha
  • Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal
  • NCERT Mathematics books (Class 6-10)

Students who are preparing for the ATMA exam must also refer to other sources and study materials. They must also look into other books that have ATMA sample papers for this section. The more one practices the better they’ll get. One can score well in the Quantitative Skills section only by practice.

Q:   How to prepare for the ATMA exam?

A:
The ATMA is a management entrance test that makes you eligible for admission to more than 700 institutes. To prepare for the ATMA exam, you can follow the following strategy suggested by experts: 1. Using the ATMA syllabus as a guide, make a list of the subjects that the study materials must cover. 2. Create a study plan and choose your reading materials accordingly. 3. Make notes of the topics that are more important. 4. You can join online study groups or search for a mentor if you need assistance. 5. Set a time limit for each section to allow for thorough practice. 6. Start reading newspaper and magazine editorials to prepare for the verbal skills section. 7. For the quantitative section, study the mathematical concepts and formulas from your 10th-grade math books. 8. Spend the last month practicing for the mock ATMA tests and assessing your progress with every mock test. To access the expert's section-by-section plan, click this link: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/atma-exam-preparation.

Q:   Can I prepare for ATMA exam in one month?

A:

Preparing for the ATMA in one month requires a structured plan. In the first two weeks, understand the exam pattern, syllabus, and identify weaknesses through a diagnostic test. In the third week, focus on quantitative, verbal, and analytical reasoning skills. Strengthen basic concepts and practice time management. Week four is crucial for simulated exam conditions; take full-length mock tests, analyze mistakes, and revise key concepts. Prioritize weak areas and enhance vocabulary. In the last days, ensure relaxation, review test-taking strategies, and maintain a positive mindset. While intensive, this condensed plan can be effective with consistent effort and strategic focus on identified weaknesses. Regular mock tests and targeted revision will be essential for building confidence in the limited timeframe.

Q:   What are the dos and don'ts of the ATMA exam?

A:
On the ATMA exam day, candidates have to follow a number of guidelines which include cooperating with the exam centre staff during identification process, following instructions given be the invigilator and following the test navigation for solving the questions. There are some key dos and don'ts that candidates should follow on the ATMA exam day, which have been listed below: ATMA exam day dos: 1. Reach the ATMA examination centre at the reporting time mentioned on the ATMA admit card. 2. Carry two coloured copies of the ATMA admit card, one photo ID card, passport size photos and duly filled self-declaration form 3. PwD candidates should carry the relevant certificates and documents as prescribed by the examination authorities. 4. Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing the attendance sheet 5. Carry personal drinking water, hand sanitizer and face masks 6. Cooperate with the test centre staff and follow the instructions CAT exam day don'ts: 1. Do not carry prohibited items such as bags, purses, pencil box, beepers, wrist watch, calculators, mobile phones, electronic devices, etc. 2. Don't be late for the exam. The entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of exam. No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam centre after that. Hence, reach the exam centre by 1:00 PM. 3. Don't cheat or indulge in mal practice. You can be disqualified due to any such ACT. 4. Don't leave your seat until the exam duration gets over.

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ATMA 2024: Tips to Prepare for Quantitative Skills Section

Keep the following tips in mind when preparing for the Quantitative Skills section during the ATMA exam preparation.

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  • This section can be mentally taxing and physically draining as it involves various topics, formulae and mastering their application. Students must focus on building a strong base in order to ace this section. Start with understanding the basic concepts and listing down the formulae. Try memorizing the formulae.
  • When solving a question or problem, break it down into simple and less complex steps. Try understanding the question by simplifying the steps.
  • Jot down all the formulae and devote at least half an hour every day to memorizing them. Do not over-exert but keep revising them consistently.
  • Focus on attempting an ample number of mock tests and sample papers. When doing so, use different methods of memorizing the formulae and developing mental calculation skills.
  • The final phase of the Quant preparation is all about practice and revision. No amount of preparation is enough if you do not practice. Attempt mock tests and try to improve your speed and accuracy in solving the questions. Experts say that you must focus on speed and accuracy and at the same time analyze your performance. Attempt a variety of mock tests; simple, tricky, easy and tough. Try achieving maximum accuracy.

To conclude, memorizing all the formulae and theorems is the key. Keep aside half an hour every week for revision of formulae and theorems. If you have conceptual clarity of each of the topics included in the Quantitative Skills section ATMA, you can score well. All the best!

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Q:   Is ATMA exam difficult?

A:
ATMA is a speed-based test which is designed to assess a candidate's analytical aptitude, logical reasoning skills, and English comprehension. It may sound tough, but these are the skills which we are taught in school so there is nothing new to learn. What is required is to learn these subjects at an advanced level. All you will need is to brush up on the basics and practice the concepts on advance level problems. Students should solve previous years question papers, attempt an ample number of mock tests and be consistent to score well in the ATMA exam. Having said that, the preparation for the ATMA exam requires focus, dedication, discipline and diligence. If you can do that, despite being an average student, you can crack the ATMA exam. ATMA is one of the easiest MBA entrance exams and a good preparation strategy can help you crack the ATMA exam with a good score. Generally, the toughest section of the ATMA question paper is Quantitative Aptitude. But with daily practice and focusing on understanding the fundamentals, this section of the ATMA exam can be handled easily.

Q:   How can I crack ATMA in 3 months?

A:
ATMA- Pattern and syllabus Pattern- The question paper comprises of a total of 180 multiple choice questions to be answered in three hours. That is, on an average there is 1 minute to answer 1 question. Topics covered: Syllabus: A- Analytical Reasoning Skills B- Quantitative Skills C- Verbal Skills How to crack ATMA- Tips and Tricks Set your plan right. Work on your plan and identify your weakness and strength. Get a materiel right. Try to plan and identify above stated things within a week. Set your plan agile and keep buffer time for revision and solving mock test papers. Start with your verbal and quantitative practice in parallel. 3 months can make or change the game, time management is very important at every single point of time till the final day and even on the day. Keep positive! Solve questions in a specified time frame this will help you in doing questions in time. Maintain a good balance between your accuracy and solving time. Be focused and calm. For the last month keep all the formulas and tricks handy and revise on a daily basis. Remember not to be emotional while solving or appearing for exam. Manage your time wisely. Remember: A goal without a plan is just a wish.

Q:   What is a good score in ATMA exam?

A:
Candidates appearing for the ATMA exam for admission to MBA programme, must have a good percentile to clear the cutoff of their preferred colleges. The validity of ATMA score is one year and students will be offered admission to colleges accepting ATMA scores through their ATMA result. Each institute releases their individual cutoffs. To gain admission, candidates need to match the cutoff criteria of their preferred institute. The ATMA exam has 180 questions and the total marks are 180. But, the raw scores are then scaled and the final marks are awarded out of 800. Knowing what is a good score in ATMA exam is subjective, however, the current trends suggest that the following will be considered a good score: Very good score- More than 700 Good score- 650-700 Average score- 620- 650 Low score- Below 550 Based on the scores obtained in the ATMA exam, the percentile of the candidates will be calculated.

Q:   How can I crack ATMA in 6 months?

A:
ATMA is very much similar to any other entrance exam and can be cracked if time is managed wisely. Here are few tips to crack the examination provided limited numbers of days/months: Set your plan agile and keep buffer time for revision and solving mock test papers. Start with your verbal and quantitative practice in parallel. Six months can make or change the game, time management is very important at every single point of time till the final day and even on the day. Keep positive! Maintain a good balance between your accuracy and solving time. Be focused and calm. For the last month keep all the formulas and tricks handy and revise on a daily basis. Remember not to be emotional while solving or appearing for exam. Manage your time wisely. In short: - Make daily/weekly targets and pen down each - Revise the syllabus as per study plan - Solve previous year questions as per time frame guidelines of actual exam. This will give you a look and feel of actual exam - Manage your time well - Keep calm and stay cool

Q:   How to improve my reading speed in ATMA preparation?

A:

To improve reading speed for the ATMA exam, preview passages quickly, focus on keywords, and eliminate subvocalization. Practice with timed passages, use a pointer to guide your eyes, and chunk information by reading in groups. Expand your vocabulary, engage in silent reading, and vary your reading materials. Take breaks to prevent fatigue, set realistic targets, and consistently practice diverse genres. Gradually increasing exposure and setting achievable goals will help develop efficient reading while maintaining comprehension for the Reading Comprehension section of ATMA exam. 

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