ATMA 2024: Last Minute Preparation Tips

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ATMA is scheduled to be held on May 11, 2024. Here are some last-minute preparation tips and tricks to prepare for the ATMA exam.

With the clock ticking, aspirants might be tackling the jitters and are probably in full swing with their preparations. Experts recommend that students should not study too much just before the exam. Focus on revising everything that you have studied. Take a break to fresh and calm your mind in order to perform better on the exam day. AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools for admission into many postgraduate courses such as MBA, PGDM, MCA, PGDBA, etc. ATMA 2024 exam is scheduled to be held on May 11, 2024. ATMA 2024 will be conducted in a centre-based online test mode. In this article, Shiksha brings you a few last-minute preparation tips which will help you in the ATMA exam.

Also Read: Complete ATMA 2024 schedule

ATMA Exam Pattern 2024

Before we go on to mention the ATMA last-minute preparation tips, let’s get an insight into the ATMA exam pattern.

Exam Structure	Details
Number of sections	6 (Analytical Reasoning Skills – I, Verbal Skills – I, Quantitative Skills – I, Analytical Reasoning Skills – II, Verbal Skills –II, Quantitative Skills – II)
Duration of exam	3 hours (180 minutes)
Mode of exam	Computer-based test (CBT) or Online
Number of questions	180
ATMA exam total marks	180
Language of paper	English
Number of answer choices	4
Mode of examination	Online
ATMA marking scheme	1 mark for each correct answer -0.25 for every wrong answer

ATMA 2024: Last Minute Preparation Tips for CBT Mode Exam

With the ATMA 2024 exam approaching candidates must be going through some anxiety and last-moment nervousness. To lessen the pressure of scoring well in the ATMA exam, we at Shiksha have a list of some ATMA exam preparation tips and strategies that will help you on exam day.

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With the ATMA exam approaching candidates must be going through some exam jitters. To lessen the pressure of scoring well in ATMA, we at Shiksha have a list of some last-minute preparation tips and strategies that will help you on exam day.

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

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.

Q: Is ATMA exam difficult?

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?

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.

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Revision will save the day: Candidates must revise all the important topics that they have studied for the ATMA exam, as revision will help you recall all the formulae and theories which will give you a stronghold over the topics. Brush up on all the theorems, formulae, and theories so that you do not miss out on any important questions. Revision will also help in strengthening what you have already studied.

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Practice previous year's question papers and take mock tests: The best way to prepare for ATMA exam is to practice as many sample papers and mock tests as possible. Solving ATMA mock tests and sample papers will not only acquaint you with the type of questions and the difficulty level but also help you manage your time in the most efficient way while attempting the ATMA question paper.

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Give your mind some peace: Sleep well before the night of the exam so that you feel fresh and calm on exam day. ATMA question paper is a time-based exam and it requires a calm mind to ace the Analytical Reasoning and Quantitative Skills section. A relaxed mind will fetch you a good score and you will be able to excel in the ATMA exam.

Also Read: ATMA syllabus

Reach on time with the necessary documents: Candidates must make sure that they reach the exam centre at least an hour before the exam commences. Leave your house on time keeping in mind the traffic and possible delays. Do not forget to carry the ATMA admit card as candidates will not be allowed in the exam hall without the admit card. Candidates also have to carry one photo ID proof (original and photocopy) such as a voter ID card, passport, Aadhar card, driving license, or college/university ID card. Candidates should also carry a copy of the registration form to the exam centre for the verification process. Take a printout of the ATMA admit card and keep it with you near your exam table along with an original photo ID proof

Stay calm and confident: Do not panic if you get stuck at a particular question while solving the ATMA question paper. Panicking will only make things worse and you might end up wasting too much time on one question. ATMA has sectional timing and negative marking. Hence it is advised that if you are stuck on one question, do not worry and move on to solving the next question.

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Q: What is a good score in ATMA exam?

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?

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: What is the best way to prepare ATMA at home?

If you have a good study plan, you can study independently at home for the ATMA exam. This exam is conducted around four times a year and is relatively easier than other exams. The following is advice from professionals on how to create an ATMA plan: 1. Using the ATMA syllabus as a guide, make a list of the subjects that the study materials must cover. 2. Plan your study time on a monthly, weekly, and daily basis according to the time available. 3. Analyze previous ATMA tests to note important topics. 4. You can find a mentor to assist you or join any online study group. 5. To enable thorough planning, assign a time limit to each section. 6. Start reading newspaper and magazine editorials to gain a command of the verbal skill section. 7. For the quantitative section, read the basic concepts and formulas from school textbooks. 8. Examine your progress through mock tests on a monthly basis. 9. Keep analyzing and improving your score over time until test day. 10. Set your score to meet the cutoff for the college to which you want to apply.

Q: What is the ideal time to prepare for ATMA?

Aspirants should start preparing for the ATMA exam at least six months before the test date. ATMA preparation requires planning thus one must start early. They can also join coaching institutes for focused preparation. Starting early will also help you assess that whether you need to join a coaching institute or not. Divide your preparation into three phases - 1. Covering the syllabus 2. Practicing mock tests, sample questions and 3. Revision. The ATMA syllabus includes the following topics: Verbal Skills: Parajumbles, Sentence Completion, Grammar, Comprehension Passages, Synonyms and Antonyms, etc. , Analytical Reasoning: Tables, Graphs, Pie Charts, Blood Relation, Seating Arrangement, Strong and Weak Arguments, and Syllogism Quantitative Skills: Geometry, Algebra Number System Arithmetic, Mensuration etc. You can read the following ATMA books for exam preparation: 1. A New Approach to Reasoning by BS Sijawali 2. Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha 3. Multi-Dimensional Reasoning by Mishra Kumar and Dr Lal 4. Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis 5. How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay 6. High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin 7. How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT by Arun Sharma 9. Class 9 and Class 10 NCERT Mathematics books 10. Quantitative Aptitude by R. S Aggarwal.

Q: When should I start preparing for ATMA?

Preparation Tips: 1- Check the AIMS Test for Management Admissions ATMA exam pattern and understand the marking scheme. 2- Check the syllabus of ATMA and note all the important topics. 3- Lean the formulas and shortcuts. 4- Solving the maximum number of ATMA sample papers and mock tests. 5- Gather the best ATMA study material. 6- Prepare notes alongside your preparation. 7- Practise at least 9 to 10 questions from each important topic. 8- Revision is also very important. For more details, you may visit the Shiksha ATMA exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/atma-exam). I hope this will help you.

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