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ATMA May 2026 exam was conducted today, i.e. May 3, 2026. The exam will be conducted in the centre based test format. The duration of the exam is three hours. Candidates should note that the exam timings are 2 PM to 5 PM. Read below to catch live updates on ATMA 2026 May exam.

ATMA May 2026 exam was conducted in the centre based test format today. Catch the ATMA exam 2026 live updates below:

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ATMA May 2026 Exam

ATMA 2026 was conducted today, i.e. on May 3, 2026, for the third session. ATMA exam was conducted in the centre-based test mode across various test cities in the country. No changes have been made to the ATMA exam pattern and syllabus, this year. The exam will be conducted for three hours. The reporting time will be mentioned on the ATMA admit card 2026. Read the article below to know the ATMA exam guidelines, timings, exam live updates, etc.

ATMA May 2026: Important Dates and Events

Check below important ATMA exam dates 2026 and events:

Events

Dates

ATMA admit card release

29-Apr-2026

Last date to download admit card

03-May-2026

ATMA May exam 2026

03-May-2026

ATMA 2026 result declaration

09-May-2026

 

LIVE UPDATE

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ATMA 2026 May Exam Live Updates

  • 8:37 PM IST3 May 2026

    What After ATMA Result 2026?

    After the authorities release the ATMA result 2026, candidates whose ATMA score match the cutoff will be required to apply at the accepting colleges and appear for the further admission process which includes Personal Interview and Group Discussion.

  • 7:11 PM IST3 May 2026

    ATMA 2026 Live Updates: Result Dates

    The ATMA result 2026 will be released on May 9, 2026, for this session exam.

  • 6:30 PM IST3 May 2026
  • 5:30 PM IST3 May 2026
  • 5:08 PM IST3 May 2026

    ATMA May 2026 Exam Over

    The ATMA exam 2026 is over. Candidates have started leaving the exam centre.

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    Commonly asked questions
    Q:   How can I choose my preferred ATMA exam city?
    A: 
    There are over a 100 ATMA test centres across the country. These cities consist of metropolitan cities, capital cities, Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Candidate can select up to three cities for allotment of test centre. The process of test city selection is a part of ATMA application process. In the ATMA application form, there is a field in which candidates have to select the cities. They need to select the city of preference in order of 1 to 3. The examination authorities will try to allot the test centre in the city of first preference. Thus, candidates must fill all the three cities carefully. They must choose their home city or city of current residence as the first preference. Once the application form has been submitted, the request for change of the city will not be accepted by the exam authorities.
    Q:   Who conducts the ATMA exam?
    A: 

    The ATMA exam is conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS). AIMS is a networking body of B-schools in India for the professional development of management education. This networking body is the official representative of Indian Management Schools in India as well as in some important international forums. Many top institutes such as IIMs, ISB, ASCI, Xavier Institutions, Welingkar Institute of Management (WeSchool), NMIMS, ICFAI, MDI, SP Jain, and many other management departments of various Universities are the members of AIMS. AIMS also have tie ups with international bodies such as Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA), European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Usually, the ATMA exam is conducted in computer-based test mode in more than 100 test cities. The exam is accepted by over 600 B-Schools across India, and the scores obtained in the ATMA exam are considered for admission to MBA and MCA courses offered by these institutes.

    Q:   Can I carry a watch to the exam centre? Which documents should I carry to the ATMA exam centre?
    A: 
    No, candidates must not carry any electronic gadgets including watches, mobile phones, calculators, etc. Candidates should only carry recent passport size photograph, photo ID (original and photocopy), self declaration form and ATMA admit card along with them to the exam centre. The candidates can carry an Aadhar card, Voter ID, or passport, driving license, ration card, college ID. They must not carry any stationary item other than a blue/black ballpoint pen. Ever since the COVID-19 outbreak, ATMA candidates are required to carry drinking water, hand sanitizer and face mask along with them. Candidates have to carry drinking water in a transparent bottle only. No other item will be allowed inside the ATMA exam venue. Candidates must not carry bags or valuables as there will be no arrangement for depositing while candidates appear for the exam. Candidates must also not carry notebooks or rough paper to the ATMA exam centre. Any candidate found with an unauthorised item will be disqualified.
  • 4:17 PM IST3 May 2026

    ATMA 2026 Exam LIVE: Exam to End Soon

    Only 1 hour is left for the exam to get over. The candidates will soon start to leave the exam centre.

  • 3:13 PM IST3 May 2026

    Number of candidates expected to appear for ATMA May 2026 exam

    Every year about 20,000 students sit for the ATMA exam. The exam is considered easier than the other MBA entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, etc. Hence, it is one of the reasons for its popularity.

  • 2:42 PM IST3 May 2026

    ATMA 2026 LIVE: Marking Scheme

    Candidates will be awarded one mark for each correct answer and 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer. There is no negative marking for unanswered questions.

  • 2:07 PM IST3 May 2026

    ATMA Exam 2026 Started

    ATMA exam 2026 has started at 2 PM. The exam will be conducted for three hours.

  • 1:42 PM IST3 May 2026

    ATMA Exam 2026 Sectional Time Limit

    ATMA 2026 exam is a speed-based exam. The following table depicts the sectional time limit of the ATMA exam 2026:

    Section

    Number of Questions

    Allotted Time 

    Analytical Reasoning Skills Part 1

    30

    30 minutes

    Analytical Reasoning Skills Part 2

    30

    30 minutes

    Quantitative Skills Part 1

    30

    30 minutes

    Quantitative Skills Part 2

    30

    30 minutes

    Verbal Skills Part 1

    30

    30 minutes

    Verbal Skills Part 2

    30

    30 minutes

    Total

    180

    180 minutes

     

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  • 1:36 PM IST3 May 2026

    ATMA Exam Centre Gates to Close Soon

    The ATMA exam centre gate will close soon. Candidates must hurry if they have not yet reached the exam centre.

  • 1:24 PM IST3 May 2026

    ATMA 2026 Exam Day Guidelines: Don’ts

    Candidates should not do the following:

    • Do not reach late to the exam centre
    • Do not engage in unfair means
    • Do not argue with the test centre staff or invigilator
    • Do not carry electronic gadgets or any prohibited items to the exam centre
    • Do not carry bags
  • 1:05 PM IST3 May 2026

    ATMA 2026 LIVE: Exam Day Dos

    When appearing for the ATMA exam, candidates should:

    • Carry the required documents including the ATMA hall ticket
    • Carry a blue or black ballpoint pen for signatures
    • Affix the passport size photograph on the ATMA admit card
    • Carry a drinking water bottle
    • Follow the instructions given by the invigilator and test centre staff
    • Adhere to the reporting time at the exam centre (1 PM)
  • 12:56 PM IST3 May 2026

    Documents to Carry to ATMA Exam Centre

    Aspirants appearing for the ATMA 2026 exam must carry the following list of documents to the ATMA exam centre:

    • Two coloured printouts of ATMA admit card 2026
    • Two coloured printouts of ATMA application form 2026
    • Valid government of India issued photo ID proof such as Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Passport, Pan Card, or Driving License in original and photocopy
    • Self-Declaration Form
  • 12:42 PM IST3 May 2026

    Digital Copy of ATMA Admit Card 2026

    Candidates should not carry the digital copy of the ATMA admit card as it is unacceptable. Candidates must carry coloured prinouts of the admit card to the exam centre to gain entry.

  • 12:32 PM IST3 May 2026

    How to Download ATMA Admit Card

    Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to know how to download the ATMA admit card:

    • Visit the official website of ATMA AIMS
    • Click on the candidate login tab on the home page or copy the following; https://apply.atmaaims.com/
    • First, select the day of the exam and enter the PID number and password 
    • Click on the 'Print E-Admit Card' button and read the instructions carefully given on the screen
    • Now, write 'Yes' in the box given at the end of the page and finally click on the 'Print Admit Card' button
    • ATMA admit card 2026 appears on the screen
    • Take two print outs of the ATMA hall ticket and affix two coloured passport-size photographs
  • 12:15 PM IST3 May 2026

    Credentials Required for Downloading ATMA May 2026 Admit Card

    To download the ATMA admit card, candidates can visit the official website of ATMA AIMS. Candidates are required PID number and date of birth to login to the candidate portal.

  • 11:48 AM IST3 May 2026

    ATMA May 2026 LIVE: Question Type

    The ATMA exam 2026 will have six sections. There will be 180 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) spread equally across these six sections.

  • 11:38 AM IST3 May 2026

    ATMA May exam 2026 live updates: Duration of the exam

    The duration of the ATMA exam 2026 will be three hours or 180 minutes. There is a sectional time limit of 30 minutes per section.

  • 11:28 AM IST3 May 2026

    ATMA May exam 2026 live updates: Reporting Time

    Candidates appearing for the ATMA exam must reach the exam centre at least an hour before the exam begins. They must reach the ATMA May exam centre by 1:00 PM.

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  • 10:38 AM IST3 May 2026

    ATMA May 2026 Exam LIVE: Mode of Exam

    The ATMA May exam 2026 is being conducted in the centre-based test mode. Candidates have to visit the allotted exam centre to take the exam.

  • 10:22 AM IST3 May 2026

    ATMA May exam 2026 live updates: Admit Card 2026 Download

    The ATMA admit card download window is open and the candidates can download their admit cards from the candidate portal at the official website of ATMA AIMS.

  • 10:19 AM IST3 May 2026

    ATMA May 2026 Exam Today

    The ATMA exam 2026 for the May session is scheduled to be held today, i.e. May 3, 2026.

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