ATMA Sample Papers

The medium of ATMA question paper is English . The structure of the ATMA exam has not changed from the past few years. The latest ATMA question paper structure is as follows:
The ATMA exam will be conducted in the computer-based test. The duration of the exam is 180 minutes (3 hours). The exam consists of 180 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying one mark each. The questions are from three different sections, namely Analytical Reasoning Skills, Verbal Skills, and Quantitative Skills. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for incorrect answers. The total marks for the exam are 180. The detailed section-wise exam pattern is as follows:
Section 1: Analytical Reasoning Skills
This section tests the candidate's analytical and logical reasoning abilities. It consists of 60 MCQs. The section tests the candidate's knowledge of topics such as Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Analogy, etc. Section 2: Verbal Skills
This section tests the candidate's English language skills. It consists of 60 MCQs. The section tests the candidate's understanding of topics such as Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, etc. Section 3: Quantitative Skills
This section tests the candidate's Quantitative Aptitude. It consists of 60 MCQs. The section tests the candidate's knowledge of topics such as Arithmetic, Algebra Geometry, Trigonometry etc.

Solving the ATMA question paper is very important from preparation point of view. Since ATMA is a speed based test where candidates have to read long passages, tables and charts, do multiple calculations and solve tricky puzzles, one needs to have prior practice of the same. The ATMA mock tests serve this purpose. However, to know what type of passages and puzzles are there in the ATMA exam, you need to solve previous years' question papers. Some of the benefits of solving previous years' ATMA question paper are:
1. With the help of previous year's ATMA question paper, you can understand the latest ATMA exam pattern and marking scheme
2. Practicing ATMA question papers improves speed and accuracy in solving the questions
3. Practicing ATMA question papers improves time management skills as you would get to know which type of questions take how much time.
4. When you practice ATMA question papers, you gain confidence that you can solve all types of ATMA questions. This confidence helps in performing better in the exam.

There is a range of ATMA books available for preparation of the Verbal Ability section. Mentioned below are some of the most recommended books:
1. Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
2. High School Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin
3. 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary by Wilfred Funk and Norman Lewis/Simon and Schuster
4. Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability by Nishit K Sinha
For English Grammar and Vocabulary, High School Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin is the best book. For Verbal Ability preparation, practice ample number of questions of different difficulty levels and take various mock tests. The above mentioned books are the best resources of Verbal Ability and practice questions. To prepare for Reading Comprehension passages, students should regularly read books, novels, magazines, research papers, newspaper editorials, etc. Along with these books.

AIMS conducts the ATMA exam at least three to four times a year. This year, the exam will be conducted thrice in the computer-based test mode. Here are important topics for the exam according to the sections of ATMA question paper.
1. Analytical Reasoning: Every year, this section is considered to be the toughest among the others. This section contains questions mainly from Analytical Reasoning and Critical Reasoning. Some of the important topics of this section include:
1. Syllogisms
2. Critical Reasoning
3. Course of Action
4. Cause and Effect
5. Statement and Conclusion
6. Strong and Weak Arguments
7. Statement and Inference
8. Coding and Decoding
9. Arrangements
10. Data Sufficiency
2. Verbal Skills: Just like other management entrance tests, this section is divided into Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability/English Usage. There are about four to five comprehension passages while the topics of English usage are as follows:
1. Synonyms (word pair)
2. Fill in the blanks
3. Para Formation Questions (PFQs)
4. Idioms
5. Error identification
6. Word Meaning
7. Antonyms
8. Sentence Completion
9. Para Jumbles
10. Grammar
3. Quantitative Skills: This section of the ATMA question paper is also considered tough. However, the overall difficulty level can be considered to be moderate. Some of the important topics of this section include:
1. Percentage
2. Profit and Loss
3. Partnership
4. Simple Interest and Compound Interest
5. Average, Mixture and Alligation
6. Time and Distance
7. Time and Speed
8. Geometry and Mensuration
9. Time and Work
10. Permutation & Combination
11. Probability
12. Statistics
13. Graphs and Pie Chart.