ATMA

ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions) is a national level entrance examination conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) for admission to MBA/PGDM programs offered by various B-schools in India. A score of 99.47 percentile in ATMA is a very good score and puts you in the top 1% of test-takers. With this score, you can expect to get admission to some of the top B-schools in India. However, the college you can get admission into also depends on other factors like your academic record, work experience (if any), and performance in the selection rounds (Group Discussion and Personal Interview conducted by the B-schools. Some of the top B-schools in India that accept ATMA scores include:
Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME)
Great Lakes Institute of Management
Institute of Management Technology (IMT)
Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR)
Balaji Institute of Modern Management (BIMM)
Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (WeSchool)
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research (SIMSR)
Jaipuria Institute of Management
PSG Institute of Management
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM)
I would suggest that you do some research on these colleges and their admission criteria and select the ones that match your preferences and career goals. All the best!

ATMA admit cards are usually released three days before the exam day. ATMA December 2024 admit card will be released on December 18, 2024. The admit card will be available online. The February session ATMA 2025 admit card will likely be released in the second week of February 2025, and the exam will be conducted in the third week of February 2025. The students will be able to download the ATMA admit card using their PID number and password from the official website of ATMA AIMS.Here is a brief guide on how to download the ATMA admit card:1. Visit the official website of ATMA AIMS2. Click on the candidate login tab3. Enter the exam date4. Enter the PID number and password5. Click on Submit button6. Click on the link to download the admit card and download the same Take a print out of the ATMA admit card as this is an important document which is to be carried to the ATMA exam centre.

ATMA scores are accepted by over 750 management colleges in the country. The admission process includes ATMA exam, Group Discussion and Personal Interview . After the ATMA results are announced, individual institutes release their ATMA cut-offs. Students can check on the official websites of the institutes to know if they match the cutoff required for admissions. If the candidate matches the cutoff criteria, they will be called for further selection procedure which includes Group Discussion, Written Ability Test and/or Personal Interview . Listed below are some of the top colleges which accept ATMA scores:
1. Christ University
2. Prin. L. N Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research
3. Department of Management Science, University of Pune
4. ITM Business School
5. Jagan Institute of Management Studies
6. KIIT School of Management
7. VIT Business School
8. MIT College of Management
9. International Institute of Management Studies, Pune
10. JK Business School.

ATMA application form 2025 was released on December 24, 2024. The registration form was released online. The last date to fill the application form is February 4, 2025. The candidates who wish to appear for the February session can register online and pay the application fee by February 2, 2025.The schedule of every session of ATMA exam is usually released once the results of the previous session are announced. The application schedule is announced on the official website of ATMA AIMS. The ATMA application process begins with ATMA application fee payment. Candidates need to submit their ATMA application form before the deadline. Candidates will have to choose the their preferred institutes they wish to apply for MBA, MS and MCA admissions through ATMA score. Candidates will be eligible for admission to only those institutes that they had selected in the ATMA application form.

The ATMA mock test will be available online on the official website of ATMA AIMS. The mode of conduction will be the same as the actual ATMA exam. Candidates who have successfully registered for the ATMA exam and paid the application fee can take the mock test once they have downloaded the ATMA admit card. The ATMA mock test will be conducted for 45 minutes. The mock test will be conducted to familiarize the students with the exam pattern and prepare the students with the time-based exam and help them tackle the sectional time limit. Students must login at least ten minutes prior to take the exam. To login, students can use their User ID and Password which they received on the registered email ID. The mock test is mandatory for every candidate who will appear for the ATMA exam.

Yes, ATMA mock tests are a replica of the actual ATMA exam. The ATMA mock tests are designed to help the candidates prepare for the actual exam. ATMA mock test provides insight into the ATMA exam pattern and syllabus. ATMA is a time-based test, hence, candidates must be familiar with the exam pattern to achieve 100 per cent accuracy. In the ATMA mock test, the candidate has to solve an equal number of questions as the ATMA exam, within the same time limit. This helps them in mastering the art of solving each question in one minute. The ATMA mock tests may have questions of the same or higher difficulty level than the actual exam. In many unofficial mock tests, the questions are from previous exams. Candidates must solve a variety of mock tests so that they are well-versed with ATMA questions of all types and variations. In 2020, the ATMA exam was conducted in the remote online proctored mode, thus, the ATMA mock test was conducted to familiarize the students with the new mode of examination.

Ideally, students should start preparing the ATMA mock test after they have completed the ATMA syllabus. Since ATMA exam is conducted multiple times in a year, students should start with sectional mock tests. For instance, those who have appeared for the February session but is planning to appear for the May exam again, can directly start solving the ATMA mock tests. The motive is to judge your preparation progress. They can study the syllabus and practice mock tests simultaneously too as they do not have to start studying from scratch. Solve one ATMA mock test in a day and analyse it in detail. Check your accuracy level, time taken and knowledge of questions individually as it will help you in understanding which type of questions are easy for you and which are tough.

Practicing ATMA mock test is very crucial for the aspirants. ATMA is a time-based exam, hence, practicing ATMA mock test is beneficial for improving speed and accuracy in solving the actual question paper. It also helps the candidates in identifying gaps in their ATMA preparation and eventually work upon them. Practicing sample questions is a proven way of any entrance exam preparation. Solving the mock test will help you take the exam in a time bound manner. The ATMA mock tests will also help the students understand the ATMA exam pattern and syllabus. ATMA exam has sectional timings and each section has to be solved within 30 minutes. Hence, taking sectional mock tests will prove to be of big help. Practising mock tests will help the aspirants gain confidence in handling difficult questions and save them from the pressure on ATMA exam day.

As per the official guidelines of AIMS (Association of Indian Management Schools), candidates are allowed to carry the following items to the ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions) exam center:
Printed copy of the ATMA admit card: This is a mandatory document that serves as proof of the candidate's registration and contains important details such as the candidate's name, roll number, exam date and time, test center address, and other instructions. Valid photo ID proof: Candidates must carry a valid photo ID proof such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, or driving license, along with the printed admit card, to gain entry to the ATMA test center. Two recent passport size photographs: Candidates must carry two recent passport size photographs that are identical to the photograph uploaded during the registration process. Stationery items: Candidates can carry blue or black ballpoint pens, pencils, erasers, and a sharpener. Personal items: Candidates can carry personal items such as a water bottle, a watch, a wallet, and a mobile phone. However, candidates are advised to switch off their mobile phones and keep them in the designated area at the test center. It is important to note that any other items apart from the ones mentioned above are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall, and candidates found violating the rules will be disqualified from the exam.