AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS). ATMA scores are used by participating institutions for admission to postgraduate management programmes including MBA, PGDM, MMS and, in some institutions and states, MCA. The examination assesses Analytical Reasoning, Verbal Skills and Quantitative Skills.
| Full Name | AIMS Test for Management Admissions |
|---|---|
| Short Name | ATMA |
| Conducting Body | Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam Category | Management Entrance Examination |
| Exam Mode | Centre Based Online Test |
| Exam Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total Questions | 180 |
| Total Marks | 180 |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Sections | 6 Sections |
| Questions Per Section | 30 Questions |
| Section Duration | 30 Minutes per section |
| Negative Marking | Yes |
| Exam Frequency | Multiple tests are conducted during the year according to the ATMA examination calendar. |
| Official Website | https://www.atmaaims.com/ |
| Official Application Portal | https://apply.atmaaims.com/ |
| Official Email | atma.secretariat@gmail.com |
| Helpline | 08071423633 |
| MBA | ATMA scores are accepted by participating institutions for admission to MBA programmes. |
| PGDM | ATMA scores are accepted by participating institutions for admission to PGDM programmes. |
| MMS | ATMA scores are accepted for MMS admissions in participating institutions and applicable states. |
| MCA | ATMA scores may be accepted for MCA admissions by participating institutions according to applicable admission rules. |
| Other Management Programmes | Some participating institutions may use ATMA scores for other postgraduate management programmes according to their individual admission rules. |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must hold a Bachelor degree from a recognized university or institution. |
| Minimum Marks | The official ATMA eligibility information specifies a minimum of 50% marks in the Bachelor degree. |
| University Recognition | The Bachelor degree should be from a university or institution satisfying the recognition requirements prescribed by ATMA. |
| Final-Year Students | Final-year Bachelor degree students can apply, subject to fulfilling the admission requirements of the participating institution. |
| CA Candidates | Candidates who have completed CA can apply according to the official ATMA eligibility information. |
| Age Limit | ATMA does not prescribe a separate upper age limit on its general eligibility page. Individual institutes may have additional requirements. |
| Work Experience | Work experience is not a general eligibility requirement for appearing in ATMA. Individual management institutes may have their own selection criteria. |
| Photograph | Candidates must upload a scanned photograph in the format and size specified in the official registration instructions. |
| Signature | Candidates must upload a scanned signature as specified in the official registration instructions. |
| Government ID | Candidates must carry a valid government-issued photo identification document to the examination centre. |
| Admit Card | Candidates must carry the ATMA admit card and other documents specified in the examination instructions. |
| Application Form | Candidates are instructed to carry a copy of the ATMA application form where required by the examination instructions. |
| ATMA 2027 Application Fee | The ATMA 2027 application fee will be confirmed in the official 2027 examination notification. |
| Latest Application Fee | The current official ATMA registration fee is Rs. 2,000. |
| Women Candidates | Women candidates receive a 25% concession on the ATMA registration fee. |
| North Eastern States | Candidates belonging to North Eastern States receive a 50% concession on the ATMA registration fee. |
| Fee Refund | The ATMA registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable to another test. |
| Test Centre | ATMA is conducted as an online test at designated colleges, institutes or schools serving as examination centres. |
| Reporting Time | Candidates should arrive at the test centre at least one hour before the examination begins unless the admit card specifies otherwise. |
| Test City Choice | Candidates may provide test-city preferences during registration. Allocation is subject to availability. |
| Change of Test Centre | Change of test centre is generally not permitted except in exceptional circumstances and subject to approval and availability. |
| ATMA Score | The ATMA score is supplied to participating institutions for use in their postgraduate admission process. |
| ATMA Percentile | Candidates receive score information used by participating institutions for shortlisting. |
| B-School Application | Taking ATMA does not automatically apply a candidate to every participating B-school. Candidates must follow the individual institute application and admission process. |
| Selection Process | After ATMA, participating institutions may conduct GD, PI, WAT or other selection stages according to their admission rules. |
The official ATMA 2027 examination calendar has not yet been released.
The first ATMA 2027 examination date will be announced officially.
The second ATMA 2027 examination date will be announced officially.
The third ATMA 2027 examination date will be announced officially.
The fourth ATMA 2027 examination date will be announced officially if included in the 2027 examination calendar.
Registration deadlines will vary according to the individual ATMA test date.
Admit card availability will be announced separately for each ATMA test.
ATMA result dates will be announced for each examination.
The 2026 ATMA examination calendar included a test on 22 February 2026.
The 2026 ATMA examination calendar included a test on 03 May 2026.
The 2026 ATMA examination calendar included a test on 12 July 2026.
The 2026 ATMA examination calendar included a test on 23 August 2026.
| Subject | MCQs | Numerical | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analytical Reasoning Skills - I | — | — | — |
| Verbal Skills - I | — | — | — |
| Quantitative Skills - I | — | — | — |
| Analytical Reasoning Skills - II | — | — | — |
| Verbal Skills - II | — | — | — |
| Quantitative Skills - II | — | — | — |
| Total | — | — | — |
| Correct Answer | — | — | 1 |
| Incorrect Answer | — | — | -0.25 |
ATMA registration begins with online payment of the examination fee.
After successful fee payment, candidates receive a Personal Identification Number (PID) by SMS and email.
Complete the ATMA application form with personal, academic and test-centre information.
Upload the required scanned photograph in the prescribed format.
Upload the required scanned signature in the prescribed format.
Choose the preferred ATMA test city according to the available options.
Verify the application details and complete the registration process.
Keep a copy of the completed ATMA application form for future reference.
Download and print the ATMA admit card from the official portal.
Appear for the centre-based online ATMA test with the required documents.
Download the ATMA score/result using the candidate login credentials.
Use the ATMA score to apply to participating MBA, PGDM, MMS, MCA and other eligible postgraduate programmes.
| Category | year | status |
|---|---|---|
| ATMA 2027 Cutoff | 2027 | Institute Specific |
| MBA / PGDM Cutoff | — | — |
| MMS Cutoff | — | — |
| MCA Cutoff | — | — |
Percentile cutoffs shown are for illustration and vary each year based on difficulty and number of candidates.
Stay updated on dates, admit card and results.
