ATMA 2022 Application form has been released from 8th December 2022 through online mode. ATMA 2022 is a national-level exam and stands for AIMS Test for Management Admissions. Every year ATMA is organized by the AIMS (Association of Indian Management Schools). The ATMA test is conducted 4 times a year in the month of December, February, May, and July. In every session of the test considerable no. of applicants fill the ATMA to take part in the test.
ATMA is the sole screening entrance test that tests the comprehension skills, numerical abilities, and verbal reasoning abilities, etc of the candidates. The test will be held both online, and offline mode. In the article given below, you will find all the latest updates about ATMA 2022 test such as Exam Dates, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Eligibility, Exam Syllabus, etc.
The Application form for ATMA 2022 has been released on 8 December 2022. Interested candidates can fll out the same from the official website.
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ATMA 2022 Highlights
| Content | Description |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | ATMA 2022 |
| Full Name | AIMS Test for Management Admissions 2022 |
| Organized By | Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) |
| Exam Level | National level exam |
| Frequency of the Test | Four times in a year |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | 180 minutes |
| Official website | https://www.atmaaims.com/ |
ATMA 2022 Important Exam Dates
For February Session:
| Events | Dates 2022 |
|---|---|
| Starting of application form | 8th December 2021 |
| Last date for fee payment | 5th February 2022 |
| Last date to submit applications | 6th February 2022 |
| Last date to print application form | 8th February 2022 |
| Release of admit card | 10th February 2022 |
| ATMA 2022 exam date | 13th February 2022 |
| Declaration of Result | 18th February 2022 |
For April session:
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Starting of application form | 1st week of March 2022 |
| Last date for fee payment | 3rd week of April 2022 |
| Last date to submit applications | 3rd week of April 2022 |
| Last date to print application form | 4th week of April 2022 |
| Release of admit card | 4th week of April 2022 |
| ATMA 2022 exam date | Last week of April 2022 |
| Declaration of Result | Last week of April 2022 |
ATMA 2022 Application Form
Candidates will able to fill this form from the official website of ATMA i.e. https://www.atmaaims.com/. Candidates are instructed to fill the form before the last date of application without any delay. The detailed information about the ATMA 2022 application/registration form has been discussed in the below section, candidates can take help from while filling the ATMA 2022 application form.
Step-wise ATMA 2022 Online Application Process
Step I:
- Before filling the application form of ATMA, you will have to pay the application fee first. This is the first stage of filling online application form of ATMA.
- To make a payment, candidates will have to open the official website of ATMA and then they have to click on the link of the Filling Online Application Form. Once you click on the link, you will be redirected to the application fee payment window.
- The ATMA 2022 application fee will be filled in online mode only using a Debit Card / Credit card/ Net Banking. For this year, you will get no other methods of fee payment.
- The candidates will have to pay an amount of Rs. 1,298 (Including GST at 18% ) for application fee.
- It should be remembered that the ATMA application fee will be non-refundable, and non-transferable.
- Once you make the payment successfully then you will receive a PID that will be used to fill the ATMA 2022 application form.
Step II:
- In the second step of the ATMA 2022 application form filling process, candidates will have to fill the online application form of ATMA 2022. It should be noted that the details filled in the application form will be 100 % accurate because no modification in the details of the application form will be entertained.
- In the 2nd stage of the form filling process, the required details to be filled such as the Candidate’s Name, DoB, Contact No, and Email Id, etc.
- It is necessary to fill in the exact informations that the candidates had filled in the first stage of the online application process.
- After filling in all the required details, candidates will have to click on Register to proceed next, But before proceed next, check all the details carefully.
- Once after checking the details, complete the registration process by clicking on the button, ‘Click here to Register’.
Step III:
- It is recommended to take two hard copies of the filled online application form of ATMA 2022.
- The copies of the application form should be kept preserve.
Step IV:
- After completing the registration process, the system will generate an automated credential for each individual which includes a Username & Password, and this credential will be sent to your registered mail id.
- This login credential will be used to generate a hard copy of the filled ATMA application form, at the time of downloading admit card, and in checking the result, etc.
ATMA 2022 Details Asked
The following details will be asked at the time of filling online application form of ATMA 2022.
- Candidate’s Name
- Candidate’s Date of Birth
- Valid Email ID
- State/Union territory
- Communication Address
- City
- Active Mobile Number
- Exam center Preferenece
- Educational Qualification details
- Post qualification experience
- Institution Preference.
Documents required to apply for ATMA Exam
Following documents will be needed at the time of filling the details in the ATMA application form.
- SSC Markstatement
- HSC Markstatement
- Qualifying Degree Markstatement (if applicable)
- Post Graduation Markstatement (if applicable)
- Valid Identity proof
- Experience Certificate (if applicable)
Application Fee for ATMA 2022
The application fee for ATMA 2022 has been categorized as below:
| Category | Application Fee | Total Concession |
|---|---|---|
| ATMA 2022 Registration/ Application Fee | Rs.1298/- | NA |
| ATMA 2022 Registration/ Application Fee (Female Candidates) | Rs. 973/- | 25% Off |
| ATMA 2022 Registration/ Application Fee for North-East Students | Rs. 649/- | 50% Off |
Documents Required for Filling-up the Application Form of ATMA 2022
At the time of filling the online application form, candidates must have the following documents in the prescribed format as mentioned below in the table.
| Document | Size of Document |
|---|---|
| Digitally Scanned Copy of the Candidate’s Signature | 20 KB – 50 KB |
| Digitally Scanned Copy of the Candidate’s Photograph | 20 KB – 50 KB |
| Scanned images of Class X, Class XII, and Bachelor’s degree mark sheets | Maximum size: 1 MB |
| Scanned image of Candidate’s Latest Category Certificate (if applicable) | Maximum size: 1 MB |
| Details of Credit/ Debit card to pay the online application fee | NA |
| Sponsoring certificate as per the format available on the ATMA website (only applicable for sponsored applicants) | NA |
ATMA Eligibility Criteria 2022
It is very important to be aware of all the eligibility criteria before filling the online application form of ATMA 2022. The Age Limit, Nationality, Educational Qualification required to apply for the ATMA 2022 has been discussed below.
Age limit
The minimum age of the candidates should be 21 years old while there is no maximum age limit to apply for ATMA 2022.
Nationality and Domicile
The nationality of the candidates should be Indian. However, at the time of filling the application, form candidates will have to produce supporting documents.
Qualification
Candidates must have acquired a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University/ Institutes. To validate the details, candidates will have to produce the supporting documents at the time of filling the application form. Candidates will also be able to apply depending on special categories which are described below.
Final year students
The final year candidates of qualifying degree (Bachelor’s degree) can apply for the ATMA. Provided they will have to produce previous year’s/semester’s mark statement and the information regarding the current college/ university.
CA candidates
Those candidates who have acquired CA will also be able to apply.
Aggregate or Percentage
The candidates applying for ATMA 2022 must have acquired 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying exam.
ATMA 2022 Exam Pattern
All the basic and detailed information about the exam pattern of ATMA such as exam mode, total questions, maximum marks, etc have been discussed in the table given below. The question paper of ATMA comprises 3 sections (each with 2 subsections).
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Both Online and Offline |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Total Questions | 180 questions |
| Types of Questions | MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Number of Sections | 3 (each with 2 subsections) |
| Section Names | 1. Analytical Reasoning Skills (Part 1) Analytical Reasoning Skills (Part 2) 2. Quantitative Skills (Part 1) Quantitative Skills (Part 2) 3. Verbal Skills (Part 1) Verbal Skills (Part 2) |
Section Wise Distribution of Marks
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analytical Reasoning Skills I | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| Analytical Reasoning Skills II | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| Quantitative Skills I | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| Quantitative Skills II | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| Verbal Skills I | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| Verbal Skills II | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| Total | 180 Questions | 180 Marks | 180 Minutes |
ATMA 2022 Marking Scheme
The marking scheme for the ATMA 2022, has been mentioned in the following table.
| Type of Questions | Objective (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 180 |
| Marking for Correct Answer | +1 mark |
| Marking for Incorrect answer | -0.25 marks |
| Marking for unattempted question | No marks |
ATMA 2022 Syllabus
The syllabus of ATMA consists of three sections: Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Verbal Ability. The important topics related to all the three sections are given below:
Analytic Reasoning: Data sufficiency, visual reasoning, the arrangement of letters, strike the odd one out, coding-decoding, analogies, verbal logic, number series, and statement.
Verbal Ability: Grammar, sentence completion, word meaning, reading comprehensions, jumbled sentences.
Quantitative Ability: Ratio and proportion, permutation and combination, quadratic equation, time and work, function, functions, algorithm, number system, percentage, average theory, simple or compound interest, mensuration, probability, complex numbers, problem on ages, profit, and loss.
How to Prepare for ATMA 2022?
The ATMA exam is considered to be easier than the CAT to enroll for the MBA course in different B-Schools. But In the ATMA exam, you will find more questions than the CAT. For all the candidates, it is a most important thing to make a plan before giving the answers, because for every wrong answer your total marks will be reduced by 0.25 marks.
Strategy and planning both are the most important things to attempt the entire paper. If you do not know the answer to any question then don’t take a risk for that question try to skip that, this art will come from the experience of skipping the questions while practicing. Here we have provided you the section-wise preparation strategy to attempt the paper.
Preparation Tips for Analytical Reasoning
The Analytical Reasoning section is divided into two parts: Part-I and Part-II. There will be a total of 60 questions comprised of 60 marks, and 60 minutes will be given to attempt this section. If you practice solving more puzzles and tricky quizzes every day on regular basis then this section will become easy for you. The Analytical Reasoning part will examine the ability to interpret and understand the addressed statement and reach a result based on the conclusion.
Preparation Tips for Quantitative Skills
The Quantitative Ability section is divided into two parts: Part-I and Part-II. There will be a total of 60 questions comprised of 60 marks, and 60 minutes will be given to attempt this section. To prepare for this section, candidates will have to solve Mathematics questions from the NCERT textbook. Making shortcuts, attempting quizzes & mocks, previous year’s question papers will give a boost to the preparation.
Preparation Tips for Verbal Ability
The Verbal Ability section is divided into two parts: Part-I and Part-II. There will be a total of 60 questions comprised of 60 marks, and 60 minutes will be given to attempt this section. To become an expert in this section, you have to work on your vocabulary and Grammer skills. To improve and learn this section, the best thing is to read magazines, newspapers along with standard Grammar books.
ATMA 2022 Preparation Books
| ATMA Reasoning | ATMA Quant | ATMA Verbal |
|---|---|---|
| 1. A New Approach to Reasoning by BS Sijwali & S Sijwali 2. A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal 3. Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey 4. Verbal Reasoning by Bhupendra Kumar Singh 5. Multi-Dimensional Reasoning by Mishra & Kumar and Dr.Lal | 1. Quantitative Aptitude by R.S Aggarwal 2. How to prepare for Quantitative for the CAT by Arun Sharma, published by MGH 3. Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma 4. Quantum CAT by Sarvesh K Verma 5. Education Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha (Published by Pearson) | 1. English is Easy by Chetananand Singh 2. High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin 3. Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis 4. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha 5. Objective General English by RS Aggarwal |
ATMA Admit Card 2022
The admit card/ hall ticket of ATMA 2022 is a mandatory document that is to be carried out at the exam center on the exam day. Without carrying it, you cannot enter the exam hall. The admit card/ hall ticket of the ATMA 2022 will be released online on the official website. Only those candidates will allow downloading the admit card who have successfully registered for the exam.
The admit card will be downloadable using entering the PID & password. The admit card will consist of details like Name, Exam center, Exam date, Guidelines, etc. Before downloading it candidates must have to match all the printed information on the admit card.
How to Download ATMA Admit Card 2022
Step 1: To download the admit card, Open the site www.atmaaims.com.
Step 2: Now search for the option and then click on the link of ‘Click Here to Print Admit Card’.
Step 3: After clicking, a new window will display on the screen where candidates have to enter their login credentials such as PID, & Password.
Step 4: Once you enter the details, then you have to click on the ‘Login’ button.
Step 5: After login, the ‘ATMA Admit Card 2022’ will display.
Step 6: Now candidates will have to download the admit card and then will have to take a printout for the same for further references.
ATMA 2022 Exam Centres
Every time the ATMA 2022 exam is conducted at 28 centers across the country. All the candidates will get a chance to choose their preferred exam center at the time of filling the online ATMA application form. The state-wise list of exam centers is given below in the table:
| Exam Centres | State | Exam Centres | State |
| Ahmedabad (Gandhi Nagar) | Gujarat | Beed | Maharashtra |
| Bhubaneshwar | Odisha | Chandrapur | Maharashtra |
| Kolkata | West Bengal | Nashik | Maharashtra |
| Bilaspur | Chhattisgarh | Navi Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| Raipur | Chhattisgarh | Nagpur | Maharashtra |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | Aurangabad | Maharashtra |
| Vizag | Andhra Pradesh | Solapur | Maharashtra |
| Ranchi | Jharkhand | Pune | Maharashtra |
| New Delhi | Delhi | Thane | Maharashtra |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | Kolhapur | Maharashtra |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | Coimbatore | Tamil Nadu |
| Guwahati | Assam | Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
| Indore | Madhya Pradesh | Patna | Bihar |
ATMA 2022 Result
The result date of the ATMA 2022 exam has been predecided to be released on February 2022. For the rest of the ATMA 2022 exam sessions, dates will be decided later on and will be announced on the official website. The result of the candidates will be decided only on the performance in the exam. After the declaration of the ATMA 2022 Result, candidates will able to download it from the official website by login their credentials.
How to Check ATMA Result 2022
Candidates who have appeared for the ATMA exam will be able to download their result by using the following mentioned steps:
Step 1: Open the website www.atmaaims.com.
Step 2: On the website’s homepage, candidates have to click on the respective link of the ATMA result.
Step 3: After clicking, a new window will display on the screen where candidates have to enter their login credentials such as Exam Month, PID, & Password.
Step 4: Once you enter the details, then you have to click on the ‘Login’ button.
Step 5: After login, the ‘ATMA Result 2022’ will display.
Step 6: Now candidates will have to download the result and then will have to take a printout for the same for further references.
ATMA 2022 Cut Off Marks
The cut-off marks play an important role for the admission because the admission to the course will be held based on the cut off marks. Cut off marks is considered as minimum cut off marks required to take admission in the course in different institutes. The cut off for taking admission in different institutes will be different. To take admission, the candidate can match their cut off score as per the requirement of the institutes.
The previous year’s cut-off for ATMA 2021 accepted by different colleges/ institutes to offer admission is given below in the table. Also, you can take an idea about the MBA course fee in different B-Schools from the below table.
| MBA College | ATMA 2021 Cutoff (Percentile) | Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
| FIIB New Delhi | 70 | 7.2 lakhs |
| EMPI New Delhi: EMPI Business School | 70 | 6.95 lakhs |
| SCMS Cochin: SCMS Cochin School of Business | 70 | 8.25 lakhs |
| IES MCRC Mumbai: IES Management College And Research Centre | 75 | 7.2 lakhs |
| VESIM Mumbai: Vivekanand Education Society Institute of Management Studies Research | 75 | 2.94 lakhs |
| Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management – VJIM Hyderabad | 75 | 6.5 lakhs |
| PSGIM Coimbatore: PSG Institute of Management | 76 | 8 lakhs |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow | 80 | 9.25 lakhs |
| ISBM Pune: International School of Business & Media | 80 | 8.9 lakhs |
| IMS Ghaziabad: Institute of Management Studies | 80 | 9.7 lakhs |
| IPE Hyderabad: Institute of Public Enterprise | 80 | 8 lakhs |
| SIES College of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai | 80 | 7.2 lakhs |
| NDIM New Delhi: New Delhi Institute of Management | 80 | 8.25 lakhs |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida | 85 | 9.25 lakhs |
| IBA Bangalore: Indus Business Academy | 90 | 6.98 lakhs |
| Prin L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (WeSchool), Mumbai | 90 | 11 lakhs |
| PUMBA (MBA Pharma Biotech), Pune | 95 | 2.45 lakhs |
ATMA Selection Process 2022
After the declaration of the ATMA result, the responsible authority AIMS will begin the selection procedure. The admission to the desired course and desired institutes will totally be based on the candidate’s performance in the ATMA exam & the pre-admission rounds conducted by AIMS (Association of Indian Management Schools).
ATMA is a single-window screening process, conducted by AIMS to offer admission in the desired courses such as MBA, PGDBA, PGDM, MCM. To get admission into various management courses from famous B-Schools, candidates will have to go through all the rounds of the selection procedure such as ATMA exam, Group Discussion, Counseling Process, and Document Verification process.
Once the candidate will clear the written exam of ATMA 2022, then they have to perform in other pre-admission selection rounds, such as:
- Group Discussion
- Personal Interview
Documents Required for ATMA 2022 Selection Process
- Graduation Mark sheet
- Class XII Mark sheet & Passing certificate
- Class X Mark sheet & Passing certificate
- 4-5 Passport size photographs
- ATMA 2022 Score Card
- A Government Issued Photo ID
- ATMA 2022 Admit Card (in original)
- Original/provisional degree certificate
- Caste Certificate (for SC/ ST/ OBC candidates)
ATMA 2022 Coaching Institutes
1. IMS Learning Resources Pvt Ltd, Begumpet, Hyderabad
| Address | Phone No. & Website | About | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Floor, Brij Jarang, Greenlands, Begumpet, HyderabadPin code: 500016Landmark: ABOVE Mebaz Showroom | PH. NO.: 040 33129062, Website: www.imsindia.com | IMS is considered as one of the oldest coaching institutes in the city of Hyderabad. It offers training courses & programmes for various Competitive Exams of Management. There was a time when courses related to management were few & far, then at that time, Mr.Rane had taken an initiative and that helped to make a bridge between the city and other globally successful cities by thoroughly laying a solid foundation for various management courses. | 4.5 |
2. Global Smart Infotech and Education, Royapettah, Chennai
| Address | Phone No. & Website | About | Working Hours: | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/1, Royapettah High Road, Next To ICICI Bank, Royapettah, ChennaiPin Code: 600014 Landmark: NEAR Ajantha Stop & PF Office | PH. NO.: 044 49914011 Website: www.globalsmartinfo.in | GSIE coaching institute provides subject specific tuition programs as well as training programs. This is helpful for those aspirants who usually want a guidance for particular subject. Aspirants can strengthen their fundamentals and thus see the direct improvement in their overall performance. | Sunday – Saturday: 6.30 AM – 10.30 PM | 4.8 |
3. Summit Careers, Jaya Nagar 5th Block, Bangalore
| Address | Phone No. & Website | About | Working Hours: | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 3, 9th Main, Shyamala American Study Institutes, Jaya Nagar 5th Block, Bangalore Pin Code- 560041 Landmark: NEAR Philips ArenaEmail: [email protected] | PH. NO.: 080 48067498 Website: www.mysummitcareers.com/ | The primary motto of this institutes is to Recognizing the uniqueness in every individual & giving them enough personal attention to each individual. Here in this institute all the faculty members are well trained, educated and experts in the respective fields of interest. Apart from the coaching, the institute also offers guidance and career counselling along with placement training. | Sunday – Saturday: 8 AM – 8 PM | 4.3 |
4. Eduwest Institute, Salt Lake City, Kolkata
| Address | Phone No. & Website | About | Working Hours: | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE-359, Sector-1, Salt Lake City, Kolkata Pin Code: 700064 Landmark: NEAR Cap Camp IslandEmail: [email protected]://www.eduwest.in/ | PH. NO.: 033 33147395 Website: www.eduwest.in/ | This coaching institute is guided by those faculty members who are well educated, and versed in the modern trends in teaching methodology. This coaching institute is reliable when it comes to maintaing the level and nurturing the aspirant’s potential. For interested candidates, Career guidance, and placement training are also provided. The faculty members are very hard working and committed to aid candidates in improving their overall performance in the exam. | Monday – Saturday: 10 AM – 7 PM | 4.5 |
5. Elite Institute, C.G.Road, Ahmedabad
| Address | Phone No. & Website | About | Working Hours: | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 202, Sachet-2, Law Garden, C.G. Road, Ahmedabad Pin Code- 380009 Landmark: ABOVE CCD & Opposite SMPIC College | PH. NO.: 079 30691690 Website: www.eliteinstitute.in/ | This coaching institute has been set up in the year 2007 for management competitive exams. The institute has a library consisting of books, journal, magazines and many more to make the learing atmosphere one level up. Aspirants can avail this library facility at the institute. In the institute, you will also find a reading room. Every individual gets personal attention from the experienced staff of the institute. | Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 7.30 PM, Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM | 4.7 |
ATMA 2022 FAQs
Who conducts ATMA?
The conducting body of ATMA is AIMS (Association of Indian Management Schools).
In which mode I can fill application form?
The ATMA application form can be filled in online mode only, no other mode of application will be entertained.
What is ATMA Exam full form?
The full form of the ATMA exam is AIMS Test for Management Admissions.
Can I edit my application form, after the final submission?
No, once you submit the application form, then no modification will be entertained later.
Is the registration fee refundable?
The ATMA application/ Registration fee will be non-refundable, and non-transferable under any circumstances.
Can I change my test centre after I have filled up the application form and made the payment?
The exam center once allotted will not be changed under any circumstances so fill the preferences carefully.
How many questions will be asked in the examination?
There will be a total of 180 questions in the examination.
In which mode examination will be conducted?
The exam will be conducted online.
Where can I find sample papers and previous years’ question papers for ATMA 2022?
If you want to download the sample paper and previous year’s paper then kindly visit the official website at www.atmaaims.com.
What will be marking scheme in exam?
One mark will be given for every correct answer, while a 0.25 mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer.
How much marks do I need in my Bachelor’s degree to be eligible for application?
To apply for this exam, candidates must have scored a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying exam.