All about AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) 2013:

ATMA stands for AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA). It is conducted by Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS), Hyderabad. ATMA Test is one of the 6 national level entrance exams that are required to take admission to post graduate programmes in management. It is recognized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India.

When it comes to ATMA Test, lots of things come to your mind like what is ATMA Test all about? What is the role of ATMA Test in the selection process to MBA schools? What is the structure of ATMA Test? Is it different from other national level management exams? Let’s have a look over the exam pattern and some preparation tips to be followed while appearing in ATMA Test.

Well, we are here to clear all your doubts about ATMA Test.

Exam Pattern:

ATMA is an objective test (multiple choice) with having 180 questions consisting of 6 sections. These 6 sections cover topics on Analytical Reasoning Skills, Verbal Skills and Quantitative Skills. You will have 3 hours to answer this exam where each question will have 4 options and you will have to choose the right one. You will get 1 mark for each correct answer. There will be negative marking of 1/3 for your each wrong answer.

The exam pattern is as follows: -

Though ATMA test is not a difficult test as CAT is, it is always good to be extra prepared for any entrance exam. So here are some preparation tips that you should follow to appear in ATMA Test. As we mentioned earlier, that there are 3 topics that are covered in 6 sections, you must know how to prepare for these topics to do well in exam. Here are some section wise tips to be followed while preparing for exam:-

How to Prepare:

Analytical Reasoning Skills: - This section includes questions on Data Sufficiency, Statement Implication, Cause Effect, Analogies etc.

(Suggestion: - You should brush up your basic Mathematics skills by solving as many questions as you can.)

Verbal Skills: - This section tests your reading comprehension skills, Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Ability, grammar and usage of words.

(Suggestion: - You should read magazines, newspapers, articles as much as you can. You should also watch English news channels to see the usage of words in different ways.)

Quantitative Skills: - In this section, you will be asked questions on basic Mathematics, Probability, Permutation etc.

(Suggestion: - You should take as many mock tests as you can to do well in this section. You can refer to 10th and 12th standard Mathematics books.)

Although, there will be quantitative section that comprise of questions on the basis of Mathematical sums, no calculator or any other gadgets will be allowed in the test centre. You can’t bring even switched-off mobile in the test centre. ATMA has test centres in 6 cities across India. The test centres are as follows:-

Test Centres: -

You can choose two test centres as per your preferences at the time of registration. Though, the test is computer-based, you cannot use your own computer to give this test. You have to go to the allotted test venue.

Here are the important dates for ATMA Dec Test: -

Important Dates: -

Role of ATMA in MBA selection

Now, after knowing all about ATMA Test, you will be thinking that what is the role of AIMS/ATMA in the selection criteria?

AIMS will send your ATMA scores to five selected institutes. The institutes consider your score and performance on the basis of their admission criteria.

After clearing ATMA Test, you can take admission in one of the best B-Schools in India. The main aspect of this exam is that the institutes you will get after clearing ATMA Test will be either recognized by AICTE, UGC, Ministry of HRD. There are many colleges that accept ATMA scores such as Academy for Professional Excellence (APEX), Kolkata, Delhi School of Professional Studies And Research (DSPSR), Excel Institute of Management & Technology, Delhi, Disha Institute Of Advanced Studies (DIAS), Delhi, Welingkar Institute of Management (We School), Mumbai, Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management (EIILM), Delhi, Netaji Subhash Institute Of Management Sciences (NIMS), Delhi etc.

Here are some programmes you can take admission in after clearing ATMA Test:-

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Post Graduate Degree Programs in Management
• Post Graduate Diploma in Management
• Diploma in Management
• Advance Diploma in Management
• Other Management Program

Since 2000, ATMA Test is one of the most credible management tests in India. Every year thousands of students appear for this test.

Before wrapping up the things, you should know that why you should go for this exam. ATMA Test is much easier than other national level management exams. So, this is one of the reasons why students prefer this exam. Also, you don’t need to have any kind of pre required knowledge about any particular subject. All it counts is your aptitude to understand the aspects of management. ATMA is becoming more trending competitive entrance exams like CAT, MAT etc. ATMA Test seeks to become the benchmark test in the world of management education.