ATMA Pattern and Syllabus
AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) is a national-level paper based management entrance examination. It is conducted by the Association of Indi
AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) is a national-level paper based management entrance examination. It is conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) five times in a year. ATMA scores are used for admission in various management programmes across India.
Exam Pattern
Mode of Payment
Candidates can opt to pay the fees via three modes:
Online Payment using Debit / Credit Cards: Candidates can choose to pay the fees online through credit or debit card.
Bank Account transfer: Candidates can also pay the test fees through bank transfer (Axis Bank).
Fee Collection Center: Finally, candidates can pay the fees at the collection center (collection center addresses)
Admit Cards
Candidates can download ATMA Admit Cards from December 22, 2015, by entering the PID and password on the official website.
Candidates have to carry their admit cards to appear for the test. Two passport size photographs need to be affixed on the Admit Card.
ATMA Exam
ATMA is a paper-based MBA entrance test. The test consists of multiple-choice objective-type questions. Candidates need to attempt 180 questions in 180 minutes which will consist of verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, analysing and synthesising ability of the candidate.
Section | Area | Number of Questions | Allotted Time |
1 | Analytical Reasoning Skills | 30 | 30 minutes |
2 | Verbal Skills | 30 | 30 minutes |
3 | Quantitative Skills | 30 | 30 minutes |
4 | Verbal Skills | 30 | 30 minutes |
5 | Analytical Reasoning Skills | 30 | 30 minutes |
6 | Quantitative Skills | 30 | 30 minutes |
Total | 180 | 180 minutes |
Exam Syllabus
ATMA has three main topics, divided in to six sections. Candidates have to attempt 180 questions in 180 minutes. Here’s a detailed look at the syllabus:
Quantitative Skills
The main topics in this section are:
Percentage
Profit and Loss
Time-Speed-Distance
Time and Work
Number System
Data Interpretation
Pie Chart
Bar Graph
Basic Arithmetic
Simple Interest
Compound Interest
Algebra
Series
Analytical Reasoning Skills
The core topics in this section are:
Odd-one-out
Arrangement of letters
Coding-Decoding
Blood Relations
Visual Reasoning
Verbal Logic
Analogy
Syllogism
Data Sufficiency
Statement– Conclusion
Number Series
Verbal Skills
Chief topics in this section are:
Vocabulary
Reading Comprehension
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Synonyms
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Grammar
The sample papers are available on the website.