ATMA
AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) for MBA and PGDM programmes. This computer-based test assesses aptitude and analytical skills of candidates seeking admission to management programmes across India.
Quick Facts
Exam Date
February, May, July, August, December (typical schedule)Exam Mode
Online (Computer-based Test)Conducting Body
Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS)Exam Level
National Level, PostgraduateApplication Deadline
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About ATMA
The AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS). This computer-based test is designed to assess the aptitude and analytical skills of candidates seeking admission to MBA and PGDM programmes across India. The exam serves as a gateway to numerous B-schools affiliated with AIMS, as well as several other institutions that accept ATMA scores for their management programmes.
ATMA is conducted multiple times a year, typically five to six times, providing candidates with ample opportunities to appear for the test and improve their scores. The examination is computer-based and tests candidates across three major sections: Analytical Reasoning Skills, Verbal Skills, and Quantitative Skills. The total duration of the exam is 3 hours, with each section allocated 60 minutes. The exam carries a total of 150 marks, with each correct answer awarding one mark.
Top participating institutes accepting AIMS Test for Management Admissions scores include PUMBA (Pune University); Goa Institute of Management, and N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai; Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management, Hyderabad; Jaipuria Institute of Management across multiple campuses; and several other reputed business schools across India. The exam provides access to MBA, PGDM, and other postgraduate management programmes in specialisations such as Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Operations, International Business, and Business Analytics.
ATMA is conducted multiple times a year, typically five to six times, providing candidates with ample opportunities to appear for the test and improve their scores. The examination is computer-based and tests candidates across three major sections: Analytical Reasoning Skills, Verbal Skills, and Quantitative Skills. The total duration of the exam is 3 hours, with each section allocated 60 minutes. The exam carries a total of 150 marks, with each correct answer awarding one mark.
Top participating institutes accepting AIMS Test for Management Admissions scores include PUMBA (Pune University); Goa Institute of Management, and N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai; Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management, Hyderabad; Jaipuria Institute of Management across multiple campuses; and several other reputed business schools across India. The exam provides access to MBA, PGDM, and other postgraduate management programmes in specialisations such as Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Operations, International Business, and Business Analytics.
Highlights
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| exam full name | AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) |
| conducting body | Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) |
| official website | www.atmaaims.com |
| frequency of conduct | 5-6 times per year (approximately bi-monthly) |
| exam date | February, May, July, August, December (typical schedule) |
Important Dates
| Activity | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Test 2 - Exam Date | May |
| Test 3 - Registration Opens | May |
| Test 3 - Exam Date | July |
| Test 4 - Registration Opens | June |
| Test 5 - Registration Opens | October |
List of Courses
- Dual specialisation MBA programmes
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
- Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM)
- Executive MBA
Participating Institutes
- Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA), Pune University
- Goa Institute of Management (GIM), Goa
- N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai
- Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management (VJIM), Hyderabad
- Jaipuria Institute of Management - Lucknow, Noida, Jaipur, Indore campuses
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