AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA)

Key Details
Conducting Body: Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS)
Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Acceptance: MBA, PGDM at over 600 institutes
Exam Frequency: Multiple times a year

Eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• Final-year students eligible
• No age limit

Exam Pattern
Sections: 6 (Analytical Reasoning, Verbal Skills, Quantitative Skills — each appears twice)
Duration: 3 hours
Questions: 180
Marking Scheme: +1 for correct; -0.25 for incorrect

Preparation Tips
• Strengthen analytical and quantitative skills
• Improve verbal and reading comprehension
• Practice ATMA mock tests
• Focus on accuracy to avoid negative marking

Why It Matters
ATMA is a nationally recognized entrance test for MBA and PGDM programs, accepted by over 600 management institutes across India. Its multiple testing windows, comprehensive skill evaluation, and moderate difficulty level make it a flexible and strategic choice for management aspirants.

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