ATMA (February)
Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) conducts an exam for management admissions (ATMA). It is conducted multiple times a year for admission to management courses. The Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS), established in 1988, is one of the world's largest networks of management schools. With over 600 member institutes, AIMS has developed into a strong body of B-schools in India over the years. AIMS' key goal is to collaborate with agencies to facilitate management education in India. It has been working on manpower development, management science, and curriculum development for years. The Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) administers the AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA), a national-level exam for admission to MBA, PGDM, MCA, and PGDBA programmes. The test is given four times a year. ATMA scores are accepted by over 500 management institutes across India for admission to their management programmes. The aim of the test is to determine a candidate's aptitude for higher management studies. The application window for the ATMA 2021 May session exam opened on April 26, 2021. Candidates have until May 23, 2021, to submit. ATMA 2021 (May) will be held in an internet-based test mode on May 30, 2021. On May 22, the fee payment window will close.
The ATMA 2021 (April) was held on April 25, 2021, and the results were pre-announced and released on May 3, 2021. Previously, the findings were set to be announced on May 4, 2021. The February session exam was held in internet-based test mode on February 14, 2021, and the ATMA results 2021 were published on February 19, 2021, at 7:00 PM. There will be six parts to the ATMA query document. Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative, and Verbal Skills will also be tested on the exam.
Entrance Exam Highlights
| Exam |
AIMS Test for Management Admissions |
| Organized by |
Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) |
| Category |
National Level Exam |
| Frequency |
4-5 times a year |
| Official Website |
https://www.atmaaims.com/ |
| Mode of Registration |
Online |
| Exam Mode |
Online |
| Total Questions |
180 Questions |
| Negative marking |
yes |
| Languages |
English |
| No. of Participating Colleges |
740 |
| Score Validity |
One year |
Important Dates for ATMA February 2021
| Events |
Dates (Tentative) |
| Start date for the availability of the ATMA 2021 application form |
21-Dec-20 |
| Last Date for Payment of Application Fee |
07-Feb-21 |
| Last date to fill the ATMA Application Form 2021 |
08-Feb-21 |
| Availability of ATMA 2021 Admit Card |
10-Feb-21 |
| ATMA Entrance Exam 2021 (Feb) |
14-Feb-21 |
| ATMA Feb 2021 Result |
19-Feb-21 |
ATMA (FEB) Eligibility Criteria 2021
- Candidates must be a citizen of India to be eligible to apply for the ATMA 2021 February session.
- Candidates must have passed a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
- Candidate must have scored a minimum of 50% aggregate marks for general category and for reserved category minimum 45% aggregate marks.
- Candidates appearing in the final year of the qualifying examination can also apply for ATMA 2021 February session.
ATMA Application Form 2021 (February)
Step 1: Payment of fees
| Category |
Application Fee |
| All students |
Rs. 1500 |
| Candidates from North-Eastern states |
Rs. 750 |
| Women Students |
Rs. 1125 |
Step 2: Fill the application form
Step 3: Upload documents
- Photograph (size- 20 KB to 50 KB)
- Signature (size- 10 KB to 20 KB)
- OBC (NC)/SC/ST/DAP certificate (if any)
- 10th, 12th and graduation mark sheet.
Step 4: Take the print
ATMA Exam Pattern
| Features |
Details |
| Exam mode |
AI Auto Proctoring Mode |
| Sections |
Divided into Six Sections- |
| |
| Analytical Reasoning Skills - I |
| Analytical Reasoning Skills - II |
| Verbal Skills - I |
| Verbal Skills - II |
| Quantitative Skills - I |
| Quantitative Skills - II |
| |
| Exam duration |
Three hours |
| Nature of questions |
Objective/ Multiple Choice Questions |
| Mark(s) for every correct answer |
1 mark |
| Negative marking |
Yes |
| Total marks |
180 |
Exam Pattern (Section Wise):
| Sections |
Number of questions |
Time for each section |
| Analytical Reasoning Skills - I |
30 |
30 Minutes |
| Analytical Reasoning Skills - II |
30 |
30 Minutes |
| Verbal Skills - I |
30 |
30 Minutes |
| Verbal Skills - II |
30 |
30 Minutes |
| Quantitative Skills - I |
30 |
30 Minutes |
| Quantitative Skills - II |
30 |
30 Minutes |
| Total |
180 |
180 Minutes |
ATMA Syllabus 2021 (February)
| Analytical Reasoning Skills |
Verbal Ability |
Quantitative Skills |
| Statement– Conclusion |
Reading Comprehension |
Inequalities |
| Number Series |
Jumbled sentences |
Profit, Loss and Discount |
| Verbal Logic |
Synonyms & Antonyms |
Problems on Ages |
| Analogy |
Word meaning |
Averages |
| Syllogism |
Grammar |
Surds and Indices |
| Coding-Decoding |
Sentence completion |
Coordinate Geometry |
| Blood Relations |
- |
Geometry |
| Visual Reasoning |
- |
Binomial Theorem |
| Data Sufficiency |
- |
Set Theory |
| Strike the Odd one out |
- |
Simple/ Compound Interest |
| Arrangement of letters |
- |
Complex Numbers |
| - |
- |
Trigonometry |
| - |
- |
Reading Comprehension |
| - |
- |
Functions |
| - |
- |
Percentages |
| - |
- |
LCM and HCF |
| - |
- |
Mensuration |
| - |
- |
Probability |
| - |
- |
Logarithm |
| - |
- |
Linear Equations |
| - |
- |
Permutation and Combination |
| - |
- |
Number Systems |
| - |
- |
Functions |
| - |
- |
Time and Work |
| - |
- |
Quadratic Equations |
| - |
- |
Ratio and Proportion |
ATMA Selection Procedure 2021
ATMA 2021 selection procedure includes the following rounds:
- Group Discussion
- Written Ability Test
- Personal Interview
Documents required for ATMA 2021
- Original shortlisted letter
- Photocopies of 10th and 12th mark sheets
- Photocopy of degree mark sheet
- ATMA 2021 scorecard
- ATMA hall ticket/admit card 2021
- Passport size photographs (black and white)
- Original provisional degree (if any)
- Certificate for a reserved category issued by the responsible authorities (if any)
ATMA 2021 Paper Analysis by Section
Quantitative Knowledge
- The candidates who took ATMA said that this portion of the exam was the most difficult for them.
- It was widely assumed that the examinees found this section of the exam to be extremely taxing.
- Because of the thought-provoking issues, it was also found to be lengthy.
- Its questions were dominated by data interpretation, modern math, and geometry, putting it in the position of being the most difficult section of the paper.
Verbal Skills
- In comparison to the other sections of ATMA 2020, the Verbal Skills section was more or less straightforward.
- Reading comprehension was the subject of most questions in this segment.
- The comprehension passages were said to have taken longer because they needed several readings of the given paragraphs in order to arrive at the answers to the subsequent questions.
Reasoning Analytical
- The Analytical Reasoning portion of the ATMA was difficult for the majority of candidates.
- This section was classified as the second most difficult section of the test.
- The bulk of the questions were about logical thinking, but there were also questions about coding, puzzles, and inferences.
Admit Card for ATMA 2021
The official authority, the Association of Management Schools (AIMS), will issue the ATMA 2021 Admit Card for the May session on May 26. The examination will take place on May 30. For registered applicants, the ATMA 2021 Admit Card will be available online. Candidates must pick the exam date from the exam drop down and enter their PID and Password to access the ATMA 2021 admit card from the official website - www.atmaaims.com.
ATMA Admit Card 2021: How to Get It
Candidates must take the steps outlined below to obtain their ATMA 2021 admit card:
- Step 1: To obtain the ATMA 2021 admit card, go to the official website www.atmaaims.com.
- Step 2: Select 'Click Here to Print Admit Card' from the drop-down menu.
- Step 3: You'll be taken to a page where you'll be asked to enter your login details, including your Exam Date, PID, and Password.
- Step 4: After entering your details, go to the 'Login' page.
- Step 5: The screen will show your 'ATMA Admit Card 2021.'
- Step 6: Save the ATMA 2021 admit card to your computer and print it out for future use.
Selection/Counseling Process for ATMA 2021
Soon after the ATMA 2021 Result is published, AIMS will begin the selection process for ATMA 2021. The candidates for admission will be chosen solely on the basis of their pre-admission round results and performance. ATMA is a test conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) for candidates seeking admission to MBA, PGDM, PGDBA, and MCM programs. Candidates must go through the ATMA screening process and then engage in the ATMA counselling process to be admitted to various management courses.
ATMA Selection Procedure in Detail 2021
The ATMA selection process for shortlisting candidates is based on the candidate's overall ATMA 2021 result. Candidates must appear in the pre-admission rounds after passing the ATMA 2021 written test, which include:
- Discussion in a Group
- Interview with a person
Various ATMA participating institutions begin the screening process for candidates who have been shortlisted and are qualified for admission to their institutions.
Round of Group Discussion:
- The Group Discussion round is required of all shortlisted candidates in the ATMA selection process. The candidates' overall information and communication skills are checked in this round of the selection process. Candidates who pass this round advance to the next round of the selection process.
Round of Personal Interviews:
- This round entails a face-to-face interview with the shortlisted applicants, during which the interviewer assesses the candidate's overall personality. This is the final round of the ATMA selection process for admission to different courses. To advance to the next round, candidates must give it they're all.
Selection Process for ATMA in 2021
Following the announcement of the ATMA results, candidates are shortlisted based on their ATMA ratings. Shortlisted applicants must participate in Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds as part of the selection process. Candidates are chosen for admission to various management courses based on their overall performance in the ATMA test, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview.
Notice that the ATMA merit list is compiled using the candidates' ATMA scores as well as their results in the pre-admission rounds.
ATMA Answers Key 2021
The Association of Indian Management Schools will release the ATMA 2021 response key (AIMS). The response key will be available on the examination's official website. Candidates who are taking the exam may use the ATMA response key to estimate their likely score. The test conducting authority publishes all of the correct answers to the questions on the question paper in this section. The ATMA score is accepted by more than 200 management institutes across the world. Candidates will begin calculating their probable marks once the response key is posted.
Steps to Download ATMA 2021 Result
Candidates who want to review their ATMA 2021 exam results should follow the steps outlined below. The same measures can be used to download the ATMA 2021 Scorecard.
- Step 1: Go to AIMS' official website (www.atmaaims.com). Alternatively, use the ATMA 2021 Results - Direct Link on this page.
- Step 2: A connection to the results can be found on the homepage.
- Step 3: After clicking the connection, a new page will appear, prompting you to enter information such as exam month, PID, and password.
- Step 4: The ATMA 2021 results will appear on your screen after you press 'Login In.'
- Step 5: For future reference, remember to download and print the ATMA scorecard.
Cutoff for ATMA 2021
The ATMA cutoff list for 2021 decides the number of seats and candidates who will be admitted to different institutes. The ATMA 2021 Participating Institutes will begin planning the ATMA 2021 Cut Off List shortly. The ATMA 2021 cutoff list is based on exam scores as well as results in the pre-admission rounds, which include Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
Candidates should be aware that only those who meet the ATMA cutoff are admitted to various management courses. The ATMA score of the applicants, as well as their results in the pre-admission rounds, are used to make the final pick. As a result, candidates who score at or above the cut-off mark are required to participate in the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.
Note that the institute-specific cut-off list should differ from one institute to the next.
How to Check the ATMA Cutoff for 2021
Every participating institute's cutoff list will be different; however, candidates can check and download the ATMA cutoff list by the institute and save it for future reference.
The ATMA 2021 cutoff will be determined by the following factors:
- The entrance exam's difficulty level
- The total number of candidates who will be competing in ATMA 2021
- Number of seats available in total
