ACTIVE 2026National Level
ATMA 2026
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Participating Institutions
W
Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai
Courses: PGDM
P
PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore
Courses: MBA
I
IBA (Indus Business Academy), Bangalore
Courses: PGDM
S
SIES College of Management Studies, Mumbai
Courses: PGDM
I
IPE (Institute of Public Enterprise), Hyderabad
Courses: MBA
X
XISS (Xavier Institute of Social Service), Ranchi
Courses: MBA
N
New Delhi Institute of Management
Courses: PGDM
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in their Bachelor's degree from a university recognized by the UGC. Final year students who are awaiting their graduation results are also eligible to apply. Candidates who have completed CA (Chartered Accountancy) can also apply. There is no upper age limit for ATMA. The exam is open to all Indian nationals. ATMA scores are accepted by 200+ top B-Schools across India for admission to MBA, PGDM, MCA, and MMS programmes.
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Details
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General Registration Fee
DetailsINR 2,000/- (Non-refundable, Non-transferable)
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Fee Concession – Women Candidates
Details25% concession → Effective fee: INR 1,500/-
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Fee Concession – North Eastern States
Details50% concession → Effective fee: INR 1,000/- (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura)
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Proof Required for Concession
DetailsAadhar Card (both sides) + Birth Certificate must be uploaded during registration
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Payment Modes
DetailsDebit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI only (No Cash/DD/Cheque facility)
Mock Tests & Structure
Test Pattern Details
Exam Mode
Computer Based Test (CBT) – Centre-based Online
Exam Frequency
4 times a year – February, May/June, July, August
February 2026 Exam Date
22 February 2026 (Sunday), 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Reporting Time
1:00 PM at the exam centre (1 hour before exam)
Total Questions
180 MCQs across 6 sections
Section-wise Time
30 minutes per section (strictly timed; individually timed sections)
Marking Scheme
+1 for Correct Answer | -0.25 for Incorrect Answer | 0 for Unattempted
Question Type
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) only
Sample / Mock Tests
Available on official ATMA website: atmaaims.com
Result Timeline
Within 6 days of exam (Feb 22 Exam → Feb 28 Result)
Score Report
Downloaded via Candidate Login using PID, Password, and Exam Date
Accepted by
200+ top B-Schools (official claim); 700+ colleges total across India
Change of Test Centre
Not allowed except in exceptional cases; request must be made minimum 10 days before exam.
Exam Schedule
Activity
Timeline
Activity
ATMA February 2026 Registration Opens
Timeline
1 December 2025
Activity
Payment Gateway Closes
Timeline
9 February 2026
Activity
Application Form Submission Closes
Timeline
10 February 2026
Activity
Last Date for Reprint of Application Form
Timeline
16 February 2026
Activity
Admit Card Download Opens
Timeline
18 February 2026
Activity
ATMA February 2026 Exam
Timeline
22 February 2026 – 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Reporting at 1:00 PM)
Activity
ATMA February 2026 Result Declaration
Timeline
28 February 2026
Activity
GD/PI at Participating B-Schools
Timeline
March – April 2026 (by individual institutes)
Activity
ATMA May 2026 Session (Expected)
Timeline
Registration:- April 2026 | Exam:- June 2026
Activity
ATMA July 2026 Session (Expected)
Timeline
Registration:- June 2026 | Exam:- July 2026
Activity
ATMA August 2026 Session (Expected)
Timeline
Registration:- July 2026 | Exam:- August 2026
Syllabus
Analytical Reasoning Skills (Section I & II)
- Coding-Decoding
- Linear Arrangement
- Circular Arrangement
- Statement-Conclusion
- Statement-Inference
- Syllogism
- Blood Relations / Family Tree
- Strong and Weak Arguments
- Analogy
- Input-Output
Verbal Skills (Section I & II)
- Reading Comprehension
- English Grammar
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Jumbled Sentences (Para Jumbles)
- Vocabulary and Word Meaning
- Sentence Completion
- Error Identification
- Fill in the Blanks
- Cloze Test
- Idioms and Phrases.
Quantitative Skills (Section I & II)
- Number System
- Profit
- Loss and Discount
- Speed
- Time and Distance
- Algebra
- Modern Maths
- Quadratic Equations
- Geometry and Mensuration
- LCM and HCF
Notifications & Past Events
Date
Event
Date:
01 Dec '25
ATMA February 2026 Registration Opened
Date:
09 Feb '26
Fee Payment Window Closed
Date:
10 Feb '26
Application Form Submission Closed
Date:
16 Feb '26
Application Reprint Last Date Passed
Date:
18 Feb '26
Admit Card Released
Date:
22 Feb '26
ATMA February 2026 Exam Conducted (2 PM – 5 PM)
Date:
28 Feb '26
ATMA February 2026 Result Declared
Exam Pattern
Section
Questions
Duration
Analytical Reasoning Skill – I
Questions30
Duration30 minutes
Verbal Skill – I
Questions30
Duration30 minutes
Quantitative Skill – I
Questions30
Duration30 minutes
Analytical Reasoning Skill – II
Questions31
Duration30 minutes
Verbal Skill – II
Questions32
Duration30 minutes
Quantitative Skill – II
Questions30
Duration30 minutes
TOTAL
Questions180
Duration180 minutes (3 hours)
Frequently Asked Questions
ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions) is a national-level MBA entrance exam conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS). Recognized by AICTE and the Ministry of Education, Government of India, ATMA scores are accepted by 200+ top B-Schools across India for admission to MBA, PGDM, MCA, and MMS programmes.
ATMA is conducted 4 times a year – typically in February, May/June, July, and August. Candidates can appear in multiple sessions and use the best score for admission.
ATMA February 2026 exam was conducted on 22 February 2026 (Sunday) from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Candidates were required to report at the exam centre by 1:00 PM.
ATMA has 180 MCQ questions across 6 sections: Analytical Reasoning I & II (30 Qs each), Verbal Skills I & II (30 Qs each), and Quantitative Skills I & II (30 Qs each). Each section is individually timed at 30 minutes. Total duration: 3 hours.
Yes. Correct answer: +1 mark. Incorrect answer: -0.25 marks. Unattempted questions: 0 marks.
The ATMA registration fee is INR 2,000 (non-refundable). Women candidates receive a 25% concession (fee: INR 1,500). Candidates from North Eastern States receive a 50% concession (fee: INR 1,000). Proof documents must be uploaded during registration.
ATMA February 2026 result was declared on 28 February 2026. Candidates can download scorecards via Candidate Login on atmaaims.com using their PID, Password, and Exam Date.
Candidates must carry: (1) Two printed copies of the ATMA Admit Card with a passport-size photograph attached, (2) Printed copy of ATMA Application Form, (3) Valid Government-issued Photo ID (original + photocopy). Candidates without these documents will not be allowed to appear.
Change of test centre is generally not allowed. Exceptions may be considered for valid reasons if the request is made at least 10 days before the exam date. Change is subject to seat availability at the desired centre and approval by the test administrator.
The next ATMA session is expected to be in May/June 2026, followed by July 2026 and August 2026. Official dates will be announced on the ATMA official website: atmaaims.com.