ATMA 2026

The AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) for admission to postgraduate management programs such as MBA, PGDM, MCA, and PGDBA across India. The exam is held multiple times a year (typically 4-5 sessions) in a computer-based test (CBT) mode at various centres across the country. ATMA is accepted by over 750 management institutes across India, offering candidates a wide range of options for pursuing their management education. The exam assesses candidates' skills in Analytical Reasoning, Verbal Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude through 180 multiple-choice questions divided into six sections. With a duration of 3 hours, ATMA provides a moderate difficulty level compared to other management entrance exams like CAT or XAT. The exam offers multiple attempts in a year, allowing candidates to improve their scores and increase their chances of admission to their preferred management institutes.