ATMA 2027
Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS)
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Overview
ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions) is the online MBA and PGDM entrance test of the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS); dates for the 2027 cycle are not announced yet. AIMS, set up in 1988 and with over 650 member institutions, launched ATMA in 2000, and its registration portal describes the test as recognised by over 200 B-schools. The score is used for postgraduate management programmes such as PGDM, PGDBA, MBA and MMS, and for MCA where local regulations allow. In 2026 the test was held on 22 February, 3 May, 12 July and in August; the website lists 9 August 2026 while the bulletin listed 23 August 2026.
ATMA at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS), Hyderabad |
| Level | Postgraduate management admission |
| Purpose | PGDM, PGDBA, MBA, MMS and MCA (subject to local regulations) at participating institutes |
| Mode | Online (computer-based) test at test centres |
| Frequency | Several sittings a year; four were scheduled in 2026, although the bulletin text says three times a year |
| Duration | 3 hours (2 PM to 5 PM in 2026, with reporting at 1 PM) |
| Questions | 180 objective questions in 6 sections of 30 questions, 30 minutes per section |
| Marking | +1 for each correct answer, 0 for an unanswered question, -0.25 for each wrong answer |
| Application fee (2026) | Rs 2,000 including 18% GST, card payment only; 25% concession for women and 50% for North-East candidates |
| Exam cities | About 30 tentative cities in the 2026 bulletin, such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow and Pune; candidates choose two cities |
| Official website | www.atmaaims.com |
Important dates (ATMA 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | Not announced yet |
| Last date to register | Not announced yet |
| Admit card | Not announced yet |
| Exam sittings | Not announced yet |
| Result | Not announced yet |
| 2026 cycle: sittings held (all Sundays) | 22 February, 3 May and 12 July 2026, and an August 2026 sitting (9 August on the website, 23 August in the bulletin) |
Sources: ATMA Bulletin 2026, About ATMA, ATMA registration portal and ATMA website. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Conducting Body
Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS)
Category
Management
Level
National
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Application closes | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Exam date | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
Eligibility Criteria
The ATMA registration portal lists these conditions for the 2026 cycle.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualifying degree | Bachelor's degree from a university recognised by UGC |
| Minimum marks | 50% marks in the bachelor's degree |
| Final-year students | Can also apply |
| Chartered Accountants | Candidates who have completed CA can apply |
- No specific prior knowledge of business or any other subject area is required; the test assesses aptitude for management education (2026 bulletin).
- The name in the registration form must be as per Aadhaar or the Class X certificate (registration portal).
- The test is meant for PGDM, PGDBA, MBA and MMS programmes, and for MCA only subject to the regulations of the local university (2026 bulletin).
Source: ATMA registration portal and ATMA Bulletin 2026 (2026 cycle).
Exam Pattern
The online test has six sections covering analytical reasoning, verbal skills and quantitative skills, with each skill tested in two sections.
| Section | Skill area | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Analytical Reasoning | 30 | 30 minutes |
| II | Verbal Skills | 30 | 30 minutes |
| III | Quantitative Skills | 30 | 30 minutes |
| IV | Analytical Reasoning | 30 | 30 minutes |
| V | Verbal Skills | 30 | 30 minutes |
| VI | Quantitative Skills | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 180 | 180 minutes |
- Mode: online test with objective questions. Sections need not be attempted in serial order, and the sequence in the actual test may differ from the table.
- Marking: 1 mark for each correct answer, 0 for an unanswered question and 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer, so four wrong answers cost one mark.
- Timing in 2026: 2 PM to 5 PM, with reporting time 1 PM.
- Sample tests are available on the ATMA website.
Source: ATMA Bulletin 2026 and ATMA registration portal (2026 cycle).
How to Apply for ATMA 2027
- Visit apply.atmaaims.com and register with your details as per Aadhaar or the Class X certificate.
- Receive the Personal Identification Number (PID) by e-mail and SMS; the login password is provided after registration is completed.
- Upload the required documents and pay the ATMA registration fee online by credit or debit card.
- Choose the test date and test centre. Candidates select two test cities, and the second is added to the admit card automatically if the first is not available.
- Print the admit card and carry it to the test centre.
| Category | Registration fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| General | Rs 2,000 including 18% GST |
| Women | 25% concession (Rs 500), so Rs 1,500 |
| North-East | 50% concession (Rs 1,000), so Rs 1,000 |
- The fee is not refundable or transferable to other tests under any circumstances.
- A change of test centre is allowed only in exceptional cases, if requested before the registration close date and subject to availability and approval.
- AIMS states that www.atmaaims.com is the only official website and that it has not authorised any agency to accept ATMA application forms or fees.
Source: ATMA Bulletin 2026, ATMA registration portal and About ATMA (2026 cycle). The 2027 registration window and fee are not announced yet.
Apply online on the official portal: https://apply.atmaaims.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts ATMA 2027?
ATMA 2027 is conducted by Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS).
What is the eligibility for ATMA 2027?
The ATMA registration portal lists these conditions for the 2026 cycle. Criterion Requirement Qualifying degree Bachelor's degree from a university recognised by UGC Minimum marks 50% marks in the bachelor's degree Final-year students Can also apply Chartered Accountants Candidates who have completed CA can apply No specific prior knowledge of business or any other subject area is required; the test assesses aptitude for management education (2026 bulletin). The name in the registration form…
What is the exam pattern of ATMA 2027?
The online test has six sections covering analytical reasoning, verbal skills and quantitative skills, with each skill tested in two sections. Section Skill area Questions Time I Analytical Reasoning 30 30 minutes II Verbal Skills 30 30 minutes III Quantitative Skills 30 30 minutes IV Analytical Reasoning 30 30 minutes V Verbal Skills 30 30 minutes VI Quantitative Skills 30 30 minutes Total 180 180 minutes Mode: online test with objective questions. Sections need not be attempted in serial…
How do I apply for ATMA 2027?
Visit apply.atmaaims.com and register with your details as per Aadhaar or the Class X certificate. Receive the Personal Identification Number (PID) by e-mail and SMS; the login password is provided after registration is completed. Upload the required documents and pay the ATMA registration fee online by credit or debit card. Choose the test date and test centre. Candidates select two test cities, and the second is added to the admit card automatically if the first is not available. Print the…
What is the official website of ATMA 2027?
The official website is https://www.atmaaims.com/.