ATMA 2020 Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme, Syllabus and Books

Updated On - February 14th, 2020

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ATMA 2020 Exam Pattern is designed to test candidates’ aptitude and management skills by analysing their comprehension abilities, verbal reasoning capacities, analysing and synthesizing capabilities, and numerical reasoning abilities. AIMS has divided the question paper in 6 sections with 180 objective type questions.

Latest: ATMA Application Form 2020 is available from February 13 to May 19, 2020. Also, Results for February session are decared, candidates appeared for the exam have to Validate the Results

• Next session of ATMA 2020 is scheduled for May 24, 2020.
• The exam will be conducted in English language for a duration of 180 minutes. 
• All the questions are based on three sections namely- Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative, and Verbal skills. 
• 1 mark is awarded for every correct answer. Negative marking of - 0.25 mark is also applicable for every incorrect answer. 

ATMA is conducted five times for an academic year. The pattern is similar to other leading MBA exams like MAT. Read on to know more about the exam pattern, marking scheme, section-wise question distribution, important topics and Preparation Tips

ATMA Exam Pattern 2020 Highlights

ATMA 2020 Detailed Exam Pattern

Following are the features of ATMA Exam Pattern:  

Exam Mode 

• The examination is conducted in online mode which is computer-based mode. 

Exam Timings

• Unlike other management exams, ATMA is held in the afternoon session.
•  ATMA 2020 will be held on February 5, 2020 (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
• The Reporting Time is 1:00 pm.

Type of Questions

• All questions are objective in nature.
• Each question has four options.
• Choose the correct or best answer from these four choices and click on the right answer in the online test. 

Total Questions, Sections and Time

• The test comprises of 180 questions divided equally into 6 sections.
• Each Section is timed individually i.e. a time limit of 30 minutes is prescribed for each section with 30 questions.   

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ATMA Marking Scheme 2020

The marking scheme for ATMA is uniform. The scheme is tabulated below.

ATMA Syllabus & Important Topics 2020

The syllabus aims to assess the aptitude of the candidates for higher management education. AIMS, the coordinating body of ATMA does not release any official syllabus for the examination. Based on the past trends of questions, we have curated ATMA Syllabus for you all. Read on to know more.

There are three main sections in ATMA 2020. Each section is further divided into two parts. The main topics of the exam syllabus are:

1. Analytical Reasoning Skills
2. Quantitative Skills
3. Verbal Skills

ATMA Syllabus: Analytical Reasoning Skills 1 and 2

Skills 1: Candidates must possess the analytical skills to analyze the situation and arrive at a right answer. Questions will be framed out of:

• Critical Reasoning,
• A course of Action,
• Statement-Inference,
• Strong/Weak Arguments

Skills 2: In addition to the topics mentioned above, you can expect questions based on  

• Coding-decoding,
• Strengthen/Weaken arguments 
• Statement-Conclusion,
• Arrangements,
• Syllogisms,
• Data sufficiency

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ATMA Syllabus: Verbal Skills 1 and 2

Skill 1:  This section assesses a candidate’s English language skills. The topics covered under this section are:

• Grammar
• Vocabulary,
• Jumbled Sentences
• RC Passages
• Sentence Completion

Skills 2: It is no different from section 1 of verbal skills. The only difference is, that you may get more questions on Reading Comprehension and Verbal Reasoning as well.

Preparation Tip: Read English newspapers, magazines, etc. to increase their familiarity with words and improve vocabulary. Read Complete Preparation Tips

ATMA Syllabus: Quantitative Skills 1 and 2

Skills 1 and 2: This section revolves around mathematics, numerical ability, calculation skills, etc. It is important for candidates to practice quick solving tricks with respect to calculations, etc. for doing well in this section. Topics covered in this section are given below:

• Arithmetic
• Algebra
• Modern Math
• Geometry
• Number System
• Average
• Percentages
• Profit & Loss
• Ratio & Proportion Variations
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Mensuration
• Permutation & Combination
• Quadratic Equation
• Logarithm

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ATMA Mock Test 2020

Conducting body of the exam AIMS provides facility to practice Mock Test on the official website. Following are the steps to avail the facility:

• Visit the official website atmaaims.com
• Navigate to “Mock Test’ option displayed on the top most bar
• A new login window will appear, enter email id, password. In case not yet registered there is an option of “ Register an Account”
• Set of instructions are displayed on the screen taht are necessary to be followed to start the test.

Direct Link to Practice Mock Test

ATMA Mock Test Window appears like this: 

ATMA 2020 Recommended Books

The following reference books will help candidates in preparing for ATMA 2020 entrance exam. These books will let candidates prepare for the different types and category of questions that can be expected in the exam.

ATMA Exam Pattern/ Syllabus – FAQs

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