The first ATMA exam of the 2026 academic year will be this February session exam. As the exam date approaches, candidates are advised to stay calm and stress-free. Awareness about the guidelines beforehand will help candidates avoid last-minute confusion. Below are comprehensive exam day guidelines that include everything that needs to be remembered.

Documents and Items to be Carried to ATMA Exam Centre

• Before proceeding to the ATMA exam centre, it is important to ensure that you have all the necessary documents with you like two coloured print copies of the official ATMA admit card 2026 and a valid photo ID proof in both original and photocopy form. 

• PAN cards, Aadhaar cards, Driver's Licenses, Voter IDs, UID cards or college ID cards are among the acceptable forms of identification for test takers.

• The ATMA admit card is mandatory and it is the most important document as without it entry to the exam centre is not possible. 

• It is also important to ensure that the candidates attach a passport-sized photograph on both copies of the hall ticket. The photograph should be similar to the one attached to the application form. 

• It is also important to carry a copy of the ATMA 2026 application form as it may be required during the verification process.

• In addition to the above, students are also required to carry a ballpoint pen and a transparent water bottle.

ATMA Exam 2026 Reporting Time and Schedule of Exam

• Aspirants are required to report to the exam centre at least an hour prior to the commencement of the exam. 

• Latecomers will not be allowed to enter the examination hall of the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMA) for the entrance exam.

• If you are not aware of the location of the exam center it is always better to visit the centre one day before the exam to avoid any last-minute confusion.

• The exam will be held between 9 AM and 12 PM on the date of the ATMA exam 2026. Before the start of the exam it is necessary to read the instructions given in the question paper.

Exam Pattern and Time Management

• ATMA follows sectional timings. Each section takes 30 minutes to finish. There is negative marking as well.

• Do not waste time on a single question. If you are not sure about the answer, then proceed to the next question. Time management is very important in this ATMA examination.

• Aspirants are also advised not to begin any new subject from the ATMA syllabus on the day of the examination. They should only focus on the revision of the subjects that have already been prepared.

Things to Avoid on ATMA 2026 Exam Day

As the exam will be held in the centre-based mode, there are certain things that are not allowed inside the examination hall. Please check the details below - 

• Do not bring pencils, erasers, pencil bags or any other stationery items. Only a ballpoint pen is allowed.

• Electronic devices are strictly not allowed. Candidates must display their risk status on the Arogya Setu app. Mobile phones must be turned off and handed over to the specified place.

• Do not lend your personal items to anyone.

Final Final Advice for Test-Takers

Test-takers need to stay calm and controlled during the exam. This is because panic can lead to the selection of incorrect answers. Read each question before attempting it and focus on answering that question. By following these steps you can easily avoid last-minute stress and make the most out of your preparation on the day of the ATMA 2026 exam.