ATMA Exam 2026 February Session - Dates, Registration, Pattern & Result
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The Association of Indian Management Schools has announced the ATMA exam 2026 schedule for the February session. The ATMA exam date is 22 Feb 2026 and it will be conducted in computer based test format from 2 PM to 5 PM.
The ATMA exam registration process started on 1 Dec 2025 through the official website. The ATMA registration last date for this cycle is 10 Feb while fee payment closes on 9 Feb 2026.
What is ATMA Exam?
ATMA is the short form of AIMS Test for Management Admissions. The Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) organises a national level entrance test for admission to management courses namely MBA, PGDM and PGDBA in various b-schools.
ATMA MBA scores are recognised by more than 750 colleges. The test checks aptitude across key areas and is held multiple times a year in centre based online mode at ATMA exam centres. The question paper has six sections covering Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Skills and Verbal Skills.
ATMA is among the most popular MBA exams. Around 20000 students appear every year and the test is conducted several times annually by ATMA AIMS . The exam was administered five times in February, May, June, July and August of last year.
Important Highlights of ATMA Exam 2026
ATMA 2026 Exam Dates and Schedule
The official ATMA Dates for the February session include the exam on 22 Feb and the ATMA exam result on 28 Feb 2026.
ATMA 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To take the ATMA exam for an MBA, candidates must fulfil the following academic requirements -
A minimum of 50 percent scores in their bachelor's degree is needed.
A degree from a university recognised by the UGC is required.
Candidates may apply if they hold a CA certification.
Final year students are also eligible
ATMA 2026 Application Form and Registration Process
The ATMA registration process is online and includes form filling, fee payment and centre selection. Before the deadline candidates must finish registering for the ATMA exam. The process of filling the form is as follows -
Resume Online Registration
Log in using generated credentials
Pay application fees
Add personal, academic as well as communications-related information
Select exam center
Upload required documents in the format provided
Link for Direct Application - https://apply.atma
ATMA Fee Payment Details
Payment Mode - The application fee should be paid online by debit card, UPI, credit card or internet banking.
General Fee - The ATMA exam fees for general candidates is ₹2000 including GST. Concessions apply for women and North Eastern state candidates under ATMA registration fees norms.
North-Eastern States Candidates - ₹1500 after 50 percent fee concession
Women Candidates - ₹1000 after 25 percent fee concession
ATMA Exam Pattern 2026
The ATMA exam papers consist of 180 MCQs. The ATMA exam question paper follows a fixed pattern with negative marking.
ATMA 2026 Syllabus
The syllabus of the ATMA exam 2026 consists of subjects generally covered in MBA entrance exams.
ATMA Admit Card 2026 For February Session
Release of Admit Card of ATMA Feb Session 18 Feb 2026
Admit cards can be downloaded till exam day and are valid only for the specific session at allotted ATMA test centres.
Admission Cards are also specific for each Session and non-transferable
Ways to Download ATMA 2026 Admit Card
Access ATMA AIMS website
Log in using PID and password
Click on "Print e-Admit Card"
Read the instructions and download the admit card
ATMA Exam 2026 Cutoff (Expected)
Cut-offs are based on college requirements and ATMA score vs percentile trends. Scores are accepted by over 750 institutes across India. Expected cut-off details are mentioned below -
ATMA 2026 Result - Feb Session
ATMA Feb Session Result Date
The ATMA result for the February session will be announced on 28 Feb 2026. Candidates can also access ATMA results online using login credentials.
Note - ATMA Exam 2026 Feb session scorecards will be available online
Steps to Download ATMA Exam (Feb Session) Result
Visit ATMA AIMS website
Click on Candidate Login
Enter PID, password and exam date
Download the scorecard
Top Colleges Accepting ATMA 2026 Scores
Several reputed institutes accept ATMA scores for MBA and PGDM admissions through the ATMA CET route. These are -
ISMR Pune
Vivekanand Business School
ISBR Bangalore
School of Management Manipal University
Taxila Business School Jaipur
KIIT School of Management Odisha
ASM IIBR Pune
EMPI Business School Delhi
NDIM Delhi
SOIL Institute of Management
JIMS Rohini
ICBM Hyderabad
FAQs
ATMA is a nationwide entrance exam for management programs. The ATMA entrance exam is conducted as an entry test for MBA, PGDM and PGDBA courses of various colleges in India.
The Association of Indian Management Schools oversees the administration of the ATMA AIMS Exam. On average it happens four to five times a year.
Applicants are supposed to possess a bachelor's degree of at least 50 percent from a recognised university. Final year students and CA qualified applicants may also apply.
ATMA is an online computer-based test comprising multiple-choice questions. The test lasts for three hours and has 180 questions in total.
The applicants need to apply through the online platform available on the official website of ATMA. The online process involves registration, payment of fees, entering details and selecting the exam center. The common applying fee is ₹2000. However there are fee concessions for females and North Eastern state candidates.
ATMA is an online CBT test and is to be taken at designated test centers. The test is conducted in different cities of India at different test centers.
The candidates are given plus one mark for each correct response and minus 0.25 mark for each incorrect response.
Over 750 colleges use the ATMA score. Some popular colleges that use ATMA are Welingkar Mumbai, IMS Ghaziabad, SOIL Gurgaon, Christ University Bengaluru, PUMBA Pune, IBS Hyderabad and XIME Bangalore
The Feb 2026 session exam date of ATMA is 22nd Feb. The result of the exam will be announced on 28th Feb. To view the results on the ATMA website, candidates must input their PID and password.
