When should I start preparing for ATMA?

No, foreign nationals cannot apply for ATMA exam. Only Indian citizens can the ATMA exam 2026. 

Yes, candidates can appear more than once for ATMA exam. ATMA is held three to five times a year and scores of best attempt would be considered for admissions to colleges accepting ATMA scores. 

Marking pattern for ATMA exam is

• 1 mark for correct answer
• 0.25 is deducted for incorrect answer
• No deduction is made for questions not answered.

The registrations for ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admission) 2026 are currently open. The ATMA exam for the May 2026 session is scheduled to be held on 3rd May 2026.

Yes, PUMBA accepts ATMA scores for MBA admissions. The ATMA cut off for PUMBA is usually high and ranges between 85 to 90 percentile.