The Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) has opened online applications for the AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) February 2026 session. Prospective candidates can register for the exam on the official website, atmaaims.com. The final deadline for registration is February 10, 2026 . The computer-based ATMA exam is scheduled to take place on February 22, 2026 .
ATMA scores facilitate admission into various postgraduate management programs across India. These include Master of Business Administration (MBA), Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), and Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration/Analytics (PGDBA) courses. More than 740 prominent business schools nationwide accept ATMA results for their annual admissions cycles. AIMS conducts the ATMA exam four times each year.
Application Procedure and Fees
The entire application process for ATMA February 2026 is conducted online. Applicants must visit atmaaims.com to complete the registration form and submit necessary details. The application fee for the ATMA examination is Rs 2,000 . This fee must be paid through the online payment gateway by February 9, 2026 . Applications with unpaid fees after this date will not be processed. Candidates must ensure all details are accurate before final submission.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the ATMA February 2026 exam, candidates must meet specific academic requirements. A Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) is mandatory. Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their Bachelor’s degree. Students currently in the final year of their undergraduate program are also eligible to apply. Additionally, individuals who have successfully completed the Chartered Accountancy (CA) examination qualify to register for ATMA.
Examination Pattern and Scoring
The ATMA exam is a three-hour, computer-based test formatted with multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The examination consists of 180 questions, divided equally into six sections. Each section contains 30 questions. The test evaluates candidates on three core abilities: Analytical Reasoning, Verbal Ability, and Quantitative Ability. These sections are designed to assess skills crucial for management studies.
The scoring methodology awards one mark for every correct answer. A system of negative marking is in place; 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect response. This penalty applies across all sections. There is no penalty for unanswered questions. Candidates should strategize their attempts carefully to optimize their scores.
Important Dates for ATMA February 2026 Session
The schedule for the ATMA February 2026 examination session is as follows:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Closing of Payment Gateway | February 9, 2026 |
| Registration Closes | February 10, 2026 |
| Last Date to Print Application Form | February 16, 2026 |
| Online Admit Card Available | February 18, 2026 |
| Exam Date | February 22, 2026 |
| Results Declaration | February 28, 2026 |
Candidates will be able to download their admit cards online starting February 18, 2026 . Printing the application form is permitted until February 16, 2026 . The results for the ATMA February 2026 exam will be declared on February 28, 2026 . Adherence to these deadlines is critical for all applicants.