{"id":18666,"date":"2025-10-09T07:32:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T07:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=18666"},"modified":"2025-10-09T07:32:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T07:32:36","slug":"atma-exam-for-top-pgdm-college-admission-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/atma-exam-for-top-pgdm-college-admission-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"ATMA Exam for Top PGDM College Admission 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) for PGDM, MBA, and MCA admission. The ATMA exam is AICTE and Ministry of Education-approved and is accepted by more than 750 B-schools in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide gives total information regarding the ATMA 2026 exam, such as syllabus, fees, best colleges, important dates, admission process, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Choose ATMA?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accepted by 750+ B-schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Especially useful for admission into mid-tier PGDM\/MBA colleges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Multiple Exam Windows<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Conducted 4\u20135 times a year\u2014flexible for working professionals and freshers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Easy Application Process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Fully online, with quick result announcements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>AICTE Approved<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Recognized by the Ministry of Education for PGDM\/MBA\/MCA admissions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>ATMA 2026 Exam Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Level<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mode of Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online (AI-proctored or Test Center)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequency<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4\u20135 times per year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">180<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sections<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">180<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negative Marking<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>ATMA 2026 Exam Dates (Tentative)<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Session<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Exam Date<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Registration Deadline<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">February Session<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feb 23, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feb 18, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May Session<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 25, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 20, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July Session<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 27, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 22, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>ATMA 2026 Exam Pattern<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>No. of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Time Allotted<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytical Reasoning \u2013 I<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 mins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytical Reasoning \u2013 II<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 mins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantitative Skills \u2013 I<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 mins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantitative Skills \u2013 II<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 mins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verbal Skills \u2013 I<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 mins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verbal Skills \u2013 II<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 mins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">180<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">180 mins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>ATMA 2026 Syllabus<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. Analytical Reasoning<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coding-Decoding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood Relations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrangements<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statements &amp; Conclusions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cause-Effect<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Critical Reasoning<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> Quantitative Skills<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arithmetic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Algebra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geometry<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data Interpretation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number System<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern Math<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> Verbal Skills<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grammar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vocabulary<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading Comprehension<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sentence Correction<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Para Jumbles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>ATMA 2026 Exam Fees<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Fee<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b92,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women Candidates<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91,500 (discounted)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North-East Candidates<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Criteria<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Requirement<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educational Qualification<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor&#8217;s Degree (final year eligible)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% (general category)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age Limit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No age limit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work Experience<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not mandatory<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Top PGDM Colleges Accepting ATMA 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Location<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Avg. Package<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Fees (Approx.)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mumbai\/Bangalore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b97.8 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b912\u201313 lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PUMBA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pune<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b96.5 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91.3 lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XIME<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bangalore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b96 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b911 lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMS Ghaziabad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ghaziabad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b96.2 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b97.5 lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaipuria Institute of Management<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lucknow<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b96.7 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b910 lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IBA Bangalore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bangalore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b96 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b98.4 lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>ATMA vs Other MBA Exams<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Factor<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>ATMA<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>CAT<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>CMAT<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Mode<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online (Home\/Center)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequency<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4\u20135 times\/year<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once a year<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once a year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level of Difficulty<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Score Validity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 year<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 year<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Duration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Admission Process Using ATMA Score<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Register for ATMA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/exam\/2\/atma-2025\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> CAREERMANTRA.NET.ATMA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Take the exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your selected session date<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Receive results<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within 3\u20135 days of exam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apply to PGDM colleges<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using <a href=\"https:\/\/atmaaims.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ATMA<\/a> score<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Undergo PI\/WAT rounds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conducted by institutes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Admission offers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are rolled out based on overall profile<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>ATMA Score Trends for Top Colleges<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Required ATMA Score (Percentile)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welingkar Mumbai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85\u201395%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XIME Bangalore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80\u201390%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PUMBA Pune<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90\u201395% (for Maharashtra domicile)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaipuria Lucknow<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70\u201380%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IES Management, Mumbai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75\u201385%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>FAQs: ATMA 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Q1. How many times can I take ATMA?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A: As many times as it is conducted in a year (usually 4\u20135).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q2. Is ATMA accepted by top MBA colleges?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A: Yes, many top-tier PGDM institutions like Welingkar, XIME, and PUMBA accept ATMA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q3. How long is the ATMA score valid?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A: 1 academic year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q4. Can final-year students apply for ATMA?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A: Yes, final-year graduation students are eligible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q5. What is the cutoff for Welingkar?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A: Generally 85+ percentile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q6. Is the exam conducted from home?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A: Yes, both <\/span><b>home-based online<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>test center<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> options are available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q7. Is there a negative marking?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A: Yes, 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q8. Is work experience needed for ATMA?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A: No, but it helps during the interview stage at some colleges.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ATMA test is a great alternative pathway to top PGDM\/MBA schools for people who need flexible timings, multiple attempts, and AICTE-approved admission processes. Whether you are a graduate or a professional, ATMA can assist you in securing admission to top B-schools in India. With diligent preparation and careful choice of college, your PGDM aspirations can be fulfilled.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Related Articles You Might Like<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/exam\/34\/cmat-2025\/Results\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMAT 2025: Syllabus, Pattern &amp; Colleges<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/colleges\/2707\/Mumbai\/MBA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top PGDM Colleges in Maharashtra 2026<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/is-cat-compulsory-for-mba\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA Admission Without CAT: Best Alternatives<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/welingkar-institute-of-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welingkar PGDM Admission Process 2025<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) for PGDM, MBA, and MCA admission. 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