ATMA 2026 Exam Date (Aug 9), Timing (2.00-5.00 PM): Check Exam Reporting, Gate Closure

AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) is conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS). ATMA 2026 exam will be held on August 9, 2026. The table below summarizes key ATMA 2026 Exam highlights.

ATMA 2026 exam schedule is as follows: ATMA Exam 2026 will be held on August 9, 2026. ATMA exam duration is 3 hours, and exam timing is from 2.00-5.00 PM. Candidates must report before 01:00 PM at the ATMA Test centre. ATMA Test Centre gates will close at 01:40 PM. Late comers will not be allowed to enter the test centre and appear for the test. Check ATMA exam reporting time, and other details in the table below. Candidates should also check their admit card, reconfirm their exam centre, date and exact timings.

AIMS has issued following exam day instructions for candidates registered for ATMA 2026 exam. 

1. Online test Timing: 02.00 PM to 05.00 PM.
2. Candidates HAVE to report before 01:00 pm at the ATMA test centre.
3. ATMA Test Centre gates will close at 01:40 pm. Late comers will not be allowed to enter the test centre and appear for the test.
4. Candidates have to carry the following documents to the ATMA test centre:
   a) Original Photo ID proof Issued by Government - Original Aadhar Card, Passport, PAN Card, Voter's Card, Permanent Driving License. Ration Card and Learner's Driving License will not be accepted as valid id proof.
   b) 1 clear black and white photocopy of ID Proof.
   c) 2 clear black and white copies of Admit card along with Original recent passport size photo affixed on each of them. Admit Card is valid when the photograph of the candidate is pasted on it and a Photo ID proof Issued by Government of India (Aadhar Card, Voter Id, Pan Card, Driving Licence) in ORIGINAL and a black and white Photo Copy of the same, are produced at the test centre. Candidates should affix a photograph which should match with the uploaded photograph on the admit card.
   d) In case of married candidates who have changed their name, they will be allowed to appear for the Test ONLY IF they produce the Original Gazette notification / their marriage certificate and/or an affidavit.
   e) If any of the above mentioned documents is not produced at the test centre, please note that the candidate will not be permitted to appear for the atma test.
5. Candidates should bring a ball point pen. Calculators, statistical tables, laptop/computer or gadgets that could be of any unfair assistance are strictly prohibited at the ATMA Test centre.
6. Ensure that your test invigilator signs in the space provided in your admit card.
7. Login Id is the Candidate's Roll No.
8. There are 180 questions spread over 6 sections. Total time allotted for the test is 180 minutes.
9. In all Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each question will have only one correct or most appropriate answer. The answer must be indicated by selecting the check box provided at the left side of the options. For each correct answer 1 mark will be given and for each incorrect answer 0.25 mark will be deducted from the score.
10. Click on 'Next' Button to skip a question and move on to the next question. You may revise any answer by selecting the question no. from the list.
11. Information about the time spent, attempted/unattempted question, question no., section details are available on the screen. Candidates cannot close before time.
12. Use of unfair means, disobedience of instructions, arguing or threatening the examination officials, cheating, etc., will be treated as MALPRACTICE. This may lead to cancellation of your exams, besides any other liabilities under the law.
13. Please note the ATMA test centre will not provide any photocopy/printing facilities.

ATMA 2026 exam preparation includes practicing mock tests and sample tests. ATMA previous year’s papers are also helpful. Click on links below to take these tests free online.

• ATMA Mock Test 2026
• ATMA Sample Paper 2026
• ATMA Previous Year Paper 2026 

ATMA Exam 2026 will be held on August 9, 2026. ATMA exam duration is 3 hours. Candidates must report before 01:00 PM at the ATMA Test centre. ATMA Test Centre gates will close at 01:40 PM. Late comers will not be allowed to enter the test centre and appear for the test. Check ATMA exam reporting time 2026, gate closing time, exam start time and end time 2026 in the article above.