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All ATMA score-accepting institutes will begin the ATMA 2026 selection process for shortlisted candidates after the ATMA 2026 results on February 28, 2026. Based on AIMS results, participating colleges will shortlist candidates for the ATMA selection procedure 2026. AIMS conducts the ATMA 2026 exam four to five times a year. Recently, the ATMA February dates are out, and the ATMA 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on February 22, 2026. Read this article to know when the ATMA selection process begins, what the process is, and so on.
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Candidates will be shortlisted based on their score in this MBA entrance exam and will have to appear for the selection procedure of ATMA 2026. The ATMA counselling round will have three steps, including a shortlist of candidates based on the ATMA score to prepare the final merit list of candidates for admission to the programme. Read this complete article to know in detail about the ATMA selection procedure 2026, important dates of ATMA 2026, documents required, and so forth.
Candidates seeking admission to ATMA participating institutes based on the ATMA 2026 score must stay updated with the latest events. The table below mentions the dates regarding the ATMA 2026 exam for the beginning of the selection procedure. The ATMA counselling round date will be announced on the websites of the respective ATMA participating colleges.
Events | August Cycle Date |
ATMA exam 2026 date | February 22, 2026 |
ATMA exam result 2026 | February 28, 2026 |
| ATMA selection process starts | To be announced |
After taking the ATMA 2026 February session, all selected candidates who were initially shortlisted for subsequent rounds were based on their performance in the ATMA 2026 exam. ATMA exam scores will be accepted by various management colleges and institutions.
The selection procedure for ATMA 2026 will begin soon after the declaration of the results. This article by Careers360 will help students understand the ATMA 2026 selection procedure and requirements for admission into the participating institutes. Under the ATMA Selection Procedure 2026, candidates will have to go through the following three steps.
Candidates are divided into small groups and given a particular topic. The topics for group discussion will be based on political, social or economic issues. The discussion commences group-wise, and candidates will be evaluated on the following basis:
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A written ability test is conducted to assess candidates on the following parameters:
The interview can be conducted in groups or with individuals, which may vary from institute to institute. During the personal interview, candidates will be assessed on the following qualities:
Once all the rounds are conducted, candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their composite score in all the rounds. The final selection criteria will vary from institute to institute. Hence, candidates are advised to check the official website of the institute they want to apply to.
Final shortlisted candidates will be required to carry the following documents:
The Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) will soon conduct ATMA counselling. Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the ATMA 2026 counselling process. The ATMA counselling process takes place after the declaration of the ATMA 2026 result, scheduled for February 28, 2026. At the time of ATMA counselling, candidates will be allotted seats at 5 colleges that they have chosen at the time of registration.
Seats will be allotted based on the exam rank and the required college cutoff. Candidates who will be selected for the ATMA counselling round are required to take the necessary personal documents. Document verification will be done at the time of counselling.
AIMS will announce the ATMA result for the February session on February 28, 2026. Candidates can check their ATMA 2026 results by entering their login credentials. The scorecard of ATMA 2026 includes the sectional scores and overall percentile as well. Based on the ATMA result, 2026 candidates will be shortlisted for the selection process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
ATMA scores are valid for one year from the date of release of the result. The ATMA selection process will include multiple stages after the initial ATMA exam. All candidates will be shortlisted based on their ATMA scores, followed by Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds conducted by the participating institutes.
There are no restrictions on the number of times a candidate can apply for the ATMA exam. One can take the exam multiple times, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.
Candidates result will be calculated based on the following marking scheme:
No, candidates will have to check the name of the shortlisted students on the official website and appear for the participating institute's selection rounds accordingly.
When all the rounds will be conducted by the participating institute, final selection list release date is yet to be announced.
The ATMA selection rounds will be group discussion, writing ability test and personal interview.
ATMA result 2026 for the February session will be announced on February 28, 2026.
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If you're searching for “Atma Malik Institute of Engineering” under ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions), it won't show up—because ATMA exam is only for MBA/management admissions , and engineering colleges like Atma Malik Institute of Technology & Research aren’t part of that process. The MBA exam ATMA is completely different and does not include engineering institutes.
No, it's not mandatory but if you've those score then your option will be vast. Maximum Universities have their own selection process & own exams. If you have those good score they'll prefer you. But as per AICTE rules you have to have one national or state basis entrance exam score to enroll any AICTE approved college if you do MBA or PGDM.
Yes, there will be an ATMA admission exam in 2025. The next ATMA exam will be administered via computer on June 1, 2025. The June session is now accepting registrations, which will end on May 20, 2025. In India, the ATMA test is administered several times a year for admission to MBA programs and associated fields.
Hey Madhura
Yes ATMA is held in July as well. Based on the latest official schedule
July 2025 session of ATMA will be conducted on 27 July 2025 in a centre based online format
Registration opens from 2 June and closes on 15 July 2025
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