ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions)

27 July 2025
Updated On Date: Sep 27, 2025

ATMA ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

ATMA 2026 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

A candidate must meet the following ATMA eligibility requirements in order to be eligible to apply for the ATMA Exam:

Nationality

  • Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for ATMA 2026.

Educational Qualification

  • You must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a UGC-recognized institution.
  • Candidates in the final year of their graduation are also eligible, provided they complete their degree before the start of the academic session.
  • Chartered Accountants (CAs) are also eligible to apply.

Minimum Marks Required

  • A minimum aggregate of 50% marks in your qualifying degree is mandatory.
  • Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/PwD) are generally granted relaxation to 45% in similar past years, though specific updates for 2026 aren’t explicitly stated yet

Age Limit

  • There is no age restriction—no minimum or maximum—for appearing in ATMA 2026

Work Experience

  • No work experience is required. Both fresh graduates and working professionals are welcome to apply.

Summary Table

Eligibility Parameter

Requirement of ATMA 2026
Nationality

 

 Indian citizens only

 
Educational Qualification

 

 Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) or CA; final year

 
Minimum Marks

 

 50% (45% for reserved categories likely tolerated

 
Age Limit

 

No minimum or maximum age
Work Experience

 

Not required

 
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ATMA 2026 Eligibility Criteria FAQs

Ques.1 Who can apply for ATMA 2026?

Ans. Any Indian citizen with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university can apply. Chartered Accountants (CAs) are also eligible.

Ques.2 What is the minimum percentage required in graduation?

Ans. You need at least 50% aggregate marks in your qualifying degree.
For reserved category candidates (SC/ST/PwD), the requirement is generally 45%, though this should be confirmed in the official notification.

Ques.3 Can final-year students apply for ATMA 2026?

Ans. Yes, final-year graduation students can apply, provided they complete their degree before the academic session starts and submit proof during admission.

Ques.4 Is there any age limit to appear for ATMA 2026?

Ans. No, there is no minimum or maximum age limit for ATMA.

Ques.5 Is there any restriction on the number of attempts?

Ans. No, you can appear for ATMA as many times as you wish, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria.
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