ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions)

27 July 2025
Content Writer Priya Singh
Updated On Date: Sep 27, 2025

ATMA 2026 Syllabus

 ATMA 2026 SYLLABUS

The ATMA 2026 syllabus will be developed using a variety of topics, including quantitative aptitude, verbal reasoning, and analytical reasoning. Below are some of the key subjects for the ATMA 2026 exam:

Section wise breakdown

Analytical Reasoning Skills

This section tests your logical inference, arrangement strategy, and ability to interpret complex statements.

  • Coding-Decoding
  • Linear and Circular Arrangements
  • Statements and Conclusions
  • Syllogisms
  • Analogy
  • Blood Relations/Family Trees
  • Statement-Inference
  • Strong/Weak Arguments
  • Number Series/Sequences
  • Visual and Verbal Logic
  • Puzzles

Verbal Skills

This section assesses your command over English grammar, comprehension, vocabulary, and sentence structure.

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Grammar (including Error Spotting, English Usage Errors)
  • Vocabulary/Word Meaning
  • Synonyms and Antonyms
  • Jumbled Sentences/Para Jumbles
  • Sentence Completion
  • Cloze Test
  • Odd One Out
  • Fill in the Blanks

Quantitative Skills

Tests focus on your ability to apply mathematical formulas, reasoning, and problem-solving using high-school and undergraduate-level arithmetic and algebra.

  • Algebra (including Linear and Quadratic Equations)
  • Geometry and Mensuration
  • Profit, Loss and Discount
  • Number System (including LCM and HCF, Fractions)
  • Percentages
  • Average
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Time-Speed-Distance
  • Pipes and Cisterns
  • Trigonometry
  • Data Interpretation (Graphs, Charts)
  • Arithmetic
  • Simplification (BODMAS etc.)
  • Boats and Streams

Study Strategy & Preparation Tips

Section

Key Focus Area

Preparation Tips

Analytical Reasoning         

 Arrangements, Data Sufficiency, CR, Syllogisms

 

 Practice puzzles and reasoning daily; use mock tests to track complexity trends.
Verbal Skills

 

 Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary

 

 Read daily; revise grammar rules; build vocab; summarize passages.
Quantitative Skills

 

 Number systems, Arithmetic, Geometry, DI, Algebra

 

 Reinforce concepts; solve topic-wise questions; track speed & accuracy.
Overall Approach

 

 Sectional timing, mimic test environment

 

Use timed sectional mocks; simulate test-day setup to build endurance and confidence.
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ATMA 2026 SYLLABUS FAQs

Ques.1 What are the main sections of the ATMA 2026 exam?

Ans. ATMA’s syllabus is divided into three core domains repeated twice across the paper:

Analytical Reasoning (Skills I & II)

Verbal Skills (I & II)

Quantitative Skills (I & II)

Each section consists of 30 questions, totaling 180 questions, and is allotted 30 minutes each, making the overall duration 3 hours (180 minutes)

Ques.2 Is the ATMA syllabus same for all sessions (February, June, etc.)?

Ans. Yes, the syllabus remains consistent across all ATMA sessions. The testing structure and topics do not change between sessions.

Ques.3 What are the topics in Analytical Reasoning?

Ans. This section tests logical and analytical thinking with topics like:

  • Blood Relations
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Analogies
  • Syllogisms
  • Number Series
  • Visual Reasoning
  • Verbal Logic
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