ATMA February 2026 Exam Tomorrow: 180 Questions in 180 Minutes; Candidates Focus on Sectional Time Management

With the ATMA February 2026 session scheduled for tomorrow, February 22, the "revision rush" has officially set in. Candidates are currently shifting from deep conceptual study to tactical exam-day strategies to manage the high-speed nature of the test. For regular updates on result trends and post-exam analysis, follow Only Education News.

The Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) is all set to conduct the first session of the AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) 2026 tomorrow, February 22. The computer-based test will be held from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM across multiple centers in India. As one of the most popular national-level entrances for MBA and PGDM programs, ATMA is known for its rigid sectional timing, where candidates have exactly 30 minutes to tackle each of the six sections.

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ATMA 2026: The "6-Section" Challenge

Aspirants are advised to revisit the exam structure one last time today. Unlike other management tests, ATMA does not allow students to jump between sections; the screen automatically shifts to the next module every 30 minutes.

Last-Minute Strategy Revision

With less than a day to go, experts suggest the following tactical adjustments:

• The "Accuracy First" Rule: With a negative marking of 0.25 for every wrong answer, blind guessing can be fatal. In the Verbal section, avoid marking "Synonyms" or "Antonyms" if you are not at least 80% sure.
• Sectional Prioritization: Since the "Part II" of each skill (Analytical, Verbal, Quant) is generally a notch harder than Part I, try to maximize your "easy wins" in the first three sections to build a score cushion.
• Formula Skimming: Spend the evening reviewing speed-math tricks for Percentages, Ratios, and Profit & Loss, as these dominate the Quantitative section.

Mandatory Exam Day Checklist

Candidates must reach their assigned test center by 1:00 PM for frisking and biometric registration. The gates will officially close at 1:40 PM. Ensure you have the following:

1. Two colored copies of the ATMA Admit Card with a recent passport-size photograph affixed to both.
2. Original Photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, or Voter ID) along with one photocopy.
3. One copy of the ATMA Application Form with a matching photograph.
4. Self-Declaration Form: As per the guidelines on the official portal atmaaims.com.

Result Countdown

For those already looking ahead, AIMS has confirmed that the ATMA 2026 results will be declared remarkably quickly, on February 28, 2026. The scores will be accepted by over 200 top B-schools across the country for the 2026-28 batch.

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