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ATMA Preparation 2024: Section Wise Strategy, Books, Important Topics

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Waqar Niyazi

Content Curator | Updated On - Jul 4, 2024

ATMA Preparation 2024 should begin with creating a suitable study plan. For ATMA 2024, one should devote at least 6-7 months strategically to cover all the major topics. Initially, cover the basics thoroughly. The basic conceptual clarity will help you understand the complex ones in less time. You can give max 2 months to build the foundation of your preparation by covering the basics and then move to the advanced topics.

The best way to prepare for ATMA 2024 is to get familiar with the syllabus and the exam pattern. Once you have an understanding about ATMA syllbaus and Exam Pattern 2024, allocate time to each section, considering your strengths and weaknesses. Check ATMA Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024

Concerning the study schedule, you can give 4-5 hours daily. For instance, you can allocate 2 hours daily to Quantitative Skills to master the areas you are not good at. Likewise, you can give 1 hour to Verbal Skills and 1.5 hours to Analytical Reasoning subject.

For ATMA preparation, you are also suggested to go through ATMA previous year question paper to know which section has high weightage. As per the analysis, topics like Arrangement, Critical Reasoning and Data Sufficiency are important topics as these have 8-10 percent weightage in the Analytical Reasoning section. Check ATMA 2024 Exam Pattern and Syllabus

You must know that the question paper is divided into 6 sections. They are:

  • Analytical reasoning skills- I
  • Verbal skills-I
  • Quantitative skills-I
  • Analytical reasoning skills -II
  • Verbal skills -II
  • Quantitative skills -II

ATMA Syllabus

ATMA Syllabus 2024

Analytical Reasoning Skills Verbal skills Quantitative skills
  • Critical Reasoning 
  • A Course of Action 
  • Statement Interface
  • Strong-weak arguments
  • Coding decoding
  • Statement conclusion
  • Arrangements
  • Syllogisms
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Jumbled Sentences
  • RC Passages
  • Sentence Completion
  • Arithmetic
  • Algebra
  • Modern Math
  • Geometry
  • Number System
  • Average
  • Percentages
  • Profit and Loss
  • Ratio and Proportion Variations
  • Time, Speed and Distance
  • Mensuration
  • Permutation and Combination
  • Quadratic Equation
  • Logarithm

ATMA Last Minute Tips

ATMA Exam Last Minute Preparation Tips

  1. Candidates who are taking the ATMA 2024 from their home must maintain a few parameters in mind. For example, ensure that you choose a secluded place where no one is likely to disturb you or make noises.
  2. In order to solve the exam without any hassles, make sure you have a good internet connection with good speed. If needed, keep backup internet connection as well.
  3. Do not forget to keep the required documents such as the ATMA Admit Card with you while appearing for the test.
  4. Do not forget to revise what you already learnt and do not attempt to learn new topics at the last moment.
  5. One good way to revise is to solve ATMA Practice Papers and sample mock tests. Solving previous year question papers will improve your confidence and brush up all topics.
  6. Stay calm and do not stress out. Stressing out will only add to the probability of inadequate performance in the test and damage your health.

ATMA Sectional Preparation

ATMA Preparation 2024: Section-wise

ATMA Analytical Reasoning

  • Critical reasoning and Analytical Understanding of the candidates are analysed in this section. 
  • The level of questions in this section is moderately difficult and attempts to test candidates ability to comprehend and interpreting a particular statement.
  •  It is advised that the candidates should regularly solve puzzles, riddles, questions on coding and decoding etc to brush up their analytical skills.

ATMA Quantitative Skills

  • This section includes basic mathematics.It tests the speed and accuracy of the candidate in solving the basic level of mathematics.
  • It is advised that the candidates must refer to their 10th and 12th mathematics syllabus. Theories of different mathematicians and formulas has great relevance in this section
  • Candidates should try learning tricks for certain categories of problems.

ATMA Verbal Skills

  • This is a reading and comprehension section.It tests the vocabulary skills of the students.
  • Candidates must focus on the usage of English and should try improving their vocabulary.
  • It is advised to focus on grammar part along with Para jumbles, phrases and idioms, word meaning etc.
  • Brush up your grammar and vocabulary skills, read magazines and newspapers, focus on editorials etc.

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It becomes very important for the students to understand every section of the syllabus, exam pattern and the marking scheme. Divising a good strategy is an essential aspect for preparation of any examination.

  • Before starting the preparation, candidates must have an idea of the examination pattern. It will help them in scheduling for a proper time table.
  • Candidates must plan a proper schedule. They must follow what they have decided in a structured manner. This will help them in avoiding any pending work and ensure a smooth go with the entire curriculum.
  • It is advised that the candidates must practice one mock paper daily to ensure a proper pace for every section. Giving quality time to every section is advisable.
  • Candidates should solve previous year question papers so that they can judge their preparation in every area. It will help them in analyzing their strong and weak areas and thus, improving them accordingly.
  • Keep a regular check on all the tricks and shortcuts that you have learnt. Revising them on a daily basis will help you in solving certain categories of questions quickly and firmly.
  • Start revision for your entire curriculum at least a month ago. Get a brief grasp over all the sections of the syllabus. 
  • Do not change your study material in between your preparations. Stick to your original study material to avoid any mess.

ATMA Preparation 2024: Study Material

A good strategy and quality study material is very essential for preparing ATMA Examination. Choosing the best books for ATMA would be a great help for the students in qualifying the examination. Given below is the list of books that one can choose for ATMA Entrance Exam ,

  • The Complete Reference Manual for CMAT – S K Sinha
  • The Person Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for MBA Entrance Examinations – Dinesh Khattar
  • Fast Track Arithmetic Objective – Rajesh Verma
  • The Person Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning for the CMAT with CD – Nishit K Sinha
  • CMAT Entrance Guide with Mock Test CD 2 Edition – Disha Experts
  • Mission MBA MAT Mock Tests and Solved Papers – Tarun Goyal
  • Krishna’s Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning for the CMAT and other MBA examinations – T.I.M.E
  • SNAP/IIFT/XAT/TISS/CMAT/NMAT/IRMA /MAT Management Entrance Tests: MBA Solved papers- Gautum Puri
  • Quantitative Aptitude for MBA: Entrance Examination 1st Edition Sulava
  • Master Key to MBA Entrance Examination 2009 01 Edition( paperback) –S.L Gulati , Ravi

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ATMA Preparation Books

ATMA Books 2024: Section-Wise

Analytical Reasoning Section (Part 1 and 2) Verbal Skills (Part 1 and 2) Quantitative Skills (Part1 and 2)
A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning – R.S Aggarwal Word Power Made Easy- Norman Lewis Quantitative Aptitude – R.S Aggarwal
Analytical Reasoning- M.K Pandey High School English Grammar and Composition – Wren and Martin Quantum CAT – Sarvesh K Verma
Verbal Reasoning – Bhupendra Kumar Singh Objective General English- R.S Aggarwal How to Prepare for Quantitative for CAT – Arun Sharma
A new to Reasoning- B.S Sijwali and S Sijwali How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT – Arun Sharma Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations- Abhijit Guha
Multi Dimensional Reasoning – Mishra Kumar and Dr Lal - NCERT Mathematics for class 9th and 10th.
Logical and Analytical Reasoning – K Gupta - -

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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