ATMA exam for all the sessions will be conducted for a duration of 3 hours. Candidates need to solve in all 180 questions divided into 6 sections. Each section comprises of 30 questions covering the different topics. It is multiple choice question paper, in which for each correct answer 1 mark and 1/3 mark is deducted for incorrect one. The exam pattern is as follows:
| Sections | Number of questions | Time allotted |
| Analytical reasoning | 30 | 30 mins |
| Verbal skills | 30 | 30 mins |
| Quantitative skills | 30 | 30 mins |
| Verbal skills | 30 | 30 mins |
| Analytical reasoning | 30 | 30 mins |
| Quantitative skills | 30 | 30 mins |
| Total | 180 |
180 |
Each multiple-choice question is followed by four answers numbered 1,2,3 and 4. You have to choose the correct or best answer from these four choices and then darken the corresponding oval in the answer sheet/click the right answer in the On-line Test.
- The questions in this Test are numbered serially starting at 1 and ending at 180. Start answering the first question of each section and proceed sequentially.
- It is important to read the directions for each set of questions carefully.
- In case there is any mistake in the framing of the question or choices, you need not to waste your time on them. You will be given credit for any such question.
- On average, there will be one minute available for each question and thirty minutes per each section. Use the time wisely.
- ATMA has been designed as a standard, benchmark Test with high quality and academic rigor. ATMA scores are useful in determining a candidate's relative position in the whole test population. Proceed through the paper at an even pace, skipping the more difficult questions wisely
- Complete the paper and leave the ones you have a doubt about unanswered. You can always come back to these questions in the end.