ATMA 2013 paper was more or less same as that of ATMA 2012 with only one difference in the marking scheme. This year the marking scheme was +1 for each correct answer and -0.25 for each wrong answer unlike the previous year which was +3 for correct answer and -1 for wrong answer. Otherwise it was an easy paper. Analytical Reasoning questions were of easy to medium difficult levels. Verbal skill sections were very easy, with a few medium to difficult level questions.
There were 180 questions (6 Sections) in all and the time allotted was 3hrs.
| Time allotted | 3Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Total no. of questions | 180 |
| Marking Scheme | Correct Answer - +1 |
| Sections | 6 |
| Number of choices | 4 |
| Negative Marking | ¼ of marks allotted to the question. |
| Expected cut-offs* | 140 to 150 marks will be appropriate to clear the exam. |
| Sr. No. | Sections | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1. |
Quantitative Skills |
30 |
Easy to Moderate |
|
2. |
Analytical Reasoning |
30 |
Easy to Moderate |
|
3. |
Verbal Skills |
30 |
Easy |
|
4. |
Quantitative Skills |
30 |
Easy |
|
5. |
Verbal Skills |
30 |
Easy to Moderate |
|
6. |
Analytical Reasoning |
30 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Sr. No. | Area Tested | No. of Question | Difficulty Level / remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1. |
Data Interpretation |
10 |
Easy-Moderate |
|
2. |
Number Series |
5 |
Moderate |
|
3. |
Arithmetic |
7 |
Easy to Moderate |
|
4. |
Numbers |
3 |
Easy |
|
5. |
Geometry |
3 |
Easy |
|
6. |
Miscellaneous |
2 |
Easy |
|
Overall |
30 |
Evaluation: Questions were quite simple and a good attempt would be around 25 questions in the given time.
| Sr. No. | Area Tested | Description | No. of Question | Difficulty Level /remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. |
Syllogisms |
2 sets of conclusions from same set of statements |
2 |
Easy-Moderate |
|
1 sets of conclusions from a set of statements |
1 |
Easy |
||
|
2 sets of conclusions from same set of statements |
2 |
Easy-Moderate |
||
|
2. |
Reasoning |
Symbol based conclusion |
5 |
Moderate |
|
3. |
Arrangements |
Linear |
10 |
Moderate |
|
4. |
Data Sufficiency |
Arrangements Group and Conditionalities |
5 |
Easy |
|
5. |
Reasoning |
Courses of Action |
5 |
Moderate |
|
Overall |
30 |
Easy-Moderate |
Evaluation: The level of this section was easy to medium. The student could have attempted around 22-25 questions in given amount of time.
| Sr. No. | Area Tested | Description | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level /remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. |
Reading Comprehension |
3 Passages (Indian economy, Education, Industry) |
15 |
Easy-Moderate |
|
2. |
Grammar |
Replace incorrect phrase |
5 |
Easy |
|
3. |
Vocabulary |
Fill in the Blank |
5 |
Easy |
|
4. |
Verbal |
Para Jumble |
5 |
Moderate |
|
Overall |
30 |
Moderate-Difficult |
Evaluation: The section was easy so a student could have attempted around 22-24 questions in the given time.
| Sr. No. | Area Tested | No. of Question | Difficulty Level / remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1. |
Data Interpretation (Pie Chart) |
10 |
Easy-Moderate |
|
2. |
Number Series |
5 |
Moderate |
|
3. |
Arithmetic |
6 |
Easy to Moderate |
|
4. |
Numbers |
2 |
Easy |
|
5. |
Probability |
5 |
Easy |
|
6. |
Geometry |
1 |
Easy |
|
7. |
Algebra |
1 |
Easy |
|
Overall |
30 |
Evaluation: Questions were easy and a good attempt would be around 25 questions in given time.
| Sr. No. | Area Tested | Description | No. of Question | Difficulty Level /remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. |
Reading Comprehension |
1 Passages (World Banking) |
10 |
Moderate |
|
2. |
Grammar |
Replace incorrect phrase |
5 |
Moderate |
|
3. |
Vocabulary |
Synonyms & Antonyms |
5 |
Moderate |
|
Fill in the Blanks |
5 |
Easy |
||
|
4. |
Verbal |
Para Jumble |
5 |
Moderate |
|
Overall |
30 |
Moderate-Difficult |
Evaluation:The section was easy so a student could have attempted around 22-24 questions in the given time
| Sr. No. | Area Tested | Description | No. of Question | Difficulty Level /remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. |
Reasoning |
Implicit Assumption |
4 |
Easy-Moderate |
|
2. |
Reasoning |
Strong Weak Arguments |
5 |
Moderate |
|
3. |
Reasoning |
Inference |
4 |
Moderate |
|
4. |
Data Sufficiency |
Arrangements Group and Conditionalities, Linear |
12 |
Easy |
|
5. |
Reasoning |
Courses of Action |
5 |
Moderate |
|
Overall |
30 |
Easy-Moderate |
Evaluation:The section was easy so a student could have attempted around 22-25 questions in the given time