He did his Bachelor in Fine Arts College of Art (BFA) New Delhi, Delhi University followed by his Masters in Fine Arts School of Art, (MFA) Northern Illinois University, USA He has won several awards including Painting Award : Yuva Mahotsav and Best Graduate Painting Award : NIU, Illinois, USA Atul has held solo exhibitions at Anant Art Centre and KHOJ- International Artists Association Khirkee, Saket, New Delhi He has been part of many group exhibitions in India, USA and Germany