IGNOU OPENMAT: OPENMAT is standard entrance examination for IGNOU MBA students. This aptitude test assesses applicants’ managerial ability at the national level. There is no OPENMAT entrance exam required for MBA programme. Knowledge, English Language, Quantitative Skills, and Logic are the four Components of the IGNOU OPENMAT.
MBA OPENMAT 2024-2025 IMPORTANT NOTICE
IGNOU has decided not to hold the OPENMAT aptitude test from the 2023 session. People who want to take the OPENMAT entrance exam can now skip it for the January 2024 and July 2024 sessions. Students can apply for the MBA courses online before the deadline date was January 31, 2024.
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IGNOU Important Dates
Event | Dates |
IGNOU Admission 2024 Last Date | 15 May 2024* |
IGNOU Admission Last Date | 30 June 2024* |
IGNOU Exam Form Submission Last Date | 22 April 2024* |
IGNOU Exam Assignment Submission Last Date | 30 April 2024* |
OPENMAT full form OPEN MBA Admission Test. This test is conducted twice a year for MBA Admission by Indira Gandhi National Open University. The main conducting authority of this exam is National Testing Agency. Admission in MBA by IGNOU takes place for two sessions- January and July. OPENMAT is a computer-based test that comprises four sections- English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning and General Awareness.
IGNOU OPENMAT Highlights
Exam Name | OPEN MBA Admission Test (OPENMAT) |
Exam Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency |
Exam Conducted for | Indira Gandhi National Open University |
Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test mode |
Frequency of exam | Twice a year |
Exam Duration | Three hours |
Courses offered | MBA/PGDM (various specializations) |
Official website | www.ignou.ac.in |
IGNOU OPENMAT 2024
IGNOU MBA Entrance Test is also known as OPENMAT. The IGNOU board conducts the test twice annually for entries into Management courses. For admission, interested aspirants must apply and qualify for the OPENMAT. The Application Form for the test is made available at the IGNOU Regional Centre and online at the official website www.ignou.ac.in.
The aspirants are provided with a Student Handbook and a Prospectus after they register on the website. For aspirants applying online are required to pay through DD at IGNOU, Delhi. The schedule for the IGNOU OPENMAT is released by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Eligibility Criteria
The aspirants are mandated to fulfill the following criteria for IGNOU OPENMAT.
- Any aspirant must be a graduate or have an equivalent degree.
- The aspirant must qualify for the respected graduation course with an average of at least 50% marks. Reserved category students have a relaxation of 5%.
- There are no age restrictions.
IGNOU OPENMAT Application Form 2024
Interested aspirants must follow the given instructions to apply for OPENMAT 2024, keeping in mind that the applicant has valid ID proof and proper documents. Below are the details that the student is supposed to follow:
- The aspirant must first fill out the Registration Form on the official IGNOU website for Login ID and Password, and then proceed to the next step.
- On receiving the Application Number, the aspirant must fill in the form.
- The next step is to upload all the required documents along with the photograph and signature of the aspirant. The image must be in JPG format./Any other formats of document submission shall not be accepted.
- The last step involves the payment of INR 800/- online via Net Banking, Debit, or Credit card.
The students recommended printing out a copy of the Application form for verification if any.
IGNOU Exam Pattern
IGNOU OPENMAT is a computer-based test conducted two times a year. The question paper comprises 200 questions carrying one mark each. No negative markings for incorrect answers. The expected paper is for 3 hours. The question paper is divided into four sections:
- General Awareness (30 marks)
- English Language (50 marks)
- Quantitative Aptitude (50 marks)
- Logical Reasoning (70 marks)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)?
Q. What is the fee for the application form?
Ans. The total fee involved to apply is INR 300.
Q. Is there a minimum or maximum age limit?
Ans. No, there is no age restriction.