{"id":363,"date":"2023-01-27T01:05:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T19:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studywoo.com\/IGNOU\/?p=363"},"modified":"2023-01-27T15:05:37","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T09:35:37","slug":"openmat-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studywoo.com\/IGNOU\/openmat-2\/","title":{"rendered":"IGNOU OPENMAT MBA 2024-25: Application, Eligibility, Dates, Syllabus"},"content":{"rendered":"
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IGNOU OPENMAT 2024<\/strong> – It must be noted that IGNOU OPENMAT 2024 will not be conducted for July 2024 session. Aspirants can directly apply for MBA admission through the admission link given on the official website. IGNOU is yet to announce whether the MBA admission in the further sessions will be done through entrance exams or shall be based on merit.<\/span><\/p>\n

As compared to other entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, etc. IGNOU Openmat entrance exam is tough. Candidates can easily crack the entrance exam by following the preparation procedure or by solving previous exam question papers. The candidates who clear this exam can get admission to PG management courses offered by IGNOU.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

IGNOU OPENMAT 2024: Exam Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Features<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam name<\/td>\nIGNOU OPENMAT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OPENMAT full form<\/td>\nOPEN MBA Admission Test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam conducting authority<\/td>\nNational Testing Agency (NTA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam conducted for<\/td>\nIndira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam mode<\/td>\nComputer-Based Test mode<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frequency of exam<\/td>\nTwice a year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam duration<\/td>\nThree hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Courses offered<\/td>\nMBA\/PGDM (various specializations)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam date<\/td>\nOPENMAT canceled for July 2024 admission<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Score validity<\/td>\nOne year (for two sessions)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Official website<\/td>\nwww.ignou.ac.in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

IGNOU OPENMAT 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Purpose:<\/td>\n\n
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Admission into MBA and PGDM programs in IGNOU<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of questions:<\/td>\n200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Negative marking scheme:<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nature of questions asked:<\/td>\nMCQs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Name of the entrance exam:<\/td>\n\n
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IGNOU OPENMAT<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mode of examination:<\/td>\n\n
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Online (CBT-Computer Based Test)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mode of application:<\/td>\nOnline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medium (language) of examination:<\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marking scheme:<\/td>\n\n
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1 mark for each correct answer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Level:<\/td>\nNational<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frequency:<\/td>\n\n
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Conducted twice in a year<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duration:<\/td>\n3 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conducted by:<\/td>\n\n
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National Testing Agency<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The minimum duration of this management program is two years and the maximum period to allow is five years. Additionally, The mode of communication of this whole program is in English. Also, the program fees depend on the number of courses you choose. Each course costs you around Rs.2000. The MBA program under the IGNOU consists of 21 courses. MBA course includes all the basic orientation courses as well as the professional communicational level courses. The students will refine their skills pretty quickly over time with all these courses.<\/span><\/p>\n

They will become better at managing professionals while opting for this course. The course can only be opted for by the open mat exam. Every candidate has to give this exam to get admission to management courses at IGNOU. We will see everything about the OPENMAT exam 2020 in this article. Every student shall read the article till the end to avoid any confusion regarding the OPENMAT exam 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n

OPENMAT 2024 IGNOU<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The full form of 0PENMAT is an Open management aptitude test. NTA is the conducting body and happens once every year. Moreover, the mood of this exam is generally online. There are specialized centers to give this exam which is managed by the NTA. Also, The online nature of this exam makes it easier to check or evaluate but challenging to conduct due to technical issues. The fee for this exam is Rs.800.<\/span><\/p>\n

The entry-level exam for professionals seeking an MBA from the IGNOU is called OPENMAT. On dates set by the national testing organisation NTA, which will be announced soon for the current academic year, an MBA admission test is administered. The student must take this exam in order to enrol in any management courses offered by the IGNOU. To be admitted to their preferred management courses at the Indira Gandhi National Open University, candidates must take this exam.<\/p>\n

Latest News IGNOU OPENMAT MBA 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Furthermore, the application forms for the exam were available on February 28, 2020. Likewise, the last date to fill out this form was 15th May. However, due to the pandemic situation in India, NTA decided to extend the application dates from my 31 to June 30. The admit card for the OPENMAT exams will be released soon by the officials of the IGNOU. If you have the login credentials, you can easily download the admit card from the official website of IGNOU. The result will also be available on the official website after the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n

OPENMAT is an essential exam for every professional looking to get a degree in the management field from one of the best universities, which is IGNOU. NTA takes full responsibility to conduct this exam fair and square in all parts of India.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dates for IGNOU OPENMAT 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

These are the final dates for the Schedule of the exams. Students should be conscientious and should not miss these deadlines. Moreover, if a student fails to appear on the given date, it might lead to the cancellation of his or her exam. The dates are flexible according to the NTA, but the exam happens once every year. They did extend the registration dates due to the pandemic situation in the whole world.<\/span><\/p>\n

The application dates for the exam were from 23 May 2020 to 30 June 2020<\/span><\/p>\n

If there was any correction in these applications, then the date for that was: 6 July 2020 to 20 July 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n

Upcoming important dates\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The exam date for the online mode is 15 September 2020. This date is the final date according to the NTA. However, any changes on this date will be present on the official website notice board. Students must be aware that this will be the final call for them to join this established university y. Also, The university takes strict actions against those who don\u2019t follow discipline on these dates. Make sure you are on time on the given date in the exam center or the online portal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eligibility criteria 2024 for OPENMAT IGNOU 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The NTA is responsible for framing these criteria for the students. Moreover, the students should check these criteria even before the application form to avoid the extra fees. If you don\u2019t follow these criteria, you won\u2019t get admission to the university even if you clear the OPENMAT 2024. We will tell you the eligibility criteria now<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • The marks of your graduation will matter in this course.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The candidate must have at least 50% aggregate in the graduation to be admitted to this university.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • For reserved or SCST categories the student must have at least 45% aggregate in the examinations of its graduation<\/span><\/li>\n
  • There is no age limit for students who are seeking admission in this course<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Any graduate can apply for this as long as they have a 50% aggregate<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Students must clear the OPENMAT exam to get inside the university.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • There are individual reservations for the scheduled caste scheduled Tribes OBC war widows et cetera, according to the government of India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    If anyone is first found to forge these documents, they will be charged, and their admission will be canceled. There will be a fair hearing for the forging of documents under the government of India.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Application process 2024 OPENMAT<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The IGNOU official website has the application form for this exam. By completing this form and making the online payment of Rs. 800, students can quickly apply for admission. Similar to that, there are various ways to pay for this, including credit card and net banking. The OPENMAT registration link is available to the students after they select one of the appropriate options. These days, the entire experience is digital and online. Additionally, all dates will be extended in 2024 at the request of the students from other states. At the time they fill out this application form, all students should have the following documents with them.<\/p>\n

    The list of documents is as follows<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/h3>\n
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    • A recent photograph of the candidate<\/span><\/li>\n
    • One digital signature of the candidate is also mandatory.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • The university requires government identity details like an Aadhaar card or pan card.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Some cases might require an election card or voter ID card as well.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • You can submit your passport number as well for your<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Bangalore number for the payment and the verification of the student<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      NOTE: All the documents and details must be valid to the student\u2019s knowledge. Any discrepancy may lead to the cancellation of your admission. Also, all the photos present must be clear and visible. This will help in the verification process by the faculties of the university.<\/span><\/p>\n

      The fees for the exam application form are as below<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/h3>\n
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      • For the general category, the fee for the online mode of exam is Rs.800.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • However, for the reserved category, these fees are cut down to Rs.600.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Students can choose the examination centers of their choice in the application form as well. There are four cities available from which a student can choose to give the exam. There is no chance the student can request the change in the city of their choice outside of one in the Application form.<\/span><\/p>\n

        There are some essential guidelines the student must know before filling out the application form<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/h3>\n
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        • The candidate must check the eligibility of themselves<\/span><\/li>\n
        • They must enter the correct email address and phone number because this will be the mode of communication by the NTA to the student<\/span><\/li>\n
        • There is no need to give the address mobile number or email ID of the coaching center.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Once the application is submitted, it cannot be withdrawn<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Every applicant who is not eligible will directly put off the admissions<\/span><\/li>\n
        • One should not fill out more than one application form, or else they won\u2019t get admission.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • There is no option to change specific details in your application form. However, you can edit some of the changes according to the rules and regulations of NTA.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          IGNOU OPENMAT exam pattern<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

          This exam consists of four sections. All of these four are mandatory for students to appear. Every section has a different plan to test for an individual<\/span><\/p>\n

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          • Firstly, Set one comprises 30 questions that include general knowledge. This is to check the general awareness for the students. A disciplined student must be aware of the things going on in his country and the world.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Set two consists of 50 questions about the English language. This set is to check the basic communication level of the candidate. All professional and postgraduate courses require terrific spoken English skills. This set will test the students for the same.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Likewise, The third set consists of 50 Quantitative aptitude questions. Moreover, this will check how old candidates will use their minds to crack problems. Aptitude also checks the presence of mind of each candidate in times of pressure.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Finally, The last set contains 70 questions of reasoning. Likewise, this tests the students for their innovative problem-solving skills. All these questions are on the basis of your mentality and how you seek to solve a problem. Everyone can have a different approach, but the closest answers get positive points.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            EXAM PATTERN AND HIGHLIGHTS<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Mode of examination:<\/strong><\/td>\nOnline (CBT-Computer-Based Test)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Medium (language) of examination:<\/strong><\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Duration:<\/strong><\/td>\n3 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Number of questions:<\/strong><\/td>\n200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Marking scheme:<\/strong><\/td>\n1 mark for each correct answer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Negative marking scheme:<\/strong><\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Nature of questions asked:<\/strong><\/td>\nMCQs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            Special Notes<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

            All of these sets will be present in the three hours exam. The full test consists of 200 questions. Moreover, Every question has a score of one mark. <\/span><\/p>\n

            In this exam, there is no penalty for answering a question incorrectly. Students also have the opportunity to take part in all 200 questions thanks to this. To get a sense for the actual exam, students can take the practise tests. Additionally, there are additional sample papers accessible on educational websites. These can aid students in getting ready for exams more effectively. Within the framework of all the exam paper patterns, the sample paper also includes the shop and family.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

            There is no syllabus for this particular exam. However, the student must be aware of the surroundings and what\u2019s going on in the world A little bit of practice and solving some sample papers will help you crack this exam<\/span><\/p>\n

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            • Any cell phones, smart watches, or digital calculators are not allowed inside the examination hall. Moreover, textbooks, rulers, or any notebook are also prohibited in the exam Centre<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Every student must carry their Aadhaar card in the examination center. This card will act as proof of identity for the guards present in the examination portal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

              OPENMAT allows students to get inside IGNOU. This is a national-level exam conducted by the highest testing body or NTA. Additionally, every student should take this exam very carefully and work hard to crack it. It will open the door to a new world for the students seeking admission to postgraduate management programs. IGNOU is one of the top institutes in India that provide management courses. Every student should follow the guidelines very carefully or else it can cost them their future. Finally, this is the last call for the students to join the university as management students. Everyone should make the most of it and should not miss it for the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              IGNOU OPENMAT 2024 – It must be noted that IGNOU OPENMAT 2024 will not be conducted for July 2024 session. Aspirants can directly apply for MBA admission through the admission link given on the official website. IGNOU is yet to announce whether the MBA admission in the further sessions will be done through entrance exams […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-363","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-distance-education"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/studywoo.com\/IGNOU\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/363","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/studywoo.com\/IGNOU\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/studywoo.com\/IGNOU\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studywoo.com\/IGNOU\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studywoo.com\/IGNOU\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=363"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/studywoo.com\/IGNOU\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/363\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8335,"href":"https:\/\/studywoo.com\/IGNOU\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/363\/revisions\/8335"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/studywoo.com\/IGNOU\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=363"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studywoo.com\/IGNOU\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=363"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studywoo.com\/IGNOU\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=363"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}