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IGNOU Open Management Aptitude Test

  • Exam Mode : Online
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  • Examination category : Management
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  • Conducting Body : National Testing Agency
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Application Start Date

03-03-2021

Application End Date

25-03-2021

Main Exam Date

11-04-2021

Overview

IGNOU, a Indira Gandhi National Open University, is a central university located in New Delhi, India. IGNOU University is run by the central government of India and also claims to be the largest university in the world. IGNOU also aims to encourage, coordinate and set standards for distance and open education programmes in India, and to strengthen the human resources of India through education.

OPENMAT is a national level entrance examination for admissions to MBA/PGDM courses offered at the School of Management Studies, IGNOU.

Conducting Body: OPENMAT also known as IGNOU Open Management Aptitude Test is conducted by NTA on behalf of IGNOU. The exam is conducted twice a year i.e. in July and January and is a Computer Based Test.

Important Dates:

Events

Dates

Mode

Link

Registration Date

03/03/2021

Online

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Application Date

03/03/2021 to 25/03/2021

Admit Card

06/04/2021

Exam Date

11/04/2021

Result Date

Will be updated soon.

Selection ProcedureThere is only one stage in OPENMAT for candidates to qualify for admission:

  • Objective Test

Exam PatternThe examination is conducted in Online mode and contains Objective Type questions. The total no. questions are 200 and the total marks are 200 marks. Each question carries 1 mark. The total time duration of the examination is 03 hours. The medium of the examination is English only. The following table explains the paper pattern in detail:-

 

Section

Question

Marks

Test 1

General Awareness

30

30

Test 2

English language

50

50

Test 3

Quantitative Aptitude

50

50

Test 4

Reasoning

70

70

 

Total

200

200

Note: There is no provision of negative marking.

Eligibility:

- Age: No age limit.

- Education: 

  • Bachelor degree/Graduation from any discipline including Chartered Accountancy/Cost Accountancy/Company Secretaryship and must be of three years.

  • Aggregate 50%marks in all subjects in graduation (45% for reserved category).

Syllabus:

- General Awareness:

  • General Knowledge

  • World Organizations

  • Sports CE

  • Person, Places, Awards

  • Countries

  • Sports

  • General Economic Study

  • General Science - Biology, Physics, Chemistry 

  • National CE

  • Democratic Polity

  • History of India

- English Language:

  • Reading Comprehension – Passages,

  • Fill in the blanks,

  • Pairing of words,

  • Sentences,

  • Synonyms

  • Antonyms

  • Sentence Improvement             

  • Idioms and Phrases

  • Analogous Pair

- Quantitative Aptitude:

  • Number System

  • LCM and HCF

  • Decimals and Fractions

  • Simplification

  • Average

  • Algebraic Equations 

  • Geometry      

  • Ages

  • Ratios

  • Percentage

  • Sets

  • Calendar

  • Table

  • Profit and Loss

  • Time and Work

  • Logarithms

  • Area and Parameter

  • Clocks

  • Discount

  • Permutation and combinations

  • Probability

  • Square root

  • Compound Interest

  • Volume and Surface Area

- Reasoning:

  • Diagrams and figures

  • Statements

  • Direction and distance

  • Logical reasoning

  • Analytical reasoning

  • Blood relations

  • Mixed and Substitution coding

  • Number Analogy test

  • Complete word Analogy

  • Number series test

  • Letter series test.

CONCLUSION: This exam offers a great opportunity for the applicants who wish to pursue management programme through open schooling. Interested applicants can apply for the exam in online mode through the official website. The team of estudentbook wishes you all the best for your upcoming future.

 

FAQs:

Ques 1. From where can a candidate get the information regarding the IGNOU OPENMAT?

Ans. Candidates can get the information from the official website.

Ques 2. How can a candidate apply for OPENMAT?

Ans. Candidates can apply in Online mode via visiting NTA registration for OPENMAT.

Ques 3. What are the documents needed for uploading while filling the form?

Ans. Following:

  • Photograph

  • Signature

Ques 4. How can a candidate download the Admit card?

Ans. Candidates can download the admit card from the official website of NTA..

Ques 5. Mention the modes of fee payment?

Ans. Application payment can be made in online mode through Debit Card/Credit Card, Net Banking.

Ques 6. Is there a provision of fee exemption?

Ans. No. There is no such provision.

Ques 7. What is the selection procedure for the OPENMAT exam?

Ans. For OPENMAT the selection is done through the Written Test.

Ques 8. Is there any Interview?

Ans. No, there is no Interview for OPENMAT.

Ques 9. Is the exam conducted online or offline?

Ans. The exam is conducted in Online modes

Ques 10. Is there any sectional timing in the exam?

Ans.  No, there is no such provision.

Ques 11. Is there any Negative Marking in the exam?

Ans. No, there is no such provision.

Ques 12. On what basis the merit list is prepared?

Ans. The merit list is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the Objective test.

Ques 13. Is there any change that can be made once the form is submitted?

Ans. No changes can be made once the form is submitted.

Ques 14. What are the precautions to be taken by a candidate while filling up the Online Application Form?

Ans. Before filling up the Online Application Form please read the instructions carefully.

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