NTA IGNOU OPENMAT MBA Entrance Exam

The entrance exam for IGNOU MBA/Management program (OPENMAT) is generally held in April. The test is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) in online mode. The candidates are offered admission to MBA on the basis of their performance in the OPENMAT and document verification.

The Management Programme of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has been designed with the aim to offer quality flexible education at the doorstep of the learners. The programme has been established to provide developmental avenue for students, working personnel and professional for acquiring management qualifications to upgrade and refine their management skills, capabilities and orientation. Admission shall be done on the basis of the score obtained in the entrance combined on-line test conducted by NTA.

Important Dates: NTA IGNOU OPENMAT MBA

Mode of Examination: Computer Based Test
Registration Dates: January to February
Downloading of Admit Card – April
Date of Examination – April
Result – May

For latest dates and deadline go to EducationNews.Shiksha

IGNOU OPENMAT MBA Syllabus and Pattern of Examination

The OPENMAT Entrance Exam consists of four tests:

Test 1 comprises of 30 questions of General Awareness
Test II consists of 50 questions of English language
Test III is of Quantitative Aptitude which consists of 50 questions
Test IV is of Reasoning consisting of 70 questions

All these tests will be conducted in one session of 3 hours. The total no. of questions for all the four tests is 200.

To familiarize yourself with the examination scheme and type of questions sample OPENMAT Entrance test paper is available in e prospectus. E. Prospectus can be down loaded from IGNOU or NTA website No calculators, cell phones, books, slide- rules, notebooks or written notes extra will be allowed inside the examination hall.

The OPENMAT syllabus is divided into four parts.

Current Affairs

Important Days of the Year, Awards, Sports, Abbreviations and Full Forms, etc.
India: Constitution, Government, Laws, Famous People, Achievements, Organisations, History, Geography, Economy, Politics, States.
Industry: Statistics, CEO, etc
World: Countries, Organisations, Leaders, World Economy, Summits.
Science: Physics, Biology, Chemistry basic concepts, and application.
Trade: Export, Import, the balance of trade, etc.

English Language

Reading Comprehension
Antonyms and Synonyms
Fill in the Blanks based on word Meanings
Relation pair of words

Quantitative Ability

Profit and Loss
Averages
Basic Geometry
Ratio and Proportions
Percentages
Number Systems
LCM and HCF
Logarithm
Binomial Theorem
Sequences and Series
Surds and Indices
Inequalities
Probability
Permutation and Combination
Set Theory

Reasoning

Assertion and reasons
Assumption-Premise-Conclusion
Cause and Effect
Coding and decoding
Critical reasoning
Family tree
Statements and assumptions
Statements and conclusions
Symbol Based problems
Visual reasoning

IGNOU OPENMAT MBA Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for admission to MBA programme would be as per the AICTE norms:

Any graduate (Including Chartered Accountancy/Cost Accountancy/Company Secretaryship) with 50% marks for general category/45% for reserved category as per government of India rules.
Students should ensure that his/her CGPA should meet the eligibility percentage requirement
Clearance of OPENMAT entrance test of IGNOU conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA).
No age bar

NTA IGNOU OPENMAT MBA Online Registration

Candidates can apply for IGNOU OPENMAT “Online” only on the website https://www.nta.ac.in/Ignouexam.
Online Application Form may be submitted by accessing NTA website https://ntaignou.nic.in. The Application Form other than online mode will not be accepted, in any case.
Before filling the online entrance form, please read carefully regarding the eligibility and programme details in e-prospectus available at https://ntaignou.nic.in.
Candidates must follow the instructions strictly as given in the Information Bulletin and on NTA website https://ntaignou.nic.in. Candidates not complying with the instructions shall be summarily disqualified.
Candidates must ensure that e-mail address and Mobile Number provided in the Online Application Form are their own as all information/ communication will be sent by NTA through e-mail on the given e-mail address or SMS on given mobile number only.

Check List for filling the Online Application Form:

The candidates are advised to ensure the following points before filling the Online Application Forms:

Whether they fulfill the eligibility conditions for the Test as prescribed under the heading ‘Conditions of Eligibility’.
That they have filled their category viz General/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/SC/ST/PwD/ Transgender, in the relevant column correctly.
That they have filled their Subject and City of examination and code in the relevant column correctly.
That the Person with Disability (PwD) candidate has filled the relevant column in the Online Application Form. Only PwD candidates have to fill this column and the others have to leave it blank.
Whether they have kept a Printout of Application Form (confirmation page) for their own record.