IGNOU OPENMAT: Exam Pattern, Insights and Details



IGNOU OPENMAT is conducted twice in a year by Indira Gandhi National Open University. The first exam is known as OPENMAT XLVI and the second exam is known as OPENMAT XLVII. Aspirants qualifying IGNOU OPENMAT will be eligible for admissions into various post graduate management courses as offered by the university. The application process for IGNOU OPENMAT for session 2020-21 has been extended till 30 April 2020. OPENMAT XLVI Scores valid till July 2020 and OPEMMAT XLVII Scores valid till January 2021





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Key Highlight
of IGNOU OPENMAT
Application Fee:
UR/OBC: Rs. 800/- SC/ST/EWS: Rs. 600/-
Educational Qualification:
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.
Application Form:
28 February - 30 April 2020
Exam Duration:
180 minutes
Marking Scheme:
1 mark for each correct answer No negative marking
Declaration of Result:
Expected May 2020
Score Validity:
OPENMAT XLVI Scores valid till July 2020 OPEMMAT XLVII Scores valid till January 2021
Exam Pattern:
General Awareness: 30 questions English language: 50 questions Quantitative Aptitude: 50 questions Reasoning: 70 questions

IGNOU OPENMAT Exam: Important Dates

  • Application forms-
  • OPENMAT XLVI- January 2019
  • OPENMAT XLVII- till 30 April 2020
  • Exam 2020-

                   to be announced soon        

            Declaration of Result- 

                     OPENMAT May 2020.

IGNOU OPENMAT Exam Pattern 2020:

  • Mode of exam: Online
  • Type of questions: Objective
  • Duration: 180 minutes
  • No. of Questions: 200
  • Marking scheme:
  • 1 mark for each correct answer
  • No negative marking
  • Sections:

IGNOU OPENMAT: Syllabus

General Awareness

  • General Knowledge
  • World Organizations
  • Sports CE
  • Person, Places, Awards
  • Countries
  • Sports
  • General Economic Study
  • General Science
  • National CE
  • Democratic Polity
  • History of India

English

  • English Comprehension
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Pair of Words
  • Sentence Improvement             
  • Idioms and Phrases
  • Choose Analogous Pair

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Number System
  • LCM and HCF
  • Decimals and Fractions
  • Simplification
  • Average
  • Algebraic Equations      
  • Ages
  • Percentage
  • Sets
  • Calendar
  • Table
  • Profit and Loss
  • Time and Work
  • Problems on Train
  • Pipes and Cisterns
  • Mixture and Allegation
  • Logarithms
  • Area and Parameter
  • Clocks and Discount
  • Permutation and combinations
  • Probability
  • Square root
  • Compound Interest
  • Volume and Surface Area

Reasoning

  • Cubes and dice questions          
  • Decision Making
  • Ranking Test
  • Number Test
  • Logical diagrams
  • Direction and distance
  • Logical reasoning
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Blood relations
  • Mixed and Substitution coding
  • Letter test
  • Number Analogy test
  • Complete word Analogy
  • Number series test
  • Letter series test

Preparation Tips for IGNOU OPENMAT:

  • Make sure to go through the syllabus and pattern for the exam thoroughly before starting your preparations.
  • Prepare handmade notes for better understanding of the basics and concepts.
  • Have a proper schedule for preparations, so that you get enough time for revision.
  • Try practicing as online mock test as many you can. We, Youth4work has online mock tests with defined time limits for the better practice of students.
  • Take proper sleeps and healthy meals to stay fit during your hard working days.
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