IGNOU OPENMAT Application Form 2021: Registration (Started), Instructions to Apply

IGNOU OPENMAT Application Form 2021: Aspirants seeking admission in management programmes offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) should submit IGNOU OPENMAT application form before the due date. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts IGNOU OPENMAT Entrance Test to select the deserving candidates for admission in the management courses. The examination held twice in a year, one can appear in any one of the exam. There will be IGNOU OPENMAT XLV and IGNOU OPENMAT XLVI exam for which application form will be available on the official website. Candidates have to submit an online application form on the official website of the NTA. Candidates can appear in both the exam but they should submit a separate application for both exams.

All the candidates are recommended to keep visiting the official website of the IGNOU/NTA as well as this article to get the latest information about IGNOU OPENMAT 2021 exam, application form etc.  The candidates can find here guidance regarding how to make IGNOU OPENMAT application and important highlights of the exam.

UPDATE: IGNOU OPENMAT 2021 registration process has been started online from 2nd March 2021. Apply before the last date i.e. 20th March 2021. The entrance test is scheduled to be held on 11th April 2021. Check more details below.

IGNOU OPENMAT 2021 Application Form Dates

The IGNOU/NTA will publish the notification regarding the OPENMAT exam on its official website. Interested candidates can apply online on the official website of the NTA. We recommend candidates to go through eligibility conditions before proceeding for the application form. Check the following table with regard to IGNOU OPENMAT Application Form 2021 dates:

Event OPENMAT XLIV OPENMAT XLV
Availability of application form October 2020 January 2021
Last date for submitting application form November 2020 January 2021
Date of Exam December 2020 February 2021

How to Fill IGNOU OPENMAT Application Form 2021

Candidates who are willing to pursue management courses in IGNOU must apply for IGNOU OPENMAT. Candidates have to appear in the OPENMAT entrance test as there is no other way to get admission in the IGNOU management courses. Aspirants should follow the steps mentioned below for making IGNOU OPENMAT application form:

  • To make an application, the candidate should collect proper information about the admission process.
  • The candidates must know that the IGNOU OPENMAT application form will be available online on the official website of NTA.
  • Visit official website of NTA for accessing online application form (Link will be provided here).
  • Fill the application form as per the instructions given there.
  • Provide personal information, qualification details and address etc. in the form.
  • Details such as Name, Parents Name, Date of Birth, Address (Correspondence and Permanent) and contact details (e-mail ID and Mobile Number) etc. should be correct.
  • Upload your scanned passport size photograph and signature as per the specifications given.
  • The applicants also need to make payment of the requisite fee. Payment of the fee can be made through online mode.
  • Check all the information filled in the form and it everything is correct then submit the form.
  • Candidates are recommended to take printout of the application form/confirmation page for future reference.

Application Fee

  • Candidates need to pay Rs.800/- as application fee in case of General and OBC candidates.
  • Reserved category candidates need to pay Rs.600/- only. The applicants can make payment through online mode such as net banking, debit/credit card.
  • Payment of the fee is a mandatory requirement for completion of the application form.
  • Once payment of the fee is done then it will not be refunded in any case.

Correction/Modification in Address and Study Centre

  • Candidate can change the address and study centre as per the instructions given in the prospectus.
  • Candidate should fill proforma given in the prospectus and send it to the Regional Director and they will forward it to the SRD, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110 068.
  • Direct request to the SRD, IGNOU will not be considered.
  • Similarly, the candidate can obtain form for change of address from the official website. Do not write any letter to the university.
  • Candidate should select study centre only after verifying facts.

IGNOU OPENMAT Admission Procedure

The admission in any management course such as MBA, PGDIM, DIM and PG Diploma in HRM etc. will be done on the basis of score achieved in OPENMAT Entrance Test. Successful candidates will receive their result card soon after the declaration of result. Those who are eligible on the basis of OPENMAT Score should submit Application Form-2 which is also enclosed with the prospectus to the concerned Regional Director. Retain a copy of application form till final admission process gets over. Admission in any course will depend upon various factors such as OPENMAT Score and subject to fulfilling other eligibility requirements.

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