IGNOU OPENMAT Application Form 2022 (Last Date Mar 15): Register for IGNOU OPENMAT

Updated on Jun 6, 2022 23:08 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Deputy Manager - MBA & BBA Content

IGNOU OPENMAT 2022 application process commenced by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) on June 5 for July 2022 admission session. The last date to fill out the IGNOU OPENMAT 2022 application form is July 31. Candidates holding a bachelor's degree can proceed to fill the online application form for IGNOU admission. Candidates need to visit the official website to fill out the IGNOU MBA admission form (July 2022 session). Candidates failing to fill out the IGNOU application forms before the deadline will not be allowed to participate in the admission process. This year, management admissions at IGNOU are eligibility-based, thus, no entrance test is being conducted.

Latest Updates:

June 6: IGNOU OPENMAT Registration Closing on July 31; Apply Now!

Table of contents

IGNOU OPENMAT Application Form 2022: Important Dates (July Session)
IGNOU OPENMAT 2022 Exam Dates & Schedule
How to Apply for IGNOU OPENMAT 2022?
FAQs on IGNOU OPENMAT Application

IGNOU OPENMAT Application Form 2022: Important Dates (July Session)

Candidates can check the table below for IGNOU MBA registration dates.

Events	IGNOU OPENMAT Registration Dates
Start of IGNOU MBA registrations for July 2022 session	05-Jun-2022
Last date to register for IGNOU MBA admissions	31-Jun-2022

IGNOU OPENMAT 2022 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IGNOU OPENMAT 2022 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
05 Jun ' 22 - 31 Jul ' 22	IGNOU OPENMAT Registration (July Session)

How to Apply for IGNOU OPENMAT 2022?

IGNOU OPENMAT application form can be filled out on the IGNOU website in an online mode only. Before filling out the IGNOU OPENMAT application form, candidates must check the eligibility criteria and other terms and conditions to fill the form, and ensure that they fulfil those criteria.

Step1: Online Registration

Visit the official website of IGNOU or https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/
Click on Register Now'' and fill in the details such as name, contact details, user name and password

Enter Captcha Security PIN in the image and click on the 'Submit' button
The filled-in registration form will be displayed on screen for review purpose
To register, click on the 'I Agree' checkbox and the ‘Submit’ button
Candidates will receive an email in your email id and a confirmation SMS in your mobile number
Applicants have to note down the application number and login details

Step 2: Fill up the Application Form

Enter application number and password to login the user account
Fill in details including academic qualification, marks, University/College and reserved category details if applicable
Select the exam centres/cities of your choice from the list for taking the OPENMAT 2022 exam and select up to four cities as per preferred exam centres
For application fee payment, enter the bank details

Step 3: Upload Documents

Upload recent passport size photograph and signature as per the specification mentioned below:

Document

Specifications

Photograph

Colour or black & white but clear contrast

JPG/JPEG format

Size not less than 10 KB and more than 100 KB

Signature

Blue or black inked

JPG/JPEG format

Size not less than 10 KB and more than 100 KB

Note: The photo should not be taken wearing a cap or sunglasses. The name of the candidate along with the date of taking the photograph should be mentioned clearly on the photograph.

Step 4: Examination Fee Payment

Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking options only.

Since there is no entrance exam this year, candidates need not pay any exam fee. A processing fee is payable along with the semester fee payment while the IGNOU MBA registration. Along with the processing fee, candidates need to pay the first-semester fee for direct MBA admission. INR 200 is applicable for unreserved category candidates as the processing fee.

Step 5: Application Submission and Confirmation

Wait for payment status after you have paid the fee
Submit application form of OPENMAT 2022 after receiving an update on fee payment
Download the application confirmation page and take four printouts of the same for future references

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FAQs on IGNOU OPENMAT Application

Q: What is the last date of the IGNOU OPENMAT 2022 application (July session)?

A: The last date to submit the IGNOU OPENMAT application form (IGNOU MBA application form) is July 31.

Q: What is the mode of IGNOU OPENMAT registration?

A: The mode of IGNOU OPENMAT registration is online. Requests for offline application submission are not entertained.

Q: How will I know if I have registered for OPENMAT 2022 successfully?

A: Registered candidates receive a confirmation email as well as an SMS regarding the same in the registered details.

Q: Where can I register for the IGNOU OPENMAT exam?

A: There is no entrance exam for IGNOU MBA admissions this year. Candidates can register for the IGNOU MBA admission July 2022 session on the official website of IGNOU. Candidates need to click on the Register Now’ tab to register for the exam.

Q: What is the size of the photo and signature to be uploaded with the IGNOU OPENMAT registration form?

A: The photograph should be in JPG/JPEG format and the size of the uploaded document not less than 10 KB and more than 100 KB. The signature should also be JPG/ JPEG format (blue or black inked) and size not less than 10KB and more than 100 KB.

Q: What is the IGNOU OPENMAT application fee?

A: Since there is no entrance exam this year, candidates are required to pay the semester fee while IGNOU MBA registration. A processing fee of INR 200 is applicable along with the semester fee payment.

Q: Do I need to retain the hard copy of the filled-in IGNOU OPENMAT 2022 application form?

A: Yes, candidates should take a printout of the filled-in application form and retain it till the admission process is over.

Q: Can I edit the IGNOU OPENMAT application form after submission?

A: As of now, IGNOU has not mentioned about application form correction process. However, based on previous years' trends, it is expected that IGNOU will announce the application form correction window.

Q: Can I submit two application forms for IGNOU OPENMAT registration?

A: No, candidates will not be allowed to submit more than one IGNOU OPENMAT registration form. In case, any applicant submits two forms, their candidature will be cancelled.

Q: When is IGNOU OPENMAT 2022 exam scheduled?

A: IGNOU OPENMAT will not be conducted this year, management admissions at the university are based on the eligibility of the candidate.

Q: Who can register for the IGNOU OPENMAT exam?

A: General and OBC candidates who have cleared a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50 per cent marks in aggregate are eligible to apply for the IGNOU OPENMAT exam. For SC/ST/PWD candidates, the minimum score required is 45 per cent.