IGNOU OPENMAT Pattern 2022: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Updated on Jan 27, 2022 05:14 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Deputy Manager - MBA & BBA Content

IGNOU OPENMAT exam pattern outlines the structure of the question paper including subjects, questions weightage and marking scheme. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has decided to cancel IGNOU OPENMAT for the current admission session (January 2022). This year, the varsity is providing direct admissions to the MBA aspirants. Candidates need to pay the admission fee while filling out the registration form. Previously, NTA has been conducting the IGNOU OPENMAT exam in Computer-Based Test mode across multiple test cities in India. Check below the exam pattern of IGNOU OPENMAT followed in the previous exam session.

Table of contents

IGNOU OPENMAT Exam Pattern Highlights
IGNOU OPENMAT Marking Scheme
IGNOU OPENMAT Sectional Overview
IGNOU OPENMAT Questions Weightage for each section
FAQs on IGNOU OPENMAT Exam Pattern

IGNOU OPENMAT Exam Pattern Highlights

Candidates can check the table below to know the IGNOU OPENMAT exam pattern followed in the previous exam sessions:

Features	Details
Exam mode	Computer-Based Test mode
Exam duration	180 minutes
Medium	English
Type of questions	Objective type questions
Sections	Four
Total questions	200 MCQs
Total marks	200 marks

IGNOU OPENMAT Marking Scheme

As per the marking scheme of the IGNOU OPENMAT exam:

Each question from all four sections will carry one mark
In case of wrong attempts, no marks will be deducted for the questions.
It is compulsory for candidates to attempt all the questions, however, no marks will be deducted for unattempted questions

IGNOU OPENMAT Sectional Overview

OPENMAT Papers	Sections	Number of questions
Test I	General Awareness	30 questions
Test II	English language	50 questions
Test III	Quantitative Aptitude	50 questions
Test IV	Reasoning	70 questions
Total	4 subjects	200 questions

IGNOU OPENMAT Questions Weightage for each section

Candidates can check the below questions weightage as per previous years OPENMAT question papers for each section. Also, check the OPENMAT syllabus to get an idea of common topics asked in the question paper.

Test I General Knowledge

Topics	No. of Questions
General Knowledge	6
World Organizations	2
Sports Events	1
Person, Places, Awards	3
Countries	1
Sports	1
General Economic Study	1
General Science	7
National Events	4
Democratic Polity	1
History of India	3
Total	30

Note: Prepare General Awareness topics here: Current_Affairs_Guide

Test II: English Language

Topics	No. of Questions
English Comprehension	15
Synonyms	5
Antonyms	5
Pair of Words	5
Sentence Improvement	10
Idioms and Phrases	5
Choose Analogous Pair	5
Total	50

Test III: Quantitative Aptitude

Topics	No. of Questions
Number System	7
LCM and HCF	1
Decimals and Fractions	1
Simplification	6
Average	2
Algebraic Equations	4
Ages	1
Percentage	1
Sets	1
Calendar	1
Table	5
Profit and Loss	1
Time and Work	1
Problems on Train	1
Pipes and Cisterns	1
Mixture and Allegation	1
Logarithms	2
Area and Parameter	2
Clocks and Discount	2
Permutation and combinations	1
Probability	1
Square root	1
Compound Interest	1
Volume and Surface Area	1
Total	50

Test IV: Reasoning

Topics	No. of Questions
Cubes and dice questions	5
Decision Making	5
Ranking Test	2
Number Test	3
Logical diagrams	5
Direction and distance	2
Logical Reasoning	5
Analytical reasoning	15
Blood relations	5
Mixed and Substitution coding	3
Letter test	1
Number Analogy test	5
Complete word Analogy	4
Number series test	2
Letter series test	2
Total	70

Read More:

IGNOU OPENMAT 2022 Application Form

Previous Year's IGNOU OPENMAT Question Papers

FAQs on IGNOU OPENMAT Exam Pattern

Q: What is the IGNOU OPENMAT exam pattern 2022?

A: IGNOU is providing direct admission for MBA under January 2022 session. However, the IGNOU OPENMAT exam pattern followed previously include 200 MCQs to be solved in 180 minutes. The question paper had four sections – Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Awareness and English Language.

Q: What is the IGNOU OPENMAT exam pattern 2022?

Q: Who prescribes the IGNOU OPENMAT exam pattern?

A: School of Management Studies (SOMS) of IGNOU has the responsibility to prescribe the pattern of the IGNOU OPENMAT exam.

Q: What is the exam mode of IGNOU OPENMAT 2022?

A: IGNOU is not conducting OPENMAT for MBA admission under January 2022 session. However, the varsity followed a computer-based mode in the previous exam sessions.

Q: In how many test cities IGNOU OPENMAT is held?

A: IGNOU OPENMAT exam is held in more than 100 test cities across India. Since IGNOU is offering direct MBA admission this year, no entrance exam will be conducted.

Q: What type of questions are asked in the IGNOU OPENMAT exam?

A: All the 200 questions asked in the IGNOU OPENMAT exam are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

Q: What are the total marks of the IGNOU OPENMAT exam?

A: The total marks of the IGNOU OPENMAT 2021 exam is 200. Each question carries one mark.

Q: What is the exam duration of IGNOU OPENMAT?

A: The exam duration of IGNOU OPENMAT is 180 minutes without any break.

Q: Is there be negative marking in IGNOU OPENMAT?

A: There is no negative marking in the IGNOU OPENMAT exam. For a wrong answer or not attempting any question, no marks will be deducted.

Q: Is there any essay type questions in IGNOU OPENMAT?

A: No there is no essay type questions in the IGNOU OPENMAT exam. All the questions are objective type.

Q: Which section of IGNOU OPENMAT carries maximum questions?

A: The Reasoning section of IGNOU OPENMAT contains the maximum number of questions (70 questions).

Q: What are the subjects a candidate need to prepare for the IGNOU OPENMAT exam?

A: The important subjects a candidate need to prepare for the IGNOU OPENMAT exam are General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning.