Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) OPENMAT XXIV, XXV 2008
Admission to Management Programmes of IGNOU is done through OPENMAT Entrance Examinations, held twice a year.

Programs Offered:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Diploma in Management (DIM)
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDIM)
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM)
Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management (PGDFM)
Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management (PGDOM)
Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDMM)

Eligibility for admission to Management Programs:
Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of supervisory/managerial/professional experience OR
Professional Degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine/Architecture/Law/Pharmacy OR
Professional Qualifications in Accountancy/Cost and Works Accountancy/Company Secretaryship, etc. OR
A Master's degree in any subject.

Schedule of activities for IGNOU Openmat- XXIV, XXV 2008 and Entrance Test
Date of Entrance Test Last date of submission of the entrance test form (Form 1) at University Headquarters Eligible to take admission in (validity of openmat score) Last date for submission of application form for admission at the concerned Regional Centre along with Result Card, Identity Card and other relevant documents
17.8.08
(Openmat-XXIV) 15.07.2008 Ist Sem, 2009 (January, 2009) 30th November, 2008
IInd Sem, 2009 (July, 2009) 31st May, 2009
1.2.09
(Openmat-XXV) 15.12.2008 IInd Sem, 2009 (July, 2009) 31st May, 2009
Ist Sem, 2010 (January, 2010) 30th November, 2009
16.8.09
(Openmat-XXVI) 15.07.2009 Ist Sem, 2010 (January, 2010) 30th November, 2009
IInd Sem, 2010 (July, 2010) 31st May, 2010

How to apply for IGNOU OPENMAT XXIV, XXV 2008
'Student Handbook & Prospectus would be available from the Registrar (SR&E), IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi- 110 068 and at all Regional Centres, Study Centres, and IGNOUARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE AND ASSAM RIFLES Recognised Regional Centres. Student Handbook and Prospectus is also available on university's website www.ignou.ac.in.

The candidates downloading the Form from website are required to send a Demand Draft of Rs. 550/- (Rupees five hundred fifty only) drawn in favour of IGNOU payable at New Delhi. Advertisements inviting applications for MP are released in leading national and local dailies in April and October.

For further information, please contact
The Director
School of Management Studies
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi- 110068
Phone: 011-29532073
Fax: 011-29532078
Email: mba@ignou.ac.in
Website: http://www.ignou.ac.in