New Delhi: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is conducting Entrance Test, OPENMAT - XXXI for admission to its Management Programmes, on February 12, 2012.

Applications are invited for Diploma Programmes, which consist of Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDIM), Diploma in Management (DIM), Post-Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDMM), Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management (PGDOM), Post-Graduate Diploma in Financial Management (PGDFM) and Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM).

One Degree Programme, Master of Business Administration (MBA) has also been offered.

In case of general category, candidates with 50% marks in graduation are eligible to apply. The candidates from reserved category are eligible to appear with 45% marks in graduation.

Besides, candidates holding Bachelor's Degree with three years of managerial/ professional/ supervisory experience, Masters or Professional Degree in any subject can also apply.

Non-Graduate candidates (10+2 or equivalent) with six years of relevant experience can appear for Diploma in Management.

Those who have successfully cleared CAT, MAT or any other State-level tests are not required to appear for OPENMAT. The University will decide the cut-off percentage for these candidates.

The last date of submission of application forms is December 31, 2012.