Institute of Rural Management Anand Answered Questions

Indian candidates for the PGDM (RM) in IRMA Anand are selected on basis of CAT/XAT/CMAT scores. They are followed by IRMAWAT (Written Ability Test), an individual interview, and assessments in terms of the academic performance and profile. Such aspects as regional and gender diversity, extracurricular, and work experience are also taken into account. GMAT, CAT, or XAT can also apply as NRI candidates.

Applicants looking forward to becoming professionals in research, teaching, and development policy areas must consider the FPM in RM at IRMA Anand. It is perfect when it comes to professionals who want to pursue a long-term career in higher education institutions, think-tanks or non-governmental organizations. The programme offers expertise and extensive knowledge on research and practice in Rural Management. There has to be encouragement of those applying to be scholars.

IRMA Anand first-year scholarship is given out on the basis of cumulative merit during the admission process. During the second year, students are required to perform well academically, which will be measured by CGPA of the first year. Such scholarships assist deserving students to a great extent as they lower the expenditure needed for the tuition fee.

Yes, FPM in RM at IRMA Anand is recognised by All India Council of technical education (AICTE). Such recognition makes sure the programme is up to the national standards of academics. This programme produces great graduates who are recognised in academics and research. The qualification becomes valuable and credible with the AICTE approval.

CAT alone is not a mandatory test because IRMA Anand accepts the scores of XAT and CMAT in admitting the postgraduate diploma. Aspirants may use any of these tests to apply. Other national level tests are also accepter at FPM. The decision of the test should fit course requirements.

Candidates who want to do PGDM (Rural Management) in IRMA Anand need to have a graduate degree at 50 percent aggregate marks. In case of SC/ST/OBC (NC)/EWS/PwD categories, there should be 45 percent. The study has to be a degree programme in any field of study in a recognised university.

IRMA Anand is the institute equipped with a PGDM in Rural management and FPM (Fellow Programme in Management) in Rural management. The main courses rely on rural development, management, and research. The two are residential and full-time programmes. They admit students using national level Entrance examination and personal evaluation.

Yes, IRMA Anand gives credence to national-level examinations like CAT, XAT, and CMAT to take admission to PGDM. FPM, in the case, accepts other exams, such as GATE, NET and ICAR. Besides, IRMA undertakes its own IRMAWAT test. Short listed candidates also go through PI rounds.

IRMA Anand does not have a definite rank but takes percentile scores in various exams such as CAT, XAT and CMAT. As a rule, admission chances are increased by a percentile higher than 80. The last component of selection comprises performance at IRMAWAT, PI and academic records.

The following table showcases the sector-wise total offers presented to the students of the PGDM RM batch 2024:SectorNumber of offers Accepted (2024)BFSI101Dairy63Consulting20Retail18Agro Business16Edtech11FMCG7Pharmaceuticals5Manufacturing4Others22Total267