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KIIT School of Rural Management PhD Courses & Fees 2026

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KIIT School of Rural Management Ph.D.
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KIIT School of Rural Management PhD Eligibility & Highlights 2026

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Total Tuition Fees 1.5L
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  • GATE
  • KIITEE
  • UGC NET
  • CSIR NET
  • +3 more
  • Graduation score60%
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    Q:   What is the highest package offered at KIIT School of Rural Management?
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    As per the latest report, the highest package offered during KSRM placements 2024 stood at INR 13.5 LPA. The highest package offered during KSRM placements between 2023 and 2024 is tabulated below:

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    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Highest package

    INR 9 LPA

    INR 13.5 LPA

    Q:   Does KIIT School of Rural Management offer scholarships?
    A: 

    Yes, KIIT School of Rural Management offers scholarships to the under various schemes to encourage meritorious students. The quantum of scholarship and period of scholarship is subject to change from time to time. The types of scholarships have been mentioned below:

    KIIT School of Rural Management Scholarship

    PradyumnaBal Memorial Scholarship

    Teaching Assistantship

    KIIT Merit Scholarship

    KIIT International Scholarship

    PhD Scholarship

    Contingency Fund

    Prerna Scholarship

    National Scholarship

    Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC & ST

    Q:   What is the admission criteria for KSRM courses?
    A: 

    KSRM admission process involves online registration, entrance test, seletion rounds, result declaration and seat allotment. Aspirants have to go through each of the admission stage to get a seat in the desired course. More details about each of the admission stage is provided below:

    STEP 1: Candidates who meet the course-specific eligibility criteria can register online by visiting the KSRM official website. 

    STEP 2: Candidates applying through KIITEE Exam need to appear for the exam. The aspirants applying with CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ GMAT score can be exempted to take the KIITEE test.

    STEP 3: The entrance test results are declared online. Candidates with a good score are shortlisted and can appear for the group discussion and personal interview round.

    STEP 4: Based on the overall performance in the selection rounds and admission test scores, the final selection is done. Candidates can be asked to submit documents for verification and pay some amount of fee to confirm their seat.

    Q:   Is KIIT School of Rural Management a good college?
    A: 

    KIIT School of Rural Management is one of the eminent institute which offers quality education to the students. It has emerged as one of the best schools in the country in rural management in the past 13 years. It was established to meet the professional needs of rural firms, rural development organizations, the voluntary sector, and corporations with an interest in the rural economy. During, KIIT School of Rural Management placements, the highest package and average package offered is INR 9 LPA and INR 5.75 LPA respectively. 

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    Q:   Which courses are offered by KSRM?
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    KIIT School of Rural Management offers three courses at PG level. These programmes are offered in a full-time mode. Further, the offered courses are MBA in two specialisations, including Rural Management (RM) and Agribusiness Management (ABM) and a PG Diploma in Community Development.

    Q:   Can I get direct admission to KIIT School of Rural Management?
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    Admission to KSRM courses is entrance-based. Candidates need to have a valid score of the KIITEE Management exam or CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT or GMAT to secure admission. Aspirants must get in touch with the institute's admission office to enquire regarding direct admissions or management quota seats (if available).

    Q:   Which is the best course among the courses offered by KSRM?
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    The MBA (Rural Management) is the flagship programme of KSRM successfully continued since 2007. This Programme is judiciously designed in balance with classroom and field based experiential learning.

    Q:   What is the application fee of KIITEE Management exam?
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    KIITEE Management exam application fee is INR 1,500. The fee is to be paid online via debit/credit card or net banking. Until the fee has been paid, the KIITEE management application form will remain pending for submission. Candidates must also note that the exam fee is non-refundable. 

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    KIIT School of Rural Management PhD Fees 2026

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    Fee componentsAmount (for 3 years)
    ₹ 3 L
    ₹ 10 K
    ₹ 77 K
    ₹ 3.87 L
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    KIIT School of Rural Management Ph.D.
    Admission dates 2026

    DatesUpcoming Events
    16 Apr '26 - 20 Apr '26
    KIITEE 2026 Exam Date - Phase 1
    30 May '26
    KIITEE 2026 Registration Last Date Phase 2
    4 Jun '26 - 8 Jun '26
    KIITEE 2026 Exam Date - Phase 2
    1 Jul '26
    KIITEE 2026 Registration Last Date Phase 3
    5 Jul '26 - 7 Jul '26
    KIITEE 2026 Exam Date Phase 3
    DatesPast Events
    10 Nov '25 - 8 Apr '26
    KIITEE 2026 Registration - Phase 1

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    Answered 6 months ago

    Aspirants who have completed their graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate are eligible to apply for MBA programme at KIIT School of Rural Management. Candidates appearing for their final year of graduation and likely to complete it by Jun 30 of the admission year are also eligible for admission.

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    Answered 6 months ago

    KIIT School of Rural Management has not specified any age limit to apply for admission. However, candidates wishing to apply for MBA programme must have completed their graduation with at least 50% aggregate. Aspirants who are in their final year of graduation and complete it by June 30 of the admis

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    Nishtha Shukla

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    Answered 6 months ago

    Aspirants who are selected based on their scores in entrance exam are called for group discussion and personal interview round after the announcement of KIITEE Management entrance test results. The final selection is based on performance of the candidates in GDPI, WAT, career marks and their entranc

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    Nishtha Shukla

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    Answered 6 months ago

    KIIT School of Rural Management conducts its own entrance test to shortlist candidates for admission to MBA programme. KIITEE Management exam is an objective-type computer-based test. The test is conducted for two and a half hours and includes a total of 150 multiple-choice questions. The paper is d

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    Nishtha Shukla

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    Answered a year ago

    The seat intake for courses at the KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM) varies by course and may change based on several factors: 

     

    MBA in Rural Management

    The MBA in Rural Management programme at KSRM admits 240 students. To be eligible, applicants must have a minimum of 50% in their graduation. 

     

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    KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM), Campus 17
    Bhubaneswar ( Orissa)

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    9438304388

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