School of Agribusiness and Rural Management (SARM) Course Admission 2025: Eligibility, Selection, Application Process

Admissions at School of Agribusiness and Rural Management (SARM) are currently open. Candidates are selected for courses based on their performance in the entrance exams, specifically CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA/SARM Entrance Test. The course duration is two years. The total tuition fee is INR 6.8 lakh. 

Yes, School of Agribusiness and Rural Management accept graduation marks. Candidates seeking admission to the PG programme can enrol for admission with graduation marks. Candidates must complete their graduation to enrol on the MBA course. The institute offers two MBA programmes, namely,  MBA in Agribusiness Management and MBA in Rural Management.

School of Agribusiness and Rural Management offers an MBA course in two specialisations. The selection criteria are based on entrance exam scores. The application process at the SARM is conducted online. To secure a seat, students can follow the steps presented below:

1. Visit the official website and complete the online application process. 
2. Ensure eligibility and selection criteria for all programmes.
3. The selection criteria are based on the entrance exam.
4. Upon selection, pay the specified fee to confirm and secure your seat.

Candidates who have completed graduation with a 50% aggregate can apply to the School of Agribusiness and Rural Management course.  Candidates who are in the final year of the degree programme can also apply, but they will have to submit their passing certificate or mark sheet before September 30, 2025. For the MBA in Rural  Management, a graduate degree in any subject with a 55% mark or 6 OGPA is acceptable.

Candidates are selected based on CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA/SARM Entrance Test (to be conducted at ICFA office, New Delhi, or to be intimated individually). Students can check the other selection criteria from the points mentioned below:

• The shortlisted candidates (those who take the SARM written test) would be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview . Immediately after completion of the examination on the same day. Written tests, GD and interview may be completed on the same day at the designated test centres. The final selected candidate will be notified separately, after the declaration of the final result.
• Final Selection will be made based on cumulative scores of the written test, group discussion, and personal interview
• Communication would be sent to the final selected candidates only, for both the MBA programs (Agribusiness Management and Rural Management).

In order to get admission to School of Agribusiness and Rural Management, candidates must keep certain documents ready. Students can check the list of documents below:

• Scanned Class 10, Class 12 and graduation marksheet
• Leaving Certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size photograph
• Signature

Note: The list of documents mentioned above is the general documents. For more details, visit the official website.

School of Agribusiness and Rural Management application forms are also available online. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can apply for the preferred course. Below are the steps to apply for admission:

Step 1: Visit the official SARM website.

Step 2: Fill in all required details.

Step 3: Upload documents.

Yes, applications are open at the School of Agribusiness and Rural Management for various courses. The mode of application is online. Aspirants can apply at the official website for admission to the MBA programme. Candidates can fill out the application form on the institute's official website.

SARM provides a scholarship to deserving students based on merit cum means. A total of 10% of the total strength of students will be qualified to avail the facility, which is 50% off on the academic fee.

The social sector scholarships for students belonging to weaker sections, SC/ST, OBC, and minority communities can be accessed from the State Governments as per the norms. Students who are not availing of government scholarships can apply for scholarships from SARM.

School of Agribusiness and Rural Management courses are offered to students at the PG level. The college is mainly concerned with the Business Management stream and offers courses in full-time mode. The flagship programme offered at the School of Agribusiness and Rural Management is the MBA. Further, the college offers this programme for a duration of 2 years with a comprehensive curriculum.