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MBA in Rural Management
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Xavier School of Rural Management 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

14.00 Lakh
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Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

Average package

12.50 Lakh

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MBA in Rural Management
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Xavier School of Rural Management 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
14.00 Lakh
3.52 Lakh
20,000
17.72 Lakh
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MBA in Rural Management
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Xavier School of Rural Management 
Rankings

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MBA in Rural Management
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Xavier School of Rural Management 
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements4.3
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.6
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.5
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.5
Money Review IconValue for Money3.7
What students say about Xavier School of Rural Management, Xavier University Bhubaneswar
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The students are mostly recruited in banking, consultancy, marketing and development sectors associated with organizations like ICICI bank, Coromandel, Cargill, Deloitte, Pradan, and BasiX which are the major recruiters.
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MBA in Rural Management - Batch of 2024
Offered by Xavier School of Rural Management, Xavier University Bhubaneswar
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Exposure to industry and a good environment.
Placements: All students were placed during my tenure at XIM. The highest salary package offered was 15 LPA. Top recruiting companies were Axis, ICICI Bank, RBL, EY, and other reputed firms. All students got internships. Product manager, consultant, accounts manager, and many other good roles are offered.
Infrastructure: Our college has the best facilities including a huge library, spacious classrooms, and a great Wi-Fi connection. Facilities provided by the residence management team are good. The quality of the food is good. All sorts of amenities are available. The campus life is very good.
Faculty: Professors are highly qualified and experienced in their areas. There is a relative grading. It helps students to compete in this competitive world. The level of semester exams is moderate. The course curriculum is completely relevant and makes students industry-ready.
Other: The course of RM makes students industry-ready and they can work in any sector. Students are always encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024Read More
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MBA in Rural Management - Batch of 2021
Offered by Xavier School of Rural Management, Xavier University Bhubaneswar
4.6
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India's 2nd best MBA- RM course with 100 percent placement record for years.
Placements: XSRM has a legacy of 100 per cent placement for years. The highest package offer for the batch of 2018-20 is 8 13.2 lacs p.a. If we see the avg. placement package in the corporate sector then it is above 9 lacs p.a. Major recruiters are BFSI and Micro-finance.
Infrastructure: It provides the residential campus with world-class infrastructure facilities. Classrooms are equipped with modern technologies, 24*7 hrs of library facilities and Wi-Fi-enabled campus. This residential campus provides non- AC room for all the students.
Faculty: Teachers are very helpful and friendly, even during the night they are available for mentoring students. We have National Colloquium on Rural Management every month where industry leaders from Rural Management enlighten us about the current situation.
Other: I chose this MBA- Rural Management because it gives MBA + Rural Management, rural management is a field of study which gives sense to you because of its dynamic curriculum and it has a good mix of rural development + industrial needs. It makes you different in the industry and course teaches us how to mobilize rural communities in an effective way. This course doesn't only teach from the industrial point of view but it creates a sense of responsible management.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2020Read More
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MBA in Rural Management - Batch of 2021
Offered by Xavier School of Rural Management, Xavier University Bhubaneswar
4.6
4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
I am very satisfied with the college.
Placements: Around 100% of placements were recorded in reputed companies of India like Decathlon, Amul, etc. The highest salary package offered was 17 LPA the lowest salary package offered was 6 LPA and average salary package offered was 8 LPA. Roles offered was marketing manager, semi management jobs. The sectors are normally rural development, microfinance Bank, marketing, finance, etc.
Infrastructure: It is a Wi-Fi, and LAN enabled Campus. The library is stocked with research material, Books, journals, etc. In house doctor and 24x7 ambulance service is available. Fully air-conditioned smart classes with a microphone are available. Food served by the third party and quality is good. Hostel rooms are either single or double sharing having every amenities. I didn't face any infrastructure issues in our college.
Faculty: Teachers are highly qualified. PhD is mandatory for all teachers and have vast teaching experience. They use a holistic approach to make class participation mandatory. Faculty to student ratio is 1:10. Every 2-3 days, we attend leadership talks by prominent leaders in the industry.
Other: College fest named Xamboree had a footfall of 15,000 people. We have many core, functional and interest committees.
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2019Read More
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MBA in Rural Management - Batch of 2020
Offered by Xavier School of Rural Management, Xavier University Bhubaneswar
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Good faculty members and pedagogy.
Placements: The college brings in myriad of companies for placements. The students gets placed with decent package. The companies are from various sectors like consulting, development, microfinance. The college helps the students in getting placed. The college also organizes courses that eases the process of placement.
Infrastructure: The classrooms and labs are well-equipped. The library has wide range of books to offer for learning beyond the course. The college has grounds for football and other games. Various festivals from different region of India are celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm.
Faculty: The faculty members are reverend and make learning in the class practical with interaction and case discussions. The quizzes tests the classroom knowledge and case discussions open the horizons of innovative thinking. The group assignments help us learn with others.
Other: The college has many cultural and other events taking place to keep the students engaged and entertained.
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2019Read More
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MBA in Rural Management - Batch of 2019
Offered by Xavier School of Rural Management, Xavier University Bhubaneswar
4.8
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
XSRM, a b-school with a difference.
Placements: The rural management programme at XSRM has a proven track record of placing all the students since the inception of the programme in 1995. The institute has dedicated placement team comprising of students, faculty members and full time placement support staffs.
Infrastructure: The new XUB campus where XSRM is situated now has all the modern amenities and infrastructures for a qualitative and conducive stay of the students. Well-equipped library, in campus food courts and cafeteria, playgrounds and modern classrooms are the few to be named.
Faculty: All the faculty members teaching at XSRM have rich field and academic experience. People from industries and related fields often visit XSRM as guest faculty members. Practical and case based curriculum including 45 days residential village immersion course and 6 weeks internships along with various projects, frequently updates course contents as per industry demand are few examples of XSRM's unique course structure.
Other: Student activities like Gramotsava, Xamboree, Spardha, Xuhotsava, Vaktavya, Abhivyakti keep the students involved throughout the year. These events help students learn leadership and team learning skills outside the classrooms.
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2019Read More
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MBA in Rural Management
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What’s the admission process if MBA in Rural Management like? Do I need to take CAT or something else?
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Yes, As MBA in Rural Management is a specaialized MBA programme you need to appear for national-level MBA entrance exams like CAT, XAT, CMAT, etc. After the exam, you'll go through GD-PI rounds and some colleges may test your interest in rural development through essays or group tasks.

Here is a special Pro tip for you: Start preparing early for GK and current rural issues as it really helps in interviews.

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Q:   Do I need to live in villages during the Rural Management course? What is the fieldwork like?
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Yes and it's actually one of the most beautiful and eye-opening parts of Rural Management course. Most rural management programs have:

  • Village Fieldwork Segments (VFS)
  • Development Practicums or Internships
  • Rural Immersion Programs

You'll stay in rural areas for weeks or even for months and conduct surveys, work with local communities or help implement real development projects.

It's not just an adventure it's a life-changing experience that teaches empathy, resilience, problem-solving and leadership.

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MBA in Rural Management
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2024)
Average SalaryINR 12.50 Lakh
Highest SalaryINR 15.00 Lakh
Median SalaryINR 11.50 Lakh
% Batch placed100
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Amul
CapGemini
CITI Bank
CRISIL
Deloitte
Fullerton Securities
Godrej and Boyce
HDFC Bank
HDFC Life
IBM
ICICI
ICRA
Idea Cellular Services
IDFC
Mind Tree
pwc
RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland)
Reliance Industries Limited
Samunnati
Tata Capital
Tata Steel
TCS
Ujjivan Microfinance
Vodafone
Wipro
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MBA in Rural Management
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Xavier School of Rural Management 
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Aug 1 - Oct 10, 2025
NMAT 2025 Registration Window
Aug 1 - Oct 14, 2025
NMAT 2025 Scheduling Window
Jul 10 - Dec 5, 2025
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Students also asked

Q:   What are the different courses in Rural Management?
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For Rural Management courses available are BA/BSC/BBA, MBA/PGDM and Ph.D. Candidates can choose to pursue a Rural Management course as per their qualifications and career interest.

Courses in Rural Management

Name of Course

Degree Courses

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management
  •  Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Finance
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Marketing

Bachelor Courses

  • Bachelor of Rural Technology and Management
  • BA in Rural Development

Master Courses

  • Master of Arts in Rural Development
  • MBA in Rural Management

Doctoral Courses

  • M.Phil in Rural Development
  • PhD in Rural Development

I hope this is helpful for you!

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Q:   What is the role of a Rural Manager?
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Rural management specialisation is becoming popular as it allows you the possibility to improve and raise the social strata who have not yet seen the benefits of progress.The MBA in Rural Management programme is a two-year master's degree programme, but it can also be pursued in distance mode. Through the expert management of the villagers' institutions and organisations, rural managers work to advance the equitable, environmentally responsible, and sustainable socio-economic development of the villagers.

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Answered 9 months ago

With an NMAT score of 210, it may be challenging to secure admission in XIMB (Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar), as their typical cutoff scores tend to be higher. For example, previous cutoffs for NMAT ranged between 220-235 for well-established B-schools like NMIMS, and similar instituti

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Abhishek Jha

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Answered 6 years ago

Yes, XSRM is one of the best schools to do an MBA RM from. It has a legacy of 100% placements and a curriculum designed very keenly to make you understand the aspects of both general management and development of rural sectors. You should get through the cut-offs of the course in competitive exams

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Soumya Sahoo

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 7 years ago

No, 55% is the minimum requirement.

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Shiv Taneja

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 7 years ago

Be aware of why you want to do MBA in rural management. Read about social schemes implemented by the government and other such stuff that should help. GD is a new round this year so tough to say.

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Shiv Taneja

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 7 years ago

If you have cleared the sectional cutoff you have a good chance. Prepare well for the next round.

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Shiv Taneja

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Answered 7 years ago

Hi Pratibha, there is no answer to this question. Attempt as much possible but don't let accuracy drop.

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MBA in Rural Management
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Xavier School of Rural Management 
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Xavier City Campus
Plot No:12(A), Nijigada
Kurki, Harirajpur

Bhubaneswar ( Orissa)

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