IRMA 2017 eligibility & test centers

IRMA 2016 eligibility criteria

Conducted by Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), the scores of IRMA admission test allows an MBA aspirant to get an enrolment in management programmes like Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management (PRM) and Fellow Programme in Rural Management (FPRM). 

During the initial stage of admission process, CAT scores are used for shortlisting the candidates to the above mentioned courses. Selected candidates are further called for IRMA written test on the subject ‘Issues of Social Concern’. 

This year, IRMA 2017 is scheduled for February 12, 2017. Here, candidates are expected to attempt 40 questions in a duration of 80 minutes. 

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Shiksha lists down the eligibility criteria and test centers for IRMA 2017. 

IRMA 2017 eligibility criteria:

1)      PRM

• Candidate applying for PRM programme must be a graduate in any discipline from a university that is state or centrally recognized.
• Scoring at least 50% marks is a must. This aggregate is 45% for SC/ ST/ DAP). If, in case marks are not assigned, the candidate must have scored CGPA equivalent to the previously mentioned percentages.
• Candidates in their final year of examination are also eligible for the exam.

2)      FPRM

• PGDRDM or GDRM from IRMA with 1 year post-diploma and work experience (relevant) or
• Completed PG with at least 55% marks from any discipline from an institute that is state or centrally recognized, and secured a minimum of 50% marks in graduation or
• Hold a 5 year professional degree, and should have secured at least 60% marks and 1 year of work experience or
• Hold a 4 year professional degree, and should have secured 60% marks and 3 years of work experience.
• Hold valid score of UGC JRF in relevant disciplines (management, social work, economics sociology, commerce, psychology, etc.)
• For reserved category candidates, the minimum aggregate percentile requirement is 5% less. 

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Test centers

The expected IRMA 2017 exam centers are as follows:

How to download IRMA 2017 admit card

Candidates must note that once the centers have been allotted, they cannot be changed. IRMA test centers are allotted on the basis of the preference marked by the candidates. However, in case the test center marked by the candidate is not available, IRMA can anytime allot another test center. 

Know when to expect IRMA 2016 results

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