IRMASAT 2023 Preparation Tips- Know Best Books, Important Topics and Tricks

Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) 2025 ( IRMASAT )

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Saumya Jain
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Updated on Nov 15, 2022 13:17 IST

IRMASAT 2023 will be conducted from February 13 to March 5. Here are a few IRMASAT preparation tips to ace the IRMASAT 2023 exam.

IRMASAT is a popular MBA entrance exam conducted by the Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA). IRMSAT is a gateway to post-graduation courses such as Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management (PGDRM) and Fellow Programme in Rural Management (FPRM). The difficulty level of IRMASAT is not as high as other MBA entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, etc. but it requires a good preparation strategy if one wishes to score well in the exam. The exam requires dedication and hard work to bag a good score. Read below to know how to prepare for IRMASAT 2023, tips, important topics, best books, etc.

Also Read: IRMASAT eligibility criteria

Table of content
  • IRMASAT 2023: Understanding the Exam Pattern
  • Best Books to Read for IRMASAT 2023
  • Preparation Tips for IRMASAT 2023

IRMASAT 2023: Understanding the Exam Pattern

IRMASAT is a national-level entrance exam and the competition is quite high. Understanding the exam pattern and marking scheme is the first step in IRMASAT preparation. Candidates can check out the table below to get an overview of the IRMASAT exam pattern.

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Exam structure

Details

Total number of questions

40

Total marks

40

Duration

80 minutes

Sections

1

Mode of examination

Online

Number of option

5

Marking scheme

+1 for correct answers

-0.25 for incorrect answers

Best Books to Read for IRMASAT 2023

Cracking IRAMSAT requires good preparation. Choosing the right set of books is an imperative part of the IRMASAT preparation. Check out the table below to know some of the important IRMASAT preparation books:

Q:   Which are the best books to refer for IRMA exam preparation?
A:
The reference books for Institute of Rural Management Anand Postgraduate Programme in Rural Management Entrance Exam are: Quantitative aptitude for MBA entrance examination by Guha Quantitative aptitude for CAT and other MBA entrance examination by T I am E. Mathematics for MBA exam by Aggarwal The pearson guide to quantitative aptitude for MBA entrance examinations by Dinesh katthar. The pearson guide to quantitative aptitude for MBA entrance examinations by Edgar Thorpe. MBA entrance guide 5 TH/Ed by Career launcher MBA entrance exam guide by Abdul Hassan Data interpretation for MBA entrance by Jaiswal Verbal ability for CAT (Questions are very much similar) Apart from the above listed books, candidate is expected to solve mock papers which will be much more useful to get feel of how actual exam will look like.

Name of the Book

Author/ Publication

Analytical & Logical Reasoning for CAT & Other Management Entrance Tests

Peeyush Bhardwaj

Latest Edition of Manorama Yearbook

Mammen Mathew

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations(English) 7th Edition

S Chand and Dr R.S Aggarwal

A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning(English) Revised edition

S Chand and Dr R.S Aggarwal

Preparation Tips for IRMASAT 2023

Once the students are familiarized with the exam pattern and syllabus, it is important to have a sound preparation plan and strategy. Here are a few IRMASAT preparation tips:

  • Create a study plan: A good IRMASAT preparation plan must have a daily timetable, topic-wise distribution of hours, and dedicated time for solving sample questions and getting conceptual clarity. The students must try to cover the complete syllabus and at the same time have enough time for revision. 
  • Be thorough with the syllabus: Begin the IRMASAT preparation by working on the basic concepts. Make the most use of the time in hand for studying the concepts and theories. Make small notes and watch videos related to these sections to clear the concepts. Subscribe to various newspapers and read them daily.
  • Time management: Candidates will be given 80 minutes to solve the IRMASAT question paper. Therefore, candidates must practice managing time. Candidates must not spend more than required on one question in order to solve the question paper on time. Candidates must attempt as many questions as they can with accuracy.
  • Speed and Accuracy: Speed and accuracy are equally important in solving the question paper. Answering the questions is as important as answering them with accuracy. Practice a lot of IRMASAT sample papers and take ample mock tests to practice solving the questions with speed and accuracy.
  • Know your strengths and weaknesses: Try to identify your strong and weak areas. Work on the areas in which you are weak and capitalize on your strengths. Measure and analyse your performance after every mock test you take and try to improve your scores.
  • Revision is the key: The IRMASAT preparations are incomplete without the right amount of practice and revision. Give at least a week or two to revise what you have studied. Attempt IRMASAT mock tests and solve sample papers to improve time management. Go through the notes that you prepared at the beginning of the IRMASAT preparation and analyse.

The above tips will definitely help you crack the IRMASAT exam and secure a good score. All the best!

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