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KIIT School of Rural Management is a private institution that was founded in 2006 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The institute is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). NAAC has accredited KSRM with an 'A' Grade. The institute has established itself as one of the top universities for rural management studies. It offers courses like MBA and PG Diploma. Master of Business Administration is offered in two specializations Rural Management and Agri-Business Management respectively. These two are the flagship programs of KSRM Bhubaneswar.

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• KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM), Bhubaneswar fees for M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) is INR 3,61,000 - 3,79,500 per annum.
• KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM), Bhubaneswar fee structure for an MBA in Agri-Business Management is INR 3,79,500 annually.
• KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM), Bhubaneswar MBA in Rural Management fees is INR 3,61,000 annually.

Course  Avg. Fees

MBA   ?6,47,000

MBA (Rural Management)                        INR 15.18 Lakhs

MBA (Agribusiness Management)            INR 15.18 Lakhs 

KIIT School of Rural Management is a private institution that was founded in 2006 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The institute is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). NAAC has accredited KSRM with an 'A' Grade. The institute has established itself as one of the top universities for rural management studies. It offers courses like MBA and PG Diploma. Master of Business Administration is offered in two specializations Rural Management and Agri-Business Management respectively. These two are the flagship programs of KSRM Bhubaneswar.

KSRM Bhubaneswar Rankings

• KIIT School of Rural Management falls in the rank band of 601-800 according to the World University Rankings 2023.
• KSRM Bhubaneswar falls in the rankband of 301-350 in the Youngs University.
• KIIT School of Rural Management has been accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, UK.
• It has been ranked one among the private higher education institutions.

 The institute has been accredited by IET, UK as well. It is regarded as India's first QS five-star rated university. The institute has ranked 20th among Indian Universities by NIRF. ITC Ltd, Adani Wilmar Ltd, GCMMF, NAFED, and Reliance Retail Ltd are some of the prominent recruiters for KSRM Odisha.

 Central University of Odisha placement report 2023 is not released. However, according to Central University of Odisha Management NIRF report 2023, the median package offered during Central University of Odisha MBA placements 2022 stood at INR 2.50 LPA. Further, a total of 20 students out of 30 students were placed during Central University of Odisha MBA placements 2022.

• A rise of nearly 14% was witnessed in the median package offered during MBA placements 2022 as compared with 2021
• A fall of 10% was witnessed in the median package offered during UG 3-year placements 2022 as compared with 2021
• There was a fall of over 57% in the median package offered during PG 2-year placements 2022 as compared with 2021

Apart from this, according to Central University of Odisha Overall NIRF Report 2023, the median package offered during Overall UG 3-year and Overall PG 2-year placements 2022 stood at INR 1.80 LPA and INR 1.50 LPA, respectively.

KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM) has been known to offer decent placement opportunities to its students. KIIT University, in general, has a good reputation for placements across various disciplines, and KSRM is no exception.

The school's tie-ups with numerous corporate partners and organizations, especially those in the rural development sector, provide students with opportunities for internships and placements. These partnerships often lead to fruitful interactions during campus recruitment drives.

Moreover, KSRM's focus on rural management could be an advantage, especially for students interested in this specific field. Companies and NGOs working in rural development, agriculture, microfinance, and related sectors often find potential employees in institutions with a specialised focus like KSRM.

Additionally, the school's emphasis on holistic development, including practical skills, industry exposure, and soft skills, can enhance the employability of its graduates. Training sessions, workshops, and guest lectures by industry experts can also contribute to the students' readiness for the job market.