Rural Management

Candidates who want to do MBA (Rural Management) in IRMA Anand need to have a graduate degree at 50 percent aggregate marks. In case of SC/ST/OBC (NC)/EWS/PwD categories, there should be 45 percent. The study has to be a degree programme in any field of study in a recognised university.

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.

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.

Great question! If you're someone who checks the list mentioned below, then MBA in Rural Management is made for you:

• Wants to create a social impact through your career
• Feels connected to the roots of India and rural issues
• Loves the idea of grassroots innovation
• Is interested in sectors like NGOs, CSR, agriculture, and development policy
• Believes in “profit with purpose”

It's not just for social workers or farmer's kids it's for anyone who wants to lead rural transformation with professionalism and heart.

Yes, it's a full-fledged MBA but with a special focus on rural development, agribusiness, sustainable livelihoods and rural marketing. Instead of managing big cities and corporations, you will learn to solve real problems in rural India such as improving agriculture, health, education, sanitation, and rural entrepreneurship.

It's ideal for someone who wants to use their management skills to make a difference in villages, grassroots communities, NGOs or even in sectors like microfinance and CSR.

So yes, it's an MBA just with a heart for the villages and a mind for smart development.

The one-year programme is divided into semester pattern. Candidates can learn about rural economics, sustainable agriculture, and rural finance, etc. Some of the subjects/topics that are covered in a PGDM in Rural Management course are:

• Economics
• Data Analysis
• Finance and Accounting
• Management of Agribusiness Projects
• Rural Research Methods
• Supply Chain Management, etc. 

Yes There are various option available for Rural Management Course to take admission in 2025. It is suitable for the students who cannot not attend a traditional on-campus Course. Some reputable colleges that provide online PGDM\MBA in rural Management programs are:

1. Welingkar Mumbai
2. National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj
3. Indian Institute of Business Management and Studies
4. IICT Business School Lucknow
5. Odisha School of Management & Technology
6. Institute of Technical and Professional Studies
7. Kazian School of Management, Miraroad (East)
8. Odisha4 Career Solutions