Rural Management

Yes, School of Agribusiness and Rural Management accept graduation marks. Candidates seeking admission to the PG programme can enrol for admission with graduation marks. Candidates must complete their graduation to enrol on the MBA course. The institute offers two MBA programmes, namely,  MBA in Agribusiness Management and MBA in Rural Management.

Admissions at School of Agribusiness and Rural Management (SARM) are currently open. Candidates are selected for courses based on their performance in the entrance exams, specifically CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA/SARM Entrance Test. The course duration is two years. The total tuition fee is INR 6.8 lakh. 

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 candidates after completing PGDM in Rural Management from AISECT can find job opportunities in different sectors, such as rural finance, agriculture, development organisations, etc. Moreover, some of the popular profiles for candidates with this degree are village development officer, rural development officer, research officer, etc. 

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.