Tribhuvan Sahkari University Anand Answered Questions

Admission into Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management at IRMA is a three-stage process: (a) Stage I: CAT or XAT or CMAT score (b) Stage II: Group Activity & Personal Interview (d) Stage III: Selection based on CAT/XAT/CMAT: 35%, Personal Interview: 35%, WAT: 5%, Academic Performance: 5%CAT, CMAT and XAT have a predefined syllabus. CAT tests candidates general aptitude including verbal ability (English), quantitative ability (Mathematics), logical reasoning and data interpretation skills. XAT syllabus consists of English, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Decision Making, General Awareness and Essay Writing. Every candidate who is an aspirant for admission in PGDRM at IRMA earlier, had to undergo IRMA Social Awareness Test (IRMASAT). IRMASAT was a compulsory online test to assess awareness about issues of social concern. From 2022 onwards, IRMASAT was scrapped and the admissions to IRMA are now being done on the basis of CAT, XAT and CMAT scores. 

By evaluating candidates' performance in CAT, XAT or CMAT along with other selection criteria such as academic qualifications, work experience, and personal interview, IRMA aims to identify individuals who possess the requisite skills, knowledge, and commitment to contribute effectively to rural development initiatives and pursue careers in the field of rural management.For admissions, IRMA shortlists candidates on two calls:Merit-based Calls: The selection committee will decide the category-wise cutoff for candidates who appeared for CAT 2023, XAT 2024 or CMAT 2024.Profile-cum-merit based Calls:Candidates who fulfil the following criteria will be shortlisted for profile-based calls:Graduation in Agri Packaging and Processing, Agriculture, Agriculture Engineering, Cooperation related to Agricultural Cooperatives, Dairy Technology, Fishery, Food Processing, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry, Horticulture or Veterinary from recognised universities and colleges.Work experience in the Development Sector, Social Impact, Livelihoods, Policy and Advocacy, Agriculture and Allied Sectors.Hence, if you have a work experience in any of the above departments or sectors, you can expect a profile-based call from IRMA and if you have only appeared for the CAT, XAT or CMAT exam and match the cutoff criteria, then you can expect a merit-based call from IRMA. 

The documents required for filling out the IRMASAT application form include:Identity proof issued by the Government of India Photograph of the candidateDigital copy of the signatures of the candidateValid Email ID and mobile numberCategory certificate (if applicable)PwD certificate (if applicable)Class 12 marksheetCandidates must ensure that they have clear and precise scanned copies of the required documents. If the uploaded documents are blur, the IRMASAT application form may be rejected by the authorities. 

The cutoff for the OBC category in 2017 varied across different rounds of the admission process. Below is a breakdown of the cutoffs for each round:Round 1: The cutoff for the OBC category in Round 1 was 81.60 in CAT 2017. This score indicated that candidates who scored above or equal to 81.60 were eligible for the subsequent rounds of the admission process.Round 2: In Round 2, the cutoff for the OBC category was 80.40 in CAT 2017. This score was lower than the cutoff in Round 1, indicating that more candidates from the OBC category were eligible for the final selection process.Round 3: In the final round, the cutoff for the OBC category was 79.90 in CAT 2017. This score was the lowest among all the rounds, showing that a larger number of OBC candidates were eligible for the final selection.It is important to note that cutoffs are subject to change each year, depending on various factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the CAT exam, and the performance of the candidates. The cutoff serves as a benchmark for candidates to assess their chances of securing admission into the institute.In conclusion, the last year (2017) cutoff for the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category at IRMA was 81.60 for Round 1, 80.40 for Round 2, and 79.90 for Round 3. These cutoffs played a significant role in determining the eligibility of candidates for admission to the Indian Institute of Rural Management (IRMA) during that year.

Tribhuvan Sahkari University has concluded its placements drive for the 42nd batch (2021-23) of its flagship MBA (Rural Management) - the MBA (Rural Management). As per the latest report, the participating recruiters made 339 placement offers to the batch of 250 participants of MBA (Rural Management). The highest and average package during Tribhuvan Sahkari University placements 2023 stood at INR 26.50 LPA and INR 15.50 LPA, respectively. The top recruiters of Tribhuvan Sahkari University in 2023 included Flipkart, Dabur, Adani Group, Godrej, ITC, etc.

The admission process of FPM at Tribhuvan Sahkari University is based on four steps. To know in detail, students can check the points mentioned below:Qualifying Examination Score: Apat from the minimum eligibility, the candidate need to have a valid score of CAT/ XAT.Research Proposal: All eligible candidates required to submit along with their application a preliminary research proposal of about 5000 words.  The proposal should cover topic/problem of the proposed research, its relevance, objectives and methodology of the study, and expected results or findings.  Disclaimer: Candidates should note that mere fulfilment of minimum eligibility measures will not confirm consideration for shortlisting of the next stage of the admissions process.  Jurisdiction: The complete admissions procedure at the Institute shall be subject to the Jurisdiction of the Courts of Tribhuvan Sahkari University.

Candidates can check below the documents to submit at the time of registration:Scanned photograph and signatureCopy of category certificateScanned graduation marksheetScanned Class 12 marksheetScanned Class 10 marksheetDomicile certificateSports certificateWork-related documents

Yes, it is possible. IRMA Anand offers PGDM (RM-X) course to the students and admission to PGDM (RM-X) in IRMA Anand is based on the candidate's CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ score Sheet, academic performance, work experience and performance in the personal interview (PI) round. Those candidates who do not have a valid score in the CAT exam can appear for admission process on the basis of other entrance exam scores, such as XAT, CMAT, etc.