The Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) is a premier B-school in Anand, Gujarat, India. It specializes in rural management. The institute was established in 1979 by Dr. Verghese Kurien is widely known as the ‘Father of the White Revolution’ in India. IRMA is known for its focus on social and rural sectors, making it a unique institution for MBA aspirants. It aims to bridge the gap between the urban and rural sectors through its flagship programs.
IRMA is renowned for its Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management (PGDM-RM), which has consistently ranked among the top management programs in the country. The institute collaborates with government agencies, NGOs, and rural enterprises, making its curriculum highly relevant to the needs of rural India.
IRMA Courses
IRMA offers a number of programs which can fulfil the various needs in the areas of career goals in rural management and development:
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Rural Management) [PGDM-RM]
The PGDM-RM is a two-year full-time residential program with core management subjects combined with issues in rural management. It is one of the most popular programs because of the good industry linkage along with hands-on exposure.
- Duration: 2 Years
- Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/DAP).
- Test Accepted: CAT, XAT, IRMASAT
- Average CTC of Rs.14.14 LPA (2024 placements)
Fellowship Program in Management (Rural Management) [FPM-RM]
IRMA's FPM-RM is a doctoral-level program offered to those interested in an academic and research career, who work on topics or issues associated with rural management, social enterprise, and sustainable development.
- Duration: 4 Years
- Eligibility: Master's degree in any discipline with 55% marks or an equivalent grade.
- Exams Accepted: CAT, UGC-JRF/NET, CSIR-JRF/NET, ICAR-SRF
Certificate in Rural Management [CRM]
CRM is a short-term course designed for working professionals who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in rural management without joining a full-time postgraduate degree course. The CRM course includes modules from the PGDM-RM curriculum.
- Duration: 6 Months
- Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent with work experience.
Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Rural Management) [Executive PGDM-RM]
For working professionals with experience above years aiming at a career transition as rural management and development leaders.
- Duration: 15 Months
- Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with minimum of 5 years work experience
- Accepted Tests: CAT, XAT, GMAT, or GRE
Exams Accepted by IRMA
The standard qualifying tests or exams accepted by IRMA Anand are CAT, XAT, GMAT/GRE, UGC-JRF/NET, CSIR-JRF/NET, ICAR-SRF, ICAR/ASRB-NET, GATE or CMAT.
In order to get admitted in the flagship PGDM-RM program offered by IRMA, a valid score from the following exams needs to be produced.
- CAT (Common Admission Test): IRMA accepts CAT scores in the process of short listing for its PGDM-RM program. These are perhaps the most commonly accepted management programs in India.
- XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test): Like CAT scores, scores of XAT are also accepted. Along with the application, the candidate can submit either CAT or XAT score.
- IRMASAT: This is a specially designed Social Awareness Test conducted by IRMA to assess the understanding of the candidate regarding the issues of rural development and social problems. Candidates selected from CAT/XAT scores appear for IRMASAT, subsequently followed by the Group Activity and Personal Interview rounds.
IRMA Fees Structure
| S. No. | Component | Total fee (INR) |
| 1 | Tuition fee | 13,60,000 |
| 2 | Computer and Internet Service Fee | 70,000 |
| 3 | Library and Database Subscription Fee | 37,000 |
| 4 | Hostel Fee | 1,40,000 |
| 5 | Industry Interface Charges | 50,000 |
| 6 | SPIC MACAY | 1,000 |
| 7 | Other Fees | 17,000 |
| Total | Total Fees (Excluding deposits) | 16,75,000 |
Scholarships: IRMA offers several merit-based and need-based scholarships. Some key scholarships are:
- IRMA Fellowship: For deserving candidates on the basis of academic achievements.
- SC/ST Scholarship: This scholarship is only for those students who belong to the socially disadvantaged section.
IRMA Notable Alumni
Let's take a look at the illustrious alumni of IRMA!
| R.S Sodhi | Managing Director, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (AMUL) |
| Andy Mukherjee | Opinion Columnist, Bloomberg LP |
| Namita Lal | Managing Director, Global Head Payments, Collections, Mobile Money, e-commerce, at Standard Chartered Bank |
| Anmol Sherpa | Executive Director, Global Business Services, The Nielsen Company |
| Manju George | Global Leadership Fellow at the World Economic Forum, Geneva |
| Milan Wahi | Managing Director, Lotte India Corporation |
| Nitin Puri | Senior President & Country Head FASAR at Yes Bank |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the ranking of IRMA Anand MBA?
A. IRMA Anand is ranked at the 49th position in the Management Category by the NIRF Ranking 2024.
Q. How good is IRMA Anand?
A. IRMA Anand is one of the best places in India to pursue rural management with great ROI and placements. IT has provided its students with 100% placements at an average package of 14.14 lakhs. The highest placement for the batch is INR 31.16 lakhs per annum.
Q. Which exam is accepted for IRMA Anand?
A. The standard qualifying tests or exams accepted by IRMA Anand are CAT, XAT, GMAT/GRE, UGC-JRF/NET, CSIR-JRF/NET, ICAR-SRF, ICAR/ASRB-NET, GATE or CMAT.
Q. What is the fee structure of IRMA?
A. The total fees excluding deposits for IRMA Anand is INR 16,75,000. This fee includes tuition fee, computer and internet fee, library and database subscription fee, hostel fee, industry interface charges, and other fees.
Q. How much CAT percentile is required for IRMA?
A. You need to score at least 80 to 85 percentile in CAT or XAT to get selected into IRMA.
