Rekindle Your Career with IRMA

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Saumya Srivastava
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3 mins readUpdated on Dec 27, 2023 09:26 IST

Established in 1979, the Institute of Rural Management Anand (also known as IRMA), is a private institute approved by AICTE and AIU and is located in Anand, Gujarat. The institute has been ranked 54 in the 'Management' category by NIRF Ranking 2023. IRMA has been a pioneer in the field of Management for the last 44 years. IRMA offers management programmes with a focus on understanding real management problems and socio-economic realities. The flagship course of IRMA is the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Rural Management). The PGDM(RM) is offered for a duration of two-years.

IRMA’s synergy with Government and Non-Government Institutions as well as International Development Organisations provides the students with an ideal ecosystem for learning, research as well as implementation experience of real on-the-ground projects. IRMA has experienced faculty members from renowned national and international institutes. IRMA faculty collaborates to inspire and create the thinkers of tomorrow for a better world. The institute offers world-class infrastructure for learning at their 60-acre-green campus. IRMA aims to expand its reach by committing to value-based educational programs and diverse research and consulting initiatives for entities representing Market, State, and Civil Society.

Perks of Joining IRMA

IRMA is one of the eminent management institutes in the country. Some of the key highlights of IRMA are as follows:

  • IRMA is one of the top management institutions regularly targeted by reputed firms across FMCG, Retail, BFSI, Development Consulting, Agribusiness and Technology sectors for talent acquisition.
  • Picturesque and serene campus with modern and differently-abled friendly amenities for learning, recreation and sports
  • Seminar series
  • Immersive field-work experience
  • Summer Internship Segment
  • Alumni sessions
  • Personality development workshops, etc.
  • Industry Connect Talks
  • The highest and average package during IRMA placements 2023 stood at INR 26.50 LPA and INR 15.50 LPA, respectively.

IRMA Rankings

IRMA has been ranked by numerous ranking bodies. Some of the top rankings achieved by IRMA are as follows:

Q:   What is the lowest package offered at IRMA placements?

A:

As per the latest report, the lowest package offered to PGDM (RM) students during IRMA placements 2024 stood at INR 9 LPA. Earlier, the lowest package offered to PGDM (RM) Class of 2023 was INR 8 LPA. The lowest package offered during IRMA Anand placements between 2022 and 2024 are presented below: 

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Lowest package

INR 8 LPA

INR 8 LPA

INR 9 LPA

Q:   What is the median package offered at IRMA Anand placements?

A:

During IRMA placements 2024, the median package offered to PGDM (RM) students stood at INR 15 LPA. Earlier, the median package offered to the Class of PGDM (RM) 2023 was also INR 15 LPA. The medina package offered at Institute of Rural Management Anand over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Median package

INR 15 LPA

INR 15 LPA

INR 15 LPA

Q:   How many organisations come for placement at IRMA?

A:
During IRMA placements 2023, the institute recorded its 100% placement drive. The highest and average package offered was INR 26.5 LPA and INR 15.5 LPA. The top recruiters participated include Flipkart, Zetwerk Manufacturing, Godrej Agrovet Limited, ITC, etc. Moreover, during IRMA placements 2022, total offers made was 431.

Ranking Agency

Rank

India Today (2023)

09

The Week (2022)

20

Business Today (2022)

16

Fortune India (2022)

10

Outlook (2023)

17

IIRF (2023)

21

NIRF (2023)

54

IRMA: Courses and Admissions Highlights

IRMA offers two courses, viz. the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Rural Management), and the Fellow Programme in Management (Rural Management) at the PG and doctoral levels. Admissions to IRMA is entrance-based. Candidates can check the eligibility, fee and selection criteria for all IRMA Anand course admissions:

Course Name

Eligibility

Selection

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Rural Management)

Graduate with 50% aggregate with 15 years of education (45% for ST/SC/OBC (NC) General, EWS, PwD)

For Indian candidates- CAT 2023/ XAT 2024/ CMAT 2023 + includes IRMAWAT + PI + Academic performance + Regional and Gender Diversity + Sports Diversity/ Extra-Curricular Activities and work experience

FPM (RM)

Master’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering and Technology / Management / Economics / Social Science / Biological Science / Pure Science / Commerce / Humanities with FIRST CLASS from a recognised university or institution

CAT/ XAT/ NET, CSIR-JRF/NET, ICAR-SRF, ICAR/ ASRB-NET/ GATE or CMAT

IRMA: Star Placements

IRMA offers placement assistance to deserving students. During IRMA placements 2023, the participating recruiters presented 339 job offers to the batch of 250 students of PGDM (RM). The key highlights of IRMA Anand placements 2023 are mentioned in the table provided below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Highest package

INR 26.50 LPA

Average package

INR 15.50 LPA

Median package

INR 15.00 LPA

Mean package

INR 15.50 LPA

Lowest package

INR 08.50 LPA

Placement rate

100%

Total recruiters

49

IRMA: Scholarship Assistance

IRMA offers financial assistance to its students. IRMA Anand offers merit, means-based tuition fee waiver sponsored scholarships. It also provides center sponsored and corporate sponsored scholarships. Check the details of IRMA scholarships in this space:

Q:   What is the highest package offered during the recent IRMA placements?

A:

The highest package offered to PGDM (RM) students during IRMA placements 2024 was INR 31.16 LPA. Earlier, the highest package offered to the Class of PGDM (RM) 2023 was INR 26.50 LPA. The highest package trends witnessed during IRMA Anand placements over the past three years are presented below: 

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Highest package

INR 26.50 LPA

INR 26.50 LPA

INR 31.16 LPA

Q:   What is the average package of IRMA Anand MBA?

A:

The average package offered during IRMA Anand MBA course was INR 15 LPA during IRMA placements 2021-2023. Moreover, the highest package stood at INR 26.5 LPA. Additionally, during IRMA placements, the year-on-year growth was observed in the number of offers made during IRMA placements in the past three years. The top recruiters include Flipkart, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Amul, Cred Avenue, Crompton Greaves Godrej Agrovet Ltd, ITC Ltd, Grant Thornton LLP, Licious, Tata Steel, Vedanta CSR, Yes Bank, IDFC First Bank, Adani Wilmar Ltd, Future Group, etc.

Q:   How strong is the IRMA alumni network?

A:

IRMA has a strong alumni network that is well connected and organised. The Institute of Rural Management Alumni Association is a registered body of over 4500 alumni and it is the only institute that elects President of the association. The Association office is located in the IRMA Campus. It is an active body with alumni who are always there to help the students as well as each other. For more details, please visit the official website of IRMA or visit at : https://www.shiksha.com/college/institute-of-rural-management-anand-28620.

  • Means-Based

IRMA provides a full tuition fee waiver, as per AICTE guidelines, to a total of 12 students for the entire duration of their programme.

  • Merit-Based

IRMA has introduced 20 merit-based scholarships, collectively valued at INR 1.22 crore, for students enrolled in its flagship PGDM (RM) course. These scholarships cover up to 50% of the tuition fees.

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The Institute of Rural Management (IRMA) in Anand, Gujarat offers a Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management (PGDM-RM) program. The programme includes a mix of theoretical and practical education, and students can expect to be placed in a variety of organizations after graduation: 

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Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) offers PGDM and FPM programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels respectively. The total tuition fees of the courses is inclusive of various components, some of which are one-time payments, while the remaining need to be paid as per the institute's i

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Admission to IRMA Anand is entrance-based. Students must clear the relevant entrance exam in order to get admission to the institute. However, admission to Certificate courses are done on merit basis. Other factors for the candidate's admission depends on academic performance, work experience, and p

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Yes, Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) does offer scholarships and tuition fee waivers to the eligible students. The institute provides scholarships under various schemes. Some of the popular scholarships include Mirae Asset Foundation Scholarship, IDFC First Bank MBA Scholarship, PM Yasasv

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Institute of Rural Management Anand offers Fellowship Programme in Management at the doctoral level. The minimum eligibility is to have a Master's degree or equivalent from a recognised university. Those who have secured First Division in Engineering & Technology, Management, Economics, Social Scien

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Institute of Rural Management, Anand is a private college established in 1979. IRMA Anand is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an A grade. The College is recognised by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Association of Indian Universities (AIU)

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