Institute of Rural Management Anand Answered Questions

Yes, pursuing an PGDM in RM course from IRMA Anand is a good choice if considering the placement opportunities. The key highlights of IRMA Anand placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2023)Placement Statistics (2024)the highest packageINR 26.50 LPAINR 31.16 LPAAverage packageINR 15.50 LPAINR 14.14 LPAMedian packageINR 15 LPAINR 15 LPAthe lowest packageINR 8 LPAINR 9 LPATotal recruiters6363Total offers made244325Total students placedNA265Total PPOs accepted3325

The IRMASAT exam, administered by the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), is intended to examine candidates' aptitude and readiness for its flagship Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management (PGDRM) programme. The exam assesses skills such as logical reasoning, numeric ability, general knowledge, and rural awareness, all of which are critical for developing future rural leaders. It focusses on individuals who want to make a difference in rural regions by providing them with the appropriate management tools. The IRMASAT exam also helps to select candidates for IRMA's fellowship programs and other specialised courses. For someone like me who is strongly committed to sustainable development and rural community welfare, this exam represents a significant step towards constructively contributing to rural advancement.

IRMA Anand has a decent record of PGDM RM placements. In 2024, the participating recruiters placed 265 students and presented 325 placement offers to the PGDM (RM) batch 2024. The key highlights of IRMA Anand placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2023)Placement Statistics (2024)the highest packageINR 26.50 LPAINR 31.16 LPAAverage packageINR 15.50 LPAINR 14.14 LPAMedian packageINR 15 LPAINR 15 LPAthe lowest packageINR 8 LPAINR 9 LPATotal recruiters6363Total offers made244325Total students placedNA265Total PPOs accepted3325

Yes, Institute of Rural Management, Anand offers good placements to its PGDM students annually. During IRMA placements 2024, the participating recruiters placed 265 students and presented 325 placement offers to the PGDM (RM) batch 2024. The key highlights of IRMA Anand placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2023)Placement Statistics (2024)the highest packageINR 26.50 LPAINR 31.16 LPAAverage packageINR 15.50 LPAINR 14.14 LPAMedian packageINR 15 LPAINR 15 LPAthe lowest packageINR 8 LPAINR 9 LPATotal recruiters6363Total offers made244325Total students placedNA265Total PPOs accepted3325

The refund policy would be based on the institute's time of withdrawal, primarily for the Offer Acceptance Fee and first-year fees in terms of the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA). If you've changed your mind about your admission into the programme then, the Offer Acceptance Fee is usually nonrefundable because it serves like a confirmation of intent from your side. However, the remaining first-year fees might be refundable subject to IRMA's refund policy, and normally, it is refunded if you cancel your admission before a specified deadline. It is advisable to review IRMA's official admission guidelines or contact the admissions office for specific details regarding the refund process.

To apply for admission to the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) for the academic year 2025, you can:Go to the IRMA websiteClick the Admission tabSelect Apply for AdmissionRegister with your email address and mobile numberLog in and complete the application formPay the application fee You'll need to upload the following documents with your application:A scanned copy of your photo that's no more than six months oldA scanned copy of your signatureA scanned copy of your graduation mark sheetsA scanned copy of your 10th and 12th mark sheetsA scanned copy of your State of Domicile CertificateA scanned copy of your sports/extracurricular activities certificateA scanned copy of your work experience-related documents You can edit your application before submitting it. BPL category applicants are exempt from paying the application fee, but they must provide a scanned copy of their BPL status. IRMA uses common entrance exams like CAT, XAT, CMAT, or GMAT for admission. Shortlisted candidates must pass a written ability test and appear for an interview. 

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: Placement opportunitiesIRMA graduates have been placed in organizations in the public and private sectors, as well as non-governmental organizations (NGOs), multilateral organizations, and think tanks. Placement packagesThe highest package offered to a PGDM-RM student in 2024 was INR 31.16 LPA, and the average package was INR 14.14 LPA. The median package for the 2021-2023 batch was INR 15.00 LPA. CurriculumThe PGDM-RM curriculum includes classroom segments, experiential exercises, case analysis, simulations, project presentations, writing papers, and guest lectures. There is also a summer internship segment. IRMA was established in 1979 with support from the Government of India, the Government of Gujarat, the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC), the National Dairy Development Board, and the Indian Dairy Corporation. 

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 instructions. Students can check out the following table to know about IRMA Anand fees for popular courses:Course NameTotal Tuition FeePGDMINR 13.6 lakhNote: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. 

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 performance in the personal interview (PI) round, along with their score on the CAT, XAT, CMAT, or GMAT exams. 

No, IRMA Anand does not accept students through direct admissions. Students must fulfil the admission criteria of the desired programme before applying for the course. Admissions to the various courses offered at the institute are subject to fulfilment of the eligibility and selection criteria. The institute accepts various national-level entrance tests, such as CAT/ MAT/ XAT, etc. Additionally, the institute also conducts IRMAWAT and Personal Interviews based on which students are shortlisted. Interested studnets can visit the official website of the institute to apply for the desired course.