IRMASAT Syllabus 2025: Download Latest Syllabus PDF

The IRMASAT exam was scrapped by the Institute of Rural Management, Anand. The college started accepting scores of the popular national entrance exams such as CAT, XAT and CMAT for admission to the PGDM programme in Rural Management by the institute. 

The IRMA PGDM fees is around INR 18.6 Lakh. The duration of the course is for two years. Moreover, the entrance exams accepted include XAT CAT and CMAT. The eligibility for MBA course is that candidate should have passed graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate.

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. 

IRMASAT syllabus primarily focuses on assessing the candidates' social awareness, analytical reasoning and communication skills. The important topics for IRMASAT preparation are:

1. Indian Economy
2. Environmental Issues
3. Human Rights
4. Rural Development
5. Sex Ratio
6. Education
7. Employment and Literacy
8. Health Issues
9. Human Development
10. Gender and Social Groups like Caste and Religion

The IRMASAT question paper has only one section which covers these topics. Each question carries one mark, and the exam duration is 80 minutes.

To prepare for IRMASAT, candidates should refer to books specific to IRMASAT or Social Awareness, and solve IRMASAT specific mock tests. It is also important to practice regular study sessions and attempt mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.

IRMASAT syllabus is based on topics related to “Issues of Social Concern”. Some of the important topics include: 

• Indian Economy
• Women-oriented schemes
• Socio-Economic Development
• Human Rights
• Short-term migration
• Sex ratio
• Rural development
• Rural and urban population
• Agriculture
• Environmental Issues
• IRDP schemes
• Health issues
• Human development
• Education
• Gender and social groups

The syllabus of IRMASAT is based on General Awareness and social issues.