PGDM, equivalent to MBA in Rural Management
Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) invites application for the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Rural Management) 2025-27
IRMA PGDM 2025 Program Highlights:
Duration: 2-year, full-time residential program.
Accreditation: AICTE-approved, NBA-accredited.
Unique Focus: Specializes in Rural Management, combining academic rigor with practical exposure to rural communities.
Scholarships: Over ₹4 crores worth of scholarships available, benefiting 104 students in the academic year 2023-24.
Eligibility:
A Graduate from any discipline, with a minimum of 15 years of education and 50% or above [45% or above for SC/ST/OBC (NC)/General (EWS)/PwD*] aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA at the graduation level.
Admission Process:
Candidates are shortlisted based on their CAT 2024/ CMAT 2024/XAT 2025 scores for the second assessment stage, which includes a IRMA Written Ability Test (IRMAWAT) and Personal Interview (PI).
Application deadline for IRMA PGDM 2025
December 26, 2024, Apply online at IRMA
Placement Record:
Highest Package: ₹31.16 lakhs per annum.
Median Package: ₹15 lakhs per annum (2023-24 batch).
Over 5,000 alumni driving transformative change worldwide.
About IIRM
IIRM has one of the best curriculum for Rural Management, many of the concepts imbibed from their own field work and practical experience. Their summer internship programe and village fieldwork is unique and ensures practical exposure to the budding Managers in the rural setup.
Career Scope: Excellent opportunities in developmental organizations, NGOs, CSR initiatives, and rural enterprises.
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