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IRMA Anand 2025 Admissions, Courses, Fees, Cut-off, Placements and More!

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March 20, 2025

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Overview: Admission to IRMA Anand PGDRM Course will be based on CAT/XAT/CMAT scores. Continue reading to know the IRMA Anand’s fees, courses, cut-off and more!

  • The Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) has announced the admission dates for its PGDM (RM) program.
  • Admission to the program is based on CAT/XAT/CMAT scores, followed by a Personal Interview (PI). 
  • Previously, IRMA conducted the IRMASAT exam for admission to the PGDM (RM) program.

Read on to learn about IRMA Anand's step-by-step admission process, eligibility criteria and more!

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IRMA Anand Highlights 2025

Established in 1979 by Dr. Verghese Kurien, the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) is a private institute in Anand, Gujarat, India, offering a PGDM Rural Management program. 

It is AICTE and NBA approved, and ranked 49th in Management by NIRF 2024. IRMA partners with various sectors for research, student fieldwork, and placements.

Particulars

IRMA Anand Highlights 2025

Establishment Year

1979

Ownership Type

Private College

Location

Anand, Gujarat

Popularly Known As

IRMA or IRMA Anand

Campus Size

60 acres

Recognition

AICTE

NIRF 2024 Ranking

49th (Management)

Flagship Courses

PGDM-RM

Accepted Exams

- For Indian Nationals: CAT, XAT, CMAT

- For NRI Candidates: GMAT (taken on or after 2020), CAT 2024, CMAT 2024, XAT 2025

Official Website

irma.ac.in

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IRMA Anand Fees and Courses 2025

IRMA Anand fee offers MBA/PGDM and FPM courses with various specialisations.

Candidates should check eligibility criteria and tuition fees, which vary based on specialisation and affiliated college, before applying.

Courses

IRMA Anand Fees

Eligibility

MBA/PGDM(1 course)

13.6 L

Graduation: 50 %

Exams: XATCAT+1 More

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IRMA Anand Admission Dates 2025

The following table contains key dates for IRMA admissions in 2025:

IRMA Anand Admission Dates for Indians

Event

Dates

Last date to submit the IRMA application form 2025

10-Jan-2025

Personal Interview

17-Feb-2025 to 22-Feb-2025

Announcement of Final Results

Fourth week of March 2025

Last date to submit acceptance fee of INR 1 lakh

Within four working days of the announcement of final results

Last date to submit the complete admission fee

Within 7 working days after the announcement of the final results

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IRMA Admission Dates for Foreign Nationals

The IRMA admission dates for foreign candidates are detailed in the table below.

Event

Dates

The last date to submit the IRMA application form 2025

10-Jan-2025

Online Personal Interviews

Third week of March 2025

Announcement of Final Results

Fourth week of March 2025

Last date to submit acceptance fee of INR 1 lakh

Within four working days of the announcement of final results

Last date to submit the complete admission fee

Within 7 working days after the announcement of the final results

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IRMA Anand MBA/PGDM Fees 2025

The MBA/PGDM program at the Institute of Rural Management, Anand, costs INR 13,60,000, which includes tuition, hostel, mess, and lab fees.

Fee components

Amount (for 2 years)

Tuition

₹ 13.6 L

Total fee

₹ 13.6 L

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IRMA Anand Eligibility Criteria 2025

To be eligible for the PGDRM program, students must have:

  • A graduate degree in any discipline from a state or centrally recognized university
  • A minimum aggregate score of 50%, or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC/ST/DAP)
  • Students in their final year can apply, but must submit proof of passing by September 2025
  • A minimum score of 85 percentile in CAT 2024, XAT 2025, or CMAT 2025 to be shortlisted for Merit-based Calls
  • A minimum score of 80 percentile in CAT 2024, XAT 2025, or CMAT 2025 and fulfill the Profile-based Call criteria

Eligibility Criteria for Foreign Students:

  • A Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50% or equivalent.
  • A GMAT/GRE score (from 2016 onwards) that meets the minimum IRMA Anand CAT cut off criteria set by IRMA.

Eligibility Criteria for Sponsored Candidates:

  • A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university/institution is required.
  • As of July 1, 2025, the applicant must have been employed full-time for a minimum of two years with the sponsoring organization.
  • The sponsoring organization must agree to provide the student with uninterrupted leave for the duration of the program at IRMA, if selected.
  • The sponsoring organization is responsible for arranging the payment of all fees and other dues to IRMA on behalf of the applicant.
  • For those returning to complete the second year of the program and obtain a PGDRM within three years, continued employment with the same sponsoring organization is mandatory.
  • Additionally, a "No Objection Certificate (NOC)" from the organization is required.
  • There is no age restriction for applicants.

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IRMASAT 2025 Selection Process

The IRMASAT 2025 selection process has two steps:

Written Ability Test (WAT)

Shortlisted candidates will take a paper-based WAT. They will be given a topic on the spot to write about in 200-300 words within 30 minutes. This test assesses their written communication, creative and analytical thinking, personal expression, and overall suitability for the program, with a focus on rural aptitude.

Personal Interview (PI)

This offline interview gauges students' knowledge and understanding of rural Indian issues and their aptitude for management roles in cooperatives, NGOs, and development organisations. It also assesses communication skills, aptitude for rural management, and overall program suitability. Students can choose two preferred cities for the interview from the 13 options provided during the application process.

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IRMASAT 2025 Final Selection Criteria

The final selection criteria weightage is below. GA is not included this year; its weightage will be assigned to the online personal interview

Parameters

Weightage

CAT 2024/CMAT 2025/XAT 2025

35%

Personal Interview

35%

IWAT

5%

Academic Performance

5% (Class 10: 1.5%, Class 12: 1.5%, Graduation: 2%)

Gender Diversity

3.50%

Regional Diversity

5%

Sports Diversity/Extra-Curricular Activities

1.50%

Discipline Diversity

2%

Academic Pedigree

3%

Work Experience

5%

Total

100%

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Documents Required While Filling IRMASAT 2025 Application Form

The following list of documents will be required for filling the IRMASAT application form 2025:

To apply, please ensure you have the following documents ready for submission:

1. Photograph and Signature: A scanned or digital copy of your photograph and signature. Please note that the maximum file size allowed is 512 KB.

2. Category Certificate (if applicable): A scanned copy of your latest OBC (Non-creamy layer), SC, ST, or DAP category certificate, if you belong to any of these categories. The maximum file size allowed is 1 MB.

3. Academic Documents: Scanned copies of your mark sheets from Class 10, Class 12, and Graduation. Additionally, please upload your graduation certificate and any relevant certificates related to sports, extracurricular activities, or work experience. The maximum file size allowed for each document is 1 MB.

4. Entrance Exam Score: A valid score from either CAT 2024, XAT 2025, or CMAT 2025.

5. Sponsorship Certificate (if applicable): If you are a sponsored applicant, please upload a sponsorship certificate in the format specified on the IRMA website.

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IRMASAT 2025: Cut off Percentile for Shortlisting Candidates for IRMASAT/GD/PI

Check the table below to know the IIRMA Anand CAT cut off percentile for shortlisting candidates.

Category

Cut off Percentiles of CAT 2024 /XAT 2025/CMAT 2025 Scores

General

80 percentile for Profile-based calls

85 percentile for Merit-based calls

OBC

70 percentile

SC

60 percentile

ST

50 percentile

DAP

60 percentile

Sponsored

60 percentile

IRMA Anand Average Package and Placement 2025

IRMA Anand placement ensures assistance to all students and invites companies from various sectors to conduct campus interviews.

For the 43rd batch (2022-24) of PGDM (RM), 265 students received 325 placement offers.

The highest and average packages were INR 31.16 LPA and INR 14.14 LPA, respectively.

Top recruiters included NDDV, Deloitte, Amul, and others.

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IRMA Anand Scholarships 2025

IRMA Anand acknowledges the significance of fostering academic success and offers financial aid to students through various scholarship initiatives.

The Institute disbursed scholarships exceeding INR 4 crores through 104 scholarships for the academic year 2023-2024.

Furthermore, IRMA Anand granted over 80 scholarships amounting to INR 3.17 crores.

Scholarship/Financial Aid

Details

IRMA Merit-based Scholarship

20 merit-based scholarships for the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Rural Management). 10 are reserved for female candidates. Covers up to 50% of tuition fee.

Mirae Asset Foundation Scholarship

Awards six scholarships yearly for students of IRMA's flagship program. Scholarship amount: INR 5 lakhs per student.

IDFC FIRST Bank MBA Scholarship

Financial assistance for economically weaker students pursuing an MBA or equivalent from reputed institutions. Scholarship: INR 1 lakh per annum.

SC Scholarship

Allocated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Covers tuition fees, non-refundable charges, lodging, books, and a computer.

ST Scholarships

Provided by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. A number of scholarships is decided by the Ministry yearly. Visit www.scholarships.gov.in for details.

Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

Offered under the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.

PM - YASASVI (OBC & Others)

Implemented under PM Young Achievers' Scholarship Award Scheme for OBC, EBC, and DNT students. It provides full-tuition fees, living expenses, books, and a laptop—the maximum amount is INR 2 lakh per annum.

Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Scheme

Available at IRMA as per AICTE rules for eligible students.

Bridge Fund

A fund of INR 50 lakhs to support students facing financial hardship until funds from loans or other schemes are disbursed.

Educational Loans

Available from various banks without collateral with student-friendly interest rates and repayment procedures.

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Conclusion

IRMA Anand offers a comprehensive PGDM (RM) program with admissions based on CAT/XAT/CMAT scores.

The program includes a detailed selection process, various eligibility criteria for different categories, and financial assistance through scholarships and loans.

With a strong placement record and a focus on rural management, IRMA Anand provides a valuable educational opportunity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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