

Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Avg Package
18.3 LPA
Highest Pkg
31.16 LPA
Institute Type
Public
Total Courses
3 Courses
Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) - Overview
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About Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA)
The Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) is a public institute established in 1979 in Anand, Gujarat, under the leadership of Dr. Verghese Kurien, with support from the National Dairy Development Board, the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation, the Government of India and the Government of Gujarat. IRMA was set up to train professional rural managers for the complex rural environment encountered during Operation Flood, and its pedagogy combines classroom learning with a Village Fieldwork Segment and a Summer Internship Segment across a residential, 60-acre green campus.
Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:
Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) Courses
3 CoursesA Bachelor's degree in any discipline (minimum 15 years of education) with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC/ST/OBC-NC/General-EWS/PwD candidates), per the official Eligibility page. Final-year graduation candidates may apply provisionally, subject to furnishing proof of eligibility and having appeared in all examinations before the programme start date. There is no management quota for admission. Selection is based on a valid CAT/XAT score (historically CMAT, GMAT, ATMA, and GRE scores were also accepted in some admission cycles, per third-party aggregators), followed by a Written Ability Test and Personal Interview.
A Postgraduate or equivalent degree/diploma from a recognized university in any discipline with first-class marks (a 5% relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC-NC/DAP candidates); candidates in their final year of postgraduation may also apply. Selection follows an entrance test/valid national exam score, group discussion/written test, and personal interview, per third-party aggregator coverage of the admissions process (the official FPM(RM) admissions/eligibility pages render via JavaScript and were not captured directly).
A Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks plus relevant work experience (typically 5+ years), for working professionals from cooperative, development, and allied organizations. Officially confirmed as a 15-month, full-time residential, AICTE-approved executive programme (per the official PGDM(RM-X) programme page); detailed eligibility/selection and fee pages render via JavaScript and were not captured directly.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| MBA in Rural Management - [formerly PGDM(RM)] 1 specialization | ₹ 0 - 19.79L Check Fee Details | A Bachelor's degree in any discipline (minimum 15 years of education) with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC/ST/OBC-NC/General-EWS/PwD candidates), per the official Eligibility page. Final-year graduation candidates may apply provisionally, subject to furnishing proof of eligibility and having appeared in all examinations before the programme start date. There is no management quota for admission. Selection is based on a valid CAT/XAT score (historically CMAT, GMAT, ATMA, and GRE scores were also accepted in some admission cycles, per third-party aggregators), followed by a Written Ability Test and Personal Interview. |
| Fellow Programme in Management (Rural Management) -- FPM(RM) 1 specialization | ₹ 0 Check Fee Details | A Postgraduate or equivalent degree/diploma from a recognized university in any discipline with first-class marks (a 5% relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC-NC/DAP candidates); candidates in their final year of postgraduation may also apply. Selection follows an entrance test/valid national exam score, group discussion/written test, and personal interview, per third-party aggregator coverage of the admissions process (the official FPM(RM) admissions/eligibility pages render via JavaScript and were not captured directly). |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Rural Management-Executive) -- PGDM(RM-X) 1 specialization | ₹ 8.80L - 10.10L Check Fee Details | A Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks plus relevant work experience (typically 5+ years), for working professionals from cooperative, development, and allied organizations. Officially confirmed as a 15-month, full-time residential, AICTE-approved executive programme (per the official PGDM(RM-X) programme page); detailed eligibility/selection and fee pages render via JavaScript and were not captured directly. |
Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
CAT / XAT
Required Entrance Exams
CAT / XAT / CMAT / GMAT / GRE / UGC-NET / UGC-JRF / CSIR-JRF
Required Entrance Exams
CAT / XAT / CMAT / GMAT
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Placement Statistics
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49th, Management category, per Pagalguy's admissions-process summary of the official NIRF 2024 results.
NIRF 2024
54th, Management category (per Careers360, CollegeDekho and Wikipedia coverage of the official NIRF 2025 results; the official homepage links a NIRF ranking PDF that was not captured directly for automated fetching).
NIRF 2025
54th, Management category, per CollegeDekho and Collegedunia coverage of the official NIRF 2023 results.
NIRF 2023
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
NIRF 2024 | 49th, Management category, per Pagalguy's admissions-process summary of the official NIRF 2024 results. |
NIRF 2025 | 54th, Management category (per Careers360, CollegeDekho and Wikipedia coverage of the official NIRF 2025 results; the official homepage links a NIRF ranking PDF that was not captured directly for automated fetching). |
NIRF 2023 | 54th, Management category, per CollegeDekho and Collegedunia coverage of the official NIRF 2023 results. |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
PM-YASASVI (OBC, EBC & DNT Scholarship) | OBC, EBC and DNT-category MBA(RM) students; an umbrella scheme implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. | As per the PM-YASASVI scheme's published award structure. |
ST Scholarship | ST-category candidates admitted to the MBA(RM)/erstwhile PGDM(RM) programme; awarded by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. | Varies by year; covers a significant portion of programme cost per the awarding ministry's scheme. |
SC Scholarship | SC-category candidates admitted to the MBA(RM)/erstwhile PGDM(RM) programme; awarded by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India (a limited number of awards each year). | Covers entire programme cost, including tuition, non-refundable charges, hostel expenses, books/stationery, and a personal computer. |
IDFC First Bank MBA Scholarship | Deserving candidates as selected for the duration of the MBA(RM)/erstwhile PGDM(RM) programme. | Not itemized in the sources reviewed -- see IRMA's official Financial Assistance page. |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities

Residential Hostel Complex
A 60-acre residential campus with a multi-block hostel complex for MBA(RM) participants (reported as a 15-block, ~494 single-occupancy-room complex) and separate modern studio apartments for PGDM(RM-X) executive participants, per third-party campus coverage (StudyRiser). All blocks reportedly have secure Wi-Fi, LAN connectivity, and network printing.

Student Activity Centre and Auditorium
A Student Activity Centre serving as the hub of campus cultural and co-curricular life, extending to a well-equipped auditorium with a capacity of over 400, per third-party aggregator coverage (Collegedunia) of IRMA's own campus-life descriptions.

Ravi J. Matthai Library
Named after one of IRMA's founding members; a fully automated library (KOHA software) accessible via campus intranet and Web-OPAC, per third-party campus-facility coverage (StudyRiser). Considered among India's premier libraries in rural management.
Hostel & Accommodation
* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FPM(RM) participants receive a monthly fellowship of Rs. 25,000 for the first 2 years and Rs. 28,000/month for years 3 and 4, plus an annual contingency grant of Rs. 20,000 for 4 years, per the official FPM(RM) programme page.
No. The official Eligibility page explicitly states there is no management quota for admission to the MBA programme(s).
Yes. Under the 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University Act, 2025 (in force since 6 April 2025), IRMA has been established as the 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University (TSU), a Government-declared Institution of National Importance. IRMA continues to operate its existing rural-management programmes as TSU's 'Centre of Excellence for Rural Management,' under its existing website, contacts, and branding.
The non-refundable application fee is Rs. 2,000 for General/EWS/OBC candidates and Rs. 1,000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Candidates in the BPL category are exempted from paying the application fee on submission of a BPL certificate in the prescribed format.
MBA in Rural Management - [formerly PGDM(RM)], Fellow Programme in Management (Rural Management) -- FPM(RM), Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Rural Management-Executive) -- PGDM(RM-X)
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Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA): Overview
IRMA is approved by AICTE and accredited by NBA and NAAC, with programme equivalence recognised by the Association of Indian Universities. Under the 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University Act, 2025, IRMA has been established as the 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University (TSU), a Government-declared Institution of National Importance, while continuing its rural-management programmes as TSU's Centre of Excellence for Rural Management under its existing website, contacts and branding.
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