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Total Fees
17.94 L
Exam
CAT
Seats
240

Fees Details

NQ

$ 38.40 K

General

17.94 L

Disclaimer: Data for total fees has been calculated based on all years/semesters as provided by the college. The actual fees may vary.

Course Details

MODE

Full time

DURATION

24 Months

PGDRM is a two-year fully residential programme leading to a Postgraduate Diploma in Rural Management (PGDRM). PGDRM is recognized as equivalent to a Master’s degree in Rural Management by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

IRMA's Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Rural Management) prepares talented young managers to assume challenge-filled responsibilities in organizations that serve under-served communities in rural and urban India. PGDM (RM) is a two-year fully residential Managerial programme. 

The participants of this programme are highly valued in local, national and international cooperatives, NGOs, development organisations, and funding agencies. All participants are suitably placed in different organisations through our Campus Placement programme.


Important dates

Exams and EventsDates
CAT
Application Date (Mode - Online)
1 Aug'25 - 20 Sep'25
CAT
Admit Card Date (Mode - Online)
4 Nov'25 - 29 Nov'25
CAT
Exam Date (Mode - Online)
29 Nov'25 - 29 Nov'25
XAT
Others - XAT 2026 Mock Test (Mode - Online)
27 Sep'25 - 28 Sep'25
XAT
Application Date (Mode - Online)
9 Jul'25 - 4 Dec'25
XAT
Admit Card Date (Mode - Online)
19 Dec'25 - 3 Jan'26
XAT
Exam Date (Mode - Online)
3 Jan'26 - 3 Jan'26

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility - Indian Nationals

Eligibility - Indian Nationals

  • 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 is eligible to apply for IRMA’s PGDM (RM) programme.
  • The percentage of aggregate marks is to be calculated as per the practice followed by the concerned university or institution. If the university/institution does not have a scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, IRMA will establish the equivalence by dividing obtained CGPA with the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the resultant with 100.
  • Candidates in the final year of the bachelor’s degree may also apply if they would furnish evidence of meeting the minimum eligibility criteria by September 2025.
  • Final year candidates should have appeared in all of their graduation examinations before the start of the program (July 01, 2025). If selected, the candidates failing to meet the minimum eligibility criteria will be asked to withdraw from the programme. The Fees paid by such candidates will be forfeited unless IRMA fills their vacant seats through new admissions.
  • Candidates should note that mere fulfilment of minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee consideration for shortlisting of the next admissions stage.

For Sponsored Candidates:

Other than the above-mentioned eligibility criteria, Sponsored Candidates must have full-time work experience of at least 3 years at the executive or managerial level, post-graduation, as of September 30, 2024.

Eligibility - NRI Candidates

  • 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 is eligible to apply for IRMA’s PGDM (RM) program.
  • The percentage of aggregate marks is to be calculated as per the practice followed by the concerned university or institution. If the university/institution does not have a scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, IRMA will establish the equivalence by dividing obtained CGPA with the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the resultant with 100.
  • Candidates in the final year of the bachelor’s degree may also apply if they would furnish evidence of meeting the minimum eligibility criteria by September 2025.
  • Final year candidates should have passed all of their graduation examinations before the start of the program (July 01, 2025). The candidates failing to meet the minimum eligibility criteria will be asked to withdraw from the programme. The Fees paid by such candidates will be forfeited unless IRMA fills their vacant seats through new admissions.
  • Candidates should note that mere fulfilment of minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee consideration for shortlisting of the next admissions stage.

Admission Details

Selection Process - Indian Nationals

Stage I: Short-listing based on CAT/XAT/CMAT Scores

  • Candidates will be short listed on the basis of their CAT 2024/ XAT 2025 / CMAT 2024 scores.
  • Students will be informed on the shortlist decision through email / SMS to their registered email address and mobile number.

Stage II: Interview Process

The stage II of IRMA admissions process consists of IRMA Written Ability Test (IWAT), and Personal Interview (PI).

IRMA Written Ability Test (IWAT): Shortlisted candidates will be called for the next round of selection, where they will have to appear for a Written Ability Test on the day of their personal interview. Candidate will need to write about 200/300 words on a given topic. It is designed to evaluate a candidate's rural aptitude as well as written communication skills.

Personal Interview (PI): Candidates shortlisted for interviews with IRMA faculty will be assessed on their managerial abilities, communication skills, and suitability for the Institute's program. In view of the fact that the PGDM (RM) caters to a very specific clientele; namely organisations contributing to broad-based rural development in India, the candidate's attitude towards rural management is of particular importance.

Personal Interview will be conducted in OFFLINE mode. Candidate will be given an option for centre of Personal Interview.

Selection Process for NRI Candidate:

Candidates will be shortlisted for an Online Personal Interview (OPI) based on their GMAT (taken on or after January 2020) / CAT2024 / XAT2025 / CMAT 2024 scores for PGDM (RM) 2025-27.

Personal Interview (PI) will be conducted during 3rd week of March 2025.

Final selection will be done based on GMAT scores (taken on or after January 2020) / CAT2024 / XAT2025 / CMAT 2024 scores and PI scores. The marks obtained in the GMAT (taken on or after January 2020) / CAT2024 / XAT2025 / CMAT 2024 test and the marks obtained in PI will be reduced to the equivalent marks of 60 and 40 respectively. An overall merit list will be prepared based on the total marks obtained out of these 100 marks.

Student Reviews for PGDM Rural Management

College Infrastructure: 5/5
Academics: 5/5
Placements: 5/5
Value for Money: 5/5
Campus Life: 5/5

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College Infrastructure

Has a beautiful campus with lush green trees and fauna. It has a heritage of 37 years. Lovely hostels, vibrant mess, amazing classrooms and beautiful campus. The classrooms are well-equipped with all the necessary teaching aid required for robust learning. The food available in the mess also maintains a variety in the menu. Students' sports secretary organises sports events along with football and billiards tables, etc.

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College Infrastructure

The whole campus consist of some new buildings and old buildings but both are properly renovated. The college has its own medical team which looks after the health of students which is quite rare in B-schools. Hostel rooms are good with an accommodation facility of 1 and 2 students per room.

Excellent college if you want to do a PGDM course.

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College Infrastructure

It is one of the finest courses, and it is very well-blended with the management course, rural areas and their social and behaviour. Hostel and the whole infrastructure are good. The mess department is also managed by students, and it feels like a well-managed organisation. Single room per student. 60 acre campus with state of art infrastructure.

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