IRMA Admission – Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) offers admission in PGDRM, FPRM, PGDMX(R) and certificate course in Rural Development. To take admission, candidates have to apply with their CAT /XAT scores and then appear in the IRMA Social Awareness Test (IRMASAT). Also, the candidates have to participate in the Group Activity and PI. To apply for IRMA Admission, the candidates have to fill the online application form, available online at irma.ac.in. To know more about the IRMA Selection process, eligibility, IRMASAT, application process, etc, read below.
IRMA
IRMA is located in the state of Gujarat. The candidates who are interested in pursuing courses in Rural management can take admission in IRMA. The admission process and the respective dates are available in the table below:
| IRMA admission year | Exam date |
| 2020 | 10-29 Feb 2020 |
| 2019 | 11 Feb – 02 Mar 2019 |
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IRMA Courses and their Selection Process
The candidates can check below the 3 programs offered at IRMA and the selection process for them:
A) PGDRM: 2 year Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management
For this course, the candidates are selected in 2 ways:
- Merit-based calls: Candidates of General Category, who score above 85 percentile in CAT 2019/XAT 2020 are eligible to be shortlisted for IRMASAT and GA and PI process.
- Profile-cum-merit based Calls: The key criteria to shortlist candidates based on profile are:
- Excellence: Graduation from Top Universities and Colleges
- Work Experience in Social Impact, Community Development, Livelihoods, Policy and Advocacy, Agriculture and Allied sector
- Graduation in Social sciences, Development studies, Agriculture and Allied Sciences.
The candidates who are selected as per the criteria above are called for selection process at IRMA where they will have to take the IRMA Social Awareness Test (IRMASAT), Group Activity and Personal Interview.
The selection criteria are based on the below-given weightage:
| Particular | Weightage |
| CAT 2019 / XAT 2020 | 35% |
| IRMASAT 2020 | 10% |
| Group Activity | 10% |
| Personal Interviews | 20% |
| Academic performance | 5% |
| Diversity | 5% |
| Profile | 15% |
| Total Weightage | 100% |
B) FPRM: Fellow Programme in Rural Management
The selection process for this course is as follows:
- Apply with CAT, XAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, UGC-JRF/NET, CSIR JRF/NET, ICAR-SRF, or the ICAT ASRB-NET scores
- The applications will be screened by the designated selection committee of IRMA on the basis of multiple parameters like academic qualification, test scores, research proposal, and reservation.
- Selected candidates as per the screening are called for the personal interview (PI).
- The final selection consists of a presentation of the research proposal and personal interview.
- The selection committee, if necessary, may conduct a short written test for those called for PI to assess their analytical and communication abilities.
- The decision of the selection committee regarding the process and criteria is final.
C) PGDMX(R): Post Graduate Diploma in Management
Candidates can check below the selection process of this course:
- Apply with CAT/XAT/GMAT scores
- Selected candidates are called for Group activity and/or Personal Interview
IRMA 2020 Eligibility Criteria
The candidates must check the eligibility criteria before they apply for admission at IRMA. The course wise eligibility for admission is available below:
For PGDRM
- Qualification – The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree from any discipline.
- Percentage – At least 50% (45% for SC / ST / DAP)
- Exam – Candidates must have appeared for CAT or XAT
- Final year candidates – Candidates who are to complete their graduation before June 2019 may also apply.
For FPRM
- Qualification – Anybody with a postgraduate or postgraduate equivalent degree/diploma from a recognized university or institution in any discipline.
- Minimum percentage – minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade can apply. (5% less for those eligible for reservations).
- Final year students – Those expecting to complete the final exams of these degrees by July 01 may also apply.
- Entrance Exam – The candidate must have a valid score of CAT/XAT/GMAT/GRE/UGC-JRF/NET/CSIR-JRF/NET/ICAR-SRF/ICAR/ASRB-NET/GATE
For PGDMX(R)
- Minimum Educational Qualification – Graduate in any discipline
- percentage of marks needed – 50 percent or above (45 percent or above for SC/ST/DAP) aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA at the graduation level.
- Entrance exam – Admission will be on the basis of the candidate having a valid score of either CAT/XAT/GMAT or Mini GMAT.
- Minimum Work Experience – At least five years of post-qualification full-time work experience in Managerial/Supervisory position.
IRMA Admission Application Form
The candidates have to apply for IRMA Admission via the online mode only. The candidates can check below the steps to apply for IRMA:
1st step: Register Online
2nd step: Fill the online application form
3rd step: Pay the application fee
Application fee: The candidates can check below the application fee for each category and course:
| Category | PGDM | FPRM |
| General & OBC | Rs. 1500/- | Rs. 1400/- |
| SC/ST/DAP | Rs. 750/- | Rs. 700/- |
| FN / OCI / PIO / CIWG / NRI / NRI Sponsored | Rs. 2250/- | – |
The mode of fee payment: The application fee payment can be done by online mode only.
About IRMASAT
The candidates who apply for the 2 year Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management (PGDRM) have to appear for a test. This test is the IRMA Social Awareness Test (IRMASAT). This test is held on the campus of IRMA. The selected candidates who are called after the screening of the application form have to appear for IRMASAT, Group Exercise and Personal Interview.
The final selection is based on the eligibility needs and the scores of the candidates in the PI, Group exercise and IRMASAT.
Syllabus for IRMASAT
The candidates who are to appear in IRMASAT must prepare for the following topics. The syllabus contains topics from the Issues of Social Concern. The subject tests the candidate’s ability to analyze topics such as:-
- Indian economy
- Environmental issues
- Human development
- Rural and urban population
- Sex ratio
- Social and economic development
- Employment and literacy
- Gender and social groups like caste and religion
- Human rights
- Agriculture
- Rural development
- Corporate social responsibility
- Health issues
- Education
IRMASAT Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the exam pattern for IRMASAT below:
- Mode of the exam: IRMASAT is an offline “pen-paper” based test
- Duration of the exam: The entrance test is of 02 hours duration
- Type of questions: The question paper consist of MCQ type questions
- Number of questions: There are 200 number of questions in the test
Candidates can check the distribution of question from the table below.
| Name of the section | Number of questions |
| Analytical Reasoning | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 |
| Issues of Social Concern | 60 |
Sample Paper: Click here to download the IRMASAT Sample Paper
IRMASAT Admit Card
The candidates who are eligible to appear for the IRMASAT have to check for the intimidation over the official website regarding the IRMASAT , Group Activity and PI date, time and venue.
The intimidation is made via the admit card of IRMASAT. The candidates have to download the admit card an carry it on the day of the IRMASAT, Group Activity and PI. To download the admit card the candidates have to visit the official IRMA website and login using their login credentials. The candidates must carry the IRMASAT Admit Card in the printed format. Only when the admit card is produced at the venue, the candidates are allowed to appear for the selection rounds.
IRMA Result
Candidates would be able to check the IRMA Online Admission Test Result through the online portal of the institute at irma.ac.in. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Activity and Personal Interview. The result for all the courses is conveyed in the online mode only. The candidates can check their result by logging into their accounts using their application number and password as generated at the time of the application form fill up.
IRMA Reservation Policy
IRMA follows the reservation policy for admission in the various courses. The reservation percentage for each category is as follows:
| Category | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | Differently Abled |
| Reservation | 15% | 7.5% | 27% | 03% |
About IRMA
The Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) was incorporated in the year 1979 by the Father of the White Revolution, Mr. Verghese Kurien. It is a premier institute in rural management education and research in the country. It is located in Anand, Gujarat, and the courses offered by it are sought by the MBA aspirants.
IRMA 2020 Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : On the official website, a candidate has to log in using his/her form number and date of birth. On the submission of these two details, the admit card of IRMA 2020 will appear on the screen.
Ans : There is no provision of sending the admit card of IRMA 2020 to candidate’s postal address. It is the sole duty of the candidate to download the admit card from the official website.
Ans : In such case, the candidate shall directly contact the IRMA immediate basis.
Ans : Candidate must carry the hardcopy of the admit card on the day of examination. No soft copy of admit card is considered.
Ans : Candidates are suggested to carry a colored printout of the admit card to the examination hall.
Ans : Admit card of IRMA has details of candidates’s name, date of birth, category, photograph, signature, exam date, exam timings, address, and instructions.
Ans : Yes, there is a negative marking by - ¼ for every incorrect answer.
Ans : A) IRMA official website is www.irma.ac.in Candidates can apply for IRMA 2020, download the admit card and check the result through the official website itself.
Ans : IRMA is conducted by Institute of Rural Management Anand
Ans : IRMA is a Multiple Choice Question based exam which is conducted online.
Ans : The submission of application and supporting documents is possible in online mode only.
Ans : Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline to apply for PGDRM and PGDMX(R). For admission in FPRM, candidate must have a postgraduate degree or any equivalent degree.
Ans : The candidate is given 1 mark for every correct answer and -¼ is deducted for each wrong answer
Ans : Candidate has to apply for IRMA with their CAT / XAT 2020 scores. Shortlisted candidates will be called for the social awareness test, group activity and personal interview.
Ans : There is no age limit for admission to PGDRM of IRMA
Ans : NRI Sponsored applicant can apply for PGDRM through GMAT / GRE / CAT OR XAT2019 scores.
Ans : Out of both scores (CAT/XAT), the higher score will be considered for the selection process.
Ans : Candidates can apply for IRMA 2020 on the basis of CAT / XAT 2020 scores for admission in PGDRM, PGDMX(R). For admission in the FPRM course, candidates can apply on the basis of CAT, XAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, UGC-JRF/NET, CSIR JRF/NET, ICAR-SRF, or the ICAT ASRB-NET scores.
Ans : Candidates need not send the hardcopy of the application form to IRMA.
Ans : Candidates can fill the form online through the official website only. There’s no other option available with the candidate in order to fill the IRMA 2020 Application form.
Ans : Candidates shall have a valid email ID, phone number, scanned copy of photograph and signature, scanned copy of 10th and 12th mark sheet and certificate, birth certificate, income certificate, community certificate, and reservation certificate (if applicable).
Ans : Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline to apply for PGDRM and PGDMX(R). For admission in FPRM, candidate must have a postgraduate degree or any equivalent degree.
Ans : Important messages and information regarding IRMA will be sent to the provided email-id /mobile numbers. Hence, it is mandatory for the candidates to have an active mobile number and phone number.
Ans : Yes. You can apply under both the categories of Foreign Nationals/NRI and Indian Nationals.
Ans : No need to panic. In such case, candidate is suggested to wait for 24 hours and check the status of the payment of the application form. Afterwards, if the status shows “failed”, then the amount will be returned back to the candidate’s account within 5 to 7 business days.
Ans : After the completion of the Written Test, Personal Interview and Group Activity IRMA declare the final result of the candidates. Firstly, candidates are shortlisted on the basis of the CAT / XAT and other exam scores. Then, weightage is given to IMRA online test, GD and PI.
Ans : Candidates will be notified once the Result for IRMA will be announced. Download your Result and then check the Cut off if you have secured marks equal to or more than the Cut off marks then you will be called for the next rounds.
Ans : From previous year cutoff marks we can say that the cutoff of the IRMA examination for the general category will be 54.4499, for the OBC category it will be 48.2716, for SC category it will be 39.8025, for ST category it will be 30.9561 and for Differently Abled Person category it will be 30.9707.
Ans : Candidates will have to report for the Personal Interview (PI) round and Group Activity Round after getting selected in the IRMA examination.
Ans : The IRMA Result of the selected candidates will be valid for only the present academic year.
Ans : After the online test, the candidates who will be selected based on the weightage given to marks obtained in either CAT OR XAT and IRMA Online Test. The weightage will be distributed as follows. 80% marks shall be given if the candidate has appeared for CAT OR XAT, then 20% marks will be given to marks obtained in IRMA ONLINE TEST.
Ans : Candidates can check their IRMA Result by entering their Application Form Number and Date of Birth which must be the same as given at the time of the Registration.
Ans : IRMA follows a Reservation Policy under which it provides 15% reservation for ST candidates, 7.5% for ST candidates, 27% for OBC- NCL candidates and 03% for differently abled candidates.
Official Website: www.irma.ac.in
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