Institute of Rural Management Anand offers over 10 specialized courses at PG and PhD levels in the streams of Management, Rural Development, and Social Sciences. The Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Rural Management) is the flagship course of Institute of Rural Management Anand, a highly sought-after program offered based on competitive CAT, XAT, CMAT, or IRMASAT scores. Besides, Institute of Rural Management Anand also offers other crucial programs like the Fellow Programme in Management (Rural Management) and the Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management.
Students can choose from flagship programs such as the PGDM (Rural Management) along with other specialised courses. With experienced faculty and updated curricula, Institute of Rural Management Anand ensures students are well-prepared in their courses, focusing on practical application. The Institute, often recognized for its unique focus, was notably ranked 15th by a leading business publication and 10th by a national survey in its specific domain. Further, IRMA maintains over 20+ tie-ups with renowned universities and organizations, enhancing its academic and research outreach. The college primarily provides 2 Post Graduate courses and 1 PhD program, emphasizing its commitment to advanced rural management studies.
At Institute of Rural Management Anand, admission to each program is based on a combination of academic merit, relevant qualifications, and program-specific requirements. While criteria may vary depending on the level and type of program, applicants can generally expect to meet following criteria:
PG Programs
- Eligibility: A recognized Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved category), some programs like the Executive PGD also require a minimum of 5 years of work experience.
- Minimum Academic Requirement: A minimum 50% aggregate in the undergraduate degree, subject to specific program requirements at the Institute.
- Entrance Exams: Some programs may require standardized tests such as CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, or the IRMA Written Test/IRMASAT.
- Documents: Academic transcripts, a statement of purpose, resume, and letters of recommendation are typically required for admission to these programs at the college.
PhD Programs
- Eligibility: A Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field like Engineering, Management, Economics, Social Science, or Pure Science with FIRST CLASS from a recognized university.
- Minimum Academic Requirement: A minimum of First Class in the Master's program, with a preference for applicants with demonstrable research experience.
- Research Proposal: A detailed research proposal outlining your intended research area is mandatory, subject to faculty approval by the Institute of Rural Management Anand.
- Entrance Exams/Interviews: Some programs may require an entrance exam (like CAT, XAT, GMAT, GRE, UGC-JRF/NET, etc.) and an interview process.
- Documents: Academic transcripts, research proposal, and letters of recommendation are essential for the doctoral program applications.
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