IRMA | Institute of Rural Management

Institute of Rural Management Anand, popularly known as IRMA or IRMA Anand, was established in 1979. IRMA is a private institute located in Anand, Gujarat, India. IRMA was founded by Dr. Verghese Kurien, renowned as the ‘Milkman of India’. Dr. Verghese Kurien founded IRMA Anand with the initial support of various organisations and bodies, including the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC), the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), and the Government of India, among others. Indian Institute of Rural Management Anand is recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Additionally, IRMA Anand programmes are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). The institute has also been accredited by the NAAC Foundation with a Grade ‘A’. The NIRF 2023 Ranking has ranked IRMA 54th in the Management category.

The Institute of Rural Management Anand offers postgraduate and doctoral-level academic programmes in management. It offers PGDM Rural Management (PGDM -RM) and PGDM Rural Management Executive (PGDM-RMX) programmes at the PG level. The institute also offers a Fellow Programme in Management (Rural Management) at the doctoral level. Furthermore, IRMA Anand offers Management Development Programmes (MDPs) to the executives and managers working in affiliated sector organisations including co-operatives, not-for-profit, and government and semi-government organisations engaged in rural development.

IRMA has partnered with multiple business sectors, PSUs, state and central governments, NGOs, and multilateral agencies to collaborate on research projects, organise Village Fieldwork Segment (VFS) for the students of PGDM-RM and PGDM-RM(X) programmes, participate in IRMA’s Management Development Programmes (MDPs), and participate in IRMA’s placement drives to provide career opportunities to students.

During IRMA Anand Placements 2023, the average package stood at INR 15.5 LPA, with the highest package offered being INR 26.5 LPA. Notable recruiters hailed from FMCG, Retail, BFSI, Development Consulting, Agribusiness and Technology sectors.

The major highlights of IRMA Anand are given below:

IRMA Anand Fee Structure

IRMA Admission 2024: PGDM (RM-X)

IRMA Admission 2024: FPM (RM)

IRMA, CAT Cutoff 2023

IRMA, XAT Cutoff 2023

IRMA provides 80 plus scholarships worth INR 3.17 crore to the students. The following are the scholarship offered at IRMA, Anand:

RMA Scholarships: IRMA provides 20 merit-based scholarships worth INR. 1.17 crore for the students of Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Rural Management). Out of the 20 scholarships,10 would be awarded to the general pool and 10 would be awarded exclusively to female candidates. The scholarship amount will be up to 50% of the tuition fee. The scholarship in the first year will be based on the overall selection merit of IRMA’s admissions process, and in the second year will be awarded based on the academic performance i.e., the CGPA of the first year at IRMA.

Mirae Asset Foundation Scholarship: MAF provide 6 scholarships in a year. 3 Scholarship shall be awarded for the 2nd year students and 3 scholarships shall be awarded to the 1st year students. Scholarship amount is INR. 5 lakhs per students per year. The scholarship amount will be evaluated every year and will be decided at the beginning of the year.

SC scholarships: This scholarship covers the entire cost of education of SC candidates are available at IRMA. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India (www.socialjustice.nic.in) has allocated 4 scholarships to IRMA for SC students. The scholarship covers tuition fees, non-refundable charges, lodging and boarding expenses, cost of books, stationery, and a personal computer.

ST scholarships: A scholarship is allocated for ST students by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India (www.tribal.nic.in).

IDFC First Bank MBA Scholarships: Providing financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker sections of society who are keen on pursuing an MBA degree or its equivalent from one of India’s reputed institutions. Selected students are getting scholarship of INR.1,00,000/- (per annum) to pursue their MBA or equivalent studies at selected Indian Business School. Institute of Rural Management Anand is one of the selected Institutes for IDFC First Bank MBA Scholarship.

Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Scheme: The Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme, as per the AICTE rules, is available at IRMA.

Educational Loans: Educational loans are available from various banks to candidates enrolling at IRMA at favourable rates of interest and student friendly pre-payment scheme.

Infrastructure/Facilities

IRMA Placement Report 2023: Highlights

During IRMA placements 2023, the participating recruiters presented 244 job offers to the batch of 249 students of PGDM (RM). The key highlights of IRMA Anand placements for the Class of 2022 and 2023 are tabulated below:

IRMA Average Package 2023

The IRMA Anand average package offered during the 2023 placement drive stood at INR 15 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

IRMA Placements 2023: Top Recruiters

Various companies from different sectors participate in the placement process at IRMA every year. The list of top recruiters that participated during IRMA placements 2023 are tabulated below: