Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), Anand – 2026 Overview

About Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA)

History and Background

The Institute of Rural Management Anand was founded in 1979 and is often called IRMA or IRMA Anand. This is a private institution that was founded by Dr. Varghese Kurien, known as the “Milkman of India.” During the foundation of IRMA, Dr. Kurien was supported by a number of other organizations, including the Government of India, the National Dairy Development Board ( NDDB ), and the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation ( SDC ). The Association of Indian Universities ( AIU ), the National Board of Accreditation ( NBA ), and the All India Council for Technical Education ( AICTE ) have recognized the Institute of Rural Management. Additionally, IRMA Anand holds a Grade 'A' of accreditation from the NAAC Foundation. Talking about the rankings, IRMA Anand holds the 49th position in the NIRF Rankings 2024 in the ‘Management Category.’ Programs Offered: The Institute of Rural Management Anand offers postgraduate and doctorate-level management programs. At the PG level, it provides PGDM in Rural Management ( PGDM-RM ) and PGDM Rural Management Executive ( PGDM-RMX ) programs. At the PhD level, the institute provides a Fellow Program in Management (Rural Management). Apart from these, IRMA also provides Management Development Programs ( MDPs ) to executives and managers, who are working in related organizations (government and semi-government organizations involved in rural development, cooperatives, and not-for-profit organizations. IRMA Anand Placement: IRMA Anand provides various career opportunities to its students. And for the same, they have partnered with various business sectors, PSUs, state and federal governments, NGOs, and multilateral agencies. These partnerships have proven to be successful for research projects, Village Fieldwork Segment (VFS) events for students enrolled in PGDM-RM and PGDM-RM(X) programs, participation in IRMA's Management Development Programs (MDPs), and placement drives. IRMA Anand Admission: IRMA admissions are based on entrance exams, which means candidates must have a valid entrance score in order to apply for IRMA Anand admissions. The institute accepts CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT  exam scores for admission to its postgraduate programs. IRMA has a total of 240 PGDM (RM) seats. While the exam scores are just the first step of the admission process, the final selection is defined by their overall performance in entrance, written tests, and personal interviews.   Institute of Rural Management Anand Preview Particulars Details Established Year 1979 Institute Type Private Location Gujarat, India Campus Size 60 acres Accreditation AIU, NBA, AICTE, NAAC NIRF Ranking 2024 49 (Management Category) Flagship Courses PGDM(RM) Entrance Accepted CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT Official Website www.irma.ac.in   IRMA Anand Courses and Fees 2024 IRMA Anand offers various postgraduate and doctoral courses. In order to be considered for admission to IRMA Anand courses, applicants must meet the minimal requirements for that particular course as established by the college. The IRMA fees range between INR 7.6 L to INR 13.6 L. The list of all IRMA Anand courses, their fees, and eligibility is mentioned in the following table: Name of the Program Course fees Course Eligibility MBA/PGDM INR 13.6 L Graduation: 50 % aggregate Entrance Exams: XAT/CAT/CMAT Executive MBA/PGDM INR 7.6 L Graduation: 50 % aggregate Entrance Exams: XAT/CAT/CMAT Certificate Course INR 9.6 K - PG Diploma INR 1.1 L -   IRMA Anand Fee Structure Name of the Program Security Fees Course Fees Total MBA/PGDM INR 20,000 INR 13,60,000 INR 13,80,000 Executive MBA/PGDM INR 50,000 INR 7,60,000 INR 8,10,000

Campus and Location

Established in 1979. Located in Anand, Gujarat. Post Box No. 60, Anand, Anand, Gujarat

Courses and Programmes Offered

Course Fees at Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA)

Admission Process and Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria by Programme

Entrance Exams Accepted

How to Apply

Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.

Cutoffs and Entrance Exams

Entrance Exams for Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA)

Key entrance exams and routes recorded in the database: CAT.

Cutoff Trends

Branch-wise and category-wise cutoffs are not published in the current dataset. Check the official university or counselling website for the latest cutoffs.

Placements and Recruiters

Placement Highlights by Programme

Top Recruiters

Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (I) AKRSP, AISECT | e-Governance, Atyati Technologies, Bihar Government | Jeevika Project, Patna, Digital Green, FINO, Flavourit Spices Trading Limited (FSTL), Spices Board India, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF), Anand, Gujarat State Fertiliser Corporation Limited (GSFC), Hariyali Kisan Bazaar, Bio-Seed (DSCL), IDBI Bank Ltd | Agri Business Group, IFMR | Rural Finance Services Pvt. Limited, Chennai ( through PPO), IFMR Capital, IFMR Centre for Insurance and Risk Management (CIRM), Intellecap Microfinance Development, ITC e-Choupal, Kancor Ingredients Limited, METRO Cash & Carry NEEV, Mitra Agri Retailing (Coromandel), Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Limited, NABARD Financial Services Ltd (NABFINS), National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Rabo Bank International, Rajiv Education & Employment Mission of AP (REEMAP), Reliance, Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP), Govt. of AP, Hyderabad, Srei - Sahaj e-Village Limited, TCS, Yes Bank, Agri Rural and Social Banking (ARSB) and others (29 recruiters in database).

Placement Data Disclaimer

Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.

Faculty and Departments

Key Faculty Members

Rankings and Recognition

NIRF and Other Rankings

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