Updated On - March 12th 2024, Updated By - Tabrez
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IRMA 2024 exam will have 200 questions which are divided into 4 sections 1-Analytical reasoning,2 Quantitative Ability,3 English Comprehension, and the 4 is an issue of social concern problems.
The issue of social concern will be a compulsory section to attempt. the candidate can apply through CAT/XAT/and GMAT process mode.
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IRMA 2024
Examination Name | Institute Of Rural Management Anand-IRMA 2024 |
Examination Type | State Level |
Exam Status | Post- Graduate Management Course |
Application Mode | Online |
Examination Mode | Online |
Email id | admis@irma.ac.in |
Official Website | https://www.irma.ac.in |
Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
Total Marks | 200 |
Address: | Near NDDB, Agricultural University Road, Anand, Gujarat 388001 |
Marking Scheme | Negative Marking- -0.25 Marks |
Exam Fees | General/ OBC-1400 SC/ST/DAP-700 Foreigners- 2000 |
IRMA: Latest Updates
- IRMA: new Updates
- IRMA result 2024 will be announced for Indian candidates in the month of March 2024. and the same also for foreign candidates is might be in the month of May 2024
- IRMA 2024 batch will starts in the month of June 2024.
Highlights Of IRMA Exam
Exam Name | Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) held on a national-level entrance exam to get admissions to Postgraduate Diploma in Rural Management (PGDRM). A total number of 240 seats are provided for admission. IRMA 2024 will be held on in the first week of February 2024. | ||||
Conducting Body |
institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) | ||||
Exam Type | |||||
Periodicity | Yearly | ||||
Official Website | www.irma.ac.in | ||||
Mode of Application | Computer-based | ||||
Duration of Exam | 1:20 hours | ||||
IRMA Helpdesk | admis@irma.ac.in |
Exam Date
The official notification will be announced in the second week of October 2024. As provided in the table below are all the important dates related to IRMA 2024.
Event | Tentative Dates |
The release of the Application Form | October 2020 |
The last date to submit the Online Application Form for Indian Nationals candidate is | January 2024 |
The Last Date to fill Application Form by Foreign Nationals candidates is | February 2024 |
Group Activity and Personal Interview for Indian Nationals | March 2024 |
Declaration of Final Result for Indian Nationals | March 2024 |
Declaration of Final Result for Foreign Nationals | April 2024 |
IRMA 2024 Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for Post Graduation Program in Rural Development are provided below:
- Completion of graduation in any discipline from a recognized university is mandatory.
- There is no age limit for all candidates.
- Foreign Nationals students can also apply directly on the basis of their CAT/ XAT/ GMAT Score.
- Students of Indian Origin can apply through CAT/XAT/GMAT Score
- Indian Students applying through CAT/XAT/GMAT have to appear for the ‘Issues of Social Concern’ test.
IRMA Exam Reservation
Out of the total seats available, a few of them are reserved for both the courses. Read more about them below
Category | Reservation |
SC | 15% |
ST | 7.5% |
NC-OBC | 27% |
Differently Abled Persons | 3% |
The Application Form
Students can apply for IRMA 2024 in online and offline mode.
- The registration window will be open in the second week of October 2024.
- Registration will be an end on the 21st January 2024 for Indian Nationals Candidates and the Last week of March 2024 for Foreign Nationals Candidates.
IRMA Online Registration 2024
Students can fill the IRMA 2024 Application Form by following the steps given below:
- Candidate can visit the official website of IRMA i.e. Irma.ac.in
- Register Using their email id and password.
- Fill in all the personal and academic details required.
- The candidate needs to upload scanned copies of the photograph and signature in the specified format.
- Pay the application fee and complete the process mode.
IRMA Offline Registration 2024
- Candidates can purchase the application form from the IRMA Admissions office or
- Write to the following address details with a demand draft drawn in favor of the "Institute of Rural Management Anand" payable at par at Anand.
Manager (Academics)
Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA)
Anand – 388 001, Gujarat
- Upon receiving, the authority will send the printed materials for example - (prospectus, IRMA 2024 application form, sample question paper of "IRMASAT" etc.).
- Candidates from the BPL category are required to send their request with self-attested latest proof of BPL status issued by the appropriate authority it is compulsory.
IRMA Application Fee 2024
- The application fee can be paid in both modes- offline and online.
- For online mode, students can use a debit card/ credit card/ net banking, etc.
- For offline mode, students must get a bank challan of SBI.
- Foreign Nationals Candidates are given a choice to pay by INR or their home currency.
Here is the IRMA Application Fee:
Category | General and OBC | SC/ST/DAP | BPL | Foreigners |
Fee | INR 1400 | INR 700 | Nil | INR 2000 |
IRMA Admit Card 2024
- IRMA 2024 Admit Card will be available in the last week of January 2024 or the first week of February 2024, three days before the exam.
- Make Sure IRMA will not issue any hard copy of the IRMA Admit Card.
- Students must bring the admit card to the exam center along with a passport size photograph and ID proof.
How To Download IRMA Admit Card Through The Online Process:
- Candidate Need to Visit the official website, irma.ac.in
- Click on the link for ‘ Admit Card’.
- Candidates Need to Login to their application account using the registration number
- Now you can Download and take a print out of IRMA 2024 Admit Card
IRMA 2024 Exam Centers
Find out the exam test centers:
Anand / Changa / VV Nagar | Jaipur | Varanasi |
Bangalore / Tumkur | Lucknow / Barabanki / Sitapur / Unnao | Delhi NCR (Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Noida, Greater Noida) |
Bhopal / Vidisha | Mumbai / Navi Mumbai / Thane | Indore / Dewas |
Greater Kolkata / Kalyani | Nagpur | Bhubaneswar / Cuttack / Khurda |
Chandigarh / Mohali / Panchkula | Patna / Hajipur / Bihta | Thiruvananthapuram |
Chennai | Raipur / Bhilai / Durg | Pune / Pimpri Chinchwad / Talegaon |
Coimbatore | Rajkot | Dehradun |
Guwahati / Ri Boi / Mirza | Ranchi | Vishakhapatnam |
Hyderabad / Rangareddy / Secunderabad | Udaipur | Kochi / Ernakulam |
IRMA Exam Pattern 2024
For Students Taking IRMA Exam:
- IRMASAT 2024 will be held on in the first week of February 2024.
- IRMA Exam Pattern has not seen any Particular changes over the year. Here are the highlights of the IRMA Paper Pattern:
- The test will be conducted as a computer-based exam.
- The duration of the IRMA 2024 exam is 120 minutes
- The question paper consists of 200 objective type questions each of every question will give you 1 mark. It is divided into four sections-
- Issues of Social Concern – 60 questions
- English Comprehension – 40 questions
- Analytical Reasoning – 50 questions
- Quantitative Ability – 50 questions
- 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.
For Students Applying Through CAT/XAT/GMAT Score:
- IRMA SAT will be held on separately for such students
- The test will be of (1 hour and 20 minutes) 80 minutes.
- The question paper will have 40 objective type questions of a candidate will get 1 mark each for the right answer.
- 0.25 marks will be cut for each incorrect answer.
IRMA Syllabus 2024
- IRMA Syllabus is from the topic will be of 12th and Graduation level.
- The English Comprehension comprises of questions asked by paragraph reading and comprehension mode.
- Analytical Reasoning divided into two parts – Logical Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning.
IRMA Syllabus For English Comprehension | |
Vocabulary | Grammatical Error |
Synonyms | Error Correction |
Antonyms | Jumbled sentences |
Idioms | - |
IRMA Syllabus For Analytical Reasoning | |
Family Tree | Puzzles |
Codes | Series / Arrangements |
Puzzles | Arguments |
Multi-Dimensional Arrangements | Statements and Conclusion |
Critical Reasoning | Syllogism |
- Quantitative Ability is converted into two parts- Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency and Problem-Solving.
IRMA Syllabus For Quantitative Ability | |
Interest | Ratio |
Profit & Loss | Permutation & Combination |
Work Time Analysis | Mixtures & Allegations |
Algebra | Trigonometry |
Time & Speed | Statistics |
Probability | Partnership |
- Issues of Social Concern consists of questions on the current consciousness of national and international issues. This section will be the most important part of the entire exam.
Syllabus
Important Topics In Issues Of Social Concern | |
An economy of India and concern pertaining to National Income and per capita income | Social and economic problems relating to poverty, inequality, employment, and literacy |
Human Development Index and its developments | RTI |
Agriculture, farming, livestock production, and management | Public Health Issues inclusive of health education and healthcare |
Poverty alleviation and methods to combat | Natural calamities and disaster management |
National threats and security analysis | Five Year Plan |
IRMA 2024 Result
- IRMA will announce the final result for Indian students in the second week of March 2024.
- For Foreign Students, the IRMA result will be announced in the first week of May 2024.
- IRMA has both sectional and overall scores.
- The result is announced as scorecards for candidates to download.
- The result can be download from the university's official website.
How To Check IRMA Result 2024?
- Candidates need to visit the official website. i.e. Irma.ac.in
- Find out on the link for ‘IRMA 2024 Results’
- Given form number, roll number, and password
- After finishing this process mode, the result will display on the screen.
- Take a print out for any future use.
IRMA Expected Cut Off 2024
- Cut Off will be announced soon after the declaration of IRMA 2024 Results
- The gross and sectional cut off marks both are considered
- Students who score equal to or more than the Cut Off will be selected for the further rounds
- Here is the Expected 2024 IRMA Cut Off :
Category | Cutoff Marks |
General | 51.9122 |
OBC (NC) | 45.5614 |
SC | 35.0049 |
ST | 24.3972 |
PwD | 29.9890 |
*Cut off marks will be calculated out of 100 (Written Test - 50 + Group Discussion - 25 + Personal Interview - 25)
Selection Process Mode
- IRMA will release a merit list soon after the results are announced.
- IRMA 2024 merit list will comprise the names and details of the qualified candidates.
- There are two further selection rounds viz. Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
IRMA Merit List 2024
IRMA is going to prepares the final merit list by taking into account the marks secured in CAT/XAT, IRMASAT, GD & PI rounds. Their respective weight is provided below:
Stage | Weightage (%) |
CAT/XAT | 35 |
IRMASAT | 10 |
GD | 15 |
PI | 30 |
Academic Performance Rating (10th, 12th 5 and Graduation) | 5 |
Diversity Rating [Academic Background, Sports, Extra Curricular and Gender] | 5 |
Preparation Of IRMA Merit List For Foreign Students
IRMA follows a different approach to calculate the marks of foreign nationals candidates since they are exempted from appearing in IRMASAT. Find out the details given below:
Stage | Weightage (%) |
CAT/XAT/GMAT/GRE | 60 |
PI | 40 |
Students selected for IRMA 2024 Counselling Process mode should follow the steps provided below:
- They must have to register themselves at the official website of IRMA.
- After complete registering, lock preferences of colleges within the given time period.
- No further changes will not be allowed once the choices are locked.
- Students will be allotted colleges on the basis of merit-cum-preference.
Students will have to contact the respective colleges and take the necessary documents with themself for IRMA admission 2024.
About IRMA PGDRM
- PGDRM is a two-year fully residential course.
- IRMA's Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management (PGDRM) AIMS to introduce talented young managers to assume challenge-filled responsibilities in rural cooperatives and development organizations.
- The PGDRM curriculum provides high-quality programs with a greater focus on experiential learning.
- The curriculum is made up of four distinct but mutually supportive segments - classroom, village fieldwork, development internship, and management internship will be also provided.
Financial Assistance And Scholarships at IRMA
IRMA 2024 provides financial assistance to those students who deserve it through several schemes and scholarships also
- Bridge Fund- A fund of Rs. 50 lakhs has been set aside by the Institute Management for students of economic deprivation to bridge the gap between the dates of payment of IRMA and the disbursement of payment from different financing options for example ( bank loan, fee waiver/exemption scheme of IRMA, etc.).
- Educational Loans- Educational loans are also available from many banks to candidate need to enrolling at IRMA. Canara Bank (Vidya Turant) and the Central Bank of India also provide student-friendly education loan services for IRMA PGDRM candidates this facility will help to those candidates who really want to be a success in their life.
- Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme and Fee discount- The Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme, as per the AICTE rules, is also available at IRMA. IRMA also provides financial assistance to meet the PGDRM tuition fee requirements for candidates who are extremely poor and not able to pay their tuition fee. Participants can request for discount only after joining.
- Scholarships for SC / ST Students- SC / ST scholarships is also covering the complete cost of education of SC / ST students are available at IRMA. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India has distributed 12 scholarships to IRMA for SC candidates. The scholarship covers tuition fees, non-refundable charges, lodging and boarding expenses, the cost of books, stationery, and a personal computer also. (www.socialjustice.nic.in).
- Scholarships for Candidates with Disabilities- Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for Top Class Education for Candidates with an inability of The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Department of Empowerment of Persons with inability is available at IRMA (www.disabilityaffairs.gov.in ).
IRMA PGDRM Fee Structure
Fees Structure for Indian Nationals candidates
Tuition Fees, Services Fees, TAU Room Rent, Library And Electricity Charges | ||||
Category | First Year (Term 1 to 3) | Second Year (Term 4 & 5) | Total | |
Tuition Fees | 6,00,000/- | 3,84,000/- | 9,70,000/- | |
Computer and Internet Services Fees | 20,000/- | 13,000/- | 40,000/- | |
Library and Teaching Aid Unit Charges | 20,000/- | 13,000/- | 40,000/- | |
Room Rent and Electricity Charges | 60,000/- | 40,000/- | 1,00,000/- | |
Total Fees Payable (A) | 7,00,000/- | 4,50,000/- | 11,50,000/- |
Address
Post Box No. 60
Anand ( Gujarat)
Website
http://www.irma.ac.in
Deposits And Other Activities Charges
Deposits and Other Activities Charges | |
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Category | Amount in INR |
Caution Deposit | 15,000 |
Books Deposit | 30,000 |
Associate Membership of IRMA Club | 2,000 |
SPIC MACAY | 1,000 |
Medical Expenses | 6,400 |
Alumni Connect | 2,000 |
Alumni Association Membership | 2,000 |
Total (B) | 58,400 |
Grand Total (A + B) | 84,415 |