IRMA Anand Admissions 2025: Courses, Eligibility & Application Process

IRMA Anand was started with a mission of sustainable, equitable, and eco-friendly socio-economic development for rural people through professional management studies. The institute offers a PGDM in Rural Management, a Fellowship program in Rural Management, and a PGDM- RM for executives, along with a good number of certification MDP courses. All the courses available at the institute are approved by AICTE and accredited by the NBA. IRMA Anand flagship PGDM in Rural Management is a full-time, two-year residential program. Candidates with a graduation degree can apply for this course. The total tuition fee for PGDM at IRMA is INR 19,78,600 for Indian candidates and $40,757 for NRI candidates. Admissions are based on merit and entrance exams, such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, and others.

CAT 2025 registration started on August 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM and will close on September 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Admit cards will be available for download from 5 November to 30 November 2025. The CAT 2025 exam is scheduled for 30 November 2025, and the results are likely to be announced in the first week of January 2026. The CAT application fee has been revised to INR 2600 for General category candidates and INR 1300 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

The XAT 2026 application form was released on 10th July 2025, and the exam is scheduled to be held on 4th January 2026. Eligible candidates can apply exclusively through online mode, as no offline option is available. The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is a university-level entrance exam conducted annually by XLRI Jamshedpur in computer-based (CBT) mode.

IRMA Anand Important Dates 2025

The table below highlights the important dates for CATand XAT:

IRMA Anand PGDM Admissions 2025

IRMA Anand offers a Rural Management specialized PGDM program for theoretical and practical learning. The approved batch size for the IRMA PGDM 2025-27 program is 240 students. Out of which, 5% of seats are reserved for NRI students.

In the batch of 2022-24, there were 65% of male students and 35% of female students with a median age of 23 years. The PGDM-RM curriculum at IRMA has a Village Fieldwork Segment of 9 weeks. The PGDM program also contains an SIS (Summer Internship Segment) of 10 weeks.

• As per the IRMA Anand PGDM eligibility criteria, candidates must have a bachelor's in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks.
• SC/ST/PwD/ OBC students will receive 5% of relief.
• Candidates applying under the sponsored category must also have 3 years of full-time work experience.
• Indian candidates' admissions will be based on the CAT/ XAT/ CMAT cutoff, followed by the IRMA Written Ability Test and personal Interview.
• Apart from the CAT/ XAT/ CMAT scores, GMAT scores are also valid for NRI candidates.

Merit List Weightage

The final admissions to the IRMA PGDM in Rural Management program are based on merit lists prepared by the institute authorities. The IRMA Shortlist 2025 is prepared on the basis of different assessment criteria and their weightage:

IRMA Anand Fellowship Admissions 2025

Institute of Rural Management Anand offers a Fellowship in Management (Rural Management) at the doctoral level. The FPM program is approved by AICTE. It’s a full-time residential program with a minimum residency of 2.5 years and up to 5 years. The institute has a 10-seat intake capacity for the FPM program. The top 5 participants will receive INR 35,000/- fellowship until the proposal defence and INR 45,000 fellowship after the proposal defence. The coursework curriculum contains two main categories: Compulsory Courses & Optional Courses. The curriculum also has a Village Fieldwork Segment or Organization Study Segment, depending on the research.

FPM Research Domains:

1. Economics;

2. Finance Accounting Costing;

3. Marketing;

4. Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources;

5. Production Operations Management & QT;

6. Social Science; Strategic Management;

7. IT & Systems

• Applicants must have a master's Degree in Management/ Technology/ Engineering/ Social Science/ Economics/ Biological Science/ Commerce/ Pure Science/ Humanities with first-division marks.
• Applicants must have cleared any one of these entrance exams: CAT / XAT / GRE / GMAT / UGC-JRF / UGC-NET / ICAR-SRF / ICAR/ ASRB-NET / GATE / CMAT.
• The admissions to the FPM program are done in two stages. First, candidates will be shortlisted for the screening of applications. Secondly, they will be selected on the basis of their personal interview and presentation of their research proposal.

IRMA Anand PGDM Executive (RM-X) Admissions 2025

IRMA Anand offers PGDM (Rural Management -Executive) for executive working managers. The PGDM (RM-X) program duration is 15 months, being a full-time residential program approved by AICTE. PGDM (RM-X) course structure has 4 terms. The first three terms are classroom terms and the fourth term involves Village Fieldwork Segment and Project Work Module (Internship). PGDM (RM-X) program also has placement opportunities for self-sponsored students.

IRMA Anand MDP Admissions 2025

IRMA Anand offers a good number of certification courses under the MDP programs category. The duration varies depending on the particular course. Managers who want to develop their managerial skills can opt for a relevant MDP course. Some of the Management Development Programs offered by IRMA Anand are as follows: General Management Program, VOLAG-MAP / Management Appreciation Programme for Voluntary Agencies, ICA-Japan Training Course, Online Certification Courses in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) (Working Professional), Effective Leadership Through Delegation & Coaching (Online), Ethical Reasoning, Managing People in Public Sector Organizations, Strategic Leadership & Change Management, Business Analytics for Managers, Business Communication, Certified Human Resource Professional Programme for Executives Working in Co-operative & Producer Institutions, Impact Evaluation, Management Accounting & Management Control Systems, Managing Supply Chain for Effective Decision-Making, Discovering Data Analysis & Business Modelling Techniques Using Microsoft Excel, Business Statistics & Analytics for Decision Making, Project Management, Executive Certificate in Business Management for Dairy Professionals and, Training for Area Managers for Tata Trusts.

IRMA Anand Application Process 2025

To apply for IRMA Anand admissions 2025, candidates must visit their website and fill out the application form. The following are important instructions for the IRMA Anand application 2025:

• Candidates must register with a valid email address along with their mobile number.
• For registration, fill in the required details.
• Candidate’s name must be exactly the same as the name on their Aadhaar card.
• Upload a digital copy of the candidate's photo and signature.
• Upload all the required and related documents.
• If the marking scheme in candidates’ mark sheets is CGPA/ OGAP/ GPA (other than percentage), they must upload a conversion formula applied by their institute.
• Make sure to download and keep a copy of your completed application form.

IRMA Anand Application Fees 2025

Applicants will be required to pay the application fee through a Credit Card/ Debit Card/Bank Transfer. Do not send any receipt to IMI Delhi’s Admission Office in any case. The application fee at IRMA is non-refundable.

CAT 2025 Registration

How to Register:

• Visit the official CAT website to register online.
• Use a valid and unique email ID and mobile number to start the process.
• After registering, you’ll receive a User ID and Password to log in and fill the application form.

Key Guidelines:

• You can complete the form in multiple sessions — your progress will be saved automatically.
• Review all details carefully before submitting the application fee. No changes are allowed after payment.
• Incorrect or incomplete forms may be rejected.
• SC/ST/PwD candidates must upload valid certificates. Category changes cannot be made after registration.
• A short correction window will be available after registration closes for limited time only.

CAT 2025 Registration Fee

• The registration fee for CAT 2025 must be paid online only.
• Candidates can choose from SBI ePay or BillDesk payment gateways.
• The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
• The application fee is required to be paid only once, regardless of the number of IIMs or other institutions candidates are applying to.

How to Register for CAT 2025 Exam

Follow the steps below to complete CAT 2025 registration:

• Visit the Official Website.
• Click on ‘New Candidate Registration’: Begin by selecting the New Registration option.
• Generate OTP: Enter basic details to receive a One-Time Password (OTP) for verification.
• Complete Basic Registration: Fill in the Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, and Mobile Number. Ensure all details are accurate — these cannot be edited later.
• Login to Complete the Application: Use the provided User ID and Password to log in and access the application form.
• Fill in Detailed Information:
  • Personal Details
  • Academic Qualifications
  • Work Experience (if any)
  • Programme Preferences
  • Test City Choices
• Pay the Application Fee: Choose the preferred payment gateway and complete the payment process.
• Submit & Save: After successful payment, submit the form and download a copy of the filled application for future reference

XAT 2026 Registration

• XLRI Jamshedpur has released the XAT 2026 application form on July 10, 2025. The registration can be completed only through online mode—no offline option is available.
• To begin, candidates must first create XAT login credentials. The registration process is divided into three stages. Once logged in, applicants should fill in the form with personal, contact, and academic details.
• Candidates must upload correct documents, including a recent photograph and signature, to avoid form rejection.
• In case of errors, a correction window will be provided for making necessary changes.
• The last date to submit the XAT 2026 application form is likely December 5, 2025. After submission, it is advised to download and keep a printout of the form for future reference during the admission process.
• Registration fee of XAT 2026 is same for all category candidates.
• Online facility is available to submit the fee.
• INR 2,200 is the application fee for all candidates.
• Online payment gateways such as Debit Cards (Rupay/ Visa / Master Card / Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets) is available.

How to Apply for XAT 2026

Step-by-step procedure to fill the XAT 2026 form is given below:

• Visit the official XAT website (link provided above).
• Click on the “Register” button on the homepage.
• Begin registration by entering your basic details.
• After registration, you’ll receive login credentials.
• Use those credentials to log in to your account.
• Complete the application form with your personal, academic, and communication details.
• Choose your preferred XLRI programme and select any two test cities.
• Upload the required scanned documents in the specified format.
• Click on the “Submit” button to move to the payment section.
• Go to the “Payment” tab and select a suitable online payment method.
• Pay the application fee through the available gateways.
• Review all the filled information carefully.
• Click on “Final Submit” to complete the application process.
• Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

XAT 2026 Required Documents List

• Signature
• Passport size photograph (Recent)
• Below are the dimensions and size of the required documents:

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