Institute of Rural Management (IRMA), Anand, has released the cutoff for 2025 for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the scores they earn in either the CAT, XAT, or CMAT. Shortlisted individuals will then be required to undertake the IRMA Written Ability Test (WAT) and then a Personal Interview (PI). The expected cutoffs for General category candidates will be 85 percentile in CAT, 80–85 percentile in XAT, and 80–85 percentile in CMAT. The final selection process in 2025 is based on the weightage of CAT/XAT/CMAT scores (35%), personal interview scores (35%), WAT scores (10%), academic record (10%) and diversity (5%).
IRMA Anand Category-wise Cutoff (2025)
The following table shows the category-wise cutoff for the year 2025. For the General category, CAT requires 85 percentile, while XAT and CMAT range between 80 and 85 percentile.
IRMA Anand Post Graduate Diploma in Management Cutoff
The table below outlines the admission cutoffs for the Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program at IRMA, Anand, for the years 2023 and 2024. The required CAT percentile for 2024 is 85. For the XAT exam, the cutoff percentile was 80 in 2023 and increased to 85 in 2024.
IRMA Anand Selection Criteria 2025
The selection process at XISS Ranchi for admission to its PGDM programs considers a wide range of diverse factors.
Final Selection
The CAT 2024, XAT 2025, or CMAT 2024 score has a weightage of 35%. The Personal Interview (PI) also carries 35% weightage. The IRMA Written Ability Test accounts for 5% of the aggregate marks, while academic performance contributes 5%. Diversity factors also come into consideration, for instance, gender diversity (3.5%), regional diversity (5%), sports or extra-curricular activity (1.5%), academic diversity (2%), and academic lineage (3%). Work experience accounts for 5% of the overall selection marks.
Work Experience Weightage
Work experience carries a maximum of 5 marks. Candidates with 6 months or less of experience are awarded zero marks, while those with 7 to 12 months of expertise receive one mark. Between 13 and 18 months, two marks are awarded, and between 19 and 24 months, three marks are awarded. Candidates with 25 to 30 months of work experience receive four marks, while those with more than 30 months receive the maximum 5 marks.
IRMA Anand Cutoffs FAQs 2025
What is the expected cutoff percentile of the general category for CAT for IRMA Anand in 2025?
Overall category cut-off score for CAT predicted at IRMA Anand in 2025 would be 85.
Which entrance exams can I take to get admission to IRMA Anand's PGDM program?
IRMA Anand accepts CAT, XAT, and CMAT scores for admission to its PGDM program.
What are the CAT/XAT/CMAT score and Personal Interview score in the IRMA admission process?
CAT/XAT/CMAT scores and Personal Interview are each given a weight of 35%.
Does IRMA Anand conduct a Written Ability Test (WAT) for admission?
Yes, the IRMA Written Ability Test (WAT) also contributes 5% to the overall selection score.
What is IRMA Anand's approach to work experience in the IRMA Anand recruitment process?
Work experience carries a maximum weightage of 5 marks, based on a duration of over 30 months.
Are IRMA Anand admissions inclusive of diversity considerations?
Yes, many factors such as gender, region, sport, educational level, and school status combined constitute nearly 15% of the weightage.
What are the Cutoff percentiles of SC and ST candidates in each category?
The SC category requires approximately a 65 percentile in CAT, and the ST category requires roughly a 50 percentile for admission.
