Great Lakes PGPM & PGDM 2025
ApplyAdmissions Open | Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 17.3 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2024 | Application Deadline: 1st Dec 2024
Total Fees 16.10 L | Exam CAT | Seats 240 |
₹ 16.10 L
$ 33.75 K
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Full timeDURATION
24 MonthsPGDRM is a two-year fully residential programme leading to a Postgraduate Diploma in Rural Management (PGDRM). PGDRM is recognized as equivalent to a Master’s degree in Rural Management by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
IRMA's Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Rural Management) prepares talented young managers to assume challenge-filled responsibilities in organizations that serve under-served communities in rural and urban India. PGDM (RM) is a two-year fully residential Managerial programme.
The participants of this programme are highly valued in local, national and international cooperatives, NGOs, development organisations, and funding agencies. All participants are suitably placed in different organisations through our Campus Placement programme.
Exams and Events | Dates |
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CAT Admit Card Date (Mode - Online) | 4 Nov'24 - 23 Nov'24 |
CAT Exam Date (Mode - Online) | 23 Nov'24 - 23 Nov'24 |
XAT Application Date (Mode - Online) | 14 Jul'24 - 29 Nov'24 |
XAT Admit Card Date (Mode - Online) | 19 Dec'24 - 4 Jan'25 |
XAT Exam Date (Mode - Online) | 4 Jan'25 - 4 Jan'25 |
Eligibility - Indian Nationals
Eligibility - NRI Candidates
Stage I: Short-listing based on CAT/XAT/CMAT Scores
Stage II: Interview Process
The stage II of IRMA admissions process consists of IRMA Written Ability Test (IWAT), and Personal Interview (PI).
IRMA Written Ability Test (IWAT): Shortlisted candidates will be called for the next round of selection, where they will have to appear for a Written Ability Test on the day of their personal interview. Candidate will need to write about 200/300 words on a given topic. It is designed to evaluate a candidate's rural aptitude as well as written communication skills.
Personal Interview (PI): Candidates shortlisted for interviews with IRMA faculty will be assessed on their managerial abilities, communication skills, and suitability for the Institute's program. In view of the fact that the PGDM (RM) caters to a very specific clientele; namely organisations contributing to broad-based rural development in India, the candidate's attitude towards rural management is of particular importance.
Personal Interview will be conducted in OFFLINE mode. Candidate will be given an option for centre of Personal Interview.
Selection Process for NRI Candidate:
Candidates will be shortlisted for an Online Personal Interview (OPI) based on their GMAT (taken on or after January 2019) / CAT2023 XAT2024 / CMAT 2023 scores for PGDM (RM) 2024-26.
Personal Interview (PI) will be conducted during 3rd week of March 2024.
Final selection will be done based on GMAT scores (taken on or after January 2019) / CAT2023 / XAT2024 / CMAT 2023 scores and PI scores. The marks obtained in the GMAT (taken on or after January 2019) / CAT2023 / XAT2024 / CMAT 2023 test and the marks obtained in PI will be reduced to the equivalent marks of 60 and 40 respectively. An overall merit list will be prepared based on the total marks obtained out of these 100 marks.
Has a beautiful campus with lush green trees and fauna. It has a heritage of 37 years. Lovely hostels, vibrant mess, amazing classrooms and beautiful campus. The classrooms are well-equipped with all the necessary teaching aid required for robust learning. The food available in the mess also maintains a variety in the menu. Students' sports secretary organises sports events along with football and billiards tables, etc.
The whole campus consist of some new buildings and old buildings but both are properly renovated. The college has its own medical team which looks after the health of students which is quite rare in B-schools. Hostel rooms are good with an accommodation facility of 1 and 2 students per room.
It is one of the finest courses, and it is very well-blended with the management course, rural areas and their social and behaviour. Hostel and the whole infrastructure are good. The mess department is also managed by students, and it feels like a well-managed organisation. Single room per student. 60 acre campus with state of art infrastructure.
Admissions Open | Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 17.3 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2024 | Application Deadline: 1st Dec 2024
180+ Companies | Highest CTC 15 LPA | Average CTC 7.5 LPA | Ranked as Platinum Institute by AICTE for 6 years in a row | Awarded Best Business School of the Year
Passport to over 600+ B-Schools | Availed by lakhs of students | Wide acceptability of scores by hundreds of Business Schools and University Departments
UGC Approved Programs | 100% Placement Record | Up to 100% Scholarships | Highest CTC 21.74 LPA
Ranked 05th best University in India by NIRF 2024 | Highest CTC 35 LPA | Average CTC 11.4 LPA
9 IBS Campuses | Scholarships Worth Rs 10 CR
CAT 2024 admit card will be released on November 5, 2024.