“This place doesn’t just teach management—it nurtures change-makers for rural India.”
Founded in 1979 by the legendary Dr Verghese Kurien (yes, the father of Amul), IRMA was created to bring professionalism to rural development. Since then, it’s been a powerhouse for impact-driven careers and social entrepreneurship.
🎓 Programs That Shape Rural Leaders
- PGDM in Rural Management (PGDM‑RM) – 2 years; core flagship
- PGDM‑RM–Executive – flexible for working professionals
- Fellow Programme in Management (FPM–RM) – for academic/research careers
Entrance via CAT/XAT/CMAT; last year’s cutoffs: ~85 percentile general.
🏡 Campus & Community Feel
- Spread across a serene 60-acre green campus with modern classrooms, a vast library, auditorium, gym, mess, and labs.
- No curfew vibes—students take late-night tea sessions and strolls during breaks.
- Academic diversity, expert faculty, active clubs—you can even start your own initiative.
🛠 Real Exposure & Field Immersion
Fieldwork isn’t optional—it’s the heart of the program. You step into villages, NGOs, and cooperatives from Week 1, gaining ground-level understanding of rural life.
💼 Placements That Deliver
- Placement rate: 100%
- Highest package: ₹31.16 LPA (record ₹31.84 LPA this year via PhonePe!)
- Average package: ~₹14.14 LPA; Median: ₹15 LPA, rising to ₹15.8 LPA recently
- Top recruiters: Amul, Deloitte, ICICI, KPMG, PWC, Flipkart, Adani, Axis Bank, Big Basket, etc.
- Internships: ₹0.5–2.4 L/month—good prep before final placement season.
👣 Alumni & Impact Journey
You’ll find IRMA grads leading Amul, ITC, Adani Wilmar, working with NGOs, banking, consulting, rural startups, international development—many started from zero, now creating massive rural impact.
🧐 Who Should Pick IRMA?
✅ You believe rural India is the next big opportunity
✅ You crave hands-on fieldwork, not just case studies
✅ You want a tight-knit community that pushes growth
✅ You aim for a career that blends business skills with social purpose
❤️ Final Best-Friend Takeaway
IRMA isn’t just another B‑school—it’s a launchpad for meaning and impact. You walk in curious about rural challenges, and walk out as someone ready to shape rural development with heart and skill.
“If your dream is to build solutions that matter, to villages and people who deserve real change, IRMA is ready for you.”
