Thu Dec 12 13:14:17 UTC 2024: ## IRMA Opens Applications for Rural Management Programs

**Anand, India (October 26, 2024)** – The Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) has announced the opening of applications for its prestigious Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Rural Management) and Fellow Programme in Management (Rural Management) for the 2025-27 academic year. The deadline for applications is December 26, 2024.

IRMA is accepting applications for both its flagship postgraduate diploma and its doctoral-level Fellow Programme. The postgraduate diploma requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 50% aggregate score (45% for reserved categories), while the doctoral program requires a master’s degree in a relevant field. Final-year undergraduate students are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their degree requirements before the program commences on July 1, 2025.

Selection for Indian nationals will be based on scores from CAT 2024, CMAT 2024, or XAT 2025, followed by IRMAWAT and personal interviews. Non-resident Indians (NRIs) can use GMAT scores (taken after January 2020) or the same Indian entrance exam scores. Sponsored candidates must also have three years of executive or managerial experience.

The Fellow Programme in Management (Rural Management) is a doctoral program offering a comprehensive curriculum encompassing economics, finance, strategic management, marketing, and social sciences. Top performing doctoral students receive a monthly stipend of up to Rs 45,000, along with waived tuition fees and funding for research and conferences.

Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the IRMA website for detailed eligibility criteria and application procedures. The programs offer a unique opportunity to specialize in rural management and contribute to various sectors, including academia, government, and NGOs.

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