Vedika Dubey

Updated on - Jan 16, 2025

IRMA Anand Latest Updates & News

January 16, 2025

• XAT result is most probably to be declared on January 18, 2025, at xatonline.in. Scores can be downloaded with the use of the XAT ID and password by the candidate. 

January 11, 2025

• XAT Results are expected to be announced on or before January 18, 2025. The scores for XAT 2025 would be downloadable through xatonline.in with your XAT ID and password. Provisional answer keys for objections and finally preparing the final result, XAT will issue on its portal, www.xlri.edu/portal/ end.
• The provisional answer key for XAT 2025 is released on xatonline.in. The answer key is downloadable. Responses can be compared, and objections can be raised within a time-bound period. Cutoffs are released for the top colleges such as XLRI at 91-95 percentile and SPJIMR at 93.5-95 percentile. Results will be declared by the third week of January 2025 after resolving objections.

January 06, 2025

• The XAT 2025 response sheet is anticipated to release January 8-9, 2025, at the official website, xatonline.in. This will enable candidates to assess their performance and predict scores. XAT 2025, which was conducted on January 6, was moderate to tough. The response sheet will contain questions with section-wise questions, responses provided by the candidate, and their respective correct answers.

January 04, 2025

• The XAT exam will take place in computer-based mode in over 110 cities on January 5, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. There will be no essay-writing component this year; there will be 20 questions on GK. Candidates must report by 12:30 PM with a gate closure at 1:50 PM. About 1.42 lakh candidates have registered for this MBA entrance exam being conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur. 

December 30, 2024

• XAT 2025 The exam will be scheduled for January 5. Some prominent changes are that the length of the exam is curtailed to 180 minutes; essay writing has been given up; and GK questions have been pruned to 20 only. The paper consists of two parts: VALR and Decision Making, Quant Apt, Part 1 and GK, Part 2. Total questions to be given is 95.

December 27, 2024

• The XAT 2025 admit card is out and can be downloaded from xatonline.in. Registered candidates can retrieve their hall tickets by login with their XAT ID and password. The admit card provides the following important details: Test center address, exam timing, and reporting time Two color printouts of the admit card are required on the examination day.

December 24, 2024

• The XAT 2025 admit card, which was set to be released on December 20, 2024, has been further delayed. As such, XLRI Jamshedpur is likely to publish it by December 25-26, 2024, with the examination day being January 5, 2025. Candidates must come with two color printouts of their admit card containing their personal details, exam timings, and the test centre address. 

December 21, 2024

• The XAT 2025 admit card was to be released on December 20, 2024. XLRI is now expected to release the same on December 21, 2024, at xatonline.in. Registered candidates will be able to download their hall ticket by logging into their credentials. The XAT 2025 exam will be held on January 5, 2025, in 110 cities spread across India. Key details are also available on the admit card.

December 19, 2024

• XAT 2025 Admit Card will be available online at xatonline.in on December 20, 2024. Candidates may log in using their date of birth and XAT ID to download the XAT hall ticket. The exams will be conducted on January 5, 2025. There will be 110 test cities in India. Candidates can find the details, including the date, timing, venue, and important instructions, on the admit card.

December 16, 2024

• XAT Admit Card 2025 is available to download from December 20, 2024 Official XAT Website Login Credentials Registered candidates can download it The Exam will take place on January 5, 2025 One sitting across 110 cities in Test City and Centre Exam timings mentioned in the admit card after which check your test center.

December 10, 2024

• The XAT 2025 registration process ends today. Candidates can fill up their application forms on the official website at xatonline.in. XAT is one of the most popular MBA entrance exams in India for XLRI and other top B-schools. Fill in all details correctly to ensure eligibility for this high management test.
  

December 06, 2024

• The XAT 2025 application edit window will be available for the registered candidates from December 7 to December 8, 2024. In this time, candidates can modify particular details in their application, which include email ID, phone number, test city, and XLRI program preference. No other field in the XAT application form can be edited. Candidates must make necessary corrections within this time so that their application is correct​

• The registration deadline for XAT 2025 has been extended up to December 10, 2024. Earlier, the deadline was November 30, 2024. The registration process is available online at xatonline.in. The application fee is INR 2200 and it is payable by debit/credit card or net banking. The applicant seeking admission to XLRI, Jamshedpur must pay an additional INR 200.

Institute of Rural Management Anand was established in 1979 and is approved by AICTE and AIU. It offers admission to a 2-year full-time PGDM-Rural Management (RM), PGDM-RM Executive, FPM-RM and Management Development Programmes (MDP). Admissions are based on CAT/CMAT/GMAT/XAT scores.

IRMA Anand aims to provide management education, research, training, and consultancy support to co-operatives and rural development organizations in India. IRMA offers world-class infrastructure for learning at its 60-acre-green campus. The institute's infrastructure includes a hostel, classrooms, a library and many more facilities.

In 2023, the average package offered for the PGDM course was INR 13.67 LPA. The college believed that professional management is key to effective rural development. Almost 2800 students have graduated from IRMA Anand in rural management. Out of that, most of them are now leaders and CEOs in their organizations.

IRMA Anand Highlights 

Institute of Rural Management Anand is a public management institute founded by Dr. Verghese Kurien, also called the Father of the White Revolution. It focuses on understanding the problems in the rural areas through intensive fieldwork. The key details about the institute are mentioned below:

IRMA Anand Courses and Fees

IRMA Anand courses are mainly focused on Rural Management as the core specialization. The Institute of Rural Management Anand offers PGDM and FPM courses in various specializations. Besides these courses, IRMA Anand offers PGDM (RM-X) for working professionals and an FPM (RM) program at the doctoral level. A few of the courses offered at IRMA Anand are mentioned below:

IRMA Anand Admission

IRMA Anand admission 2025 will soon begin for PGDM and FPM courses. Admission to IRMA Anand is done online based on the results of the relevant entrance exams, such as the current CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, and GMAT scores.

IRMA Anand Ranking

Institute of Rural Management Anand is accredited by NBA and with an 'A' grade by NAAC and is recognized by AICTE and AIU. The college is ranked by various ranking bodies and has seven centres of excellence/ units. A few of the important IRMA Anand rankings are mentioned below:

• IRMA Anand ranked 49th in the management category by NIRF 2024.
• Institute of Rural Management Anand achieved 21st position amomg private MBA colleges in India in IIRF 2024 Rankings.
• IRMA Anand was ranked 54th in the management category by NIRF 2023.

IRMA Anand Placement

IRMA Anand placements are one of the key features of the institute. The placement cell organizes the recruitment drive for the final year students at the campus and equips them with tools to make the right career choices.

In 2024, the IRMA Anand placement rate was 100% with 325 job offers. The average package decreased by 8.79% and was recorded at INR 14.14 LPA in comparison to INR 15.50 Lakhs in 2023. IRMA Anand secured 25 PPOs for its students.

The key highlights of the IRMA Anand placements 2024 are mentioned below:

IRMA Anand Top Recruiters

Some of the top Institute of Rural Management Anand recruiters are below:

IRMA Anand Campus

Institute of Rural Management Anand campus is spread over 60 acres with an eco-friendly and convenient environment. The campus infrastructure includes state-of-the-art facilities like lecture halls, seminar rooms, a library, an auditorium, an Executive Training and Development Center (ETDC), student hostels, a Student Activity Center (SAC), faculty and staff housing, a dispensary, and more. 

IRMA Anand Infrastructure

Other facilities included in the IRMA Anand's infrastructure are listed below:

• The IRMA has well-equipped and air-conditioned classrooms.
• The library includes books, journals, back volumes, project reports, microfilms, microfiche, videocassettes, maps, compact discs and state, national and international documents.
• IRMA's expansive state-of-the-art computer centre facilitates fast and easy communication through its intranet. 

IRMA Anand Scholarships

Institute of Rural Management Anand aims to serve under-served aspects of the economy with professional and impactful management. The students are offered an Institute of Rural Management Anand scholarship to assist their growth and recovery from financial instability.

IRMA Anand Alumni

IRMA Anand has a committee to oversee its large network of former students who are currently giving their all in leadership roles at reputable companies. The Institute of Rural Management Alumni Association is a registered body of 4000 plus alumni. The Association office is located in the IRMA Campus

The following list includes a few IRMA Anand alumni who have brought laurels to the institute:

IRMA Anand Collaborations

Institute of Rural Management Anand signed an MoU with Brooke India, Ghaziabad on 26 August 2020 to assist the unprivileged section of society. Institute of Rural Management Anand has a centre called Verghese Kurien Centre of Excellence (VKCoE) is actively engaged in networking with various academic and research organizations and universities, including:

• Excerpted articles from IRMA faculty members' research/consultancy
• Interesting and useful contributions from the Alumni as well as the PRM and FPRM participants
• Placement opportunities within IRMA's designated sector, etc.
• Happenings at the Institute in terms of MDPs – planned and conducted, new recruits at the institute, and PRM/FPRM activities.