Great Lakes Institute of Management PGPM Admissions 2026
ApplyAdmissions Open | Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 17.8 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2025
Total Fees 17.94 L | Exam CAT | Seats 240 |
₹ 17.94 L
$ 38.40 K
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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.
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CAT Admit Card Date (Mode - Online) | 11 Nov'25 - 29 Nov'25 |
CAT Exam Date (Mode - Online) | 29 Nov'25 - 29 Nov'25 |
XAT Application Correction Date - Re-opening application correction (Mode - Online) | 24 Nov'25 - 27 Nov'25 |
XAT Application Date (Mode - Online) | 9 Jul'25 - 4 Dec'25 |
XAT Admit Card Date (Mode - Online) | 19 Dec'25 - 3 Jan'26 |
XAT Exam Date (Mode - Online) | 3 Jan'26 - 3 Jan'26 |
Eligibility - Indian Nationals
For Sponsored Candidates:
Other than the above-mentioned eligibility criteria, Sponsored Candidates must have full-time work experience of at least 3 years at the executive or managerial level, post-graduation, as of September 30, 2024.
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 2020) / CAT2024 / XAT2025 / CMAT 2024 scores for PGDM (RM) 2025-27.
Personal Interview (PI) will be conducted during 3rd week of March 2025.
Final selection will be done based on GMAT scores (taken on or after January 2020) / CAT2024 / XAT2025 / CMAT 2024 scores and PI scores. The marks obtained in the GMAT (taken on or after January 2020) / CAT2024 / XAT2025 / CMAT 2024 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.
The college infrastructure is of world class and on par when compared to IIMs in India. The classrooms, hostels and mess are well air conditioned and well maintained with good maintainance. There is presence of good GYM and students activity centre.
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.
Admissions Open | Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 17.8 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2025
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Ranked No. 3 Business School in India and no.35 in world by Financial Times MiM 2025 Ranking | Highest CTC: INR 89 LPA
Ranked among top 10 B-Schools in India by multiple publications | Top Recruiters-Google, MicKinsey, Amazon, BCG & many more.
'A+ +'NAAC accreditation| AICTE accreditation -Attracts Illustrious In-House and Visiting Faculty
MICAT-2 Applications Closing on 29th Jan’26 | Ranked #33 by NIRF | Highest CTC 40.91 LPA & Average CTC 19.22 LPA
Institute of Rural Management Anand PGDM RM programme is now MBA RM.
CAT 2025 exam will be conducted on November 30, 2025.
The last date for submitting the final year mark sheet is 31st December 2025.