IRMASAT 2022 is the entrance test for admission to 2 years flagship PGDM (RM) programme (Equivalent to MBA) offered by IRMA Anand. The Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), Gujarat, conducts IRMASAT exam alongwith its GD-PI process after the shortlisting of candidates is over. For its PGDM (RM) admission 2022, IRMA has replaced the IRMASAT 2022 by WAT 2022 of half an hour duration. The WAT will be conducted from February 15 to 28, 2022.
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IRMASAT 2022 Exam: Important Changes
IRMA Anand Exam ‘IRMASAT 2022’ with WAT & PI
A pioneering academic institution in rural management education and research, IRMA is a preferred MBA destination for CAT 2021 and XAT 2022 aspirants. For PGDM (RM) Admission 2022, following changes in IRMASAT 2022 exam are made by IRMA:
IRMASAT 2022 Replaced by Written Ability Test (WAT)
After completing the shortlisting process, IRMA will call the candidates for the next round of selection process, comprising a Written Ability Test (WAT) & Personal Interview (PI). Details are shared below:
Important Changes in IRMA Selection Weightages
IRMA has revised selection weightages for PGDM (RM) admission 2022 as below:
IRMA Selection 2022 Component | Weightage Percentage | Remarks |
CAT 2021 / XAT 2022 Percentiles | 35% | Weightage corresponds to higher percentile above the cut offs |
Written Ability Test (WAT) | 5% | Evaluation of candidate’s rural aptitude and written communication skills. |
Personal Interview (PI) | 35% | Assessment of managerial abilities, communication skills, suitability for IRMA program |
Academic Performance | 5% | Class 10-1.5; Class 12-1.5; Graduation-2 |
Gender Diversity | 3.5% | Female & Transgender-3.5; Male-0 |
Regional Diversity | 5% | 2 marks for the candidates who have passed their 10th/12th from a school located in an aspirational district.3 Marks for the residents from North Eastern States |
Sports Diversity | 1.5% | Govt. Certificate of participation in sports at different levels |
Academic Diversity | 2% | Non-Engineers eligible |
Academic Pedigree | 3% | The institutions/universities will be decided based on government rankings – NIRF 2021 Ranking and ICAR ranking |
Work Experience | 5% | 0-6 Months: No Weightage; 31-36 Months-Max weightage of 5% |
Total | 100% | Sum of above all |
IRMA Application Fee -Indian Nationals (Non-refundable)
Category | Application Fee |
General, General (EWS) & OBC | Rs.2,000/- |
SC/ST/PwD* | Rs.1,000/- |
*Person with Disability
Candidates belonging to the BPL category will be exempted from paying application fees. However, they are required to upload scanned copy of their BPL certificate in the format prescribed by IRMA
IRMA PGDM (RM) Admission 2022: IRMASAT 2022 Important Dates
Below are the IRMASAT 2022 important dates for IRMA admission 2022 for Indian Nationals and NRI candidates for PGDM (RM) 2022-24 batch. IRMA does not propose to conduct IRMASAT 2022 and will conduct WAT 2022 of 30 minutes duration for PGDM (RM) 2022-24 batch admission
IRMA Admission Calendar 2022-24 | Important dates |
Last date for receipt of completed applications for Indian Nationals | January 15, 2022 |
Last date for receipt of completed applications for FN / OCI / PIO / CIWG / NRI / NRI Sponsored | January 15, 2022 |
IRMASAT Exam Date 2022 (Online): Written Ability Test and Online Personal Interview for Indian Nationals | February 15 to 28, 2022 (Except Sundays) |
IRMASAT Exam Date 2022 (Offline On campus):On-Campus Personal Interviews and WAT at IRMA for Indian Nationals | February 15 to 28, 2022 (Except Sundays) |
IRMASAT Exam Date 2022 (Offline Off Campus): Off-Campus Personal Interviews and WAT at selected cities for Indian Nationals | February 18 & 19, 2022 or February 25 & 26, 2022 |
PI round for NRIs | 4th Week of March 2022 |
Announcement of final results for Indian Nationals | 3rd week of March 2022 |
Announcement of final results for NRIs | 1st week of April 2022 |
Last date for submission of acceptance of admission offer | Within 1 week after announcement of Final result |
IRMA is recognized not only as an institution of excellence in teaching and research but also for having successfully created the new discipline of rural management. Its path-breaking approach is being emulated by other institutions in India and abroad. As a premier institution of professional education and development IRMA has evolved unique curricula for its various programmes.
This two-year residential programme leading to a Post-Graduate Diploma in Rural Management PGDM (RM) at IRMA has been recognised as equivalent to a Master’s degree by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). 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 the IRMA Campus Placement programme.