Selection Process for Indian Nationals
Stage I: Short-listing based on CAT/XAT Scores
Stage II: Interview Process
The stage II of IRMA admissions process consists of Written Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI).
Written Ability Test (WAT): A shortlist of candidates will be called for the next round of selection, where they will have to appear for a Written Ability Test (paper-pen based written test of 30 minutes) on the day of their Personal Interview immediately after the briefing of the Admissions Chair. Candidate will need to write about 200/300 words on a given topic and upload the scanned copy using her/ his login credentials on IRMA website. 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 and ONLINE mode. Candidate will be given an option for selection mode of Personal Interview.
Offline Personal Interview will be conducted on the following five centers. If a candidate has selected offline mode for giving Personal Interview, she / he will be asked for the two preferences of centers from while filling the online application form.
1. Anand
2. Bangalore
3. Delhi
4. Guwahati
5. Kolkata
* IRMA reserves the right to change and/or cancel any Personal Interview centre.
Final Selection:
The following criteria will be used for the final selection of candidates:
Experience in Month | Score (Maximum - 5 Marks) |
<=6 | 0 |
7 to 12 | 1 |
13 to 18 | 2 |
19 to 24 | 3 |
25 to 30 | 4 |
31 to 36 | 5 |
37 to 42 | 4 |
43 to 48 | 3 |
49 to 54 | 2 |
55 to 60 | 1 |
>60 | 0 |