Institute of Rural Management Anand Social Aptitude Test
IRMA (Institute of Rural Management Anand) · Online (CBT) · Once a year
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IRMA SAT Syllabus
Complete chapter-wise syllabus covering all subjects. Updated as per official exam pattern.
Percentage, Profit and Loss, Interest, Ratio, Time and Work, Speed and Distance
AlgebraLinear Equations, Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, Functions
GeometryLines and Angles, Triangles, Circles, Mensuration
Number SystemLCM and HCF, Fractions, Simplification, Surds and Indices
Modern MathPermutations, Combinations, Probability, Set Theory
About Institute of Rural Management Anand Social Aptitude Test (IRMA SAT) 2027
The Institute of Rural Management Anand Social Aptitude Test (IRMA SAT) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the IRMA (Institute of Rural Management Anand). Preparing for the IRMA SAT requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IRMA SAT 2027 exam pattern?
IRMA SAT has 80 questions for 80 marks in 80 minutes. Sections: Issues of Social Concern (20Q), English (20Q), Analytical Reasoning (20Q), and Quantitative Ability (20Q). Negative marking: -0.25. CAT/XAT score submission is also mandatory for IRMA admission.
What is the Issues of Social Concern section in IRMA SAT?
Issues of Social Concern is unique to IRMA SAT. It tests knowledge of rural India — agriculture policy, cooperatives, microfinance, tribal welfare, Panchayati Raj, poverty alleviation, MGNREGS, and rural development programmes. Candidates with social sector awareness score well here.
What IRMA programme and how many seats are available?
IRMA Anand offers the 2-year PGDM (Rural Management) with about 180 seats. IRMA is India's premier rural management institution and is accredited by AACSB. Alumni work in NABARD, NDDB, AMUL, government rural agencies, NGOs, and development finance institutions.
How does IRMA use CAT/XAT scores alongside SAT?
IRMA uses CAT or XAT score (recent 2 years) as one component of admission. Shortlisting for the Personal Interview (PI) is based on: IRMA SAT score + CAT/XAT percentile. The final selection is based on SAT + CAT/XAT + PI (which tests rural understanding and personality).
What career opportunities does an IRMA PGDM lead to?
IRMA 2024 placements: Average CTC ₹12.5 LPA, highest ₹25 LPA. Recruiters: NABARD, IDFC First Bank, Aroha (from Tata Trusts), AMUL, Hindustan Unilever Rural, PRADAN, NRLM, CSR departments, and international development organisations like World Bank and UNDP.
How to Prepare for IRMA SAT
Study rural India deeply — MGNREGS, PM-KISAN, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, NABARD, SHGs, and cooperative banking for Social Concern
Read the Economic Survey and Planning Commission reports on rural development and agriculture for IRMA SAT preparation
Simultaneously prepare CAT/XAT as a strong quantitative score combined with IRMA SAT determines shortlisting
Practise analytical reasoning and basic maths to secure marks in sections that are less unique to rural management focus