IRMA SAT Preparation Guide
IRMA (Institute of Rural Management Anand)
Your Complete Preparation Guide for IRMA SAT 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.
Exam Overview
Mode
Online (CBT)
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
February 2027
EEligibility Criteria
Graduate degree from a recognised university; any percentage; final-year students eligible
ANumber of Attempts
No restriction; CAT/XAT score also required
Study Plan by Subject
Issues of Social Concern
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
English Language
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Analytical Reasoning
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Quantitative Ability
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Expert Preparation Tips
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
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issues of Social Concern | 20 | 20 | 20 min |
| English Language | 20 | 20 | 20 min |
| Analytical Reasoning | 20 | 20 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Ability | 20 | 20 | 20 min |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 80 min |
Important Dates
Registration Opens
December 2026
Next Exam Date
February 2027
Conducted By
IRMA (Institute of Rural Management Anand)
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