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.

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Conducting BodyIRMA (Institute of Rural Management Anand)

Exam ModeOnline (CBT)

Marking Scheme+1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect

SectionsIssues of Social Concern, English Language, Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Ability

FrequencyOnce a year

Next ExamFebruary 2027

RegistrationDecember 2026

EligibilityGraduate degree from a recognised university; any percentage; final-year students eligible

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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

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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.

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