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IRMA Anand

Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management

The 18-month exec program at IRMA for professionals who want to drive real change in rural India — without quitting their day job.

Duration

18 Months

Weekend / modular format built around your work schedule

Intake

40 Seats

Small cohort means tighter peer networks and direct access to faculty

Key numbers

NIRF Management Rank

#49

NAAC Grade

A (3.35)

Cohort Size

40

Program Format

18 Months

Placement · 2025

Where graduates land

Top recruiters

Current employers with enhanced rolesDevelopment sector organizationsCSR divisionsGovernment departments

Investment

₹7.5L total

  • Total Program Fee₹7,50,000
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Built for Working Professionals

Classes run in a weekend/modular format so you don’t have to press pause on your career. Note: There’s no hostel facility, so plan your stay in Anand accordingly.

The verdict

Worth considering

EPGDRM is a niche, mission-driven exec program perfect if you’re already in the development sector and want to level up into policy or CSR leadership. But if you’re looking for a typical residential B-school experience, plush hostels, or Big Tech placements, this isn’t it. The available data confidence is moderate, so definitely dig deeper on the IRMA site and speak to alumni before committing.

Matches what you said

  • ✓ Social impact & rural development
  • ✓ Continuing work while studying
  • ✓ Leadership in CSR/development sector

Doesn't match

  • ✗ Traditional residential MBA experience
  • ✗ High-growth tech / AI roles
  • ✗ Published salary placement data
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