The applications are invited by the Institute of Rural Management Anand for the Executive Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Rural) PGDMX (R).

The course is for 15-month many of the serving officers in producer-owned institutions, cooperative sector organizations, agri-industrial and other organizations, service sector organizations and other designated organizations would now have an opportunity to acquire formal knowledge and develop managerial skill in their career benefitting the society at large. 

PGDMX (R) programme is approved by AICTE, and IRMA accredited ‘A’ grade by NAAC.

The flagship programme PGDRM is accredited by NBA.

The Programme has been structured in two segments namely (i) Classroom Segment and (ii) Fieldwork Segment.

Eligibility:
- The candidate must have a valid score in CAT 2015-2017, XAT 2016-2018, GMAT or mini GMAT from October 1, 2015, to September 30, 2018.
- The minimum five years of work experience in any sector is required.
- The candidate must be a Graduate in any discipline with 50% aggregate marks.

Admission Fee: The total 60 seats are available for Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Rural) “PGDMX(R)”, January-2019, and a full-time residential programme. 

IRMA encourages participants from diverse educational streams to apply. There is no management quota for admission to the programme.

Application Form Fee: Rs. 2,500/-
Application Procedure:
- IRMA Admission Online Portal provides complete instructions to facilitate your online application. The application form is available on our website.

- IRMA's designated organizations can sponsor their employees for the programme. Admission and Selection criteria and process are the same for sponsored and non-sponsored applicants.

Checklist
Please ensure you have the following documents/information ready before applying online.
- Valid Email ID.
- CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ Mini GMAT Exam details.
- Valid VISA/Mastercard sponsored credit/debit card issued by scheduled banks.
1) For credit card transaction you should have "3d Secure PIN", generated through the sponsoring bank. 
2) For debit card transaction you need to have "Internet Banking UserID" and "Internet Banking Password", issued by sponsoring bank.
- Personal Information.
- Academic/Professional Details.
- Scanned or digital copy of your photograph and signature. Recommended resolution for a scanned photograph is (150 X 180) pixel (use stamp size photograph) and recommended resolution for scanned signature is (150 X 70) pixel.
- Scanned copy of self-attested latest proof issued by the appropriate authority of OBC (Non-creamy) / SC / ST / DAP category as applicable.

Last date for receipt of completed applications online: November 8
Intimation for Group Activity and/or Personal Interview: November 13
Group Activity and Personal Interview: November 23
The announcement of Final Results: November 30
Deadline for submitting acceptance form with an initial fee of Rs 25000: December 15