IRMA Anand MBA admissions 2027-29 open: apply by 24 December

The Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), operating under Tribhuvan Sahkari University (TSU), has commenced the admissions process for its MBA in Development Management and Cooperation program for the 2027-29 academic batch. Prospective candidates can submit their applications online via the official admissions portal, tsu.ac.in, with the final deadline for submissions set for December 24, 2026.

Following the application period, shortlisted candidates will participate in the TSU Written Ability Test (TSUWAT) and personal interviews, which are scheduled to take place from February 22 to 28, 2027. This process aims to identify candidates suitable for the flagship program, which prepares professionals for management roles in rural organizations.

Eligibility and Application Process

To be eligible for the MBA program, applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized Indian university, securing a minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA. A 5% relaxation in marks is provided for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories. Students currently in their final year of graduation and awaiting results are also eligible to apply.

Candidates are generally required to have a valid scorecard from either the CAT, XAT, or CMAT entrance examinations. The application process is entirely online, requiring candidates to register, fill in their academic and personal details, and upload necessary documents. The application fee is non-refundable and varies by category, with online payment options including net banking, cards, and UPI.

BPL candidates are exempt from the application fee, provided they upload a valid BPL certificate during the application process. The official admissions portal for all applications and related information is tsu.ac.in. For inquiries, candidates can contact the admissions helpline at 99798 91277 or email admissions@irma.ac.in.

Selection Procedure and Important Dates

The selection process for the MBA in Development Management and Cooperation program is structured into three stages. Initially, candidates are shortlisted based on their scores in recognized entrance examinations such as CAT, XAT, or CMAT. Later, these shortlisted applicants proceed to the TSUWAT, which evaluates their written reasoning and communication abilities. The final stage involves a personal interview, designed to assess the candidate’s academic background, motivation, and overall suitability for rural management.

Interviews will be conducted at the Anand campus. Required documents for the application include Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, graduation mark sheets and degree certificate, a valid entrance exam scorecard, and relevant category, PwD, or BPL certificates if applicable. A recent passport-size photograph and signature are also necessary. The admissions process at TSU is subject to the jurisdiction of the Courts of Anand.

Background of IRMA and TSU

The Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), founded in 1979 by the National Dairy Development Board, has been a pioneer in rural management education in India. Its mandate is to support the professional management of rural organizations. In a significant development, Tribhuvan Sahkari University (TSU) was established as India’s first cooperative university under a 2025 Act of Parliament, with IRMA now operating as part of TSU.

IRMA’s campus was designed by architect Achyut Kanvinde, and the institution has a history of hosting former Prime Ministers of India at its annual convocation ceremonies. The institute also instituted the Dr. Verghese Kurien Memorial Lecture in 2012. In the 2025 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), IRMA was ranked 54th in the Management category, reflecting its standing in the education sector.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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