What to expect : IRMA 2008 Part II
In first part of What to expect : IRMA, I highlighted the sectionwise breakup of a typical IRMA, Anand entrance exam. In this part, I will cover number of applicants for IRMA 2008 (based on trends), Who should take this exam, sectional cutoffs of IRMA 2007, IRMA 2006 etc and some prep resources for IRMA 2008.
Number of applicants
Who should take this exam
Unlike many other niche MBA options available these days, IRMA Anand’s PRM stands apart. It is a niche programme within niche programmes. Simply because, the curriculum of IRMA, Anand’s PRM has a 4~6 month rural stint (not sure about the duration, will check and update). Students are supposed to visit villages and live there for the prescribed period. This time spent in rural areas forms the most integral component of learning process at IRMA. Go for IRMA only if you have a penchant for this kind of life. This programme is surely not for those software professionals out there who want to go for MBA because they are sick and tired of writing or even bad, testing codes.
The kind of companies who visit IRMA are ITC’s e-chaupal, some NGO’s, co-operatives, Rural banking or lending arms of leading banks. Obviously, once selected they will give you a rural profile. In a nutshell, IRMA’s PRM is for those who can embrace rural life.
If you plan to take this exam because you want some exam practice before the big daddy CAT 2008 then don’t take this exam. Because this exam is diametrically opposite to a typical exam.
Placements at IRMA
Go here for IRMA placement figures for 2006, 2007 and 2008.
Prep downloads for IRMA 2008
Mock paper : will update soon
GK Prep : The competition master website. Register here and keep reading archives and latest issues.
Planning commision of India : For economic survey 2008. Very important as most of “issues of social concern” is relevant to this survey.
Keep an eye on all the awards, events etc.
Ministry of rural development : for the latest on rural development scheme.
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I am a working professional and looking for a career change. have applied only for IRMA as I am interested in that kind of program due to last minute information and application I am not very sure abt how to go abt preps in these 3 weeks time. will be so nice of you if you can guide me what should I try in these 3 weeks, I am in engineer and have good analytical and english skills though not in touch for quite some time with any kind of tests. this meaning i wud need to brushup the quant shortcuts and improve on overall test plan skills.
Since I dont have much time left to refer to many sources, can you pls suggest a sources which covers most of IRMA for ex a GMAT prep guide or CAT material or anything else. I think i can take care of the social concern part. hoping to see a quick response from you.
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