The IRMA (Institute of Rural Management Anand) 2026 exam, known as IRMASAT (IRMA Social Awareness Test), assesses candidates primarily on social issues, analytical reasoning, and awareness relevant to rural management. It is a crucial stage in the IRMA admission process for the flagship PGDM (Rural Management) programme.
The IRMA 2026 is conducted online in a computer-based format. The exam comprises a single section with a set of 40 objective-type questions that must be attempted within 80 minutes. The language of the examination is English, and each question presents five answer options to choose from.
The IRMASAT 2026 focuses extensively on "Issues of Social Concern." Questions cover:
The objective is to evaluate the candidate’s sensitivity to rural issues, analytical skills, and awareness of contemporary socio-political and economic topics.
After qualifying IRMASAT, shortlisted candidates typically undergo further evaluation through Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds that focus on communication skills, analytical reasoning, and suitability for rural management studies.
Q1. What is the total duration and number of questions in IRMASAT 2026?
Ans. The IRMASAT 2026 exam is 80 minutes long with 40 objective-type questions to be answered in a single section.
Q2. Which topics are primarily tested in IRMASAT 2026?
Ans. The exam focuses on “Issues of Social Concern” including Indian economy, environment, human rights, rural development, gender, education, and health, among others.
Q3. Is there negative marking in IRMASAT 2026?
Ans. Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer, while each correct answer earns 1 mark.
Q4. What is the mode and language of the IRMASAT exam?
Ans. IRMASAT 2026 is conducted online in English only. All questions follow a multiple-choice format with five options each.
Q5. Are there any sectional cut-offs in IRMASAT 2026?
Ans. No, IRMASAT itself does not have sectional cut-offs, but candidates must meet the overall cutoff as part of the final selection process for the PGDM-RM program.
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