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KIIT School of Rural Management - [KSRM]

KSRM, Campus 17, India • 7510244.5(36)

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2006

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₹13.5 LPA

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₹6.5 LPA

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About KIIT School of Rural Management - [KSRM]

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KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM) has turned up to be one of the best B schools in India in the last 17 years of its existence. It was established in the year 2006 by Dr. Verghese Kurien, the Father of the White Revolution, and Dr. Achyuta Samanta, the Founder of KISS and the KIIT group of institutions. and is located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is affiliated with KIIT, deemed to be University that is accredited with ‘A’ grade by NAAC.

KSRM has got the status as the only ‘Institution of Eminence’ in Odisha by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India and ranked 20^th among Indian Universities by NIRF.

KIIT School of Rural Management offers MBA in Rural Management & Agribusiness Management.
Admission to KSRM is based on Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Examination (KIITEE) Management.
KIIT School of Rural Management also accepts CAT / MAT / CMAT / XAT scores.
KIIT School of Rural Management charges INR 1,500 as an application fee.
KIIT School of Rural Management tuition fee for MBA ranges between INR 87,000 to INR 91,000 Per Semester.

The top recruiters at KIIT School Of Rural Management Placement are Adani Wilmar Ltd, Agriwatch, Bayer, Big Basket, Big Haat, GCMMF (Amul), ITC Ltd., Licious, National Collateral Management Services Ltd (NCML), Seedworks International, Tata Capital, Reliance Retail Ltd, CP Foods- India and many more.

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Table of Content

KIIT School of Rural Management Highlights
KIIT School of Rural Management Quick Facts
KIIT School of Rural Management Admission Dates 2025
KIIT School of Rural Management Courses & Fee 2025
KIIT School of Rural Management Admission 2025
KIIT School of Rural Management Placements 2024
KIIT School of Rural Management Facilities
KIIT School of Rural Management FAQs

KIIT School of Rural Management Highlights

Here are some important highlights of KIIT School of Rural Management.

KIIT School of Rural Management Highlights
Established \| Institute Type	2006 \| Deemed University
Recognized by	University Grants Commission (UGC)
Accredited by	NAAC with ‘A’ Grade
Entrance Exam	National: CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT University: KIITEE Management
Courses Offered	MBA (Rural Management), MBA (Agribusiness Management)
Application Mode	Online
Application Fee	INR 1,500
Top Recruiters	Adani Wilmar Ltd, Agriwatch, Big Basket, GCMMF (Amul), ITC Ltd, Gramin Vikas Trust
Facilities Available	Student Friendly Campus Multicultural and Cosmopolitan Ambience World Class Education with Human Touch Unmatched academic & industry exposure Consistent high quality placement
Official Website	https://ksrm.ac.in/

KIIT School of Rural Management Quick Facts

Here are some quick facts on KIIT School of Rural Management.

Part of KIIT DU, 16th all India, as per NIRF, MoE Govt. of India 2023
KSRM was ranked 601-800 by THE World Ranking University 2023
Ranked 301-350 by THE Young University Ranking.
Ranked 1st among the Private Higher Education Indian Universities by ARIIA.
Accredited by IET (The Institute of Engineering and Technology), UK.
A++ accreditation by NAAC
Ranked 8th among Private Universities in India by QS World Ranking University.
Ranked 301+ by The Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2019.
Only 10 private Higher Educational Institutions in India have got ‘Institution of Eminence’ status.
More than 350 Partner Organizations provide internship and final Placement.
Global Campus with Students from more than 10 Countries.
Round the Year Industry Engagement Activities (Conclaves, Guest Lectures, Seminars, Industrial Visits, etc.) and Career Planning Guidance by Industry Leaders.
Experiential learning with 3 Internships (Rural Management) & 4 Internships (Agri Business Management)
Highly Experienced Faculty from IIMs/IITs/IRMA with Corporate Experience.
Excellent campus life with different student societies and integrated WIFI campus.
Average Package of INR 6.5 LPA (2022-24 Batch)
2 National Conclave organised annually.

KIIT School of Rural Management Admission Dates 2025

Admission to KIIT School of Rural Management is either on the basis of KIITEE Management or CAT / MAT / GMAT / CMAT / XAT scores. Here are some important dates for KIIT School of Rural Management Admission 2024.

KIITEE 2024 Admission Dates (Management)
Last Date to Apply for KIITEE Management 2025	January 6, 2025
KIITEE Management 2025 Admit Card Download	January 8, 2025
KIITEE Management 2025 Exam Date	January 11 – January 13, 2025
KIITEE Management 2025 Result	January 20, 2025

Event	Dates
XAT 2025 Registration Begins	July 15, 2024
XAT 2025 Registration Last Date	November 30, 2024
XAT 2025 Exam Date	January 5, 2025
CMAT 2025 Registration Begins	November 14, 2024
CMAT 2025 Registration Last Date	December 14, 2024
CMAT 2025 Exam Date	January 25, 2025

KIIT School of Rural Management Courses & Fees 2025

KIIT School of Rural Management offers MBA in Rural Management & Agribusiness Management.

A brief information on KIIT School of Rural Management Courses & Fees is as follows.

Course Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria	Total Fee
MBA (Rural Management)	Graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (or equivalent CGPA).	Obtained a valid score in CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ KIITEE Management followed by GD & PI	INR 7,96,000
MBA (Agribusiness Management)	Graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (or equivalent CGPA). Candidates with Agriculture and Allied backgrounds will get preference.	Obtained a valid score CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ KIITEE Management followed by GD & PI.	INR 7,97,000

Note: Total fee include Tuition fees, Non AC Hostels and Utility Charges, Mess Charges, Development and Administration fees, Books and materials and laptops to all students

KIIT School of Rural Management Admission 2025

KIIT School of Rural Management Admission 2024 has started. Interested candidates can apply via online or offline mode. KSRM Admissions are done on the basis of KIITEE Management or CAT / MAT / CMAT / XAT scores. Here is a stepwise brief information on KIIT School of Rural Management Admission 2024.

How To Apply for KIIT School of Rural Management Admission 2025

Here are the steps to apply for KIIT School of Rural Management Admission 2024 via online mode.

Online Mode

Step 1: Visit the official website of the institute.
Step 2: Click on the “Admissions” tab.
Step 3: Select the program.
Step 4: Click on Apply Online.
Step 5: Register using a valid mobile number.
Step 6: Fill up the requisite details.
Step 7: Pay application fees of INR 1500.
Step 8: Submit the form.

KIIT School of Rural Management Admission 2025 Selection Criteria

Candidates will be selected on the basis of the following exams:

Common Admission Test (CAT)	Management Aptitude Test (MAT)	Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)
Common Management Admission Test (CMAT)	Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)	Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Exam (KIITEE Management)

KIIT School of Rural Management Admission 2024 Documents Required

Here is the list of documents that should be attached with the application form for KIIT School of Rural Management Admission 2024.

High School Certificate and mark sheet.
+2 Certificate and Mark sheet.
Graduation (B.A., B. Com, B.Sc, Engineering etc.) Certificate and Mark sheet.
College leaving Certificate.
Migration Certificate
Conduct Certificate
KIITEE MGT/CMAT/MAT/CAT/XAT/GMAT/ATMA Scorecard
Caste certificate, if applicable
Physically handicapped certificate, if applicable
Identity Documents ( Aadhaar Card)

KIIT School of Rural Management Placements 2024

KIIT School of Rural Management organizes on-campus placements for students. The institute invites various recruiters for placement. The cell of the institute organizes various training programs for students such as pre-placement talks, group discussions, mock interview sessions, group discussions, etc. KSRM has partnered with more than 350 organizations for internships and campus placement across corporate, public sector, national, and international organizations. KSRM offered 3 unique field segments and internships in Rural Management, along with 2 internships and 2 live projects in Agribusiness Management. The highest package offered was INR 13.5 LPA and the average package was INR 6.5 LPA(2022-24 batch).

KIIT School of Rural Management: Top Recruiters

Here are the top recruiters at KIIT School of Rural Management Placement 2024.

KIIT School of Rural Management: Top Recruiters
Adani Wilmar Ltd	Bayer	Big Basket	GCMMF (Amul)	ITC Ltd (Agri Business Division)
NAFED	National Collateral Management Services Ltd (NCML)	Licious	TANMONDIAL Pvt. Ltd, Singapore	Dukes- India
Bandhan Bank	Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (JEEViKA)	Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion	NABARD Financial Services Ltd	Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
American India Foundation (AIF)	Ambuja Cement Foundation	Gramin Vikas Trust	Tata Trusts	DHAAN Foundation

KIIT School of Rural Management Facilities

KSRM provides state-of-the-art facilities to its students. Listed below are the details for the same:

Student Friendly Campus
Multicultural and Cosmopolitan Ambience
World Class Education with Human Touch
Unmatched academic & industry exposure
Consistent high quality placement

Success Stories of KSRM Alumni

"I am thankful to the school for giving me the opportunity to step into the business world. My journey has been enriched with a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience in the corporate world, thanks to the opportunities provided by this institution. I was placed in CP India Private Limited. My experience at the Campus has been mixed. I have learned a lot and have had the opportunity to work in the Corporate Environment."
- Ippala Siva Prasanna Reddy, MBA (Rural Management), Placed CP India Private Limited

"The agribusiness management program emphasizes leadership development. I learned about effective communication, team management, negotiation, and strategic thinking from regular classroom activities and from the internship programs. These skills are crucial for managing people, leading teams, and driving organizational success. Practically, I can now apply these skills to motivate and inspire others, solve problems, and navigate complex business challenges. I thank KSRM for giving me this opportunity."
-Ashutosh Biswal, MBA (Rural Management), Placed: Adani Wilmar

“The fusion of experiential learning and industry-focused pedagogy played a pivotal role in paving the way for me to secure my dream job.”
- Sagar Bhartiya, MBA (Rural Management), Placed at: ITC

“KSRM conducted regular aptitude tests, mock GDs, and Pls. This helped me immensely during the placement process.”
- Mahima Soni, MBA (Rural Management), Placed at: PRADAN

KIIT School of Rural Management FAQs

Ques. Does KSRM provide accommodation facility?

Ans. Yes, KSRM provides an accommodation facility. There are separate hostels for boys and girls, with all modern facilities provided to the students. The hostel provides internet connectivity and many other amenities like a dining hall, recreation room, gymnasium and facilities for indoor games. For more information, click here

Ques. What are the contact details of KSRM Bhubaneswar?

Ans. The contact details of KSRM Bhubaneswar are as follows:

KSRM, Campus 7,
Bhubaneswar 751024,
Odisha, India
Contact No. 9438304388

Ques. What is the KIITEE Management exam?

Ans. KIITEE Management exam is a computer-based online entrance test that gets conducted in more than 15 centers across India. The entrance test will be of 150 minutes duration consisting of objective type questions. There will be 150 MCQs from subjects like Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Reasoning, English, General Knowledge and Issue of Social Concern.

Ques. What is the rank of KIIT School of Rural Management in NIRF?

Ans. KIIT School of Rural Management has been ranked 20^th among Indian Universities by NIRF.

Ques. How is an MBA in agribusiness management at KIIT School of Rural Management?

Ans. KSRM charges INR 87,000 Per Semester tuition fee for MBA in agribusiness management.

Ques. Does KSRM charge any application fee at the time of admission?

Ans. Yes, KIIT School of Rural Management charges INR 1500 as an application fee.

Ques. Who are the top recruiters at KSRM Placement?

Ans.The top recruiters at KSRM Placement are Adani Wilmar Ltd, Agriwatch, Bayer, Big Basket, Big Haat, GCMMF (Amul), ITC Ltd., National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) Dairy Services, BISKFarm, VNR Seeds, Seedworks International, Odisha Livelihood Mission (OLM), Maharashtra State Rural Livelihood Mission (MSRLM), TechnoServe (TNS) etc.

Ques. On what basis does KSRM Bhubaneshwar offers admission?

Ans. KSRM Bhubaneshwar offers admission eaither on the basis of KIITEE Management Exam or CAT / MAT / CMAT / XAT scores.

Ques. What are the courses offered at KSRM?

Ans. KSRM offers MBA in Rural Management & Agribusiness Management.

Ques. What is the exam date for KIITEE Management 2025?

Ans. The exam date for KIITEE Management 2024 is scheduled between January 11, 2025 – January 13, 2025.

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Placements & Recruiters

KIIT School of Rural Management - [KSRM] Placement Details

KIIT School of Rural Management - [KSRM] in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

Students usually compare highest package, average package, and recruiter profile before applying. This section gives a compact overview of career outcomes and placement visibility in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

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Highest Package

₹13,50,000

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₹6,50,000

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Top Recruiters

Leading companies associated with the college's placement ecosystem.

Showing 16 recruiters

HDFC Bank
ITC
Vedanta
NDDB
Colgate Palmolive India Ltd.
Yes Bank
Amul
Bandhan Bank
DCB Bank
Reliance Retail
Foundation for Ecological Security (FES)
Samunnati
Tata Trust
Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP)
TechnoServe Limited
Bharat Financial Inclusion

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KIIT School of Rural Management - [KSRM] Facilities

KIIT School of Rural Management - [KSRM] in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India offers campus facilities such as library, hostel, laboratories, sports, transport, cafeteria, medical support, Wi-Fi, and more for a better student experience.

Students often look for practical campus amenities before applying. This section gives a quick overview of the key facilities available for academics, student life, daily comfort, and overall campus experience in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

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