KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM): Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements

Vedika Dubey Vedika Dubey | Nov 2, 2023
Vedika Dubey
Vedika Dubey

Updated on - Nov 2, 2023

Latest Updates for KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM)

  • 31 January 2024 :

    XAT cut off 2024 for PGDM BM and HRM programs has been released.

  • 20 January 2024 :

    XAT 2024 result has been released on Jan 20, 2024, and it will be available till Mar 31, 2024.

KIIT School of Rural Management is a private institution that was founded in 2006 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The institute is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). NAAC has accredited KIIT with an 'A++' Grade. The institute has established itself as one of the top universities for rural management studies. It offers MBA courses. Master of Business Administration is offered in two specializations of Rural Management and Agri-Business Management respectively. These two are the flagship programs of KSRM Bhubaneswar.

KSRM Odisha has come in the rank band of 601-800 in the world university rankings according to the Times Higher Education. The institute has been accredited by IET, UK as well. It is regarded as India's first QS five-star rated university. The institute has ranked 20th among Indian Universities by NIRF. ITC Ltd, Adani Wilmar Ltd, GCMMF, NAFED, Reliance Retail Ltd are some of the prominent recruiters for KSRM Odisha.

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KSRM Bhubaneswar Quick Insights

KSRM Bhubaneswar is regarded as one of the best B-Schools in India offering MBA in Agribusiness Management and Rural Management. Some of the quick insights are listed below.

Inception Year 2006
Type Private
Accreditation NAAC, NBA
Recognition UGC, AIU
Courses Offered MBA (Agribusiness Management) and MBA (Rural Management)
Infrastructure Facilities Spacious Classrooms, Computing Facilities, Library
Location Bhubaneswar, Odisha

KSRM Bhubaneswar Rankings

KSRM Bhubaneswar has been accredited by NAAC with an 'A' Grade. The crucial rankings for the institute are listed below.

  • KIIT School of Rural Management falls in the rank band of 601-800 according to the World University Rankings 2023.
  • KSRM Bhubaneswar falls in the rankband of 301-350 in the Youngs University.
  • KIIT School of Rural Management has been accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, UK.
  • It has been ranked one among the private higher education institutions.

KSRM Bhubaneswar Courses

KSRM Bhubaneswar offers management courses named MBA in rural management specializations. The duration and Eligibility criteria are listed below.

Courses Duration Eligibility Criteria
MBA in Rural Management 2 Years Minimum 50% marks in Graduation and Valid KIITEE MGT/CMAT/MAT/CAT/XAT Scores
MBA in Agri-Business Management 2 Years Minimum 50% marks in Graduation and Valid KIITEE MGT/CMAT/MAT/CAT/XAT Scores

KSRM Bhubaneswar Fee Details

The fee for the prominent courses for KSRM Bhubaneswar are listed below.

Courses Total Fee
MBA in Rural Management INR 7.96 Lakhs
MBA in Agri-Business Management INR 7.97 Lakhs

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KSRM Bhubaneswar Admission

KIIT School of Rural Management admission is based both on academic merit and entrance test scores. The aspirants need to follow the eligibility criteria set up by the institute. Candidates who are in their final year and expecting to complete all the requirements of graduation before June 30, 2024 can also apply.

Students can apply for MBA Rural Management / MBA Agribusiness Management programme at KIIT School of Rural Management in any of the two ways viz, KIITEE management 2024 or with a valid score of CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT / GMAT.

KSRM Bhubaneswar Important Dates

Last Date to Apply/Register 15th January, 2024
Admit card Download 17th January, 2024
Dates of Entrance Exam  9th - 21st January, 2024
Publication of Result 25th January, 2024
Last Date to Apply/Register (Through KIITEE MGT/CMAT/MAT/CAT/XAT Scores) 25th January, 2024

KSRM Bhubaneswar Eligibility Criteria

Different courses have different eligibility listed below.

MBA Rural Management/MBA Agri-Business Management Eligibility Criteria

  • The candidates need to secure a minimum of 50% in a graduation of three years.
  • They need to secure valued scores in the entrance tests like KIITEE MGT/CMAT/MAT/CAT/XAT Scores
  • Candidates graduated in any discipline recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with a minimum of 15 years (10+2+3) of education.

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Why Choose KSRM Bhubaneswar?

KSRM Bhubaneswar is India's first QS five-star rated university. The institute has a tier-1 accreditation from the NBA. The institute provides world-class training infrastructure and facilities to its students.

KSRM Bhubaneswar Academic Advantages

The following are the reasons for the students choosing KSRM Bhubaneswar among other rural management colleges and institutions.

  • The MBA programs provided in rural management and agribusiness management are among the best provided in this institution in the country.
  • The institute has over 300 partner organizations that help in providing observational learning skills among the students.
  • Part of KIIT DU
  • Ranked 16th all India, as per NIRF, MoE Govt. of India 2023
  • A++ accreditation by NAAC
  • Highly Experienced Faculty from IIMs/IITs/IRMA with Corporate Experience.
  • Average Package of 5.75 LPA ( 2021-23 Batch). 
  • More than 350 Partner Organizations provide internship & Final Placement
  • Experiential learning with 3 Internships (Rural Management) & 4 Internships (Agri-Business Management).
  • Round the Year Industry Engagement Activities (Conclaves, Guest Lectures, Seminars, Industrial Visits etc.) and Career Planning Guidance by Industry Leaders.
  • Global Campus with Students from more than 10 Countries.

KSRM Bhubaneswar Infrastructure

KSRM Bhubaneswar has state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities with smart and spacious classrooms, hostels, well-equipped libraries and laboratories, seminars and auditoriums. All these features make it a world-class institution. Traditional furnishings are used making it a place that combines designs and space. The facilities that are available at the campus are listed below.

  • Sports Facilities
  • Medical Facilities
  • Transportation
  • Hostels
  • Canteen

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KSRM Bhubaneswar Placements

KSRM Bhubaneswar placement cell coordinates between the students and the industry giants. The placement cell is responsible for organizing activities like pre-placement talks, workshops, Seminars, mock interviews, HR Interviews, Group Discussions, Technical Interviews, and Personal Interviews. Resume building and soft skills training are also held from time to time on the KSRM campus premises. The placement statistics are listed below.

  • KSRM Bhubaneswar's Highest Package was INR 9 Lakh.
  • KSRM Bhubaneswar's Average Package was INR 5.75 Lakh.

KSRM Bhubaneswar Top Recruiters

The top recruiters for KSRM Bhubaneswar are listed below.

ITC Ltd Reliance Retail Ltd Big Basket
Adani Wilmar Ltd Niryas Food Products Pvt Ltd De Haat
NAFED GCMMF DCB Bank

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KSRM Bhubaneswar Collaborations

KSRM Bhubaneswar has collaborated with many national and international organizations of repute. The following are the valuable collaborations for KSRM Bhubaneswar.

  • World Bank
  • FAO
  • Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia 
  • TISS
  • TERI 

KSRM Bhubaneswar Faculty

The faculty from KSRM Bhubaneswar are well-qualified and research-oriented. They are ready to guide the students at each and every step. They are generally graduated from the top notch institutions across the globe. Some of the valuable names are listed below.

Prof. Nishith Parida Director (PGDM (IIM Ahmedabad)
Prof. Nirmal K Mandal PGDRM, IRMA, Anand, Gujarat
Prof. Prasanta Parida Ph.D. (Management) at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar
Prof. Jyotiranjan Gochhayat Ph.D. (IIT Kharagpur)

KSRM Bhubaneswar Alumni

KSRM Alumni are generally employed in prestigious national and international organizations like IndusInd Bank,Ambuja Cement Foundation,Bank of Baroda, Bandhan Bank,Azim Premji Foundation and so on. Some of the notable alumni names are listed below.

Notable Alumni Profession

Mr. Narendra Thakre

 Director (Projects), Energy Green Technopower Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Sunil Kumar

Head CSR, ACG Worldwide

Mr. Nila Madhab Patra

 Cleared Odisha Administrative Service Examination 2020

 

KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM) Highlights

Affiliate University KIIT University
Institution Type Private
Total Faculty 18+
Total Area (In Acre) 25 sq. km
Year of Establishment 2006
Recognised by UGC

KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM) Courses & Fees 2024

Course Average Fees Duration
MBA ₹7,96,500 2 Years

KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM) Courses and Fee Structure

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₹ 7,96,500 (2 Years)

Exams Accepted by KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM)

CAT

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MAT

Exam Date: Feb 25, 2024

KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM) Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6

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Distribution of Rating

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5

>3-4 star

0

>2-3 star

0

1-2 star

0

Entrance Exams & Admissions

4

Fees & Scholarships

4.8

Academics & Faculty

4.8

College Infrastructure & Hostel Facilities

4.8

Placements & Internships

4.8

Clubs & Associations

4.5

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SATYA SUBHAM DAS Batch 2022 MBA in Rural Management
4.6
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2024
5 Entrance
5 Fees
4 Academics

Entrance Exams & Admissions : A candidate needs to be graduated from any of the stream with at least 45% in aggregate. You have appeared in CAT/MAT or KITTEE. Then after clearing the exam you will be asked for GD & Interview. CAT/MAT scores are also considered. After clea

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Valenteena Prusty Batch 2022 Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Media and Management)
4.6
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2024
5 Entrance
4 Fees
5 Academics
5 Infrastructure
5 Placements
4 Campus

Placements & Internships : Setting itself apart from other business school KSRM offers four internship in two years: Rural immersion segment, followed by Live Project 1, Summer Internship and Live Project 2. When it comes to placement, I have been placed at HDFC, one of th

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Barnali Rout Batch 2022 MBA Agribusiness
4.5
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2024
5 Entrance
5 Fees
5 Academics
4 Infrastructure
4 Placements
4 Campus

Placements & Internships : 100% placements and every student gets internship opportunities. Till now, in our 2022-24 batch the highest package is 8.8 LPA, with an impressive average package of 5.5 LPA. The placement training starts from first semester itself with GD and PI

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Madhav Kande Batch 2022 MBA [Master of Business Administration]
4.8
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2024
4 Entrance
5 Fees
5 Academics
5 Infrastructure
5 Placements
5 Campus

Placements & Internships : The college has a 100% placement record with an average salary of about 7 Lacs. Leading companies like PRADAN, Technoserve, NDDB, ITC, Annapurna Microfinance, BFIL, Jeevika, actively recruit from the institution.

Entrance Exams & Admissions : The entrance process

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Manali Mishra Batch 2022 MBA in Rural Management
5
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2024
5 Entrance
5 Fees
5 Academics
5 Infrastructure
5 Placements
5 Campus

Placements & Internships : With a stellar 100% placement record since its inception, KSRM boasts an average salary of approximately 6 Lacs. Leading companies like Technoserve, NDDB, ITC, Annapurna Microfinance, and BFIL Jeevika actively recruit from the institution. Beyond

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