School of Rural Management (SRM), Ratlam is promoted by two powerful entities of the rural development sector in India, viz. Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO) and Gramin Vikas Trust (GVT). The institute offers a postgraduate diploma in Rural Management which is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi.

School of Rural Management Highlights

Institute Type Private
Entrance Exam

National: CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ ATMA

Institute: SRM Test
Courses Offered PGDRM
Application Mode | Fees Online & Offline | INR 2,000
Facilities Available Library, Hostel, Lab, Sports, Transportation, Gymnasium, etc
Official Website http://srmratlam.in/
Admission Helpdesk 9522224113 | 9522224110.
Address Village Bhadwasa, Near Maleni River, Mhow-Neemuch Highway
Dist. Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, India 457222

School of Rural Management Course

SRM Ratlam offers a PG Diploma in Rural Management. Mentioned below are the details for the same:

Course: Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management (PGDRM)

  • Specialization: Rural Enterprise Management and Entrepreneurship
  • Eligibility: Graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates) + Obtained a valid score in CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ ATMA/ SRM Test.
  • Duration: 2 years

Check: SRM Ratlam Courses and Fees

School of Rural Management Admission

Admission is done on the basis of merit and marks obtained in the entrance exams.

How to Apply?

Visit the official website of the institute and download both its brochure and application form. Send the duly filled application form along with a demand draft of INR 2,000 drawn in favor of School of Rural Management, Ratlam and payable at Ratlam, to the following address:

School of Rural Management
Mhow-Neemuch State Highway-31, Near Maleni River,
Village - Bhadwasa, Namli, Dist. Ratlam (M.P.) 457222

Accepted Exams for PGDRM

School of Rural Management Placement

The institute has an established placement cell to coordinate placement for final year students. SRM graduates of the last four batches have been suitably placed in different organizations while some have opted for startups. Some of the frequent recruiters are:

  • Asra Samajik Lok Kalyan Samiti
  • AROH Foundation
  • Britannia Foundation
  • Educate Girls
  • BIAF Development Research Foundation
  • Ambuja Cement Foundation
  • Indian Society of Agri Business Professionals
  • Seva Mandir
  • Samaj Pragati Sahayog
  • Reliance Foundation
  • Gramin Vikas Trust
  • NABARD Consultancy Services
  • Development Credit Bank and many more

School of Rural Management Facilities

The SRM, which is located in the NLRI campus, boasts of excellent infrastructure in the form of a state of the art building. Listed below are the details of the same:

  1. Well-equipped Computer Lab and Media Lab
  2. Library with the latest books, magazines and internet facilities
  3. Separate Hostel accommodation facilities
  4. Secured Campus premises
  5. Transportation facilities
  6. Round the clock medical assistance
  7. Indoor and Outdoor Sports Facilities
  8. Gymnasium with basic amenities
  9. Fully-functional mess
  10. Parents and Relatives Accommodation at a reasonable price

School of Rural Management Faculty

SRM has a team of qualified and experienced core faculty, besides having a large pool of well-known sector practitioners and academicians as visiting faculty and external experts. The faculty comprises 8 teachers and visiting faculty from reputed State Universities, Management Institutes and other premier business institutions.

Check: SRM Ratlam Faculty

School of Rural Management FAQs

Ques. Does the School of Rural Management provide financial assistance?

Ans. The School of Rural Management provides financial support to its students. Education loans can be facilitated for needy students through nationalized banks. Various Scholarships are available under different categories which can be facilitated for deserving students from the concerned departments of the Government of M.P. and the Government of India.

Ques. Can I pay my academic fees in installments at the School of Rural Management?

Ans. Yes, the fees can be paid in 5 installments. The following are the details of the same:

Fee Details No. of Installments Amount (INR) To be paid
Seat Security Fee + Caution Fee I 30,500 At the time of admission
Course Fee (Semester - I) II 30,000 On or Before 15th October 2020
Course Fee (Semester - II) III 59,000 On or Before 31st January 2021
Course Fee (Semester - III) IV 59,000 On or Before 31st August 2021
Course Fee (Semester - IV) V 59,000 On or Before 31st January 2022

Ques. Can I get admission based on the entrance test alone at the School of Rural Management?

Ans. Depending on the admission criteria, the admission will be based on marks in the qualifying examination. However, all candidates must fulfill the minimum eligibility requirements.

Ques. What are the jobs with the average salary offered to PGDRM graduates?

Ans. PGDRM jobs along with the average salary offered are tabulated below:

Designation Average Salary (INR)
Agronomist 7 to 8 Lacs
Area Executive 4 to 5 Lacs
Research Head 7 to 8 Lacs
Marketing and Sales Manager 4 to 5 Lacs
Territory In-Charge 2 to 3 Lacs
Sugar Analyst 4.5 Lakhs
Rural Managers 1 to 3 Lacs
Senior Program Officer 4 to 5 Lacs
Rural Minister 2 to 3 Lacs

Check: PGDRM Course

Ques. What additional charges to be paid with academic fees at the School of Rural Management?

Ans. The candidates are required to pay a caution fee of INR 1,500 along with the academic fees. The caution fee is refundable. Apart from these, lodging expenses will be additional. The candidates have to deposit the room charges in advance. The fee of the dormitory is INR 700 and the room is INR 1,000 (per student per month).