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ADMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT (2012-14)*

MBA (Rural Management) and MBA (Agribusiness Management)

UGC / AICTE Approved

Having achieved highest standards for its flagship programme of MBA (Rural Management), KSRM is now moving closer to realizing its vision to become a leading global academic institution in the field of Rural Management. Towards this end KSRM is working on its new initiative “360 Degrees of Rural Management Education” to achieve complete depth and width in providing full range of short and long-term academic programmes by 2016 to meet the growing managerial needs of all types of organizations connected with rural economy.

As a part of this initiative KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM) announces launch of its new programme 2 year MBA (Agribusiness Management) or MBA (ABM) from academic session beginning 2012. The programme like MBA (RM) is designed to balance academics with experiential learning. The proposed innovative Curriculum design, unlike other schools, will allow students to explore new frontiers of knowledge and practice for a meaningful managerial or entrepreneurial career in the field of agribusiness.

The KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM), Bhubaneswar came into existence on 20th November 2006 as a constituent of KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. Its existing 2-year MBA (Rural Management) is designed to balance academics with experiential learning. The KSRM model creates a vibrant learning environment for students in collaboration with our 200 partner organizations with diverse portfolio of activities related to development of rural economy. The success of the programme is reflected in excellent record of 100% campus placement for all its three batches comprising of 207 students passed out so far.

Applications are invited for 2nd Round admission to MBA(RM) / MBA(ABM) for candidates appeared for CAT, XAT, MAT, TISS, IRMA and CMAT. Apply to KSRM on or before 20th February, 2012

ADMISSION PROCEDURE:

Candidates can Apply online at KSRM Admission Online

Candidates can also download application form at Download KSRM Admission Application Form and follow the following procedure:

Download the 'Application Form from our website; take a print out; fill-up the form and send the filled-in application form complete in all respect along with written score, two passport size photographs and application fee of Rs.500/- in the form of DD drawn in favour of KIIT School of Rural Management payable at Bhubaneswar, to Admissions office, KIIT School of Rural Management, Krishna Campus – 7, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar – 751024, Odisha. Mention the Name and Address of the applicant on the reverse of the pay Order/ Demand Draft. Candidates should retain photocopies of the application form submitted and the 'Pay Order/DD' for future reference.

Eligibility:

MBA (Rural Management): Graduate in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks (or equivalent CGPA) at graduation can apply.
MBA (Agribusiness Management) Graduate in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks (or equivalent CGPA) at graduation can apply. Candidates with degree in Agriculture or allied field will be given 5% extra weightage.

Written Test Scores: The applicants must have appeared for IRMA written test. This year KSRM will also consider registration for admission into MBA (RM) and MBA (ABM) for applicants who have registered in national level written exam namely CAT, XAT, MAT, TISS, IRMA and CMAT.

Group discussion and personal interview: The GD/PI for short listed candidates will be held in two rounds:
First round: admission results MBA (Rural Management and Agribusiness Management) Announced.
Second round: Candidates who have appeared for other national level written exams(CAT, XAT, MAT,TISS, IRMA & CMAT) and have registered with KSRM for admission before 20th February, 2012.

GD/PI centre: The GD/PI for all the short-listed candidates will be held at Bhubaneswar only.

Basis of selection: Academic career, performance in respective Written Exams and GD/PI.

Documents to be attached to the GD/ PI Form :

High School Certificate and mark sheet.
+2 / HSC Certificate and Mark sheet.
Graduation (B.A., B. Com, B.Sc, Engineering etc.) Certificate and Mark sheet.
College leaving Certificate.
Migration Certificate
Conduct Certificate
CAT/MAT/XAT/TISS/IRMA/CMAT Score card
Caste certificate, if applicable
Physically handicapped certificate, if applicable

Admission Offer: Successful candidates will be intimated of their final selection through admission offer letter containing the terms and condition of the admission. For the offer to be valid, the selected candidates, after going through the contents of admission offer letter, need to confirm and accept the offer with the terms and conditions for taking admission to the programme through “Acceptance Letter” along with a demand draft for Rs. 30,000/- favouring “KIIT School of Rural Management” payable at Bhubaneswar towards the admission fees. The admission fee so deposited is refundable after deducting processing fee Rs.1000/- if the admitted candidate withdraws before the start of the course for genuine reason. All the candidates who have been offered admission have to pay the fees as stipulated in the admission offer otherwise they would forfeit their seat to the person next on the waiting list.

Cancellation of Admission Offer:

The admission of a candidate will be automatically cancelled, if any information provided in the application form is found incorrect or missing
Those fail to submit the final degree in time as stipulated or fail to secure minimum eligible marks in the degree examination.
Non fulfillments of terms and conditions of the admission offer letter.

IMPORTANT DATES

Candidates through IRMA Written Test
Result Announced
:- 01.02.2012
Candidates through CAT, XAT, MAT, TISS, IRMA & CMAT Written Test
Last Date of Receiving Application
: 20.02.2012
Dates of GD/PI
:9th & 10th March, 2012
Declaration of Result
: 16.03.2012

Fee Structure:: The total fee for the MBA( Rural Management) OR MBA( Agribusiness Management) programme is Rs.6.47 lakhs payable in four installments.

Particulars
1st Installment
2nd Installment
3rd Installment
4th Installment
Admission Fee
30000
10000
Tuition Fee
65000
65000
60000
60000
Development Fee
12000
12000
12000
12000
Library & Computing Fee
12000
12000
12000
12000
Extra curricular Charges
6000
6000
6000
6000
Utility Charges
9000
9000
9000
9000
Field Segment Support
20000
20000
20000
-
Total Academic Fees
144000
114000
129000
119000
Hostel rent
15000
15000
15000
15000
Establishment Charges
3000
3000
3000
3000
Mess Expenses
12500
12500
10000
10000
Total Hostel Fees
30500
30500
28000
28000
Reference Material
6000
6000
6000
6000
Installment Total
190500
160500
163000
133000
Grand Total
647000

All the Candidates interested in getting admission in KSRM should appear for IRMA Written Examination.

The detailed advertisement of KSRM shall appear in newspapers/academic websites and on our website www.ksrm.ac.in by September, 2011. For further details contact our Admission Cell at: admission@ksrm.ac.in. Or contact:

The Admission Coordinator,
KIIT School of Rural Management
KIIT University, Krishna Campus
PO-KIIT, Bhubaneswar
Pin-751024, Orissa
Phone: 0674 – 2725742, 2375700, 2375780
Fax: 0674 - 2725378

1. Prof. Ashok Gupta (09668578585)
2. Anil Singh (09438304388)
3. Kalyani Tripathy (09338450745)

* Note:
- Institutions notified by the Central Government under Section 3 of the UGC Act as ‘Deemed to be University' are empowered to award degrees as specified and notified under Section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956.
- It is not a pre-requisite for an institution notified as a 'Deemed to be University' to obtain the approval of the AICTE, to start any programme in technical or management education leading to an award, including degrees in disciplines covered under the AICTE Act, 1987. However, institutions notified as 'Deemed to be University' are required to ensure the maintenance of the minimum standards prescribed by the AICTE for various courses that come under the jurisdiction of the said Coundil. It is expected that the institutions notified as 'Deemed to be University’ maintain their standards of education higher than the minimum prescribed by the AICTE. "

   
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