KIIT School of Rural Management Bhubaneswar Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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21 Aug, 2026 MAT September 2026 MBA exam schedule is out @mat.aima.in. Check the latest events below-

  • Special drive exam will be held on Sept 6 in PBT mode, and registrations are open till Sept 1, 2026. Read News.
  • PBT exam registrations are open till Sept 7, and the exam will be conducted on Sept 13, 2026.
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KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM) Admission 2026 is open. The last date to apply for KSRM is January 9th, 2026. The institute offers MBA under the discipline of Rural Management and Agribusiness Management. KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM) is affiliated with the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)deemed to be a university that was established in 2006. KSRM Admission 2026 application forms can be filled out online by visiting the official website of the college.

  • Selection to the MBA program at KSRM is on the basis of an entrance exam, i.e. KIITEE Management/ CAT/ XAT/ CMAT followed by GD & PI. 
  • MBA aspirants must possess a UG degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks. 
  • KIIT School of Rural Management charges INR 1,500 as an application fee.
  • Direct Link to Apply for KSRM Admissions


KIIT School of Rural Management Admission Highlights 

Given below are the important highlights of KSRM Admission 2026. 

KSRM Admission 2026 Highlights
Name of the Institute KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM)
Institute Type Deemed University
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance-Based
Entrance Exam 

National: CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT

University: KIITEE Management

Popular Courses MBA (Rural Management) & MBA (Agribusiness Management)
Application Mode Online
Application Fee  INR 1,500
Counseling Level College Level

KIIT School of Rural Management Admission Dates 2026

Admission to KIIT School of Rural Management is either on the basis of the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Examination (KIITEE) Management Exam or CAT / MAT / GMAT / CMAT / XAT scores. Here are some important dates for the KIIT School of Rural Management Admission 2024. 

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KIITEE 2026 Admission Dates
Last Date to Apply/ Register January 9, 2026
 Admit Card Download  January 13, 2026
Date of Entrance Exam January 16 – January 18, 2026
 Result January 28, 2026

Through CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAT

Events Dates
MAT Result October 11, 2025
CAT Admit Card November 05, 2025
CAT Exam Date November 30, 2025
XAT Registration Timeline July 10, 2025 - December 05, 2025
XAT Admit card Availability December 20, 2025
XAT Exam Date January 04, 2026
Last Apply/Register Date for Admission via KIITEE Management -2026 [MBA] January 09, 2026
Admit Card Download for KIITEE Management -2026 [MBA] January 13, 2026
XAT Result January 15, 2026 (Tentative)
KIITEE Management -2026 Entrance Exam Dates for Admission [MBA] January 16, 2026 - January 18, 2026

KIIT School of Rural Management MBA Admission 2026

KIIT School of Rural Management MBA Admission 2025 is open. KSRM offers a 2-year MBA under two specializations: Rural Management and Agribusiness Management. KSRM charges INR 87,000 Per Semester and INR 91,000 Per Semester tuition fee for MBA (Rural Management) and MBA (Agribusiness Management)respectively. 

Direct Link to Apply for KSRM Admission

KIIT School of Rural Management MBA Admission 2026
Duration 2 Years
Type Full-time
Basic Eligibility Criteria Graduate with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance Score followed by GD and PI
Specializations  Rural Management and Agribusiness Management. 

KSRM MBA Eligibility Criteria 

  • Graduate in any discipline having a minimum 50% aggregate marks (or equivalent CGPA)
  • A valid KIITEE Management exam, CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, TISSNET, OJEE score are eligible for admission. 
  • Those who are in their final year and expect to complete all the requirements of graduation.
  • Candidates with Agriculture and Allied degrees will get preference for admission into MBA (Agribusiness Management).

Note: Candidates appearing in the final semester have to submit their degrees within the given time. For RM candidates can submit their degrees latest by September 30 and for ABM the last date is June 30.

KSRM MBA Selection Criteria

  • Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of  KIITEE Management (KIITEE) or CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/TISSNET.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for the GD and Personal Interview round.
  • The final selection will be based on-
    • Entrance exam score
    • Academic merit
    • Performance in GD & PI                                      

All the qualified candidates will be intimated for the Computer-based Online Entrance Examination KIITEE Management, to be conducted in 15 test centers across India. Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds will be conducted for shortlisted candidates of KIITEE MANAGEMENT.

KIITEE Management Exam Pattern

  • The Entrance Examination will be 150 minutes in duration.
  • All the questions will be of objective type with three marks (+3) for each correct response, minus one mark (-1) for each incorrect response & zero (0) for no response.
  • There will be a total of 150 MCQs from the following subjects:
Subject Name Number of Questions
Quantitative Aptitude 40
Analytical Reasoning 40
English 30
General Knowledge 20
Issue of Social Concern 20

Candidates who qualify for the KIITEE Management will be invited formally, to appear for the selection process for admission into the MBA Program. The following is the list of documents that would be required to be submitted by the candidates:  

  1. High School Certificate and Mark sheet.
  2. +2/HSC Certificate and Mark sheet
  3. Graduation (B.A, B.Com, B.Sc, Engineering, etc.) Certificate and Mark sheet
  4. Caste certificate, if applicable
  5. Physically challenged certificate, if applicable
  6. Sports / Extra-curricular participation certificate, if applicable
  7. College Leaving Certificate
  8. Migration Certificate
  9. Conduct Certificate
  10. Medical Report from a Registered Medical Practitioner in the prescribed format

KIIT School of Rural Management Application Process 2026

KIIT School of Rural Management Admission 2026 has started. Interested candidates can apply via online or offline mode. KSRM Admissions are done on the basis of the KIITEE Management Exam or CAT / MAT / GMAT / CMAT / XAT scores. Here is a stepwise brief information on KIIT School of Rural Management Admission.

How To Apply for KIIT School of Rural Management Admission 2026

Here are the steps to apply for KIIT School of Rural Management Admission 2026 

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 Selection Criteria

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

KIIT School of Rural Management Documents Required

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

  • 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 Score card
  • Caste certificate, if applicable
  • Physically handicapped certificate, if applicable
  • Identity Documents ( Aadhaar Card)

KIIT School of Rural Management Admission FAQs

Ques. Does KIIT School of Rural Management offer boarding facilities?

Ans. Yes, the institute does offer hostel accommodations, since both the MBA programs are fully residential programs, thus the students are required to stay within the campus premises. There are separate hostels for boys and girls, with all modern facilities are provided to the students. The hostels will have a provision for wireless internet connectivity besides many other amenities like a dining hall, recreation room, gymnasium and facilities for indoor games.

Ques. What documents must be attached to the application form for KIIT School of Rural Management?

Ans. The following documents must be attached to the application form of KIIT School of Rural Management. 

  • 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
  • KIITEE MGT/CMAT/MAT/CAT/XAT/GMAT/ATMA Scorecard
  • Caste certificate, if applicable
  • Physically handicapped certificate, if applicable

Ques. Who were the top recruiters at KSRM Placements?

Ans. The top recruiters at KSRM Placement Adani Wilmar Ltd, Agriwatch, e-Kutir, GCMMF (Amul), ITC Ltd (Agri Business Division), NAFED, National Collateral Management Services Ltd (NCML), RBL FinServe Ltd, Bandhan Bank, Bharat Financial Inclusion Ltd, Annapurna Micro Finance Pvt. Ltd, DCB Bank, ESAF Small, Finance Bank, Reliance Retail Ltd, etc.

Ques. Can one apply for both KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM) and KIIT School of Management (KSOM)?

Ans. Yes, Candidates can apply for admission to both institutes. One can apply for either MBA (RM) or MBA (ABM) or both, must pay a total fee of INR.1500. However, candidates applying for both KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM) and KIIT School of Management (KSOM) will have to pay INR. 2500 only.

Ques. What is the application fee for KIIT School of Rural Management?

Ans. KIIT School of Rural Management charges INR 1,500 as an application fee. 

Ques. What are the courses offered at KSRM?

Ans. KSRM offers a 2-year MBA under two specializations: Rural Management and Agribusiness Management.

Ques. What is the fee structure of MBA at KIIT School of Rural Management?

Ans. KSRM charges INR 87,000 Per Semester and INR 91,000 Per Semester tuition fees for MBA (Rural Management) and MBA (Agribusiness Management) respectively. 

Ques. Does KSRM accept admission on the basis of CAT?

Ans. Yes,  KSRM offers MBA on the basis of a valid score in CAT. 

KIIT School of Rural Management Bhubaneswar Upcoming Important Dates 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
CAT Registration
Ongoing
Aug 03, 2026 - Sep 25, 2026
CAT Admit Card
Tentative
Oct 26, 2026
CAT Admit Card
Tentative
Oct 31, 2026
CAT Exam Date
Nov 29, 2026
CAT results
Tentative
Dec 18, 2026
CAT results
Tentative
Dec 23, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Institute Reporting and PI Reporting - OJEE 2026 [MBA/PGDM]
Aug 03, 2026 - Aug 07, 2026
Document Upload and Seat Acceptance Fee Payment - Round 3 OJEE 2026 [MBA/PGDM]
Jul 30, 2026 - Aug 06, 2026
Query Response Deadline - Final Round OJEE 2026 [MBA/PGDM]
Aug 04, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
CAT Registration
Ongoing
Aug 03, 2026 - Sep 25, 2026
CAT Admit Card
Tentative
Oct 26, 2026
CAT Admit Card
Tentative
Oct 31, 2026
CAT Exam Date
Nov 29, 2026
CAT results
Tentative
Dec 18, 2026
CAT results
Tentative
Dec 23, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Institute Reporting and PI Reporting - OJEE 2026 [MBA/PGDM]
Aug 03, 2026 - Aug 07, 2026
Document Upload and Seat Acceptance Fee Payment - Round 3 OJEE 2026 [MBA/PGDM]
Jul 30, 2026 - Aug 06, 2026
Query Response Deadline - Final Round OJEE 2026 [MBA/PGDM]
Aug 04, 2026

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