PGRural Development

MBA in Rural Management

MBA Rural

A PG programme in Rural Development.

Duration

2 years

Degree Level

Admission Route

CAT · TANCET

varies by institution

Colleges Available

Overview

Course Overview

What is this course?

A PG programme in Rural Development.

Who should choose it?

Suited for students with a strong interest in Rural Development and problem-solving.

Course Duration

2 years

Entry

Eligibility & Admission

12th Standard Requirement

Any graduation min 50%

Admission Pathways

Routes differ by institution and counselling system. None of these applies to every college.

CAT and other national tests

IIMs, IITs and other national institutes (XAT, CMAT, MAT for others)

CAT / XAT / CMAT score

TANCET — Tamil Nadu

Anna University affiliated colleges and Tamil Nadu state universities

TANCET score

Institution level

Private universities and autonomous colleges admit directly

Their own test or merit

Always confirm current rules, quotas and dates with the official counselling authority.

Colleges

Colleges Offering This Course

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Skills

Key Skills You'll Build

Rural Market ResearchSocial Impact AssessmentAgri-Supply Chain LogisticsMicrofinance Data AnalysisProject Lifecycle ManagementCommunity Development Strategy

Careers

Career Opportunities

Rural Development Officer
Agri-Business Manager
CSR Project Coordinator
Microfinance Operations Manager
Supply Chain Specialist (Agri)
NGO Program Manager

Salary

Indicative Salary Range

Indicative ranges only — not guaranteed.

Fresher (0–2 yrs)

₹3.5 – 5.0 LPA

Experienced (5+ yrs)

₹8 – 15 LPA

Salary varies by employer, location, skills and experience. Figures are indicative estimates, not guaranteed outcomes.

Demand

Hiring Sectors

High demand in districts like Coimbatore and Madurai due to booming agri-tech hubs and organizations like Hand in Hand and various microfinance banks.

Microfinance - Chennai/MaduraiAgri-Tech Startups - Coimbatore/SalemCSR Foundations - Tiruchirappalli/ErodeFood Processing Industry - Hosur/DindigulNGO & Development Agencies - Chennai

Sector presence indicates hiring activity, not exact demand levels.

Fees