Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur

What Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur does

KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM) is a specialized management institution operating as a constituent school of KIIT Deemed to be University in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Founded in 2007 with the foundation stone laid jointly by Dr. Verghese Kurien and Prof. Achyuta Samanta, KSRM is purpose-built around rural development and agribusiness education — a deliberate narrowing from general management. The flagship offerings are two 2-year full-time MBA programs: MBA (Rural Management) and MBA (Agribusiness Management), supplemented by a P.G. Diploma in Community Development and a Ph.D. program. Curriculum is built on an experiential learning model structured as 'Express, Embrace, Evolve,' integrating 3–4 field segments per program, live consultancy projects, business simulations, structured summer internships, and joint industry projects; recent additions include Digital Agriculture, AI in Agriculture, Digital & Social Media Marketing, and Climate Change & Sustainable Agriculture.

The business model is a tuition-driven B2C model with a single campus delivery at Bhubaneswar. Total program fee for the 2026 MBA batch is Rs 9,28,620 payable in five installments and inclusive of tuition, AC hostel, utility, mess, development/administration, books/materials, and a laptop. Student acquisition is multi-channel, accepting CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, and KIITEE scores, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds conducted at centers in Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, New Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai. A Management Development Program (MDP) vertical extends the model to working professionals.

KSRM serves students seeking careers in rural development, agribusiness, microfinance, rural banking, CSR, and sustainable development. Placement is anchored by 350+ partner organizations and 60+ active recruiters spanning HDFC Bank, IDBI Bank, DCB Bank, ITC, TATA Trusts, NDDB Dairy Services, NAFED, Amul, Bigbasket, PwC, Annapurna Finance, Technoserve, and JSLPS, with a reported highest package of Rs 14 lakhs for the 2023-25 batch. The institution holds NAAC A++ accreditation and is positioned under KIIT's NIRF 2025 All India Rank 17. Faculty is drawn from IIM, IIT, and IRMA, with Director Prof. Nishith Parida and Dean Prof. Damodar Jena providing academic leadership; the school is privately held under the KIIT/KISS group founded by Prof. Achyuta Samanta.

Name

Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur

Legal name

KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM)

Website

https://ksrm.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KSRM is a Bhubaneswar-based specialized management school under KIIT Deemed to be University offering MBA programs in Rural Management and Agribusiness Management, a PG Diploma in Community Development, and a Ph.D., serving students targeting careers in rural development, agribusiness, microfinance, and CSR.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bhubaneswar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from MBA program fees including tuition, development fees, and academic charges collected from students across multiple installments.
2. Hostel and Accommodation: Revenue from AC hostel fees, utility charges, mess fees, and laundry services provided to students.
3. MBA Program Fees: Total fee of Rs 9,28,620 for MBA (Rural Management) 2026-27 programme including tuition fee, AC hostel & utility charges, mess charges, development & administration fee, books & materials and laptop to all students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KSRM is a specialized management school under KIIT Deemed to be University offering two-year full-time MBA programs in Rural Management and Agribusiness Management, a P.G. Diploma in Community Development, a Ph.D. program, and Management Development Programs. Its curriculum uses an experiential learning model with field segments, live consultancy projects, business simulations, and summer internships to prepare graduates for careers in rural development, agribusiness, microfinance, and CSR sectors.

Product overview

KSRM (KIIT School of Rural Management) operates as a specialized management school within KIIT Deemed to be University, offering a platform-plus-programs architecture. The institution's core offerings are its flagship MBA programs in Rural Management and Agribusiness Management, supplemented by a P.G. Diploma in Community Development and a Ph.D. program. These academic programs are supported by an Experiential Learning Model that incorporates field segments, live projects, and industry interactions. The school also organizes two annual national conclaves (Rural Management and Agribusiness) as knowledge-sharing platforms. An online application portal facilitates admissions, while an SAP-based student portal serves enrolled students. The institution has a strong placement record with over 350 partner organizations and a highest package of Rs. 14 lakhs for the 2023-25 batch.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MBA (Rural Management) A 2-year full-time MBA program focused on rural development, management principles, and rural sector challenges. The program includes experiential learning with 3 field segments, preparing graduates for careers in rural development organizations, NGOs, and rural-focused corporate roles.
• MBA (Agribusiness Management) A 2-year full-time MBA program specializing in agricultural business management, covering topics from farm-to-fork supply chains, agri-tech, and market linkages. The program includes 4 field segments for experiential learning and targets careers in agribusiness companies, input/output sectors, and agricultural consulting.
• P.G. Diploma in Community Development A postgraduate diploma program focused on community development practices, participatory rural appraisal, and grassroots-level intervention strategies for rural transformation.
• Ph.D. Program Doctoral research program in rural management and related disciplines for candidates seeking academic or research careers.
• Management Development Program (MDP) Executive education and capacity building programs for working professionals and organizational teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• NIRF 2025 All India Rank 17
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• NDDB Dairy ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partnership for campus recruitment and student placement. NDDB Dairy Services recruits MBA graduates for roles in dairy development and rural development projects.
• TATA TrustscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment sector partnership for placements and industry engagement. TATA Trusts recruits from KSRM for rural development and CSR initiatives.
• ITC LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partnership for campus recruitment focusing on rural management graduates for agribusiness and rural development roles.
• TechnoservecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational NGO partnership for development sector placements and rural enterprise development programs.
• NAFEDmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agri-cooperative partnership for campus recruitment in agricultural marketing and rural development.
• HDFC BankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanking sector partnership for campus placements in rural banking and financial inclusion roles.
• Reliance FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate foundation partnership for rural development and CSR sector placements.
• Annapurna FinancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicrofinance institution partnership for placements in rural finance and financial inclusion.
• Selva GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural and rural development sector partnerships including Selva Group entities for student placements.
• BigbasketminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgri-tech partnership for placements in agricultural supply chain and food retail.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A): India's premier management institution offering an MBA with electives and centres covering rural management, agribusiness, and sustainability. Competes for the same top-tier recruiter relationships and aspirational student pool.
• Amity University: Large private university offering MBA programs across multiple specializations including agribusiness management. Comparable in being a privately-held Indian educational institution, though broader in scope.
• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM): Larger, more established private business school offering multiple MBA specializations including agribusiness. Comparable in management pedagogy and recruiter footprint though broader in scope than KSRM's rural focus.

Regional players

• Centurion University: Odisha-based private university offering agribusiness and rural management programs with strong regional placement networks. Comparable in geographic market and agribusiness/rural focus, competing for similar candidates in Eastern India.

Direct peers

• Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA): India's premier rural management school founded by Dr. Verghese Kurien (who also laid KSRM's foundation stone). IRMA is the most direct competitor with similar focus on rural development, microfinance, and development-sector placement.
• Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS): Ranchi-based management school offering PGDM in Rural Management and other development-focused programs. Comparable in specialization, geographic footprint (Eastern India), and target candidate pool.
• Xavier School of Rural Management (XSRM): Bhubaneswar-based rural management school under Xavier University, sharing KSRM's geographic market and rural management focus. Closest head-to-head competitor for student recruitment and recruiter mindshare in Eastern India.
• Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS): Mumbai-based institution offering master's programs in rural development, social work, and development studies with strong NGO/development-sector placement, overlapping with KSRM's rural development and community development focus.
• Development Management Institute (DMI) Patna: Patna-based development management school offering PGDM programs targeting rural development, microfinance, and social sector careers. Directly comparable in scope and target recruiter set to KSRM.
• National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE): Hyderabad-based autonomous institute under the Ministry of Agriculture offering PGDM in Agri-Business Management. Directly comparable to KSRM's MBA (Agribusiness Management) program in curriculum and target recruiter base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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