National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad: Post Graduate Diploma in Agri Business Management PGDM (ABM) 2021-23

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National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad invites application for admission for its 24th batch two year PG Diploma in Agri Business Management PGDM(ABM) recognized by AICTE.

Eligibility

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences or in Agriculture-related disciplines, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST), Persons with Disability (DA) category] of any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the Central or State legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India or a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Sciences or Agriculture-related disciplines recognized by ICAR. The Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.

Agriculture related disciplines shall include: Agriculture, Agri Business Management, Commercial Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Information Technology, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Dairy Technology, Fisheries, Food Technology, Food Processing Engineering, Forestry, Horticulture, Sericulture, Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry and all other streams of Agriculture and Allied subjects

The candidate must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in any other subject (like Humanities, Social Sciences, Engineering, Pure Sciences, Commerce etc. – this list is only illustrative) with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST), Persons with Disability (DA) category) from a University or Institution as defined in the above paragraph. The Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidates must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.

The candidates must have a valid Score of CAT-2021 conducted by Indian Institutes of Management.

MANAGE uses CAT score for short-listing the candidates for admission in PGDM (ABM). IIMs have no other role either in the selection process or in conduct of the program.

How to apply

Online application form can be filled on the website www.manage.gov.in. Application form can also be downloaded and filled manually, though it may be more efficient and accurate to fill the form online and then take the print out. Prospectus can be obtained by sending a DD of Rs. 200/-. The filled in application form and enclosures along with application fee of Rs.1200/- (Rs.600/- for SC and ST categories) payable through Demand Draft drawn in favour of MANAGE, Hyderabad may be sent to Principal Coordinator PGDM(ABM), at the address given below:

Principal Coordinator, PGDM (ABM),
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500 030

Selection Procedure

A multi-stage selection procedure will be followed for admission as described below.

1. All applicants fulfilling the eligibility criteria will have to submit the CAT-2021 Score Card latest by 31st January, 2022
2. Merit list will be prepared for calling candidates for Group Discussion, Personal Interview etc., based on CAT Score (point no. 4 below). The merit list will be prepared category wise i.e. OC, OBC (Non Creamy layer), SC, ST, PH and Kashmiri Migrants
3. The CAT Score weightage will be computed as follows:
   CAT Score (CS) CS = Candidate’s CAT Score / Highest CAT Score * 55
4. Candidates shall be called for group discussion, personal interview
   - Personal interview, GD, Essay Writing may include subjects to test candidates’ aptitude for Agriculture and Management. Candidates’ record in extracurricular activities and any additional qualifications or accomplishments may also be considered during the interview process.
   - About 3 minutes time will be given to the candidates to prepare before Group Discussion
   - During Group Discussion, every candidate in a group shall be given at least 2 minutes during which nobody else will interject

More Details can be available from the institute website.

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