Post Graduate Diploma in Agri-Business Management [PGDM-ABM] From MANAGE, Hyderabad

Latest Update: MANAGE Hyderabad PGDM (ABM) admission 2024 is open and the last date to apply is February 10, 2024. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website or can request the prospectus and download the application form and send it through post. CAT Result 2023 has been released. Candidates can download the scorecard from the official website by using their login ID and username.

MANAGE Hyderabad offers PGDM ABM at the postgraduate level. Applicants for the PGDM ABM programme at MANAGE Hyderabad must have completed their bachelor's degree and received a minimum of 50% in their qualifying examination (5% relaxation for reserved category candidates).

Candidates must also apply their CAT results at the time of registration. Candidates for the PGDM programmes will be admitted based on their performance in the aptitude exam, group discussion, and personal interview rounds.

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MANAGE Hyderabad PGDM ABM Key Highlights

• MANAGE Hyderabad offers PGDM ABM for a duration of 2 years.
• The institute has been ranked #1st Best Sectoral B-School (Agriculture) in 2018 by Outlook India, #40 out of 284 in 2019 by India Today and #44 out of 50 by Times Today India.
• The total fees for MANAGE Hyderabad PGDM ABM program is INR 8 Lakhs.
• The eligibility criteria to apply for this program is Bachelor’s degree in agricultural or allied sciences with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD). Candidates in their final year can also apply.

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MANAGE Hyderabad PGDM ABM Important Dates 2024

MANAGE Hyderabad PGDM ABM Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must have a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Sciences or Agriculture-related subjects like Agriculture, Agri Business Management, Commercial Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Technology, Agricultural Information Technology, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation,Horticulture, Sericulture, Agricultural Engineering, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Dairy Technology, Food Processing Engineering, Forestry, Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry and all other streams of Agriculture and Allied subjects with a minimum of 50% or comparable CGPA. The minimal aggregate score for SC/ST/PwD applicants during graduation should be 45%.

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• The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree or comparable qualification in any other field, such as Humanities, Social Sciences, Engineering, Pure Sciences, Commerce, and so on, with a minimum of 50% or equivalent CGPA. The minimal aggregate score for SC/ST/PwD applicants during graduation should be 45%. 
• Candidates must have a valid CAT 2023 score from one of the Indian Institutes of Management. The CAT score is used by MANAGE to shortlist candidates for admission to the PGDM programme (ABM).
• Final-year graduate students are also eligible to apply, but they must submit their final aggregate score (CGPA/%) by August. Candidates must present a certificate from their institution's principle stating that they received 50% on the basis of the most recent available grades/marks.

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MANAGE Hyderabad PGDM ABM Admission Criteria

The admissions committee will shortlist candidates based on their CAT score. Candidates will be invited to MANAGE Campus for a Group Discussion, Essay Writing, and Personal Interview. GEN, EWS, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, ST, PWD, and Kashmiri Migrants will all have merit lists established.

The final merit list will be compiled using the following selection criteria and weightage, as listed below:

CAT Score Weightage:

Subjects that test candidates' aptitude for Agriculture and Management may be included in the personal interview and essay writing. During the interview process, candidates' participation in extracurricular activities, as well as any additional credentials or accomplishments, may be evaluated.

Academic Diversity Weightage:

The table below explains the grading for academic diversity utilised in the selection criterion.

Work Experience Score:

The following table explains the academic diversity scoring used for selection criterion:

Each year of job experience in Agriculture & Allied Sectors and Rural Development will be worth 0.5 points more, with a maximum of 5 points in Work Experience.

How to Apply for MANAGE Hyderabad PGDM ABM?

Application Process

• On the official website of MANAGE Hyderabad, fill out the online application form.
• To create a Login ID and password, fill in the essential information.
• Fill out the application form after logging in with your ID and password.
• Fill in your personal information, academic information, and CAT score.
• Scanned images of the candidate's signature and photograph should be uploaded.
• Details about your CAT score should be uploaded.
• After uploading the certificates, save the application form.
• Apply online and pay the application cost. For general candidates, the application cost is INR 600, while for SC/ST candidates, it is INR 200.
• Print the Confirmation Page after a successful payment and save it for future use.

Documents Required

• X, XII, Graduation/Post Graduation certificates and marksheets. 
• Provisional certificates
• Migration Certificate
• Transfer certificate (of the last institution attended)
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Income Certificate
• Employment Proof (Appointment Letter, salary slips etc, if applicable)
• Address Proof 
• Demand Draft

MANAGE Hyderabad PGDM ABM Course Details

• A two-year full-time postgraduate specialised programme in agribusiness management is offered by MANAGE. It equips applicants with managerial and technical abilities to help assist the agriculture industry.
• Seven trimesters comprise the programme. The curriculum of the programme has been completely reworked in order to keep it current with industry requirements.
• Compulsory courses, electives, and the Summer Project make up the total credit load of 116 credits.
• Independent research and project courses are available throughout the second year of the PGDM degree.

MANAGE Hyderabad PGDM ABM Syllabus

Students can take any elective course they like. If a minimum of 20 students sign up for a certain elective, it will be offered.

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MANAGE Hyderabad PGDM ABM Placements

The institute has recently concluded the 2023 placement drive for its PGDM ABM batch with 100% placements. 66 students received international placement offers. The highlights of MANAGE Placements 2023 are tabulated below:

MANAGE Hyderabad PGDM ABM Summer Internship

Summer projects with notable Agri-Business companies are meant to allow students to use their knowledge and abilities in a real-world job environment during the fourth trimester. During the months of October and November, reputable agribusiness companies come to MANAGE to recruit students for 8–10 week summer projects. The majority of the initiatives are centred on crucial issues relating to firms' future business plans.

Some of the top recruiters of MANAGE Hyderabad PGDM ABM are:

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