Question 1

What is the fee for PGDM(ABM) at MANAGE?

Accepted Answer

Per aggregated third-party admission data, the total 2-year PGDM(ABM) fee for the current admission cycle is approximately Rs. 9.75 lakh, up from approximately Rs. 9 lakh in the previous cycle. Fees are typically split unevenly across the two years. The application fee is Rs. 600 (Rs. 200 for SC/ST categories).

Question 2

Is MANAGE a government institute?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MANAGE (National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management) is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, established in 1987.

Question 3

What is MANAGE Hyderabad's NIRF ranking?

Accepted Answer

As per NIRF India Rankings 2025, MANAGE is ranked #95 out of 125 institutions in the Management category, an improvement from #101 in 2024. It is also separately assessed in the NIRF Agricultural & Allied Sectors category.

Question 4

What is the placement record at MANAGE?

Accepted Answer

MANAGE's official site states that 100% placements have been achieved for PGDM(ABM) since the programme's inception in 1996. For the most recent reported cohort (2023-24 graduating batch), 63 of 65 graduated students were placed with a median salary of Rs. 11.60 LPA. Major recruiters include ITC, Cadbury, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Britannia Industries, Dabur India, Cargill India, and Monsanto India.

Question 5

What are the popular specializations?

Accepted Answer

Diploma in Agricultural Extension, PGDAEM-MOOCs / PGDAWM-MOOCs, PGDM (ABM), PGDAEM

Course	Fee Range	Eligibility
Diploma in Agricultural Extension 1 specialization	₹ 28K - 28K	Designed for agri-input dealers seeking a diploma in agricultural extension services; specific eligibility criteria published in the official DAESI programme guidelines
PGDAEM-MOOCs / PGDAWM-MOOCs 1 specialization	₹ 28K - 28K	Graduates aspiring to enrich their knowledge in Agricultural Extension Management or Agri-Warehousing Management; designed for working professionals and extension functionaries
PGDM (ABM) 1 specialization	₹ 9L - 9.75L	Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Fisheries, Forestry, Sericulture, Agricultural Engineering, Food Science, Biotechnology, Dairy Technology, Home Science, or Agricultural Information Technology; valid score in CAT or CMAT (as specified for the relevant admission cycle); Analytical Writing Skill Test (AWST), Group Discussion and Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates
PGDAEM 1 specialization	₹ 20K - 20K	Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or allied disciplines; designed primarily for extension/development functionaries seeking to enhance their agricultural extension management competencies

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