National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Telangana Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Avg Package
12.38 LPA
Highest Pkg
21 LPA
Institute Type
Public
Total Courses
2 Courses
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Telangana - Overview
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About National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Telangana
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) is an autonomous organization of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, established in 1987 and re-christened to its present name in 1992, located at Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500030.
Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Telangana Courses
2 CoursesBachelor's degree (minimum 4 years of education after Class XII) in Agriculture Sciences or an agriculture-related discipline (Agriculture, Agri-Business Management, Agricultural Marketing & Cooperation, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural IT, Commercial Agriculture, Dairy Technology, Fisheries, Food Technology, Food Processing Engineering, Forestry, Horticulture, Sericulture, Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, or any other Agriculture/Allied stream) with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) from a recognized, ICAR-accredited university or an institution established/incorporated by a Central or State Act; final-year students may apply provisionally. Candidates must hold a valid CAT score (CAT-2025 for the 2026-28 batch), per the official Admission Policy 2026-28 (manage.gov.in/ABM-Admissions/AdmissionPolicy-2026.pdf).
Graduation in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary, Fisheries, or allied fields; targeted at government extension personnel and agripreneurs.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Agri-Business Management) - PGDM(ABM) 1 specialization | ₹ 9.75L - 9.85L Check Fee Details | Bachelor's degree (minimum 4 years of education after Class XII) in Agriculture Sciences or an agriculture-related discipline (Agriculture, Agri-Business Management, Agricultural Marketing & Cooperation, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural IT, Commercial Agriculture, Dairy Technology, Fisheries, Food Technology, Food Processing Engineering, Forestry, Horticulture, Sericulture, Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, or any other Agriculture/Allied stream) with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) from a recognized, ICAR-accredited university or an institution established/incorporated by a Central or State Act; final-year students may apply provisionally. Candidates must hold a valid CAT score (CAT-2025 for the 2026-28 batch), per the official Admission Policy 2026-28 (manage.gov.in/ABM-Admissions/AdmissionPolicy-2026.pdf). |
| Distance and Online Education Programs (MOOCs / Hybrid) 3 specializations | ₹ 10K - 15K Check Fee Details | Graduation in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary, Fisheries, or allied fields; targeted at government extension personnel and agripreneurs. |
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Telangana Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
CAT (Common Admission Test), conducted by the IIMs. Per the AICTE Mandatory Disclosure, admission to 100% of PGDM(ABM) seats is through CAT scores only - other tests (XAT/GMAT/CMAT/GPAT etc.) are not considered, and IIMs have no role beyond providing the score.
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Placement Statistics
Verified campus placements records for National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Telangana
💡 Placement Highlights & Details (2023-25 (CTC))
Per the AICTE Mandatory Disclosure (manage.gov.in), 100% placements have been achieved for PGDM(ABM) since the programme's inception in 1996; CAY-I (Summer Internship) and CAY-II (Final Placements) were both 100% in the most recent cycle disclosed. For CTC 2023-25: Maximum Rs. 21.00 LPA, Average Rs. 12.38 LPA (2022-24: Maximum Rs. 20.00 LPA, Average Rs. 12.33 LPA; 2021-23: Maximum Rs. 20.00 LPA, Average Rs. 12.16 LPA). Separately, Careers360's placement summary for the 2025 season (tracking MANAGE's own NIRF disclosures) cites a highest package of Rs. 21 LPA, an average of Rs. 12.38 LPA, a median of Rs. 12 LPA, and 45 recruiting companies; the NIRF Management Report 2024 cites 66 postgraduate students placed with a median of Rs. 11,59,282. Recruiting sub-sectors span procurement, trading, banking, insurance, agro-chemicals, seeds, agro-processing, fertilizers and retailing, per the official PGDM(ABM) 'Placements' page.
Top Recruiting Partners
34 RecruitersRanked 95th in NIRF Management Rankings 2025 (score 45.48), per NIRF's official published data as reproduced by third-party trackers; official year-wise NIRF submission PDFs (2024, 2025 - Overall, Agriculture & Allied Sectors, and Management categories) are hosted on the official PGDM(ABM) 'NIRF' page.
NIRF (Management)
Ranked 35th overall (score 230.68/500, rating AAAA+) in the Careers360 B-School Ranking 2026, per Careers360's third-party ranking summary.
Careers360 B-School Ranking
PGDM(ABM) is AICTE-approved (AICTE ID 1-43657824456), per the official website and AICTE Mandatory Disclosure.
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
NIRF (Management) | Ranked 95th in NIRF Management Rankings 2025 (score 45.48), per NIRF's official published data as reproduced by third-party trackers; official year-wise NIRF submission PDFs (2024, 2025 - Overall, Agriculture & Allied Sectors, and Management categories) are hosted on the official PGDM(ABM) 'NIRF' page. |
Careers360 B-School Ranking | Ranked 35th overall (score 230.68/500, rating AAAA+) in the Careers360 B-School Ranking 2026, per Careers360's third-party ranking summary. |
AICTE | PGDM(ABM) is AICTE-approved (AICTE ID 1-43657824456), per the official website and AICTE Mandatory Disclosure. |
NBA | PGDM(ABM) is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for 2025-2028, per the official website and AICTE Mandatory Disclosure. |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
MANAGE Merit Scholarships (PGDM-ABM) | Eligible meritorious PGDM(ABM) students, per the AICTE Mandatory Disclosure hosted on the official website. | 20 merit scholarships of Rs. 1 Lakh per student per year, totalling approx. Rs. 20 Lakhs disbursed to eligible students, per the AICTE Mandatory Disclosure. No fee waivers are separately granted, per the same disclosure. |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Academic Block & Classrooms
Air-conditioned classrooms and conference halls equipped with the latest AV equipment; per the AICTE Mandatory Disclosure, MANAGE has four classrooms (two of 200 sq.m. and two of 350 sq.m.), three seminar halls, and tutorial halls of 300 sq.m. and 450 sq.m., set within an aesthetically landscaped 17-hectare campus, per the official 'Our Infrastructure' page.
Library
A computerized library accessed via eGranthalaya/OPAC, holding 14,700 books/titles, 37 print journals, 13,000+ online journals, an extensive e-books collection, 20 magazines, 15 newspapers, and subscriptions to Statista, Indiastat.com, EPWRF India Time Series, CMIE Prowess and CMIE Commodities, besides the National Digital Library (NDL), per the AICTE Mandatory Disclosure.
Boys' & Girls' Hostels
A Boys' Hostel with 140 beds (double occupancy) and a Girls' Hostel with 47 rooms (double occupancy); campus-wide the hostel block comprises 168 rooms (22 air-conditioned) with intercom connectivity and hygienic cosmopolitan food arrangements, per the AICTE Mandatory Disclosure and the official 'Our Infrastructure' page.
Sports & Recreation
Indoor facilities for Squash, Gym, Shuttle Badminton, Table Tennis, Billiards, Chess and Carrom, and outdoor facilities for Lawn Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball and Basketball, plus a swimming pool and gymnasium, per the AICTE Mandatory Disclosure and the official 'Our Infrastructure' page.
Hostel & Accommodation
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Frequently Asked Questions
MANAGE was established in 1987 as the 'National Centre for Management of Agricultural Extension,' an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India. It was elevated to National Institute status and given its present name in 1992, per the official 'Our Organization' page.
No. MANAGE is a standalone autonomous institute; the AICTE Mandatory Disclosure explicitly lists its affiliating university as 'N.A.' Its flagship PGDM(ABM) programme is independently approved by AICTE and accredited by the NBA rather than being run under any university's degree structure.
MANAGE's flagship full-time academic programme is the two-year, AICTE-approved, NBA-accredited residential PGDM(ABM) - Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Agri-Business Management) - launched in 1996, with an annual intake of 120 students, per the official website.
Admission is solely through CAT (Common Admission Test) scores - MANAGE does not accept XAT, GMAT, CMAT or any other test. Shortlisted candidates go through Essay Writing, Group Discussion and Personal Interview; the final merit list weighs CAT Score (55), Essay (5), GD (12), PI (17), Work Experience (5) and Academic Record (6), per the official Admission Policy 2026-28.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Agri-Business Management) - PGDM(ABM), Distance and Online Education Programs (MOOCs / Hybrid)
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National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | 1987 (as National Centre for Management of Agricultural Extension); renamed MANAGE in 1992 |
| Status | Autonomous, standalone institute under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India; ISO 9001:2015 certified; not affiliated to any university |
| Location | Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500030 |
| Flagship Programme | 2-Year Full-Time Residential PGDM (Agri-Business Management) - PGDM(ABM) |
| Other Programmes | PGDAEM; DAESI; PGDAWM-MOOCs; PGDAEM-MOOCs; CFA-MOOCs; short-term trainings and NYPDPs |
| Annual Intake (PGDM-ABM) | 120 students |
| Approval | AICTE-approved; NBA-accredited (2025-2028); AIU-approved (2022-2025) |
| Total Programme Fee (approx.) | Rs. 9.75 Lakhs (per the AICTE Mandatory Disclosure) |
Note on sourcing: manage.gov.in is a large, classic ASP-based government site. Core institutional facts (history, mandate, infrastructure) were read directly as static text from the official 'About Us' pages, while admission, eligibility, fee and placement figures for PGDM(ABM) are drawn from the official Admission Policy (2026-28) and the AICTE Mandatory Disclosure PDF, both hosted on manage.gov.in. Some third-party ranking/placement figures (NIRF via aggregators, Careers360) are cited separately and flagged as such.
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