National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Telangana

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National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Telangana Admissions 2026 Eligibility, Admission Process & Important Dates

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Total Courses

2 Courses

Per the official Admission Policy 2026-28: candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Sciences or an agriculture-related discipline with a minimum of 50% marks/equivalent CGPA (45% for SC/ST/PwD) from a recognized, ICAR-accredited university, along with a valid CAT score. There is no management quota, as MANAGE is a Government institution.

National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Telangana Admissions

Admission Process Overview

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Sciences or an agriculture-related discipline with a minimum of 50% marks/equivalent CGPA (45% for SC/ST/PwD) from a recognized, ICAR-accredited university, plus a valid CAT score; final-year students may apply provisionally, per the official Admission Policy 2026-28.

Admission Process

Per the official Admission Policy 2026-28: candidates submit an online or offline application (application fee Rs. 600, Rs. 200 for SC/ST) along with academic, category and work-experience documents. Candidates are shortlisted category-wise (GEN/EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Kashmiri Migrant) based on CAT percentile, then called for Essay Writing, Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The final merit list is computed on a 100-point scale: CAT Score 55, Essay Writing 5, Group Discussion 12, Personal Interview 17, Work Experience up to 5, and Academic Record (Class XII + Graduation marks) up to 6. There is no management quota, as MANAGE is a Government institution.

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Admission Process for PGDM(ABM) at MANAGE, Hyderabad

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted online (manage.gov.in/abmonline) or by downloading and posting a physical application form, along with a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 600 (Rs. 200 for SC/ST). Candidates are shortlisted category-wise on CAT percentile, then called for Essay Writing, Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The final merit list is computed out of 100 points: CAT Score 55, Essay Writing 5, Group Discussion 12, Personal Interview 17, Work Experience up to 5, and Academic Record up to 6, per the official Admission Policy 2026-28.