National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE)

#95th nationally, per third-party aggregator Careers360, citing the institute's own NIRF submission; MANAGE's official PGDM(ABM) page links the source NIRF 2024 and 2025 submission PDFs (Overall, Agricultural & Allied Sectors, and Management) rather than stating a rank directly — candidates should cross-check the current standing on nirfindia.org. NIRF 2025 (Management category)📍 Hyderabad, Telangana

National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) Courses & Fees 2026 Course-wise Fees, Payment Schedule & Eligibility

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Avg Package

12.38 LPA

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Highest Pkg

21 LPA

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Institute Type

Government (Autonomous Organisation under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India)

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Total Courses

4 Courses

MANAGE's core offering is the two-year, full-time PGDM(ABM) — AICTE-approved, NBA-accredited and AIU-recognised as MBA-equivalent — admitting 120 students a year on the strength of a valid CAT score followed by essay writing, group discussion and personal interview. Alongside this flagship programme, MANAGE runs the one-year distance-mode PGDAEM for extension functionaries, an online PGDAEM-MOOCs track open to Indian and international graduates, an online PGDAWM-MOOCs programme in agri-warehousing management, and DAESI, a diploma for agri-input dealers delivered through State-level SAMETIs.

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) Courses

4 Courses

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Agri-Business Management)

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 9.75L - 9.75L

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or an allied discipline (or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Ministry of HRD/Education, GoI, or ICAR) with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGMA (45% for OBC/SC/ST/PwD/Kashmiri-Migrant categories, per Govt. of India norms); a valid CAT score is mandatory. Final-year graduating students may also apply.

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Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension Management

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 15K - 15K

A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university; the programme primarily targets in-service extension functionaries from public/private extension systems, though open graduates may also apply per the current admission notification.

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Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension Management — PGDAEM-MOOCs (Online)

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 8K - 8K

Open to both national (Indian) and international graduate candidates in any discipline, delivered entirely online via MOOCs; launched as an alternate, wider-reach version of the distance-mode PGDAEM.

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Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers — DAESI

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ Not fully disclosed on indexed official pages

Aimed at agri-input dealers (pesticide/fertiliser/seed retailers); specific educational eligibility and current fee were not found on indexed official pages and should be confirmed via the official DAESI page (manage.gov.in/daesi/daesi.asp) or the relevant State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI).

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Course	Fee Range	Eligibility
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Agri-Business Management) 1 specialization	₹ 9.75L - 9.75L Check Fee Details	Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or an allied discipline (or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Ministry of HRD/Education, GoI, or ICAR) with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGMA (45% for OBC/SC/ST/PwD/Kashmiri-Migrant categories, per Govt. of India norms); a valid CAT score is mandatory. Final-year graduating students may also apply.
Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension Management 1 specialization	₹ 15K - 15K Check Fee Details	A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university; the programme primarily targets in-service extension functionaries from public/private extension systems, though open graduates may also apply per the current admission notification.
Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension Management — PGDAEM-MOOCs (Online) 1 specialization	₹ 8K - 8K Check Fee Details	Open to both national (Indian) and international graduate candidates in any discipline, delivered entirely online via MOOCs; launched as an alternate, wider-reach version of the distance-mode PGDAEM.
Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers — DAESI 1 specialization	₹ Not fully disclosed on indexed official pages Check Fee Details	Aimed at agri-input dealers (pesticide/fertiliser/seed retailers); specific educational eligibility and current fee were not found on indexed official pages and should be confirmed via the official DAESI page (manage.gov.in/daesi/daesi.asp) or the relevant State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI).