National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management - [MANAGE]

MANAGE Hyderabad offers admission to the PG Diploma programs in the fields of agribusiness, farm business management, climate-smart agriculture, and many more. MANAGE Hyderabad’s flagship program is the PGDM-ABM, with a total fee of INR 9 lakhs for the 2026 batch. To be eligible, candidates must hold a graduation degree in Agricultural Sciences or related fields with at least 50% marks. The admission process is based on CAT scores, followed by group discussions, personal interviews, and essay writing to evaluate aptitude in Agriculture and Management. The institute also considers additional qualifications and extracurricular activities during the selection process.

MANAGE Hyderabad offers admission to other PG Diploma programs based on merit performance in the previous qualifying examination. To be admitted to MANAGE Hyderabad, candidates must meet the institute's eligibility criteria. The application process for PG Diploma programs is conducted online. Candidates can apply to MANAGE Hyderabad through its official website for admission to various PG Diploma courses.

1. MANAGE Hyderabad Admission Dates
2. MANAGE Hyderabad PGDM-ABM Admission
3. MANAGE Hyderabad PG Diploma Courses Admission
4. MANAGE Hyderabad Admission FAQs

MANAGE Hyderabad Admission Dates 2026

Admission to the PGDM-ABM program at MANAGE Hyderabad is conducted through CAT scores. Shortlisting is based on personal interviews, essay writing, academic performance, work experience, and extracurricular achievements. The important admission dates are provided below:

MANAGE Hyderabad PGDM-ABM Admission 2026

The flagship program of MANAGE Hyderabad is PGDM-ABM. The total fees for PGDM-ABM is INR 9 lakhs for 2026 for the entire course duration. The eligibility criteria is that the candidates must have passed graduation in Agricultural Sciences or Agriculture-related disciplines with a minimum of 50%.

The selection criteria include CAT scores, followed by personal interviews, group discussions, and essay writing. Participation in extracurricular activities and additional qualifications are also taken into consideration. The specialization, eligibility, and selection criteria for PGDM-ABM is mentioned below for MANAGE Hyderabad:

MANAGE Hyderabad PGDM-ABM Admission Process 2026

The admission criteria for PGDM-ABM is given below:

1. Eligibility criteria: The eligibility criteria is that the candidates must have passed graduation in Agricultural Sciences or Agriculture-related disciplines with a minimum of 50%.
2. Selection criteria: The selection criteria is based on the following parameters:

•  Candidates must have a valid CAT score card. The CAT score weightage is computed below:

• Shortlisted candidates will be called for group discussion, personal interview, and other testing parameters indicated below:

In the YouTube video below, the students of the 2024-26 MANAGE Hyderabad batch share their experience and explain the selection criteria and interview process for PGDM-ABM admission:

MANAGE Hyderabad PG Diploma Courses Admission 2026

MANAGE Hyderabad offers admission to other PG Diploma Courses like PGDAEM, PGDAWM-MOOCs, PGDAEM-MOOCs, and CFA-MOOCs. For admission to these courses, candidates must have completed their graduation, and they need to fill out the application form online through the official website.

The total fees for PGDAEM is INR 15 K, for PGDAWM-MOOCs and PGDAEM-MOOCs, the total fees are INR 10 K and INR 8 K, respectively. Whereas, for CFA-MOOCs, the total fees is INR 5 K for Government Servants and INR 15 K for Agripreneurs. The specialization, eligibility, and selection criteria for all the courses are mentioned below for MANAGE Hyderabad:

MANAGE Hyderabad Admission FAQs

Ques. Can a graduate student take admission in the PGDAEM course at MANAGE Hyderabad?

Ans. No, only Extension functionaries with degrees in Agriculture or allied sectors, as well as graduates working in government agriculture departments, SAUs, ATMA, or KVKs, must apply through SAMETI/ designated study centers. Applications are forwarded to MANAGE Hyderabad, which holds the final authority for admission approval.

Ques. How is the PGDAWM-MOOCs course beneficial to professionals at MANAGE Hyderabad?

Ans. PGDAWM is a one-year online course offered via MOOCs, combining theoretical and practical learning. It provides study materials like write-ups and videos for each subject, along with opportunities to interact with industry experts through the online platform. The program carries 32 credits over two semesters, with 16 credits each. It includes nine subjects and project work, supported by reading materials. Completion of all subjects, assignments, and project work is mandatory to earn the certificate.

Ques. What is the CAT cutoff 2025 for MANAGE Hyderabad?

Ans. The CAT cutoff 2025 for PGDM-ABM has not been released yet. Candidates can check the official website for admission dates. The admissions for 2026 are ongoing at MANAGE Hyderabad. The institute offers PGDM-ABM as its flagship course, and the admission process is rigorous. MANAGE Hyderabad emphasizes particular parameters and their weightage for admission.

Ques. How should I prepare for the essay writing, GD and PI rounds for PGDM-ABM admission at MANAGE Hyderabad?

Ans. For the essay writing round, students are tested for their writing ability and how clearly they can express their ideas and knowledge in words. The next round is a group discussion where students are tested for their communication skills, interpersonal, and intrapersonal skills. The last round is a personal interview where a panel of experts will judge the candidates’ knowledge in current affairs, soft skills, and whether the candidate maps well with the PGDM-ABM course requirements.