Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Agri Business and Plantation Management [PGDM-ABPM] From IIPM, Bangalore

1. The candidate must hold a valid Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of candidates who belong to  scheduled caste (SC)/ scheduled tribe (ST), and  persons with disabilities  (PWD) category] from a  recognized University or  Institution. NRIs, PIOs and  foreign students are eligible to  apply.
   a) PGDM-ABPM Programme: Preference will be given to candidates with Bachelor’s
   Degree in Agriculture and Allied Sciences viz. Horticulture, Forestry, Sericulture, PostHarvest Technology and other related disciplines.
   b) Candidates who are appearing for final semester exam are also eligible to apply.
2. The candidates must have a valid score in at least one of the following national level eligible  tests (NLET):
   a. CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT/GATE
   b. The valid score of the above examinations must be submitted by June 30, 2023
3. Candidates who are in the final year of their graduation can also apply  and submit their provisional certificate and marks sheet/grade  card indicating up-to- date and latest   cumulative  marks/CGPA/OGPA till  the previous year/semester and in the  application form. Their  provisional eligibility will  be decided based on the same. If selected, they may seek  provisional admission  into the programme on  payment of the required  fee and other charges as  specified. After joining  the programme, they will  have to submit the  degree certificate and  aggregate marks / CGPA  / OGPA latest by 30th  September 2023.
4. Reservation of seats will be applicable for EWS, OBC (Non-creamy Layer), SC, ST, and 4 PWD categories as per Govt. of India rules.
5. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ascertain and ensure that  they possess the requisite qualifications  for admission. Having  been admitted  provisionally does not  mean acceptance of eligibility. Final eligibility  for admission  will be decided by IIPM.
6. A multi-stage selection procedure will be followed for admission as  described below: Each candidate will be assigned a score based on  their performance in  various components as  detailed in the following  table.
7. IIPM’s Professional Aptitude Test (IPAT)  examination is compulsory and will be conducted offline. The  test will consist of total  100 questions (which  includes, logical  reasoning, general  awareness, quantitative  technique, language communication, and  subject matter (i.e.,  agriculture and allied),  of 1 mark and 90 minutes duration.  There will be no negative  marking.
8. A cumulative score will be prepared based on students’ performance in the first four 8 components of the above  table (i.e., SSLC, HSC,  UG, and IPAT).
9. A qualifying list will be  prepared for the shortlisted students  whose score is above the minimum required  cumulative score. These students will be called for GD and PI on specified  dates. The merit list will  be prepared to take into  consideration all categories of applicants  (i.e., GEN, EWS, OBC  (non-creamy layer), SC,  ST, and PWD). The GD  and PI will normally be  done on the IIPM, Bengaluru campus.
10. The final merit list will be prepared based on the performance of the shortlisted students in the GD & PI rounds..

Fee Structure:

*Allotment based on availability & on First fee payer basis. Mess & Hotel Fees to be paid in full at the time of admission.

**Subject to change in CPI & taxes.