Which college is better for an MBA in Agribusiness Management, SIIB Pune or Manage Hyderabad?

Symbiosis Institute of International Business, Pune (SIIB) established in 1992 is a constituent of the well-recognised Symbiosis Institute of Management. National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management also known as Manage was established in 1987 by the Ministry of Agriculture. Over the years both these institutions have been ranked amongst the top 50 B-Schools of the country. It is hard to prefer one over the other but we try to analyse a few aspects here. Course: At Manage, all courses are solely focused on the agribusiness sector and hence, the institute has a high brand value in this industry attracting lucrative offers. Also, it is run by the government, thereby ensuring quality of education and highly esteemed and experienced faculty members. Fees: At SIIB, the fees for MBA in Agri Business Management is 10.8 lacs. While at Manage, it is 6.05 lacs for the same course. Admission: For both these institutes, candidates need to meet the basic eligibility criteria of 50% throughout the academic career to apply. For SIIB, eligible students need to appear for SNAP followed by personal interview and written ability test. Manage scrutinizes students based on CAT score and then GD, followed by personal interview. Seat intake: At SIIB, the total intake for MBA in Agribusiness is 60-100 while at Manage, it is 80-120. Facilities: Both the institutions boast of the state-of-the-art infrastructure. SIIB’s library provides membership facilities like APICS, SHRM and NHRD. SIIB also has international collaborations with Dauphine University, Berlin School of Economics and Law, Lisbon School of Economics and Management. Manage serves as an international centre for processing and disseminating valuable data on agricultural management related subjects. For skill development, Manage coordinates various government welfare schemes such as FCAC and ACABC. Placement statistics: SIIB Pune Average CTC offered was 10.6 LPA Highest domestic CTC offered was 19.5 LPA while highest international package was 45 LPA Bisleri, FICCI, CRISIL, KPMG were the top recruiting companies Manage Hyderabad Highest CTC offered was 26 LPA Average CTC offered was 7.5 LPA TERI, Thomson Reuters, Indian Oil, FMC Corp were major recruiters amongst 30 others

MANAGE, Hyderabad - National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management

National Centre for Management of Agricultural Extension or popularly known as MANAGE was established in 1987 by the Ministry of Agriculture. It is an autonomous institute located in the state of Hyderabad. It is sprawled over an artistically landscaped area of 17 hectares which has beautiful lawns, academic blocks, residential blocks, library, computer centers, and much more other facilities. The Institute provides specializations only in postgraduate diploma courses in agricultural management.

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MANAGE Hyderabad Highlights
MANAGE Hyderabad Important Dates
MANAGE Courses
MANAGE Hyderabad Admission
MANAGE Hyderabad Placements
MANAGE Hyderabad Ranking
MANAGE Hyderabad Facilities
MANAGE Hyderabad FAQs

MANAGE Hyderabad Highlights

Official Website	https://www.manage.gov.in
Type of Programs	PG Diploma, Diploma, and Online Programs
Application Mode	Online and Offline
Address	Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030, Telangana

MANAGE Hyderabad Important Dates 2024

Events	Dates
Last date to apply for PGDM (ABM)	February 10, 2024
The Last Date to Apply for PGDAEM	February 15, 2024

MANAGE Courses

Given below is the detailed information on the courses offered by the Institute:

Course 1: Post Graduate Diploma in Agri-Business Management (PGDM ABM)

Duration – 2 years | Full-time
Eligibility – Bachelor’s degree in agricultural or allied sciences with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD). Candidates in their final year can also apply.
Program Fee – INR 9 Lakhs

Selection Criteria – Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of score in CAT 2023. Final admission will be done on the basis of performance in GD and PI.

Course 2: Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension Management (PGDM AEM)

Duration – 1 year | Part-time
Eligibility – Bachelor’s degree in agriculture and allied areas. Minimum of 5 years of work experience is necessary in the field of agricultural extension.
Program Fee – INR 15,000

Course 3: Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers (DAESI)

Duration – 1 year | Full-time
Eligibility – Open to all candidates with a minimum pass in Class 10^th
Program Fee – INR 20,000

Selection Criteria – Graduate/post graduate in Agriculture/Horticulture with 5 years of experience.

Course 4: Post Graduate Diploma in Agri-Warehousing Management (PGDM AWM)

Duration – 1 year | Online-mode
Eligibility – Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian board.
Program Fee – INR 10,000

Selection Criteria – Merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks scored in graduation

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MANAGE Hyderabad Admission

A candidate proceeding for admission to the course must register online in the prescribed application form available on the official website. The candidates are requested to read about the Full-Time Course before registration and abide by the same. The Institute follows a rigorous admission and selection procedure for the eligible candidates. It is based on scores of CAT examination for admission in PGDM ABM. Whereas, for other courses, the institute provides admission on the basis of marks scored in the previous qualifying examination.

For PGDM ABM, meritorious students shall be called upon for a rigorous and competitive selection procedure which will include the following parameters:

Parameter	Weight (in %)
CAT score	55
Paper/Essay Writing	05
Group Discussion	12
Personal Interview	17
Work Experience	05
Academic Record	06
Total	100

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MANAGE Hyderabad Placements

The institute has a full-fledged placement cell providing an extensive amount of opportunities in the sector of agricultural extension management. Major agri-business companies have recruited students as management trainees and middle-level managers. 100% placements have been achieved since the inception of the institute. The major sectors from which placement demands have been coming forth include Agri-input, Retail, Commodity, and Consultancy. The institute has recently concluded the 2023 placement drive for its PGDM ABM batch with 100% placements. 66 students received international placement offers. The highlights of MANAGE Placements 2023 are tabulated below:

Batch	Placements Statistics 2023
No. of International Offers	66
Placement Percentage	100%
Highest CTC	INR 45.50 LPA
Average CTC	INR 12.16 LPA

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MANAGE Hyderabad Ranking

The PGDM (ABM) program has been ranked among the top management schools in India. Given below are some of the achievements by the Institute:

Ranked 97th in the Management category by NIRF 2023.
Ranked 42nd in Government Category of Top B-Schools by IIRF 2024.
Ranked 37th by Business Today Ranking 2023 among the top B-Schools.
Received “Education Leadership Award” in 2018
24th overall ranking by Outlook Survey 2017
Ranked 1st in the Best Sectoral B-School (Agri-Business) by Outlook Survey 2018
3rd Best Management School in South India

MANAGE Hyderabad Facilities

Given below are some of the facilities offered by the Institute to cater to the needs of the students as well as faculty members:

Hostels: The campus offers accommodation facilities to students. The hostel block consists of 168 rooms with intercom facility. The hostel also has arrangements for hygienic food.
Library: It has a collection of books, educational videos, and online resources. It has 10,000 books on management, agriculture, and allied aspects. There are 170 Indian and foreign journals and over 100 newsletters and conference proceedings.
Guesthouse: Facilities on campus for guests includes fully furnished air-conditioned rooms.
IT Support: The IT centre at MANAGE houses 200 computers with Wi-Fi connectivity. A video-conferencing facility is also available to connect institute to other universities in India.

MANAGE Hyderabad FAQs

Ques. What will be the minimum fee of PGDAEM at MANAGE Hyderabad?

Ans. The minimum fee of PGDAEM at MANAGE, Hyderabad is INR 15,000. The payment of the fees should be made only after the acceptance of application by MANAGE. Check: MANAGE Hyderabad Courses & Fees

Ques. Is it worthtaking admission to MANAGE PGDM (ABM) Hyderabad?

Ans. MANAGE PGDM (ABM) course is a two academic year program which complete worth every penny. The course is offered at INR 9,00,000. With qualified CAT score students can take admission and have a great career in Agri-Business companies. During the 2023 placements, the maximum CTC offered was INR 45.50 LPA and the average was IINR 12.16 LPA for the batch 2021-23. The institute is bestowed with well-accomplsihed faculty pool to guide the learners in every inclination. Check: MANAGE Hyderabad Admission

Ques. Due to pandemic, does MANAGE, Hyderabad provide study material to access?

Ans. Yes, MANAGE, Hyderabad provides study material so that their aspirants can access all the study elements from anywhere. The candidates just require to visit the official website of the institute & check needful program link, the respective study material link will be given there. Students can download from that link in their desired medium (Hindi/ English) as per their convenience. Check: MANAGE Reviews

Ques. What are the top-recruiters of MANAGE PGDM (ABM) Hyderabad?

Ans. The top recruiters of MANAGE PGDM (ABM) Hyderabad are Adama, ASCI, BASF, Bayer Crop Science, CRISIL Ltd, Federal Bank, HDFC Bank, IDFC First Bharat Ltd., EY India, UPL Ltd., Yes Bank and many more. Check: MANAGE Hyderabad Placements

Ques. Does MANAGE, Hyderabad offer any reservation provision?

Ans. Yes, MANAGE, Hyderabad provides reservation provision will be applicable as per Govt. of India rules for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, SC, ST, PH and Kashmiri Migrant categories.

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