National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad Overview

Admissions for PG Diploma and online programs at MANAGE Hyderabad for the year 2026 are now open. The admission process varies by program but generally includes evaluation through CAT scores, personal interviews, group discussions, essay writing, and consideration of academic and extracurricular achievements. Below is a detailed overview of the admission process for each program.

MANAGE Hyderabad PGDM-ABM Admission Process 2026

The PGDM-ABM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management – Agri-Business Management) admission process includes the following steps:

1. Appear for the CAT exam.

2. Apply online through the admission portal or download the application form from the official website.

3. Pay the application fee:

   • General Category: INR 600

   • SC/ST Category: INR 200

4. Upload required documents, including your CAT scorecard.

5. Submit the completed application form online or send a hard copy along with a Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of MANAGE, Hyderabad to:

   The Principal Coordinator - PGDM (ABM)
   National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE)
   Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030, Telangana

6. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.

7. The final merit list will be prepared based on performance in GD, PI, CAT scores, and other evaluation parameters, and published on MANAGE’s official website.

MANAGE Hyderabad PGDAEM Admission Process 2026

For the Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension Management (PGDAEM) program:

1. Government employees must submit their applications through their controlling authorities to the Project Director, ATMA.
   Private candidates can apply directly to their respective SAMETIs (State Agricultural Management & Extension Training Institutes).

2. The Project Director forwards verified applications to the Director-SAMETI, who then sends them to the State Nodal Officer (SNO) for approval.

3. The SNO forwards approved applications to MANAGE for final admission to the PGDAEM XVIII (2024–25) batch.

MANAGE Hyderabad PGDAWM-MOOCs Admission Process 2026

Steps for admission to the Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Water Management (PGDAWM) – MOOCs are as follows:

1. Register online through the official MANAGE website.

2. Carefully read program details and guidelines before submitting the form.

3. MANAGE will verify eligibility and completeness of applications.

4. Pay the admission fee only after receiving confirmation of acceptance.

5. Final admission will be granted at the discretion of the Director General, MANAGE.

MANAGE Hyderabad PGDAEM-MOOCs Admission Process 2026

For the PGDAEM (MOOCs) program:

1. Register online via the MANAGE admission portal.

2. Review the program brochure and follow all guidelines.

3. Final admission is subject to approval by the Director General, MANAGE.

4. Admission confirmation will be published on the official website once the course fee and candidate ID number are received.

5. Students will be issued a username and password to access course materials on the MANAGE online learning platform.

MANAGE Hyderabad CFA-MOOCs Admission Process 2026

For the Certificate in Farm Advisories (CFA) – MOOCs program:

• Course Fee:

  • Government Servants: INR 5,000

  • Private Candidates & Agripreneurs: INR 15,000

• Mode of Payment: Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of MANAGE, Hyderabad.

• Application Process:

  • Government employees must apply through their controlling authority.

  • Private candidates and agripreneurs can apply directly.

• Submission Address:

  The Deputy Director (OSPM)
  National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE)
  Rajendranagar, Hyderabad – 500 030

MANAGE Hyderabad PG Diploma Admission Criteria 2026

The PG Diploma admission process at MANAGE Hyderabad is comprehensive. Candidates can apply online via the official website.

• PGDM-ABM:

  • Eligibility: Graduation in Agricultural Sciences or related fields (e.g., Agricultural Engineering, Agribusiness Management, Dairy Technology, Food Technology) with minimum 50% marks.

  • Selection Parameters:

    Parameter	Weightage
    CAT Score	55
    Paper/Essay Writing	5
    Group Discussion	12
    Personal Interview	17
    Diversity Factor (Work Experience, Sports, Extracurriculars, Gender)	5
    Academic Record	6

• PGDAEM:

  • Eligibility: Central/State Government employees with degrees in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary, Fisheries, or allied subjects.

  • Selection: Applications must be forwarded through their controlling authorities as per the official guidelines.

• PGDAWM-MOOCs:

  • Eligibility: Graduate degree in any discipline.

  • Selection: Online registration through the official MANAGE website.

• PGDAEM-MOOCs:

  • Eligibility: Graduation in Agriculture or any other discipline.

  • Selection: Online registration via the official website.

• CFA-MOOCs:

  • Eligibility: Extension Officers or Agripreneurs with B.Sc (Ag) or any graduate degree.

  • Selection: Submission of the application form along with a demand draft in favour of MANAGE, Hyderabad.