PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

1.0 ADMISSIONS

1.1 Eligibility

The minimum qualification for admission into the programme is a 4-year bachelors degree in Agriculture and Allied sciences, Veterinary sciences from any Agricultural University or Institution as recognized by the ICAR/UGC. The minimum eligibility for application is a second division or equivalent OGPA as per the concerned University rules. Candidates who are to complete their graduation this year but are unable to submit their provisional certificate and marks sheet along with the application may also apply. They must, however, submit along with their application, their mark sheets/grade card indicating the cumulative marks/OGPA till the previous year/semester and also indicate the same 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 fees and other charges as specified. After joining the programme, they will have to submit the provisional degree certificate and aggregate marks/OGPA.  

The provisional admission will automatically stand cancelled in the event of the student 
(1) Being unable to submit the provisional degree certificate and final aggregate marks/OGPA. (2) Falling short of the minimum eligibility percentage /OGPA in the final marks sheet.

All applicants are required to submit Xerox / attested copies of a complete set of documents as indicated in the Application form at the time of enrolment. They must produce the original documents for verification at the time of admission.

1.2 Selection procedure

A multi-stage, selection procedure will be followed for admitting candidates, as described below: All applicants fulfilling the eligibility criteria for application will be invited to appear for Computer Based Objective Test (CBOT) in the following areas. 

Knowledge of Agricultural Technology (KAT), which would include the questions in the following areas:

Agriculture
Agricultural Engineering
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Fisheries
Food Sciences
Forestry
Horticulture
Crop Production and Protection

The Management Aptitude Test (MAT)

Quantitative aptitude
Statistics
Reasoning
Proficiency in English

Based on the rank obtained as per the CBOT, short-listed candidates will be called to appear at MANAGE for final selection. The final selection events will include, inter alia:

Assessment of communication ability
Group discussions
Personal interview

The final merit rank will be based on the weighted summation of points earned in all the assessment items mentioned above.

2.0 FEES AND OTHER PAYABLES

The fees and other charges payable for the course are as follows:

2.1 Tuition fee

The total tuition fee payable for the 2-year programme is Rs. 2,00,000/ - payable in two equal installments of Rs. 1,00,000/- each. The first installment is to be paid at the time of enrolment. The next installment is to be paid by the first day of the fifth trimester. The fees include cost of instructional events, course material and support activities, etc.

2.2 Library Fees

A Library Fee of Rs.10,000/- per year is payable along with the tuition fee.

2.3 Library Caution Money

One-time deposit of Rs.2,000/- is payable at the time of enrolment and refundable on completion of the programme after recovery of dues, if any.

2.4 Computer Lab Fees

A Computer Lab Fee of Rs.10, 000/- per year is payable along with the tuition fee.

2.5 Board & Lodging Charges

The programme is fully residential. The total board and lodging charges is Rs. 1,10,000/- payable in five equal instalments of Rs. 20,000/- on the day of commencement of each trimester and Rs. 10,000/ - for the VII th trimester, except trimester IV i.e., the summer project period.

2.6 Hostel Caution Money

One-time deposit of Rs.2,000/- is payable at the time of enrolment and refundable on completion of the programme after recovery of dues, if any.

3.0 STUDY LOANS

Many of MANAGE students in the past have availed the facility of educational loans from nationalized banks. MANAGE can facilitate, but does not guarantee, the process of availing study loans and the repayment of loan is solely the responsibility and liability of the student.

4.0 PLACEMENT

Major Agri-Business companies have recruited students of this programme as management trainees, besides providing summer placement opportunities. 100% placement has been achieved, so far, since the very first batch of the programme. The major sectors for which placement demands have been coming forth include Agro-chemicals, Seeds, Agro processing, Fertilizers, Retailing, IT and Service Sector. The students play a key role in planning and execution of placement process including preparation of mailing lists, designing and printing of placement brochure, etc.


5.0 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The programme consist of 7 trimesters. The calendar of events are given below:
Events Dates
Trimester I:   July - September
Trimester II:  October - December
Trimester III: January - March
Trimester IV: April - May

Summer Vacation:  June

Trimester V:  July - September
Trimester VI: October  - December
Trimester VII: January  - March

Session Timings

Daily four classroom periods are scheduled as under:
Period - 1 09.20 - 10.30 hrs
Period - 2 10.45 - 12.00 hrs
Period - 3 14.30 - 15.40 hrs
Period - 4 16.00 - 17.10 hrs

Rest of the time is to be used for library consultations, computers and work on course related assignments, etc. This time will also be available to the students for seeking personal consultations with faculty for clarifications on course inputs as and when required.