MANAGE, India’s Top Agribusiness Management School, Organized 9th Convocation Ceremony for its Prestigious PGDM-ABM Program

 

MANAGE, India’s Top Agribusiness Management School, Organized 9th Convocation Ceremony for its Prestigious PGDM-ABM Program 

National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad organized the 9th Convocation 2025 ceremony for its Prestigious Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Agri-Business Management)-PGDM (ABM) to confer degrees on 100 successful students of the program and to award medals to meritorious students, on June 28, 2025, at its campus in Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.

MANAGE was established on 11 June, 1987, by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India as an autonomous Institute. MANAGE is the Indian response to challenges of agricultural extension in a rapidly growing and diverse agriculture sector.

 MANAGE offers its services in five key areas: Management Training, Consultancy, Management Education, Research, and Information Services. Recognizing the growing demand for skilled agri-managers in the era of liberalization and globalization, MANAGE launched India’s first two-year Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Agribusiness Management) – PGDM-ABM – in 1996. 

The program was established with the vision of developing dynamic agri-professionals capable of leading in key areas such as agricultural processing, marketing, agriculture economics, post-harvest technologies, cropping systems, integrated pest management (IPM), supply chain management, and human resource development, ultimately aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity, streamlining processes, and increasing farmers' incomes. 

Over the years, this program has evolved into one of India’s top agribusiness management programs. Today, MANAGE ranks among the Top 5 B-Schools in Agribusiness Management in the country.

One of the key strengths of the PGDM-ABM program is its consistent record of 100% placement since inception. For the academic year 2024–25, the minimum package offered is ₹12 lakh per annum, with the highest CTC reaching ₹24 lakh and an average CTC of ₹14 lakh per annum, demonstrating the strong industry demand and relevance of the program.

Admissions are conducted through a rigorous and comprehensive process involving CAT (Common entrance test) exam (The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) conduct the CAT exam on a rotational basis, tentatively in November every year) percentile score, group discussions, and personal interview. However, a graduate degree in agriculture or allied sciences is a mandatory eligibility criterion, ensuring that the program stays focused on the core needs of the agriculture sector. 

Until 2023, the student intake for the PGDM-ABM program at MANAGE was limited to 60. In response to growing demand and the institute's expanding impact, the intake was increased to 100 in 2023 and further to 120 in the 2024 admission cycle. 

The current 2024 batch reflects the rich diversity of India, with students hailing from 20 different states and representing 26 agricultural universities across the country.

The success of MANAGE’s PGDM-ABM program lies in its experiential pedagogy, regularly updated curriculum, and a conducive learning environment that fosters holistic student growth. With its continued focus on innovation, excellence, and industry relevance, MANAGE remains a leading institution in shaping the future of agribusiness in India.

Dr. P. Vidyasagar Reddy, IPoS, Chief Postmaster General, Telangana Circle, graced the event as the Chief Guest. He distributed degrees to students from the 2023-25 batch of PGDM (ABM) and awarded Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals to the meritorious students.

In his inspiring convocation address, Dr. P. Vidyasagar Reddy, IPoS, Chief Postmaster General, Telangana Circle, congratulated the graduating students and encouraged them to strive continuously for excellence and to become successful agri-techno managers. He emphasized that their goal should go beyond personal gain, to work towards enhancing productivity, farmers’ incomes and employment. He encouraged them to embrace emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, be prepared for leadership, and view failures as stepping stones to growth. He also advised students to consider entrepreneurial paths and uphold core values such as integrity, humility, discipline, and gratitude towards parents and educational institutions.

Dr. Sagar Hanuman Singh, IPoS, Director General, MANAGE in his address, highlighted the institute’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence and student development. He noted that MANAGE has consistently maintained a phenomenal record of 100% placements. Through its PGDM-ABM program, MANAGE fosters experiential learning, Leadership skills, critical analysis, problem-solving, independent thinking, and sensitivity towards farmers, while providing a congenial academic environment and excellent facilities for holistic growth of student.

Dr. K. Krishna Reddy, Head (SABM) and Director (ICT), MANAGE, coordinated the convocation proceedings. He highlighted that MANAGE has been one of the top B-Schools in Agriculture sector in the country since the launch of the PGDM-ABM program over three decades ago, with a strong commitment to excellence in agri-business management education. 

More than 250 people including students and their parents, MANAGE faculty and staff attended the convocation function. The program concluded with the rendition of the National Anthem. 

The convocation not only celebrated the achievements of the graduating batch but also reaffirmed MANAGE’s vision of nurturing future leaders in agricultural management.

-Krushna