PGP in Food and Agri-business Management Admission 2021 & Top Colleges

• Post Graduate Programme in Food and Business Management (PGP-FABM) is 2 years long course comprises of 4 semesters, with 2 semesters covered in each year.
• It is a full-time master’s level diploma course which has been ranked number 1 in the world in agribusiness and food industry management programmes.
• Food and Agri-Business Management is the study of principles of economics and business management applied to the farming, food production and marketing.
• The course provides the opportunity to the students to learn both business and science, emphasizing on agri-food sector.
• During the first year, students will study basic management subjects and afterward the main focus will put in building the managerial and decision-making skills in students for implementation in agriculture, food, rural and allied sectors.

The course curriculum includes compulsory as well as elective subjects. Some of the most sought subjects are listed below:
•    Financial Markets
•    Managerial Computing
•    Legal Aspects of Business
•    Costing and Control Systems
•    Macroeconomics and Policy
•    Strategic Food Marketing
•    Management for Agribusiness projects
•    Marketing of Agricultural Products
•    Agribusiness entrepreneurship

After the end of the first year, students have to undergo the Rural Immersion module. It will enable the students to spend some time with rural people to know their mindset and become familiar with the rural society and economy.

Eligibility Criteria:
The basic eligibility required to apply for this programme is as follows:
•    A candidate should hold a master’s or bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences or equivalent discipline.
•    Candidates who have passed bachelor’s/master’s degree in any non-agricultural discipline from any recognized institutions are also eligible to apply.
•    Minimum aggregate of 50% marks is required to apply. For SC/ST candidates, the marks required are 45%.
•    Candidates appearing for final year graduation examination or whose results are awaiting can also apply.

Admission Procedure:
•    Aspirants will be selected on the basis of national level common admission test (CAT) and Management Aptitude Test (MAT).
•    IIMs solely consider the performance of candidate’s in CAT to provide admission. IIM Ahmedabad is amongst the top business schools of the world which imparts quality education in Food and Agri-Business management.
•    The selection process will consist of two steps i.e. performance in entrance test and then, GD and PI.
•    Final selection will be based on CAT/GMAT scores, GD, PI and past academic records.

Job Prospects:
The job opportunities for these professionals exist in various sectors like Food Processing, microfinance, Food Distribution and Marketing, Farm Management, Consultancy Services, Financial Services, Agri-food Media, agricultural input companies, international agriculture trade, rural marketing and rural financial institutions.
Postgraduates of food and agri-business management is designated as
•    Plant Managers
•    Chief Executives
•    Marketing Manager
•    Plant Managers
•    Sales Manager
•    Product Manager
•    Retail Manager

Top Recruiters:
The leading companies which provide jobs to PGP-FABM students are as follows:
•    ITC Limited
•    Nestle India
•    Bayer Crop Sciences
•    Marico Industries
•    Excel Crop Care
•    Amul
•    Syngenta
•    Yes Bank
Salary :
A student with PGP-FABM degree attracts a good salary package. Salary may depend upon the knowledge, job profile and experience of the candidate. A candidate can start to work in this sector with a monthly salary of around Rs 20,000/- to Rs 30,000/-.