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INDIAN
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, AHMEDABAD
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Common Admission Test
(CAT) - on Sunday, November 20, 2005
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Post Graduate Programme
in Agri-Business Management - Commencing from June
2006
The Post-Graduate Programme in Agri-Business
Management (PGP-ABM) is a full-time two year
residential programme specially designed to prepare
students for careers in management related to
agriculture, food, agri-business, rural and allied
sectors of the economy. What makes this
sector-specific programme special compared to many
other agribusiness management programmes is that it is
firmly rooted in IIMA's "management" culture
and proficiency as opposed to either technical or
economic-based backgrounds and cultures present in
other programmes.
The main objective of the programme is to develop
young men and women as competent professional managers
for agriculture, food, rural, and allied sectors. The
programme caters to the needs of enterprises serving
these sectors, both domestic and international. The
programme specifically attempts to:
Equip students with requisite knowledge, skills, and
attitudes for managerial decision making and
implementation in the unique context of agri
enterprises;
Encourage entrepreneurial spirit in students to make
them effective change agents in the agri enterprise
sector; and
Develop in students capabilities to become leaders and
nurture in them a commitment for integrity and ethics
informed by social purpose.
The programme prepares students for managerial and
entrepreneurial careers in enterprises serving or
dependent on agriculture and allied sectors.
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Admission Procedure
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Every year, IIMA selects
30 students for the PGP-ABM. The admission process
consists of the nationally administered Common
Admission Test, candidate’s academic record, work
experience, group discussion and personal interview.
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Eligibility Criteria
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a) The candidate
must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in
Agriculture Sciences or in Agriculture related
disciplines, of any of the Universities incorporated
by an act of the central or state legislature in India
or other educational institutions established by an
act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a
University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, or
possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the
Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The Bachelor’s
Degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the
candidate must entail a minimum of three years of
education after completing higher secondary schooling
(10+2) or equivalent.
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OR
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b) The candidates who do
not have formal education in Agriculture or
Agriculture related disciplines but have at least a
Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualifications in any
other discipline from a University or Institution as
defined in the above paragraph and a strong interest
in Agriculture, Agro/Food Processing, Rural and Allied
Sectors are also eligible to apply. Such candidates,
with a strong interest in these sectors, must submit a
special form available with the PGP-ABM Office during
October, 2005. The Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a
minimum of three years of education after completing
higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.
Candidates appearing for the final examination of the
degree can also apply. Such candidates must complete
all requirements for obtaining the degree before June
30, 2006 and satisfy the conditions laid down in CAT
advertisement that appeared in leading English
newspapers on July 17, 2005.
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Fees and Expenses
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The approximate yearly
expenses, including board and lodge would be around
Rs.160,000/-.
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How to Apply
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The CAT Bulletin
containing the CAT Application Form and other
information can be obtained at the designated branches
of the State Bank of India for Rs. 1100/- (Rs 550/-
for SC/ST candidates) between July 18 and August 22,
2005. Under exceptional circumstances CAT Bulletin can
also be obtained directly from Admissions Office of
any one of the IIMs by sending a crossed demand draft
for Rs. 1200/- (Rs. 600/- for SC/ST candidates if
applied with a copy of the SC/ST certificate) drawn in
favour of the respective IIMs. For details please see
the advertisement of CAT which has appeared in leading
English newspapers on July 17, 2005.
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IMPORTANT DATES
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Issue of CAT Bulletins
by State Bank of India STARTS: JULY 18, 2005
Issue of CAT Bulletins by State Bank of India ENDS:
AUGUST 22, 2005
Issue of CAT Bulletins by IIMs ENDS: AUGUST 26, 2005
Last date for receipt of completed CAT Applications by
the IIMs: SEPTEMBER 09, 2005
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COMMON ADMISSION
TEST: NOVEMBER 20, 2005
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Programme Starts : June
2006
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Contact Details
Programmes Officer,
Indian Institute of Management,
Vastrapur,
Ahmedabad - 380 015 (INDIA).
Tel: 91-79-26324688 / 26324689
Fax: 91-79-2630 6896
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