PGDM - Agri-Business and Plantation Management 2011 – 2013 (11th Batch)

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PLANTATION MANAGEMENT BANGALORE

(An Autonomous Organization Promoted by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, GOI)
Jnana Bharathi Campus, P.O. Malathalli, Bangalore - 560 056
Tel: 91-080-23212767, 23211716 / Fax: 91-080-23212775 / E-mail: admission_iipm@vsnl.net


Admission Announcement to
AICTE Approved Two Year Post Graduate Diploma in Management:
Agri-Business and Plantation Management 2011 – 2013 (11th Batch)

Admission notice: http://www.iipmb.edu.in/pdf/AA-2011-13.pdf
Prospectus: http://www.iipmb.edu.in/pdf/Prospectus.pdf
Brochure: http://www.iipmb.edu.in/pdf/PGDM-ABPM%20brochure%202010-12.pdf


THE INSTITUTE: Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM), a centre of excellence and the first of its kind National Institute, was established at the initiative of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. It is co-promoted by the Commodity Boards of India, viz., Coffee Board, Rubber Board, Tea Board, Spices Board and Plantation Industry Associations. IIPM has been conceived as a world renowned academic institution focusing in the field of plantation & associated agri-business and commodity management education.

AIM: Aim of the PGDM is to provide career opportunities and career advancement in Agri-Business, Commodity and Plantation Management. IIPM focuses on creating a unique talent pool of plantation and agri-business professionals. Placement record has been bright and attractive. Graduates of the Institute are working in leading agri-business and plantation corporates viz., Biocon Ltd., Barista, BASF, Café Coffee Day, Chitrika Foundation, Coca Cola, GCMMF, Godfrey Philips, Goodricke Group, HDFC, HLL, IBC Group, IFFCO, ICICI Bank, Louis Dreyfus Commodities, MC&F, METRO, Monsanto, Nagarjuna Group, Nakoda Dairy, NMCE, Parry Agro, Pepsi Co., Pioneer Seeds, SPIC, Rallis India, Reliance, Synthite Industries, Sinochem India, STCL, Spencer's, Tata Coffee, Tata Tea, Torry Harris, Williamson Magor Group, Zuari Industries, International companies etc.

PEDAGOGY: PGDM-ABPM offers a range of sector-specific courses to meet the requirements of industry. The classroom sessions are supplemented with lecture, video, seminar, group work, role-play, cup tasting (sensory test), field & industrial visit, study abroad and guest lecture.
For more information please visit our website: www.iipmb.edu.in

DURATION: 24 months (residential programme) commencing July 2011.

ELIGIBILITY: Any graduate including agricultural and allied disciplines with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) or equivalent CGPA in Graduation. Candidates appearing in final year exams i. e March /April 2011 are also eligible to apply.

ADMISSION & SELECTION: A valid CAT / MAT / ATMA / PAT (Professional Aptitude Test: conducted by Institute) scores. Short listed candidates will be called for the group discussion and personal interview at Bangalore campus.
"Our Institute uses CAT for short-listing the candidates for our Post graduate programme in management. IIMs have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the programme".

RESERVATION: The Reservation for SC / ST / OBC / PWD candidates is applicable as per the Government of India rules, subject to meeting the other eligibility criteria for admission. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, through IIPM will award four Central Sector Scholarship for SC Students.

HOW TO APPLY: For Prospectus and Application form, write to the 'The Admissions Office' along with a crossed Demand Draft for Rs.900/- (Rs.450/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates, with relevant certificates) drawn in favour of "Indian Institute of Plantation Management", payable at Bangalore. Application form can also be downloaded from Institute's website.

Last Date for Submitting Filled-in Application Forms to IIPM, Bangalore
Valid Tests for Admission CAT Aspirants 10th December 2010
Valid Tests for Admission MAT/ ATMA / PAT Aspirants: 31st March 2011

Test Dates: As per schedule


For more information please visit our website: www.iipmb.edu.in