National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management

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National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management Admissions 2026 Eligibility, Admission Process & Important Dates

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Institute Type

Public

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Total Courses

4 Courses

National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management Admissions

Admission Process Overview

Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.

Required Entrance Exams

None (Direct enrolment)

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or allied disciplines; designed for extension/development functionaries and working professionals

Admission Process

Apply via the respective online portal for PGDAEM, PGDAEM-MOOCs, PGDAWM-MOOCs, or DAESI -> Document verification -> Enrolment as per programme intake schedule

Important Notice

For the shorter-duration diploma and MOOCs-based online programmes. PGDAWM-MOOCs 16th batch admissions were open 1 July-30 September 2026 per the official MANAGE website.

Required Entrance Exams

CAT / CMAT

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Fisheries, Forestry, Sericulture, Agricultural Engineering, Food Science, Biotechnology, Dairy Technology, Home Science, or Agricultural Information Technology; valid CAT or CMAT score as per the relevant admission cycle's Admission Policy

Admission Process

Appear for CAT/CMAT -> Submit online application via manage.gov.in with application fee (Rs. 600 general / Rs. 200 SC-ST) -> Category-wise shortlisting based on normalized CAT/CMAT scores (ratio of approx. 1:5-10, seats to shortlisted candidates) -> Analytical Writing Skill Test (AWST), Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) at designated satellite centres -> Final merit list -> Admission offer -> Fee payment to confirm seat

Important Notice

For the flagship 2-year full-time PGDM(ABM) programme (120 seats). Relevant work experience is considered for awarding additional marks in the selection process. Admission Policy for each batch is published annually as a dedicated PDF on the official PGDM(ABM) portal.