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NAARMPost-Graduate Diploma inManagement (Agriculture)2010 - 2012Admission BrochureNATIONAL ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH MANAGEMENTRAJENDRANAGAR, HYDERABAD-500407 (A.P.), INDIAwww.naarm.ernet.in

About NAARMThe National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), established in1976, at Hyderabad, is one of the constituent institutes of the Indian Council ofAgricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, for promoting management of agriculturalresearch, education and extension.As a part of educational initiatives of the Academy, three post graduate programmes werestarted namely, PGDMA - two year Post graduate Diploma in Management (Agriculture);PGDIPTMA – one year Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property and TechnologyManagement in Agriculture (PGDIPTMA) and PGDITMA – one year Post GraduateDiploma Information Technology Management in Agriculture. The second batch of thePost Graduate Diploma in Management (Agriculture) 2010-12 will be starting from July,2010. The PGDMA Course is approved by AICTE. This application brochure is meantfor all those who wish to pursue their career in Agriculture Management.Course HighlightsThe course is conceived and designed in response to the felt need for professionalmanagers across the agricultural value chain. The program aims at:• Understanding the basic facets of management and the unique needs of theagribusiness and allied sectors• Utilizing management concepts and techniques together with the existing baseknowledge of agriculture and arriving at customized solutions, best-suited tospecific industry situations• Transforming students into dynamic business leaders and entrepreneurs dedicatedto agribusinessCurriculum• First year: core courses around the following blocks: Agribusiness Environment,Analytical Foundations, IT and Systems, Organizational and LeadershipEssentials, Business Communication and Core business functions (Operations,Marketing and Finance)• Second year: core and electives in Food and Agribusiness Management,International Trade, Agrientreprenurship, Agri-marketing and market intelligence• Summer Internship for 8 weeks at the end of first year• Project work with agribusiness/industryDetailed course curriculum is available in NAARM websiteTeaching MethodsTeaching methodology emphasizes experiential learning, holistic approach, applicationorientation and problem-solving skills through interactive lectures, class room

discussions, student presentations, case studies, role plays, simulations, web-casting andspecialized modules with leading international faculty.Distinct Features• Fully residential• Programme designed in consultation with leaders in agribusiness, corporate sectorand academia• Interactions with the who’s who within the industry and civil society• Guest faculty drawn from industry, leading research and educational institutions• Vibrant academic environment with opportunities to participate inter-institutionalactivities, seminars, workshops, policy dialoguesInfrastructureNAARM provides an excellent learning environment set within a large lush green 50hectare campus, state-of-the-art facilities, self contained, well furnished single seatedhostel accommodation, on-campus health facilities, well-equipped class rooms with latestaudio-visual aids, Wi-Fi access in both classrooms & hostels, well-equipped library andindoor & outdoor sports facilities. Each student is provided with a personal laptop (at noextra cost) and has access to digital resources.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Agriculture) - PGDMAELIGIBILITY: The minimum qualification for admission into the programmes is aFOUR YEAR bachelor’s degree in any of the following subjects from any AgriculturalUniversity or Institution recognized by the ICAR/UGC:1. Agriculture2. Agri-Business Management/Commercial Agriculture and Agri-BusinessManagement/Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation3. Agricultural Engineering4. Agricultural Information Technology5. Bioinformatics6. Biotechnology7. Dairy Technology8. Energy and Environmental Engineering9. Fisheries10. Food Technology/Food Process Engineering11. Forestry12. Horticulture13. Sericulture14. Veterinary ScienceThe students who are going to complete their degree by July, 2010 are also eligibleto apply.Admission ProcessApplicants have to appear for written entrance examination, “NAARMAT 2010” on 07March, 2010 at different centres. The admission fee for NAARMAT 2010 is Rs. 1000(Rs. 500 for SC/ST/PH) and can be paid through a Demand Draft drawn in favour of“ICAR UNIT-NAARM” payable at Hyderabad. The application to NAARMAT 2010 canbe submitted on-line at http://specialtest.in/naarmat2010 from 01 January, 2010 to 31January, 2010. After submitting the application on-line, hard-copy of the applicationalong with photographs and demand draft should be sent to NAARMAT 2010, Post BoxNumber 4334, Kalkaji Head Post Office, New Delhi 110 019, latest by 05 February,2010. Candidates will be shortlisted for Group discussion/Personal Interview (GD/PI) tobe held at NAARM, Hyderabad during Mid April, 2010 based on NAARMAT score. Thefinal list of candidates for admission into PGDMA program will be posted atwww.naarm.ernet.in and http://specialtest.in/naarmat2010. The academic session willstart in July, 2010.ReservationThe reservation of seats will be available for OBC, SC, ST and Physically Handicappedcategory as per Govt. of India rules.

NAARMAT 2010NAARMAT 2010 test will be used to shortlist the candidates for Group Discussion andPersonal Interview. The test will be conducted in the following centres on 07 March,2010 from 1000 hrs to 1230 hrs at the following centres:• Ahmedabad• Bangaluru• Bhubaneswar• Chandigarh• Coimbatore• Dharwad• Guwahati• Hyderabad• Jabalpur• Kanpur• Kochi• Kolkata• Nagpur• New Delhi• Pantnagar• Pune• Ranchi.• UdaipurHowever, the candidates are asked to choose 2 alternatives in case, as NAARMAT2010 may not be held in some of the centres. The centres allotted to the students willbe clearly mentioned in the admit cards which can be downloaded from theNAARM website from 25 February, 2010.The pattern of NAARMAT 2010 is follows:Section No. Section No. of Questions1. Language Comprehension 402. Quantitative & Numerical Ability 403. Logical Reasoning 404. Agriculture General Knowledge 40TOTAL 160Total Duration: 150 minutes with negative marks for wrong answers (25 percent)Note: NAARMAT 2010 will be common for PGDMA and PGDIPTMA

Fee StructureThe following fee structure is applicable for PGDMA 2010-12.First YearSl.No. Particulars Amount Due date forpayment1234567Tuition fees for first year(includes cost of laptop)Caution Money( refundable atthe end of Course)Health insurance AnnualpremiumBoarding and lodging chargesfor First trimesterBoarding and lodging chargesfor Second trimesterBoarding and lodging chargesfor Third trimester and RoomRoom Rent during summerprojectRs 2,50,000.00Rs 10,000.00Rs 2,000.00Rs 20,000.00Total for First Year Rs 3,24,000.00Second YearBefore the coursecommencesBefore the coursecommencesBefore the coursecommencesBefore the coursecommencesRs 20,000.00 October, 2010Rs 20,000.00 January, 2011Rs 2000.00 January, 20118 Tuition Fees for second year Rs 2,00,000.00 July, 20119101112Health insurance AnnualpremiumBoarding and lodging chargesforFirst trimesterBoarding and lodging chargesforSecond trimesterBoarding and lodging chargesfor Third trimesterRs 2,000.00 July, 2011Rs 20,000.00 July, 2011Total for Second Year Rs 2,62,000.00Total for two years Rs 5,86,000.00Rs 20,000.00 October, 2011Rs 20,000.00 January, 2012

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:• All the disputes regarding PG Programmes shall be subject to the jurisdiction ofAndhra Pradesh High Court only.• After the finalization of admissions, no further correspondence shall beentertained.• Any recommendation for seeking admission shall be treated as disqualification.• Incomplete application forms will summarily be rejected• No change in center will be allowed after allotment• Application fee is non refundable• APPLICATION FEE: The application accompanied by application fee of Rs1000/- (Rs 500/- for SC/ST/PH candidates) through an account payee demanddraft drawn in favour of ICAR-UNIT, NAARM and Payable at Hyderabad shallbe sent by post toNAARMAT 2010P.O. BOX 4334Kalkaji Head Post OfficeNEW DELHI - 110019on or before 5 February, 2010 by 1700 hrs.IMPORTANT DATESSCHEDULE OF EXAMINATIONApplication Form Available Online 01 January, 2010 to 31 January, 2010Last Date of receipt of the FilledForms along with Demand DraftsAvailability of Admit Cards onNAARM websiteWritten Entrance Examination(NAARMAT)Timing of the NAARMAT5 February, 201025 February 2010 (1300 hours)07 March, 2010 (Sunday)1000 Hrs to 1230 HrsGroup Discussion / PersonalMid April, 2010Interview of short listed candidates

Step by Step Guide for ApplyingGuidelines for Applying OnlineStepActivity1 Online Filling of NAARMAT Application Form1.1 Visit NAARM/NAARMAT websites regularly to view updated information.1.2 Obtaining of Demand Draft (Pre-Requisite):You have to provide certain details from the Demand Draft at the time of onlineregistration. Therefore, you must have the Demand Draft ready before filling upthe Application Form.You are required to obtain a Demand Draft for Rs.1000/- for General / OBCcandidates and Rs.500 for SC / ST / PH candidates drawn in favour of ICAR-UNIT, NAARM and Payable at Hyderabad.Application submitted without the details of the Demand Draft will not beaccepted1.3 Fill Online Application Form:With the Demand Draft ready, you can do online registration. You are to exercisesufficient care while furnishing the details. Recheck before submitting online asno editing is possible after submission.1.4 After filling the form correctly, Click the button "Proceed Next". The data filledby you will be displayed. In case you wish to change any information, click"Back to Edit Registration Form" button. If there is no change in information,click "Submit" button. Recheck before submitting online as no editing ispossible after submission.1.5 An auto-generated Registration umber is allotted to you on successful submissionof online application form and will appear on print version of the ApplicationForm.1.6 Before taking the print out, save the print version of application form using‘SAVE AS’ function in the ‘FILE’ menu of the window.1.7 After taking the print out, affix your passport size photograph in the spaceprovided and attach the Demand Draft with the print version of application.1.8 You must keep an additional copy of the application form for all futurereference.2 Dispatching of duly completed printout of Application Form2.1 Make the set of the following documents:• Print out of the filled online NAARMAT Application Form with autogeneratedRegistration No. with your photograph affixed and duly signed.• Demand Draft, please fill the following details on the back side of DDo Your Name

oAuto-generated Registration Number2.2 Send the above set of documents on or 05 February, 2010 1700 hrs to:NAARMAT 2010P.O. BOX 4334Kalkaji Head Post OfficeNEW DELHI – 1100193 Downloading of Admit Card3.1 Check NAARM website link: http://www.naarm.ernet.in orhttp://specialtest.in/naarmat2010 after 25 February, 2010 1300 hrs. fordownloading Admit Card.3.2 Access individual Admit Card using NAAMAT Registration Number (Autogeneratednumber given on Online Application Form).3.3 Take the printout of Admit Card from the above website link. Admit card willhave the Roll Number and Test Centre Address. No separate Admit Card will beissued.3.4 Affix on the Admit Card two similar photographs already kept in self custody.Get the Photographs on the Admit Card attested by any Gazetted Officer or Head3.5of the Institute / College from where the candidate has graduated or is graduating.3.6 Produce ‘NAARMAT Admit Card’ duly completed at the test centre forappearing in the test. (Admit Card will be verified and signed by the Invigilatorduring the test. The Upper Half of the Admit Card will be collected by theInvigilator and the Lower Half will be handed over to the candidate.)Contact detailsIn case of further queries or clarifications, please contact the admissions department at040-24581352 or email admission2010@naarm.ernet.in.