Indian Institute of Plantation Management Bangalore Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM) was set up in 1993. Located in Bangalore, Karnataka, this apex institute provides Postgraduate and Postgraduate Diploma and Certificate programs in various fields of Management. IIPM Bangalore also provides Fellow Program in Management (FPM).

  • Application forms can be downloaded from the institute’s website and have to be submitted offline.
  • For various courses candidates should obtain a graduate degree under any discipline securing at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) in aggregate.
  • For Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), a candidate with valid CAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT scores can apply.
  • For Fellowship Program candidate should have done Post Graduation from any discipline with at least 55% marks.
  • For selection to Fellowship Program candidates having valid CAT/GMAT/GRE/UGC-CSIR-JRF/NET (not older than five years) in relevant area of specialization are called for group discussion and personal interview.
  • For Certificate program in Tea Testing and Marketing (TTM) candidates will be selected on the basis of interview, psychometric test and blind (sensory) test (if required).

Check IIPM Bangalore Courses and Fees

IIPM Bangalore Admission Highlights 2024

Name of Institute Indian Institute of Plantation Management
Institute Type Central
Basic admission criteria Entrance exam
Application mode Offline
Name of Entrance PGDM: CAT/ XAT/ GMAT Fellowship Program: CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ UGC-CSIR-JRF/NET
Entrance mode Online
Counselling College level
Scholarship Yes

IIPM PGDM ABPM Admission 2024

Indian Institute of Plantation Management Bangalore offers two-year full-time PGDM program in Agri Business and Plantation Management.

Course Post Graduate Diploma In Management: Agribusiness And Plantation Management (PDGM - ABPM)
Duration 2 Years
Eligibility Graduation with 50% marks
Selection Criteria CAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT with GDPI and Academic Score
Registration Window Nov – Feb
Application Fee INR 1000/- 
Total Course Fee INR 5,95,500

Eligibility: Candidates applying should be a graduate (10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern) under any discipline with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) in aggregate from a recognized university.

IIPM Bangalore PGDM ABPM Selection Criteria

Candidates applying to PGDM must have a valid score of CAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT exam. Selection will be on the basis of academic record, test scores, writing skill, group discussion and personal interview.

How to Apply for IIPM Bangalore?

Application forms can be submitted online or offline. Below are the detailed procedure for applying at IIPM Bangalore:

Online:

  • Candidates can register online on the official website.
  • Sign up as new user.
  • Check your registered email for the login details
  • Login to your account
  • Fill all the necessary details.
  • Upload the documents required.
  • Submit the application form.
  • Pay the application fee through Net Banking/NEFT/RGTS.

Banking Details

Bank Name : United Bank of India

Bank Branch: IIPM Campus Branch, Bengaluru

A/C No: 1586050000611

IFSC Code: UTBI0IPC856 (Fifth character "0"read as Zero)

Swift Code: UTBIINBBECB

MICR No: 560027009

Offline:

  • Application form can also be downloaded from the institute website.
  • Fill the application form.
  • For payment of application fees prepare a Demand Draft of INR 1000 (INR 500 for SC/ST/ PWD) drawn in favor of “Indian Institute of Plantation Management” payable at Bangalore.
  • Submit the application form to:

Admission Office (PGDM - ABPM)

Indian Institute of Plantation Management Bangalore,

Jnana Bharathi Campus,

P.O. Malathalli,

Bangalore - 560 056, India

IIPM PGDM AEBM Admission 2024

Indian Institute of Plantation Management Bangalore also offers two-year full-time PGDM program in Agricultural Export & Business  Management.

Course Post Graduate Diploma In Management: Agricultural Export & Business  Management  (PGDM - AEBM)
Duration 2 Years
Eligibility Graduation with 50% marks
Selection Criteria

CAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT/KMAT with GDPI

Registration Window Feb – Sep
Application Fee INR 1000/- 

Eligibility: Candidates applying should be a graduate (10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern) under any discipline with at least 50% marks  (45% for SC/ST/PwD) in aggregate from a recognized university.

IIPM Bangalore PGDM Selection Criteria

Candidates applying to PGDM must have a valid score of CAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT exam. Selection will be on the basis of academic record, test scores, writing skill, group discussion and personal interview.

IIPM PGDM FPBM Admission 2024

IIPM Bangalore also offers two-year full-time PGDM program in Food Processing and Business Management. This program is design in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin Madison, USA and Central Food Research Institutions. 

Course Post Graduate Diploma in Management: Food Processing and Business Management (PGDM-FPBM) 
Duration 2 Years
Eligibility Graduation with 50% marks
Selection Criteria CAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT/GATE with GDPI
Registration Window June – July
Application Fee INR 1000/- 
Total Course Fee INR 5,95,500

Eligibility: Candidates applying should be a graduate (10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern) under any discipline with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) in aggregate from a recognized university.

IIPM Bangalore PGDM FPBM Selection Criteria

Candidates applying to PGDM must have a valid score of CAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT/GATE exam. Selection will be on the basis Entrance exam and GDPI.

IIPM Certificate Program Admission 2024

IIPM offers Professional Certificate Program in Tea Tasting and Marketing (PCP-TTM). Minimum eligibility for TTM is graduate degree in any discipline with 50% aggregate. 

Course Certificate Program
Eligibility Diploma or Degree in Agriculture Subjects
Duration 45 Days
Selection Criteria Personal Interview, Psychometric test and blind sensory test
Registration Window March – April 
Application Fee INR 1000/- 

Eligibility:

Specialization Minimum Eligibility
Tea Tasting and Marketing

Passed Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks.

Proficiency in Oral and Written English.

Note: In PCP- TTM program sponsored candidates by planters, plantation associations, tea manufacturers/buyers, beverage sector and blenders will be given special consideration in eligibility norms.

IIPM Certificate Program Selection Procedure:

Tea Tasting and Marketing  – Candidates will be selected on the basis of Personal Interview, Psychometric test and blind sensory test(If Required).

IIPM Bangalore Fellow Program in Management Admission 2024

Post-graduates from any discipline with at least 55% marks or those who possess professional qualifications such as CA, ICWA and CS are eligible to apply for Agri-Business and Plantation Management (FPM) offered by IIPM.

For selection candidates will be called for interview on the basis of entrance test. However, such candidates must have five-year experience. Sponsored candidates and candidates having valid CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ UGC-CSIR-JRF/NET (scores not older than five-year) score in relevant area of specialization is exempted from the entrance exam.

Course Minimum Eligibility Selection Criteria
Fellow Program in Management Master’s Degree in Engineering/Management/Social Sciences/ Humanities/Economics/Commerce with First class from a recognized university. OR A professional qualification of CA/CS/ICWA. A graduate of a recognized university by AIU. GMAT/GRE/UGC NET/JRF/CAT OR RAT

FAQs

Ques. What are the Placements for PGDM – ABPM?

Ans. Many Agriculture sector related companies visited the campus. Here is sector-wise placements details:
  • Agri Inputs – 40%
  • Retail – 11%
  • SCM – 11%
  • Banking – 9%
  • Consultancy – 9%
  • Plantation – 8%
  • Commodity- 7%
  • Food Processing – 5%

Ques. How Foreign Candidates can apply for the PGDM Program?

Ans. They are admitted under open and sponsored category. For admission they have to submit GMAT scores or any equivalent. They must be well versed in English and for this they can submit TOEFL/IELTS score. 

Ques. What is CAT Cutoff required for PGDM Program?

Ans. Expected CAT score required while applying for the IIPM Bangalore is 55 Percentile.

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