NAARM Hyderabad: Admissions, Courses, Fees, Cutoff

Hyderabad, India


National Academy of Agricultural Research Management - [NAARM] ,Hyderabad ,Telangana

Overview

Latest Updates

  • CAT 2024 Result for MBA/PGDM result has been announced. 

The National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), established in 1976, is located in Hyderabad, Telangana, and is affiliated with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the National Agricultural Research and Education System (NARES). NAARM is AICTE-approved and ranked in Agriculture and Applied Science and got 96th rank in NIRF.

NAARM offers popular programs like the MBA in Agricultural Business Management (ABM) and PGDM in Agribusiness Management (PGDM-ABM). The institute has maintained a 100% placement record for its PGDM-ABM program for 14 consecutive years. In 2024, the highest salary package offered was ₹15 LPA, with a median package of ₹8 LPA. The average package ranges between ₹8-10 LPA. Top recruiters include ITC Limited, Godrej Agrovet, Bayer CropScience, ADM Agro, NABARD, and Reliance Industries.  The course fees range from ₹25,000 to ₹7.45 Lakh. 

Quick Highlights

Particulars

Details

Established

1976

Popular Courses

MBA in Agricultural Business Management (ABM), PGDM in Agribusiness Management (PGDM-ABM)

Admission Process

Based on CAT scores, followed by GDPI

RANK

96th NIRF

Top Recruiters

ITC Limited, NABARD and Reliance Industries

Average Package Offered

₹8-10 LPA* 

Highest Package

₹12-15 LPA* 

Placement rate 

100%

Courses fee

₹ 25 k - 7.45 L

Accreditation

AICTE - approved 

Hostel fee

₹150 - ₹1000 per bed

Ranking

National Academy of Agricultural Research Management short NAARM is one of the most sought after agricultural research management institutes in India. It is also categorized among the best universities that offer the agricultural business management program education and research. NAARM is an affiliate of ICAR and has a significant role for boosting agricultural management education.

 Ranking Body 

Rank with Category

NIRF 

96th in Agriculture and Applied Science 

National Academy of Agricultural Research Management - [NAARM] ,Hyderabad ,Telangana

Programs

NAARM offers two popular postgraduate programs: An MBA in Agricultural Business Management (ABM) and a PGDM in Agribusiness Management (PGDM–ABM). 

Course

Fees (Annual)

MBA in Agricultural Business Management (ABM)

₹25 k - ₹7.45 L

PGDM in Agribusiness Management (PGDM-ABM)

₹ 25 k

Master of Business Administration [MBA]

1 courses • 2 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Arts [BA]

1 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

National Academy of Agricultural Research Management - [NAARM] ,Hyderabad ,Telangana

Admissions

NAARM provides MBA and PGDM in Agricultural Business Management. Through ICAR-AIEEA and institute, specific procedure of admission.

Program

Eligibility

PGDM-ABM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Agri-Business Management)

4 year Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or allied sciences with valid CAT 2024 or CMAT 2025 scores.

Important Dates

Application can be made from April, entrance test in June, and the result is out in July while the academic session starts in August. Below is the important dates table.

Event

Tentative Date (2025)

Application Begin

April

Entrance Exam

June

Results Announcement

July

Classes Start

August

Cutoff

The NAARM MBA & PGDM programs generally require 50% in the qualifying bachelor’s degree for the general category students and 45% for category reservation aspirants.

Program

Cutoff

MBA in Agricultural Business Management (ABM)


50%

Post Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness Management (PGDM-ABM)

Master of Business Administration [MBA]

1

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

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Tuition Fees

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Exams

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Eligibility

1

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

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Tuition Fees

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Exams

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Eligibility

FAQs related to Admissions

Only candidates possessing a bachelor’s degree with not less than 50 % marks (45% for reserved categories) from a recognized university can apply.

NAARM follows its own examination pattern for the admission in MBA and PGDM programs.

National Academy of Agricultural Research Management - [NAARM] ,Hyderabad ,Telangana

Placements

NAARM focuses on placement with quality recruiters mostly in the field of agriculture and agribusiness. The top recruiters pay an average salary pay scale of ₹6-8 Lakhs Per Annum to the MBA graduates in Agricultural Business Management (ABM).

Category

Details

Top Recruiters

Nestle, ITC, Amul, Mahindra Agribusiness, etc.

Average Salary Package (LPA)

₹6-8 LPA (MBA in ABM)


₹5-7 LPA (PGDM-ABM)

Highest Salary Package (LPA)

₹12 LPA (MBA in ABM)


₹10 LPA (PGDM-ABM)

Placement rate 

100%

FAQS

Among the very best recruiters for NAARM alumni are ICAR, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, IIFM, World Bank, and Agricultural Finance Corporation.


NAARM has a placement cell exclusively dedicated to organizing recruitment drives, industry interactions, and internships, facilitating students the opportunity to connect with top agricultural research and management recruiters.


National Academy of Agricultural Research Management - [NAARM] ,Hyderabad ,Telangana

Infrastructure

NAARM hostel has good hostels that are equipped with good facilities. Below is the table displaying hostel fees. 

Infrastructure/Facilities

Details

Library

Collection of 28,000 books, 174 journals (75 international), 19 online journals, access to 10,000+ e-journals

Sports Complex

Basketball Court, Cricket Ground, Football Ground, Lawn Tennis Court

Labs

GIS Lab, Organizational Behaviour Lab, Digital Multimedia Lab, Technology Enhanced Learning Lab, Audio-Visual and Communication Lab, Video Lab, Computer, Multimedia, ARIS & Server Lab

Hostel fee

₹10,000 - ₹12,000 yearly

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

NAARM provides dormitories for both male and female students, thus, it has the best accommodations with the required facilities available in the rooms.  


At the time of admission, students may apply for hostel accommodation by filling the hostel application form accessible on the web page dedicated to the hostel facility.