Hyderabad, Telangana
MANAGE Hyderabad: CAT Cut-off, Fees and Placements
MANAGE Hyderabad admits students to its PGDM-ABM through CAT. It is ranked 95 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking. Its PGDM-ABM fee is ₹9,75,000 for the whole programme. Every figure below links to the institute’s own document.
By ProCounsel Editorial TeamReviewed by ProCounsel counselling teamLast updated 12 Nov 2026
Official sources only · last verified 12 Nov 2026
What should you know about MANAGE Hyderabad at a glance?
| Full name | National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad |
| Location | Hyderabad, TelanganaMore MBA colleges in Hyderabad |
| Type | Government |
| Exams accepted | CAT |
| Specialisations listed | Agri-Business Management |
| NIRF 2025 (Management) | Rank 95, score 45.48Source: India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
How does MANAGE Hyderabad select students?
Stage 1: Shortlisting on CAT score/percentile (category-wise)
Weightage: CAT 55 (candidate's CAT score / highest CAT score x 55)
CAT scorecard to be submitted by the stated date (10 Feb in the 2026 cycle). Eligibility: bachelor's in agriculture or allied disciplines with at least 50% (45% SC/ST/PwD).
Stage 2: Essay writing, group discussion and personal interview at MANAGE Hyderabad
Weightage: Essay 5, GD 12, PI 17, work experience up to 5, academic record 6 (Class XII x2 + graduation x4)
Final merit list on the sum of all components (total 100); PI and essay held in April in the 2026 cycle.
Source: MANAGE PGDM(ABM) Prospectus 2026-28· last verified 12 Nov 2026
What does MANAGE Hyderabad cost, and what do graduates earn?
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Agri-Business Management (PGDM-ABM)
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total programme fee | ₹9,75,000Fee for the 2026-28 batch. Prospectus 2026-28 total for two years: tuition Rs 4,05,000 (2 x 2,02,500) + boarding & lodging Rs 4,94,000 (fully residential, twin sharing) + other heads (library, study material, computer & internet, student welfare etc.) Rs 76,000 = Rs 9,75,000. Provisional and subject to upward revision; hostel during summer project/vacation extra. 2027-29 prospectus not yet published as of 2026-11-12.Source: MANAGE PGDM(ABM) Prospectus 2026-28· last verified 12 Nov 2026 |
| Intake | 120 seatsAICTE Mandatory Disclosure: 120 seats (sanctioned 100 from 1996 to 2024, 120 since 2024); 100% of seats through CAT; no management quota.Source: MANAGE PGDM(ABM) AICTE Mandatory Disclosure· last verified 12 Nov 2026 |
| Median salary (2025) | Not publishedPGDM-ABM batch 2023-25 final placements. Prospectus 2026-28: maximum CTC for batch 2023-25 Rs 21 LPA, average Rs 12.38 LPA; Mandatory Disclosure lists average package 12.38 LPA (previous two years 12.33 and 12.16 LPA). Median not used here (not in the documents fetched). Audit not stated. |
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Frequently asked questions
Which entrance exams does MANAGE Hyderabad accept?
MANAGE Hyderabad's official admission documents list CAT for its PGDM-ABM admissions. Check the current year's admission policy before applying, as accepted exams can change.
What is the fee for the PGDM-ABM at MANAGE Hyderabad?
MANAGE Hyderabad states a total programme fee of ₹9,75,000 (₹9.75 lakh). Fee for the 2026-28 batch. Prospectus 2026-28 total for two years: tuition Rs 4,05,000 (2 x 2,02,500) + boarding & lodging Rs 4,94,000 (fully residential, twin sharing) + other heads (library, study material, computer & internet, student welfare etc.) Rs 76,000 = Rs 9,75,000. Provisional and subject to upward revision; hostel during summer project/vacation extra. 2027-29 prospectus not yet published as of 2026-11-12.
What is MANAGE Hyderabad's NIRF ranking?
MANAGE Hyderabad is ranked 95 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking (India Rankings 2025: Management, Ministry of Education) with a score of 45.48 out of 100.
Sources
Official documents used on this page, all checked on 12 Nov 2026. ProCounsel is not affiliated with MANAGE Hyderabad.
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