Admission
The admission process at the Indian Institute of Plantation Management-Bengaluru (IIPMB) for its PGDM programs is a multi-stage process that assesses a candidate's academic record, entrance exam scores, and performance in a personal evaluation.
Eligibility and Application:
To be eligible for the PGDM programs, you must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates). Final-year students can also apply provisionally.
The institute accepts scores from several national-level management entrance exams, including:
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CAT 2024
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XAT 2025
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MAT 2025
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ATMA 2025
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CMAT 2025
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GATE (specifically for the PGDM-FPBM program)
The application fee is ₹1,250 (₹625 for SC/ST/PH candidates) and can be paid online. You will need to upload several documents, including your mark sheets, scorecards, and a photograph.
Selection Process
The final selection is based on a holistic evaluation of the candidate's profile, which includes:
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Written Test: IIPMB conducts its own Professional Aptitude Test (IPAT). The test evaluates your logical reasoning, general awareness, quantitative skills, and knowledge of agriculture and allied subjects.
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Group Discussion (GD): Shortlisted candidates participate in a group discussion to assess their communication and teamwork skills.
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Personal Interview (PI): A personal interview is conducted to evaluate the candidate's knowledge, aptitude, and overall fit for the program.
The final score is a weighted combination of your performance in the entrance exam, the IPAT, the GD, the PI, and your academic record.
For more details please visit: Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM)
