
The Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agribusiness Management (PGP-FABM) at IIM Ahmedabad is a flagship MBA programme focusing on management of food, agriculture, and allied sectors. The programme prepares students for leadership roles in agribusiness firms, rural markets, food supply chains, development organisations, and agri-technology companies through rigorous management training and sector-specific learning.
• Course Level:
PG
• Stream:
Management
• Specialization:
Agriculture
• Eligibility
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
For SC/ST/PwD candidates, the minimum marks required are 45%.
The bachelor’s degree must be at least 3 years after 10+2 from a recognised university
• Entrance Exams Accepted
• Process
-Register and appear for CAT exam
-Get Shortlisted based on CAT score and academic profile
-Attend Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI) upon getting interview call from college
-Final selection based on CAT score, AWT, PI, academics, and work experience.
• Application Deadline
Not available
# 27 ( As per Financial Times Global MBA Ranking (MBA- PGPX) )
# 48 ( As per QS Masters in Management Rankings (MBA) )
# 1 ( As per National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) )
# 31 ( As per Financial Times Global MBA Ranking )
# 1 ( As per NIRF Ranking 2025 (India — Management category) )
# 39 ( As per FT Masters in Management Ranking )
# 58 ( As per QS Global MBA Rankings )
PGP-FABM is a two-year, full-time residential MBA program focused on food, agriculture, rural, and allied sectors. It aims to develop professional managers and leaders for the agribusiness ecosystem.
Candidates must: Hold a bachelor’s degree (with required academic standards) Qualify through CAT exam Clear AWT (Analytical Writing Test) & Personal Interview Be at least 19 years old by June 30 of the admission year
The program primarily uses the case study method, supplemented with: Group projects Industry interactions Role plays and simulations This approach helps in real-world decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Yes, students can participate in student exchange programs with global institutions like: ESSEC (France) UBC (Canada) SJTU (China) NHH (Norway) This enhances global agribusiness perspective and exposure.
The placement process includes: Corporate presentations Resume submission & shortlisting Interviews and final offers Placement cycles include: Summer internships (Nov selection, Apr–May internship) Final placements (typically in February)
Graduates work in: FMCG and food companies Agri-input and supply chain firms Consulting and rural development sectors The program prepares students for roles across the entire agricultural value chain.
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