THE INSTITUTE
Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM), centre of excellence and the first of its kind National Institute, was established at the initiative of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. It is co-promoted by the Commodity Boards of India, viz., Coffee Board, Rubber Board, Tea Board, Spices Board and Plantation Industry Associations. IIPM has been conceived as a world renownedacademic institution focusing in the field of plantation & associated agri-business and commodity management education.
PEDAGOGY : PGDM-ABPM (approved by AICTE) offers a range of sector-specific courses to meet the requirements of industry. The classroom sessions are supplemented with lecture, video, seminar, group work, role-play, cup tasting (sensory test), field & industrial visit, study abroad and guest lecture.
DURATION : 24 months residential programme commencing July 2012.
PLACEMENT : Placement record has been bright and attractive. Graduates of the Institute are placed in leading agri-business and plantation companies within the country and in African and South East Asian countries.
ELIGIBILITY : 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) or equivalent CGPA in graduation. Candidates appearing in final year exams in March /April 2012 are also eligible to apply.
ADMISSION & SELECTION : All graduates, including graduates of agricultural and allied disciplines, with valid CAT / MAT / ATMA / PAT scores can apply. Selection will be on the basis of academic record, test scores, writing skill, group discussion and personal interview.
SCHOLARSHIP : The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India - Top Class Central Sector Scholarship for SC Students of IIPM, State Government Scholarships for OBC Students, The Ministry of Minority Affairs Scholarships-GOI and M/S. Malankara Plantation Centenary Scholarship.
HOW TO APPLY :
For Prospectus and Application form, write to the ‘The Admissions Office’ along with a crossed Demand Draft for Rs.900/- (Rs.450/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates, with relevant certificates) drawn in favour of “Indian Institute of Plantation Management”, payable at Bangalore. Application form can also be downloaded from Institute’s website and filled-in application along with fee may be sent to: Admissions Office
Indian Institute of Plantation Management
Jnana Bharathi Campus, P.O. Malathalli,
Bangalore-560 056,
Last Date for Submitting Filled-in Application Forms to IIPM, Bangalore - 31st March 2012
Last edited by mariammal; January 14th, 2012 at 12:04 PM.