MANAGE Hyderabad PGDAEM 20th Batch 2026-27 — apply by 31 January 2027

By Chandra Sekhar

Last updated: 3 Nov 2026

manage pgdaem 20th batch 2026-27 admissions are open. Last date to submit applications is 31 January 2027. The notice does not mention a fixed seat limit. Fee is ₹20,000 (largely sponsored for government employees). Apply through the official MANAGE page at manage.gov.in.

Key facts

About MANAGE

MANAGE is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. It works on agricultural extension management through training, education and research.

The PGDAEM is a one-year diploma offered in distance mode to strengthen extension staff working with farmers.

Nature of the programme

It is a distance-learning Post-Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension Management. Contact classes of five days in Semester I and four days in Semester II are held at SAMETIs or identified centres in the states. Medium is English or Hindi.

Who can apply

• In-service employees of Central/State/UT governments graduated in Agriculture or allied disciplines (Horticulture, Veterinary, Fisheries, etc.).
• Other graduates employed in Departments of Agriculture/Allied Sectors, SAUs, ATMA (BTMs/ATMs), KVKs (SMSs).
• Private candidates: graduates in agriculture/allied subjects or other graduates working in agri-business companies, NGOs, cooperatives, FPOs, agri-enterprises, input dealers.

Who should skip

• Anyone who cannot attend the mandatory contact classes.
• Candidates without a graduation certificate.
• Those expecting a full-time residential course.
• Applicants who cannot complete the programme within two years (for government category, fee recovery applies).

Dates and fee

Available positions

The notice does not give a category-wise seat break-up. No fixed seat numbers are given for private candidates. Government applications are processed through channels.

PGDAEM — Distance Diploma

Eligibility

• Graduate in Agriculture or allied subjects, or other graduates in relevant private roles.
• Preference to in-service extension functionaries.
• The notice does not mention an age limit.

Educational qualifications

Selection stages

1. Submit application through proper channel (government) or directly (private).
2. Scrutiny by ATMA / State Nodal Officer / SAMETI.
3. Forwarding to MANAGE.
4. Final admission by Director General, MANAGE.

Free official prep links

• Official brochure: pgdaem-brochure-eng.pdf
• MANAGE website: manage.gov.in

Apply steps

1. Download the application form from the MANAGE PGDAEM page.
2. Fill in capital letters and affix photograph.
3. For government: route through controlling authority → Project Director ATMA → State Nodal Officer → SAMETI → MANAGE.
4. For private: pay ₹20,000 via Demand Draft or SBI Collect and send directly to MANAGE with documents.
5. Enclose attested graduation certificates.

FAQs

What is the last date? 31 January 2027.

Is it full-time? No. Distance mode with short contact classes.

Can private candidates apply? Yes. Fee ₹20,000 paid by the candidate.

Where is the official form? On manage.gov.in under PGDAEM.

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