Centre for Advanced Management Research in Plantation (CARP) - FPM: ABPM Admission Notice 2014

Centre for Advanced Management Research in Plantation (CARP)

(An Autonomous Organization Promoted by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, GOI)

Jnana Bharathi Campus,  Bangalore 560 056

Fellow Programme in Management:

Agri-Business & Plantation Management (FPM: ABPM)

Fellow Programme in Management: Agri-Business and Plantation Management (FPM: ABPM) is a full-time residential, doctoral programme that trains prospective scholars to become highly skilled and innovative researchers and teachers in various aspects of management pertaining to plantation and associated agri-business & commodity sectors. Fellows are expected to be specialists in their respective field and capable of generating new knowledge that contributes to the development of management thinking and practice.

The programme is designed to equip students with professional skills suitable for careers in management teaching, research, training and consultancy positions both within and outside academia. Students select their field of specialization from areas and in which the Institute has expertise. The Institute’s FPM: ABPM graduates are expected to play a significant role in meeting the nation’s increasing need for deeper analytical skills and practically relevant research capability in the field of management.

The programme draws upon Indian and global experience in doctoral education in management and various related fields. The programme is also designed to serve as a platform for nurturing various academic debates concerning management research and activities of CARP. The programme structure includes a significant component of research, training, facilitated by both in-house and visiting researchers. FPM:ABPM participants are expected to develop a deep understanding in the areas of research selected by them.

Eligibility  

 Post-graduates from any discipline with at least 55% marks having a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification obtained after a minimum of three years of work subsequent to higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.

 Those who possess professional qualifications such as CA, ICWA and CS that are considered equivalent to a postgraduate degree and have at least 55% marks.

Selection Process for FPM: ABPM

Eligible candidates with any one of the following score will be called directly for Presentation and Interview:

i) CAT (scores of two years old with required cut off) as decided by the institute.

ii) GMAT/GRE (not older than five years)

iii) UGC-CSIR-JRF/NET (scores not older than five years) in relevant area of specialization.

iv) ICAR NET (scores not older than 5 years)

 Candidates who fulfill the required eligibility given above and do not have valid scores in any of the above qualifying tests, but have five years experience post to their degree will have to qualify in the internal test designed by the institute for participation in GD & PI.

 Those who qualify eligibility norms, and are being sponsored by Commodity Boards / Concerned Ministry / Plantation and Associated Agri-Business sectors / Associations etc., are exempted from the test. However they will be subject to interview.

Students enrolled in the final year of a post graduate programme may also apply but must complete their degree requirements before June 2012.

NRIs and foreign candidates with valid scores are eligible to apply.

How to Apply

For Prospectus and Application form, write to the ‘The Admissions Office’ along with a crossed Demand Draft for Rs. 1000/- (Rs. 500/- 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:

The Admissions Office

Indian Institute of Plantation Management

Jnana Bharathi Campus, P.O. Malathalli

Bangalore-560 056

Tel: 91-80-23212767, 91-80-23211716 (EPABX)

Fax: 91-80-23212775 e-mail: admission_iipm@vsnl.net  

 admissions@iipmb.edu.in  

Selection:

Selection to the programme would be based on applicants’ performance in an entrance test and interview.

Application Form:

For Prospectus and Application form, write to the ‘The Admissions Office’ along with a crossed Demand Draft for Rs. 1000/- (Rs. 500/- 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 website

http://www.iipmb.edu.in  and filled-in application along with fee may be sent to:

The Admissions Office, Indian Institute of Plantation Management, Jnana Bharathi Campus, P.O. Malathalli, Bangalore-560056.

The last date for receiving the completed application form is 31st January, 2014.

For details, logon to the link:

http://www.iipmb.edu.in/pdf/new_2014/Fellow%20Programmein%20Managemen%20Admission%20Details.pdf

For More Information

Chairperson (FPM)

Indian Institute of Plantation Management

(An Autonomous Organization Promoted by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, GOI)

Jnana Bharathi Campus,  Bangalore 560 056