PGD SCM Program
Graduates from any discipline with
Minimum CGPA of 5.00/10.00 or 50% aggregate marks (or equivalent) and
Valid score for admission to PG management education education for the batch 2026-28 in any one of the following common entrance exams: CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, or XAT or those conducted by by respective State Governments
Three types of individuals —fresh graduates, sponsored graduates, and sponsored employee graduates— are encouraged to seek admission to enhance behavioural, managerial, entrepreneurial and governance competencies
Fresh Graduates
Individuals who have recently completed their graduation and are aspiring to enter the workforce to serve as competent professional in Agri and Food Business Value Chains, Collective Enterprises including Cooperatives, FPOs, Producer Companies
Sponsored Graduates
Government and non governmental agencies mandated to promote any form of collective, social and community organisations or they themselves, may select either fresh graduates or from among those who are already employed as Sponsored Graduate candidates for during any stage of the program – from admissions to placement. These students receive financial support – tuition, fees, or living costs – with specific obligations to comply with during and after the program including job placement and minimum period of service as may be agreed.
Sponsored Employee Graduates
These are individuals already employed by Collective Enterprises or promotional agencies and who are receiving sponsorship from their employer to pursue further education or students in a “sponsored degree” program where the company pays for their undergraduate studies in exchange for commitment.
Academic Diversity
PGD SCM program encourages academic diversity and prefers candidates with a background education and/or work experience in:
- Agriculture, Horticulture and other allied sectors
- Dairy Science, Dairy Technology, Veterinary Sciences
- Food Sciences and Food Technology,
- Science, Engineering, Commerce
- Arts and Social Sciences
Selection Criteria
Components | Weightage (%) |
Common Admission Test Score (Valid score: CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA/GMAT) | 40 |
Minimum CGPA of 5.00/10.00 or 50% aggregate marks (or equivalent) in graduation | 30 |
SCM Aptitude Test / Group Processes | 15 |
Personal Interview | 15 |
Total | 100 |
* PGD SCM will have multiple rounds of selection based on pooling of applicants. The above criteria is applied for each round. Merit list will be prepared separately for each round of the Selection.
Admission Process
- Step 1: Registration and Payment of Application Fee Fill the online registration form using the link -
- Step 2: SCM Aptitude Test conducted online after registration
- Step 3: Admission Interview for short listed candidates either in person or conducted online along with group processes, if any.
- Step 4: Selection - Provisional admission will be granted to selected candidates. The offer letter will be sent via email and post.
- Step 5: Commitment Fee - Pay the commitment fee of Rs 50,000 for confirming provisional admission.