Component

Amount (INR)

Total Fees (2-year programme)

INR 1,52,000

Total Fees

INR 1,52,000

GIOM MBA Agri-Business Admission 2026

Event	Date
MAH-MBA-CET Exam	6 to 8 April 2026
MAH-MBA-CET Result	29 May 2026
CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment	2 August 2026
CAP Round 1 Seat Confirmation	3 to 5 August 2026

Admission is through Maharashtra MBA CAP conducted by MHT-CET Cell on cetcell.mahacet.org.

CAT and CMAT scores may also be considered under the institute’s direct admission quota.

Graduation marksheets, identity proof, and category certificate must be uploaded during registration.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Any bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in any discipline is accepted for this MBA.

Minimum 50% aggregate marks in graduation (45% for SC, ST, and other reserved categories in Maharashtra).

Valid MAH-MBA-CET score is required for participation in the Maharashtra CAP counselling rounds.

Final-year graduation students who are yet to complete results may also apply pending result declaration.

Admission Process

Appear in MAH-MBA-CET and obtain a valid score before the Maharashtra MBA CAP registration window opens.

Upload graduation marksheets, identity proof, domicile certificate, and caste certificate as applicable.

Fill the option form selecting preferred colleges and specialisations during the CAP option entry period.

Receive CAP round seat allotment and confirm the allotted seat within the specified deadline.

Report to GIOM Sangamner with original documents and pay fees to complete admission.

✓ Opt for this if

You want an MBA specialised in agri-business and rural development management.
You are from Ahmednagar or nearby and prefer studying close to home.
You aim to work in cooperatives, agri-finance, or rural FMCG distribution in Maharashtra.
Your MAH-MBA-CET score suits a non-metro SPPU college with an affordable fee.

✗ Skip if

You want campus placements in FMCG, finance, or consulting companies with metro presence.
You prefer a general MBA without a niche specialisation like agri-business.
You need a well-known MBA brand for corporate placements or MBA-to-MBA transitions.

GIOM MBA Agri-Business Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Government Freeship / EBC Scholarship	As per state norms	Economically backward students with family income below the prescribed limit
OBC / VJNT / SBC Post-Matric Scholarship	As per state norms	Students from OBC, VJNT, or SBC categories recognized by the Maharashtra government

Apply through the Maharashtra Scholarship Portal (mahascholar.gov.in) after admission.

Category and income certificates are mandatory for all state scholarship applications.

GIOM MBA Agri-Business FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for MBA Agri-Business at GIOM Sangamner?

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MBA in Agri-Business and Rural Development at Global Institute of Management, Sangamner is INR 1,52,000 for the complete programme duration. No hostel data is currently available. Detailed fee payment schedules are communicated to admitted students at the time of seat confirmation following the Maharashtra CAP allotment.

Ques. Which entrance exam is required for MBA Agri-Business admission at GIOM?

Ans. Admission to the MBA Agri-Business programme at GIOM Sangamner is through MAH-MBA-CET score under the Maharashtra Common Admission Process. Candidates must register on cetcell.mahacet.org, upload graduation documents, fill the option form during the CAP option entry window, and participate in counselling rounds to receive their seat allotment at the college.

Ques. Is the MBA from GIOM Sangamner affiliated to SPPU?

Ans. Yes, the MBA programme at Global Institute of Management, Sangamner is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU). Degrees conferred carry SPPU recognition and are valid for employment, civil service examinations, and further studies. The college follows SPPU syllabi, examination schedules, and academic regulations for all MBA specialisations it offers.

Ques. What is the eligibility for MBA Agri-Business and Rural Development at GIOM?

Ans. Any graduate from a recognized university with at least 50% aggregate marks is eligible (45% for reserved category students in Maharashtra). The specialisation is open to students from any bachelor’s stream including science, commerce, and arts. A valid MAH-MBA-CET score is also required. Final-year graduation students awaiting results may apply provisionally.

Ques. What career options does MBA Agri-Business from GIOM Sangamner offer?

Ans. Graduates can pursue roles in agricultural marketing, rural banking, cooperative management, commodity trading, and agri-input companies. Maharashtra’s sugar cooperatives, dairy federations, and agricultural commodity boards in Ahmednagar and Nashik districts offer relevant employment. Central and state government agencies under rural development and agricultural departments also recruit MBA Agri-Business graduates through competitive selection.

Ques. Why is GIOM Sangamner relevant for MBA Agri-Business in Maharashtra?

Ans. Sangamner and the wider Ahmednagar district are at the heart of Maharashtra’s agri-economy, with significant cooperative banking, sugar processing, and horticulture activity. An MBA in Agri-Business and Rural Development from a local SPPU-affiliated college like GIOM prepares students with domain-specific knowledge relevant to this regional context. The affordable fee of INR 1,52,000 makes it accessible to students from farming and semi-rural backgrounds.