Assam University PGDTM FAQs
Ques. What is unique about the PGDTM programme at Assam University?
Ans. Assam University’s PGDTM benefits from its location in the Barak Valley, one of India’s major tea-producing regions. This provides students with direct access to tea gardens, processing factories, and industry contacts. The programme includes field visits and practical training components that give graduates hands-on experience in real tea estate environments before completing their diploma.
Ques. What is the total fee for the PGDTM programme?
Ans. The total fee for the one-year PGDTM at Assam University is INR 25,820. This includes tuition, development, examination, and registration charges, plus a refundable caution money deposit of INR 2,400 that is returned at programme completion. Hostel accommodation is optional and costs between INR 2,800 and INR 6,000 per year.
Ques. What career opportunities are available after PGDTM?
Ans. Graduates of the PGDTM programme can pursue careers as plantation manager, tea estate supervisor, tea taster and quality controller, tea export executive, supply chain manager in tea industry, tea entrepreneur, agronomy consultant, and government officer in tea development boards. The tea industry in India employs thousands of management professionals across plantation operations, processing plants, export houses, and regulatory bodies like the Tea Board of India. Northeast India, where Assam University is located, accounts for over 50 percent of India’s total tea production.
Ques. Is CUET PG mandatory for admission to the PGDTM programme?
Ans. Yes, admission to the PGDTM at Assam University is through CUET PG 2026 scores. Candidates must appear for CUET PG, select Assam University, Silchar as a participating institution, and apply on the AUS portal after results are declared. Seat allotment is merit-based on CUET PG scores, subject to category reservations.








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