NBU PG Diploma Tea Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Post Graduate Diploma in Tea Management (PGDTM) at University of North Bengal is a full-time professional course spanning 1 year, divided into 2 semesters of 6 months each. The first semester covers 500 marks with papers on tea botany, agronomy, soil and water management, pest management, and practical training. The second semester covers 500 marks with papers on general aspects of tea, biochemistry and tea manufacture, labour laws and management, tea economics, computer applications, and a dissertation project. Students are required to attend 75% of theory and practical classes and 90% attendance during garden visits.

Ans. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university under the 10+2+3 system. The program welcomes graduates from all academic backgrounds including Science, Commerce, Arts, and Agriculture. Preference is given to candidates up to 30 years of age as on June 1 of the year of admission. There is no specific subject requirement, making it accessible to diverse graduates interested in tea industry management.

Ans. Graduates with PGDTM from NBU can pursue careers as Assistant Managers or equivalent positions in tea gardens of Dooars, Terai, Darjeeling, and Assam regions. Career opportunities also exist in bought leaf factories, agrochemical companies, fertilizer industries, tea broker firms, and tea trading organizations. The diploma credential enhances employment prospects in plantation management, factory operations, quality control, marketing, and business development roles within the tea industry and allied sectors.

Ans. The total course fee for PGDTM is Rs. 30,000 for Indian candidates, payable in two equal installments (Rs. 15,000 each) at admission and at the commencement of the second semester. Additional charges include registration fee (Rs. 500), examination fee (Rs. 600), and refundable library caution fee (Rs. 2,000). For SAARC country candidates, the fee is Rs. 50,000, and for foreign candidates, it is Rs. 80,000. The university offers full-free and half-free studentships based on merit and financial need, along with SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD scholarships as per government norms.

Ans. The admission process involves submitting an application form (online or offline) with attested copies of mark sheets and certificates, appearing in the admission test (merit-based selection), and document verification. For 2026-2027, applications were invited from November 25 to December 10, 2026, with the admission test on December 16, 2026. Merit lists were published on December 17 and December 29, 2026, with admissions processed accordingly. Classes commenced on January 6, 2027. Candidates should monitor the NBU website for future admission notifications.

Ans. The PGDTM program at NBU provides extensive practical training through regular visits to adjacent tea gardens and the university's own tea plantation for hands-on experience in tea cultivation and management. Students receive training in tea processing, quality assessment, and laboratory techniques. The program includes practical sessions on pest management, soil and water management, and tea manufacture. Additionally, the department assists students in securing placements in tea gardens and factories, providing direct exposure to industry operations and management practices during and after the course.