Please explain the NAARM MBA Admission process, what is the reservation criteria. What is the CAT Cut off for shortlisting to Interview. How should I Prepare for the Interview.

The candidates who have scored 60% through out their academics that is from 10th to Bachelors need to first apply online and pay an application fee, also they need to upload the required list of documents like 10th marksheet, 12th marksheet, graduation certificate and marks sheet , any other certificates like OBC, ST SC(if any) along with their CAT score. Once the student is shortlisted they are called upon for group Discussion(GD), Analytical Writing skill test (AWST) & Personal interview(PI).  The final shortlisting and filtration or seat allotment is done on 7 parameters that is CAT score, GD, PI, AWST, Academic score, Work experience & Diversity factor.

Now coming to your second query that is preparing for Interview, well you need to be well prepared to answer questions like what is your goal and aspiration, why do you want to opt for this course only , why do you choose this institute , what are your strengths and weaknesses (SWOT) They also might questions pertaining to agriculture to see your passion and interest , to check how updated you are. You can explore through the latest trends in agricultural sector and prepare your pointers accordingly.

The CAT cutoff varies every year also depends on the institution and course that you opt for. The best practice is to be track of all latest updates by visiting  the official website of the institute.

All the best

Sonia Achantani

To get admission into the NAARM MBA program , which is officially called a PGDM-ABM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Agri Business Management), candidates need to apply online, take the CAT or CMAT entrance exam, followed by a shortlisting based on their scores, and then appear for a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) on campus; the final selection is based on a combination of their entrance exam score, performance in GD/PI, and academic record, with a strong emphasis on agricultural business related skills and experience.

Reservation criteria is same here as other MBA colleges set by government of india i.e

Scheduled Caste (SC): 15% of seats

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5% of seats

Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 10% of seats

Other Backward Classes (NC-OBC): 27% of seats for candidates belonging to the “non-creamy” layer

The CAT cutoff percentiles for the 2024-26 PGDM-ABM batch at the ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research and Management (NAARM) are as follows:

General: 75.14

EWS: 38.00

NC-OBC: 44.16

SC: 72.980

for a NAARM MBA PREPARATION interview (specifically their PGDM Agri-Business Management program), focus on thoroughly researching NAARM's curriculum, emphasizing your agricultural background and business acumen, practicing answers to common MBA interview questions, and showcasing your passion for the agri-business sector, while also being ready to discuss your career goals aligned with NAARM's focus on rural development and sustainable agriculture practices.be genuine with your answers.