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Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management (VAMNICOM), Pune, for its two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management in Agri-Business & Management (PGDM-ABM) 2026-28 batch is conducted based on valid CAT 2025 or CMAT 2026 scores. The selection process involves shortlisting candidates based on exam scores, followed by a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The online application fee for the program is ₹2,000.
The admission timeline for the PGDM-ABM 2026-28 batch is expected to follow the schedule below. All dates are tentative and will be updated based on official announcements.
Event | Date |
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Online Application Form Release | September 2025 |
Last Date to Apply (Based on CAT) | January 2026 |
Last Date to Apply (Based on CMAT) | March 2026 |
Shortlist for GD & PI Announcement | April 2026 |
Group Discussion & Personal Interview | April 2026 |
Final Merit List Declaration | May 2026 |
Program Commencement | July 2026 |
Candidates must fulfil the following eligibility requirements to be considered for admission to VAMNICOM's flagship PGDM-ABM program.
For a detailed breakdown of the program's curriculum and fee structure, you can visit the Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management Courses Fees.
The selection of candidates for the PGDM-ABM program is a two-stage process designed to identify individuals with high academic aptitude and managerial potential.
Candidates are first shortlisted based on their performance in the CAT or CMAT entrance exams. The shortlisting is based on the minimum percentile specified in the Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management Cutoff.
Shortlisted candidates are invited to participate in a Group Discussion and a Personal Interview. The final merit list is prepared based on the cumulative score from all components, with specific weightage assigned to each.
Component | Weightage |
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Entrance Exam Score (CAT/CMAT) | 50% |
Group Discussion (GD) | 20% |
Personal Interview (PI) | 20% |
Profile Assessment (Academics, Work Experience, etc.) | 10% |
Total | 100% |
The application process for VAMNICOM is conducted entirely online through the institute's official admission portal. Follow these steps to complete your application:
Candidates need to have the following documents ready in a scanned format before starting the application process:
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