The placement ecosystem at MANAGE is robust and highly systematic, designed to provide excellent career opportunities to its graduates in the fields of agribusiness management, rural management, and agricultural extension. The institute’s placement cell plays a pivotal role in facilitating a symbiotic relationship between students and industry, ensuring that academic learnings translate into meaningful employment.
The MANAGE placement cell is a dedicated unit responsible for managing all placement-related activities, including internships, final placements, and corporate interface. The placement cell functions as a bridge between students and recruiters by organizing campus recruitment drives, corporate presentations, pre-placement talks, and grooming sessions for candidates. It also facilitates industry-institute collaborations, guest lectures, and workshops in collaboration with top agribusiness and management companies.
The placement cell meticulously plans the visit schedules of recruiters and ensures that students are well-prepared to face interviews and group discussions. It organizes personality development sessions, resume-building workshops, mock interviews, and aptitude test preparations to enhance students' employability. The cell maintains strong relationships with companies across various sectors, keeping abreast of emerging trends and skills required to help tailor the curriculum and training accordingly.
MANAGE has built a strong reputation among leading recruiters in the agribusiness and rural management sectors. Some of the top companies consistently visiting the campus for recruitment include:
Mahindra & Mahindra
ITC Limited
Nestle
Bajaj Allianz
ICICI Bank
PwC Corporation
FMC Corporation
Coromandel International
KRIBHCO
Netafim
Britannia Industries
BASF
HDFC Bank
Adama Agricultural Solutions
These employers come from diverse sectors such as agri-inputs, consulting, banking, FMCG, microfinance, and procurement, providing a wide variety of job roles ranging from management trainees to middle and senior management positions for MANAGE graduates.
MANAGE has a consistent record of 100% placement for its PGDM and diploma programs, demonstrating the institute’s strong industry reputation and graduate employability. For the most recent academic year, the placement highlights were as follows:
Number of students placed:Â 66 (for PGDM courses)
Placement rate:Â 100%
Average package: ₹12.33 LPA
Highest package: ₹20 LPA
The steady increase in average and highest packages over the past few years underscores the value that industry places on MANAGE’s curriculum and graduates. The placement packages reflect robust compensation trends indicative of the growing demands for skilled agribusiness managers and rural development experts.
Internships form an integral part of the MANAGE academic program and are critical to the overall placement strategy. The institute ensures 100% internship placements by leveraging its extensive network of corporate partnerships and industry alliances. Summer internships are typically offered in the second semester, with roles in agribusiness companies, banks, microfinance institutions, consultancies, government agencies, and NGOs.
These internships provide students with hands-on experience in areas such as market research, project management, financial analysis, supply chain, agricultural input distribution, and rural marketing. The real-world exposure gained through internships significantly boosts the students' practical knowledge and makes them ready to assume professional roles post-graduation.
| Year | No. of Students Placed | Average Package (₹ LPA) | Top Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 60 | 11.51 | Mahindra & Mahindra, ITC Limited, Nestle |
| 2023 | 64 | 12.15 | Bajaj Allianz, ICICI Bank, FMC Corporation |
| 2024 | 66 | 12.33 | PwC Corporation, Coromandel International, BASF |
MANAGE’s placement cell also prioritizes continuous engagement with alumni to harness opportunities for mentorship, networking, and placement. Their feedback helps refine placement strategies and offer insights into emerging industry needs. The college’s status as one of India’s top agribusiness management institutions is further consolidated by its ability to consistently deliver high-quality graduates equipped with both theoretical and practical skills.
Beyond just placement, MANAGE emphasizes overall personality development and industry readiness, ensuring that their students hold competitive advantages in the job market. The strong relationship with recruiters and steady growth in placement metrics clearly depict MANAGE’s commitment to facilitating prosperous careers for its students in the agriculture business domain.