Chaudhary Charan Singh National Institute of Agricultural Marketing

Chaudhary Charan Singh National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (CCS NIAM), located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is a premier institution dedicated to developing skilled professionals in the field of agricultural marketing and agribusiness management. Established to bridge the gap between the agricultural sector and market dynamics, CCS NIAM offers a comprehensive Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) with a specialization in Agri-Business Management (ABM).​

Admissions 2025

For the academic year 2025, CCS NIAM invites applications for its PGDM (ABM) program. Prospective candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Agriculture or any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PH candidates). Additionally, applicants are required to have a valid score from CAT or CMAT examinations.​

The selection process involves multiple stages:

1. Application Submission: Candidates must apply for CAT/CMAT and fill out the CCS NIAM application form available on the official website.​

2. Shortlisting: Based on CAT/CMAT scores, candidates are shortlisted for the next round.​

3. Group Discussion and Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates participate in group discussions and personal interviews to assess their suitability for the program.​

4. Final Selection: A merit list is prepared considering the performance in entrance exams, group discussions, personal interviews, work experience, and academic diversity.​

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or any discipline with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PH candidates).​

• Entrance Exam: Valid CAT or CMAT score.​

Placement Highlights

CCS NIAM has a strong track record of placements, reflecting its commitment to student success. In the 2024 placement drive, the institute achieved remarkable outcomes:​

• Highest Package: INR 22.5 LPA.​

• Average Package: INR 11.36 LPA.​

• Median Package: INR 10.80 LPA.​

The sector-wise placement distribution was as follows:​

• Agri-Input: 24%​

• Government Organizations: 24%​

• FMCG & Agritech: 12%​

• Consultancy: 7%

• Commodity: 12%​

• BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance): 16%​

• Animal Nutrition: 5%​

Top Recruiters

CCS NIAM's graduates are sought after by leading organizations in various sectors. Prominent recruiters include:​

• Adani Wilmar

• Adventz

• Coromandel

• ETG

• Arya.ag

• BASF

• Country Delight

• HDFC Bank

• Kemin

• Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC)

• Olam Agri

• Samunnati

• Dhanuka