The Joint Entrance Test - Agribusiness Management (JET-ABM) is conducted by the three prominent institutions, National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), , Choudhary Charan Singh National Institute of  Agricultural Marketing (CCS-NIAM), Bambala, and National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad in order to admit candidates to their post graduate program in Agri Business Management. After the test the candidates will be further shortlisted for detailed interview and admission process. Relevant details regarding the test are given below.

Structure for Joint Entrance Test - Agribusiness Management (JET-ABM)

The duration of the test is for 2 hours. The test comprises of 180 questions. For every correct answer the aspirant will gain 3 marks and for every wrong answer he / she will lose one mark. The entire test is divided into 5 sections.

• Knowledge of Agriculture
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Logical Ability
• Proficiency in English

There will be 40 questions each from these areas.

• General Awareness

There will be 20 questions from the general awareness section.

Syllabus for Joint Entrance Test - Agribusiness Management (JET-ABM)

The syllabus for the JET-ABM exam is as follows:

Knowledge of Agriculture section will include the following areas:

• General Agriculture
• Agricultural Engineering
• Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
• Fisheries
• Food Sciences
• Forestry
• Horticulture

Quantitative Aptitude

Logical Ability

Proficiency in English

General Awareness

Eligibility Criteria

The minimum eligibility required by a candidate to attend the JOINT ENTRANCE TEST - AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT (JET-ABM) is to have a bachelor’s degree in any of the following branches in agriculture from a recognized university. The allowed branches are Agri-Business, Management/Commercial Agriculture and Agri-Business Management/Agricultural, Marketing and Cooperation, Agricultural Engineering, Bioinformatics; Biotechnology, Dairy Technology, Fisheries, Food Technology/Food Process Engineering, Forestry, Agricultural Information Technology, Horticulture, Energy and Environmental Engineering, Sericulture and Veterinary Science.

How to Apply?

Candidates can download the application form directly from any of the official websites. Completed application form along with a demand draft of Rs.1000 (for SC/ST candidates Rs.500/-) must be addressed to reach JET-ABM, 2011, Post Bag No.5, P.O. Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500 030 on or before the last date of application.

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]

Last date for submitting application form: Mid of February 2012

Entrance exam date: Last week of March 2012

List of Joint Entrance Test - Agribusiness Management (JET-ABM)

The exam will be conducted in the institutes mentioned below:

• National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad,
• Chaudhary Charan Singh National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (CCS-NIAM), Jaipur
• National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), Hyderabad

Contact Details for the Joint Entrance Test - Agribusiness Management (JET-ABM)

Address: JET-ABM, 2011, Post Bag No.5, P.O. Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500 030

Websites: www.jetabm.gov.in, http://www.manage.gov.in, http://www.ccsniam.gov.in, http://www.naarm.ernet.in.

Coaching Centers for Joint Entrance Test - Agribusiness Management (JET-ABM)

Candidates can join any of the following training institutes to receive specialised training

• Brilliant Tutorials
• Newton Academy
• Oasis Education Services
• Sahil Study Circle
• Sachdeva New P.T College
• A.K Vidyamandir
• Helix Institute
• Imperior Tutorials
• Disha Coaching Classes
• Agarwal classes
• DAMS
• TIME(Triumphant Institute for Management Education)
• Brilliance
• Zephyr

Reference books for JOINT ENTRANCE TEST - AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT (JET-ABM)

Some of the reference books are as follows:

• Agriculture by David Strelecky
• Agriculture by Claude Rolland
• Agriculture by Charles C James
• On Agriculture by Cato, Varro, W D Hooper
• Agriculture by Frederic P Miller, Agnes F Vandome, John Mc Brewster
• Agriculture by C C James, Alexander Mc Intyre
• Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations By Guha
• Quantitative Aptitude By R S Aggarwal, Aggarwal , Deepak
• How to prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT, 2/e By Sharma, Arun
• Course in Mental Ability and Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations By Thorpe, Edgar
• Quantitative Aptitude For Cat & Other Entrance Exams By Avinash Agarwal Shipra Agarwal
• The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for CAT, 2/e By Nishit K Sinha
• Agriculture by Connell Richard Patrick, Hadfield J W, Thorp G H
• Agriculture by William Penn Brooks
• Agriculture by Walter Olesky
• Agricultural Meteorology by Rao G S L
• Agriculture in France: Ministry of Agriculture by Llc Books
• Agriculture: Agricultural Education by Louisiana Purchase Exposition, Belgium Ministere De
• Yearbook of Agriculture by United States Agriculture
• Agriculture of Pennsylvania By Pennsylvania State Board Agriculture
• Agriculture and the Undergraduate by Board On Agriculture, National Research Council
• Agriculture of Massachusetts By Massachusetts State Agriculture
• Agricultural Statistics by Us Department Of Agriculture
• Agricultural Nevada by Agriculture Nevada Bureau
• Agricultural Statistics, 1997 (Agricultural Statistics) By National Agricul Agriculture Department
• Ireland: Industrial and Agricultural By Dept. of Agriculture Ireland, Ireland Dept of Agriculture
• Agriculture of Maine: Annual Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture of the State of Maine by Department of Agriculture Maine, Maine Department of Agriculture
• Outline of an Agricultural Plan for an Average Province By Dept Of Agriculture India, India Dept Of Agriculture
• Annual Report of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Part 2 By Dept Of Agriculture Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Dept Of Agriculture
• Transactions of the Department of Agriculture of the State of Illinois with Reports from County By Dept Of Agriculture Illinois, Illinois Dept Of Agriculture
• Butter Bill, Mining in Wichita Game Reserve: Hearings before the Committee on Agriculture, House By On Agriculture Hou Committee, Committee On Agriculture
• Grades for Spring Wheat; Hearings Before the Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives By Committee On Agriculture, United States Congress Agriculture
• Oleomargarine; Hearings Before the Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives, on Bills By Committee On Agriculture, United States Congress Agriculture
• Innovations In Agri Business Management by Karnam Lokanadhan Mani
• An Introduction to Agri- Business Management by Walter J Wills
• Textbook of Agri- Business Management 1st Edi. 2002,Rept. 2009 by Broadway Ac Arif
• Technology and Operations Management for Agri Business Sector by V G Dhanakumar
• Personnel Management (Business Masters) by Margaret Attwood, Stuart Dimmock, Stuart J Dimmock
• Agricultural Economics by D S Chauhau
• Agricultural Inquiry by United States Congress Inquiry

Study Plan

Since the Joint Entrance Test - Agribusiness Management (JET-ABM) is an entrance test for a post-graduation program, the number of allotted seats will be very less and so the level of competition will be very high. Students who are performing very well will only get through the test. To perform well, the students must prepare very well for the test. Since there is minus marking guessing the answer will be dangerous. Apart from having knowledge from the core subjects covered under graduation period, the students should also have a basic idea about topics such as quantitative aptitude and logical reasoning. The aspirants must also posses a good command over the English language because the paper also contains questions from these sections. The students must be very clear about the entire topics. General awareness is another important issue. Studying with a well prepared time table will be better.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The result of Joint Entrance Test - Agribusiness Management (JET-ABM) will be available in the official website www.jetabm.gov.in. Candidates can check the website within 15 days of the test to get the result.

Score Validity

The result of Joint Entrance Test - Agribusiness Management (JET-ABM) will be valid only for one single year.