Master of Commerce [M.Com] (Agri-Business Management)

The Master of Commerce [M.Com] (Agri-Business & Rural Management) at Garware Institute of Career Education and Development [GICED], Mumbai is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme affiliated to the University of Mumbai. The curriculum covers agribusiness management, agricultural marketing, rural finance, commodity markets, supply chain for agricultural produce, rural entrepreneurship, cooperative management, and agricultural policy. Intake is 120 seats and the total course fee is INR 1,21,000. Admission is through GICED’s written test and personal interview.

GICED Mumbai M.Com admissions for 2026-27 are expected to open between April and September 2026 through the GICED online registration portal. Candidates must appear for a written assessment and personal interview. Intake is 120 seats.

Key Points

• 2-year full-time M.Com (Agri-Business & Rural Management) affiliated to the University of Mumbai at GICED, Santacruz (East), Mumbai.
• Intake of 120 seats; admission through GICED written test and personal interview.
• Total course fee: INR 1,21,000 for the full 2-year programme.
• GICED is NAAC re-accredited with A++ Grade, established 1984, and is a joint venture of the Garware Foundation and the University of Mumbai.
• Open to graduates in agriculture and allied sciences, or any graduate with 2 years of work experience in agriculture or rural development.

GICED Mumbai M.Com Agri-Business Management Fees

M.Com Agri-Business Management Fee Structure

Component	Amount (INR)
Semester I Fee	INR 37,120
Semester II Fee	INR 32,750
Semester III Fee	INR 25,600
Semester IV Fee	INR 25,530
Total Fees (2 Years)	INR 1,21,000

• Fee figures are as published on the official GICED website (gicededu.co.in) for the current admission cycle. Total 2-year programme fee is INR 1,21,000.
• Hostel facility is not included in the course fee. Accommodation charges, if applicable, are payable separately.
• Students from SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EBC/EWS/NT/SBC/VJ categories may be eligible for Government of Maharashtra post-matric scholarship through the MahaDBT portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in).

GICED Mumbai M.Com Agri-Business Management Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
GICED Application Portal Opens	April 2026 (Tentative)
Last Date to Apply	September 2026 (Tentative)
Written Test and Interview	July to September 2026 (Tentative)
Admission Confirmation and Fee Payment	September 2026 (Tentative)
Commencement of Classes	August to October 2026 (Tentative)

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Registration End	Exam Date	Result

• GICED conducts its own written test and personal interview for M.Com admissions; no external entrance exam is required.
• Applications are submitted online through the GICED registration portal (enrollonline.co.in/Registration/Apply/GICED). Upload graduation marksheets and supporting documents at registration.
• Candidates with work experience in agriculture or rural development should attach an experience certificate from the employer at the time of application.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology or Science, Dairy Technology, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Fisheries, or Forestry from a UGC-recognized university; OR any 3-year bachelor’s degree recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) or AICTE with a minimum of 2 years of work experience in agriculture or rural development.
• Minimum 45 percent aggregate in the qualifying bachelor’s degree (40 percent for reserved categories) as per University of Mumbai norms.
• Candidates appearing in the final year of graduation are eligible to apply provisionally, subject to producing the degree certificate before classes commence.

Admission Process

• Register on the GICED online portal and fill the application form for M.Com (Agri-Business and Rural Management).
• Pay the application fee and upload graduation marksheets, experience certificate (if applicable), photo ID proof, and passport-size photograph.
• Appear for the GICED written test; shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview.
• Final merit list is prepared based on written test score, interview performance, and academic record.
• Selected candidates receive an offer letter and pay the Semester I fee to confirm admission.
• Report to GICED, Santacruz (East), Mumbai with original documents for verification and enrolment.

GICED Mumbai M.Com Agri-Business Management Scholarships 2026

M.Com Agri-Business Management Scholarships Available

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Government of Maharashtra (SC/ST/VJ/NT/SBC) Post-Matric Scholarship	Full tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance	Applicable categories; apply via mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in after admission
OBC Non-Creamy Layer Post-Matric Scholarship	Tuition fee up to INR 1,00,000 + maintenance	OBC (NCL) students with family income below INR 8 lakh; apply via mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
EBC Freeship (Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Scheme)	Course fee reimbursement	Students with family income below INR 8 lakh; apply via mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
Central Government Post-Matric Scholarship (Minorities)	INR 3,000 to INR 12,000/year	Notified minority community students with family income below INR 2.5 lakh; apply via scholarships.gov.in
GICED Merit Scholarship	Based on academic performance	Top-performing students; awarded by the institute each academic year

• Maharashtra government scholarships (SC/ST/OBC/EBC/EWS) are disbursed via the MahaDBT portal. Apply within the notified deadline each year with income and caste certificates.
• Central Government Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities is processed via the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). Applications typically open in August-September.

GICED Mumbai M.Com Agri-Business Management FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for M.Com (Agri-Business & Rural Management) at GICED Mumbai?

Ans. The total course fee for M.Com (Agri-Business & Rural Management) at GICED Mumbai is INR 1,21,000 for the 2-year programme, as per the official GICED fee structure. The fee is payable semester-wise. Eligible SC/ST/OBC/EBC students can apply for Maharashtra government post-matric scholarship to offset the course fee.

Ques. What is the eligibility for M.Com (Agri-Business Management) at GICED Mumbai?

Ans. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Fisheries, or Forestry. Alternatively, graduates in any discipline with a minimum of 2 years of work experience in agriculture or rural development are also eligible. A minimum of 45 percent aggregate at graduation is required.

Ques. What is the admission process for M.Com at GICED Mumbai?

Ans. Admission is through GICED’s written test and personal interview. Candidates apply online through the GICED registration portal, upload graduation marksheets and relevant documents, and appear for the written test. Shortlisted candidates attend a personal interview. The final merit list is based on the test score, interview, and academic record.

Ques. What are the career prospects after M.Com (Agri-Business Management) from GICED?

Ans. Graduates can work as agribusiness manager, commodity market analyst, agricultural credit officer, rural development officer, cooperative bank manager, FMCG sales executive in agri sector, and agricultural consultant. India’s growing agribusiness sector, government agricultural agencies, cooperative banks, FMCG companies, and rural finance institutions offer wide employment opportunities for M.Com graduates with agribusiness specialisation.

Ques. Is the M.Com degree from GICED Mumbai recognised?

Ans. Yes. The M.Com degree is awarded by the University of Mumbai, which is a UGC-recognized public university. GICED is a recognised affiliated institute of the University of Mumbai and holds a NAAC A++ grade. The degree is valid for government and private sector employment, higher education (M.Phil, Ph.D.), and competitive examinations.