Master of Business Management [MBM] (Agriculture Business Management)

The Master of Business Management (MBM) in Agriculture Business Management at the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bangalore, is a two-year postgraduate programme offered by Karnataka’s first State Agricultural University, established in 1963. UAS Bangalore holds NAAC A+ accreditation and ranks 11 in an external review site’s 2026 Agriculture Colleges list. The four-semester programme covers agricultural marketing, agribusiness strategy, rural finance, and supply chain management. Admission is through a UAS Bangalore entrance test.

📋 Admission Status: UAS Bangalore MBM Agriculture Business Management admissions for 2026-27 are open through the UAS Bangalore entrance test and ICAR AIEEA PG. Candidates with a background in agriculture or related science disciplines are eligible to apply.

Key Points

• NAAC A+, ICAR-affiliated, an external review site Agriculture rank 11 (2026).
• Total fees INR 1,60,000 for two years.
• Covers agribusiness marketing, rural finance, and supply chain.
• Admission via UAS Bangalore entrance test or ICAR AIEEA PG.
• ICAR Junior Research Fellowship for top-rank candidates.

UAS Bangalore MBM Agriculture Business Management Fees

• Fees per UAS Bangalore official PG fee structure 2025-26.
• 15 percent seats for ICAR AIEEA PG merit-rank candidates.
• Hostel and other charges are payable separately.

UAS Bangalore MBM Agriculture Business Management Admission 2026

Important Dates

• Apply via UAS Bangalore Dean (PGS) office within the admission window.
• ICAR AIEEA PG: register on NTA portal before June 7, 2026.
• Bring degree certificates, mark sheets, and entrance test scorecard at document verification.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a B.Sc (Hons.) in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Sericulture, or a related discipline.
• A minimum OGPA of 6.00 out of 10.00 (or 55 percent equivalent) is required.
• A valid UAS Bangalore entrance test result or ICAR AIEEA PG rank is required.
• State-merit candidates must meet UAS Bangalore’s eligibility and Karnataka-domicile criteria.

Admission Process

• Register for and appear in the UAS Bangalore entrance test (or ICAR AIEEA PG for ICAR-quota seats).
• Participate in UAS Bangalore’s merit-based counselling for MBM admissions.
• For ICAR-quota seats, register on the NTA portal before June 7, 2026, and appear in ICAR AIEEA PG.
• Submit degree certificates, mark sheets, and required documents at the UAS admissions office.
• Pay the prescribed fee and complete enrolment to confirm the allotted seat.

✓ Opt for this if

• Agriculture graduates seeking agribusiness careers in Karnataka.
• Candidates targeting NABARD, cooperative banks, or agri-marketing roles.
• Fee-sensitive students seeking low-cost agribusiness management degree.
• ICAR AIEEA PG candidates wanting ICAR quota management seats.

✗ Skip if

• Candidates expecting full-time residential MBA infrastructure.
• Students targeting corporate business schools or MBA rankings.
• Those without agriculture undergraduate background.

UAS Bangalore MBM Agriculture Business Management Scholarships 2026

• SC/ST Karnataka students apply for fee reimbursement after joining.
• ICAR JRF is awarded on ICAR AIEEA PG rank, highly competitive.
• Central Sector Scholarship: apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission.

UAS Bangalore MBM Agriculture Business Management FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for MBM Agriculture Business Management at UAS Bangalore?

Ans. The total fee for MBM Agriculture Business Management at UAS Bangalore is INR 1,60,000 for two years (first year INR 85,000, second year INR 75,000). This is as per the official UAS Bangalore PG fee structure 2025-26. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately.

Ques. What is the eligibility for MBM Agriculture Business Management at UAS Bangalore?

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc (Hons.) in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Sericulture, or a related discipline from a recognised university with a minimum OGPA of 6.00 out of 10.00 (or 55 percent equivalent). A valid ICAR AIEEA PG rank is required for ICAR-allotted seats. For UAS entrance-test seats, candidates must clear the university admission test.

Ques. Which entrance exam is needed for MBM at UAS Bangalore?

Ans. UAS Bangalore conducts its own entrance test for MBM admissions, along with an interview process. ICAR AIEEA PG rank is also accepted for 15 percent of seats (ICAR quota). The ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 examination is scheduled for July 4, 2026, with registration closing June 7, 2026.

Ques. What is the difference between MBM and MBA ABM at UAS Bangalore?

Ans. UAS Bangalore offers two agribusiness postgraduate programmes. The MBM (Master of Business Management) is the older programme under the PGS umbrella, with fees of INR 1,60,000 for two years. The MBA (ABM) is a residential programme run through the Institute of Agri-Business Management with a separate, higher fee structure. Both cover agribusiness management but differ in curriculum emphasis, fee level, and admission process.

Ques. What are the career options after MBM Agriculture Business Management from UAS Bangalore?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as agribusiness manager, commodity trader, rural bank officer, input supply executive, and supply chain analyst at cooperatives, commodity boards, NABARD, and agro-processing companies. UAS Bangalore’s agriculture network and ICAR affiliation support government placements in agricultural marketing boards and state cooperative departments.

Ques. Why choose UAS Bangalore for MBM Agriculture Business Management?

Ans. UAS Bangalore is Karnataka’s oldest agricultural university with NAAC A+ accreditation and a an external review site Agriculture rank of 11 (2026). The MBM programme benefits from the university’s strong agriculture sector network, ICAR affiliation, and Bengaluru location providing access to agri-commodity markets, NAFED, HOPCOMS, and major agribusiness firms for internships and placements.