ICAR NAARM PGTMA 2020 Admission Process, Dates, Eligibility, and Selection Process

Know here all about ICAR NAARM Post-Graduate Diploma Technology Management in Agriculture including Admission Process, Eligibility, Seat Intake and other details.

The National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM) jointly with Centre for Distance and Virtual Learning, University of Hyderabad (UoH) offer admissions to Post Graduate Diploma in Technology Management in Agriculture (PGD-TMA). The course, PGD TMA is offered in a distance learning mode and, for a duration of two semesters. Candidates interested in pursuing PGDTMA course can apply in online mode on the official website of NAARM before the last date of application. The admission process of ICAR NAARM PGDTMA has already begun for the current academic year, and the details related to the course are as under: 

ICAR NAARM PGDTMA Course Highlights 

The key features of ICAR NAARM PGDTMA are as under: 

Features	Details
Course name	Post Graduate Diploma in Technology Management in Agriculture also known as PGDTMA
Offered by	National Academy of Agricultural Research Management and CDVL, University of Hyderabad
Admissions authority	ICAR NAARM
Mode of education	Distance learning mode
Course duration	One year
Seat Intake	NA

ICAR NAARM PGDTMA Course Structure

The course is divided in to two semesters as under: 

Semesters	Subjects
Semester 1	Intellectual Property Regime IP Informatics  Technology Management Project Work
Semester 2	IP Prosecution and Litigation Rural Innovation Technology Entrepreneurship Project Work

The one-year PGDTMA will be carrying 32 credits including the project work. 

ICAR NAARM PGDTMA 2020 Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates seeking admissions to PGDTMA at NAARM and CDVL, UoH should fulfil the eligibility criteria as under: 

• They should have completed a Post Graduate degree in Agricultural Sciences / Social Sciences / Physical Sciences / Management / Life Sciences / Engineering / Law from a recognised institute or the university of India. 
• Candidates who have completed an undergraduate degree in Agricultural Sciences / Social Sciences / Physical Sciences / Management / Life Sciences / Engineering / Law streams are also eligible to apply for ICAR NAARM PGDTMA course. However, they must have at least two years of experience after completion of the qualifying degree. 

ICAR NAARM PGDTMA 2020 Admission Schedule 

The admission schedule of NAARM PGDTMA for the current year is as under: 

Events	Dates
Last Date for receiving the duly completed application forms	15-Mar-2020
Starting of mission process and sear allotment	To be notified
Publishing of shortlisted candidates	To be notified
Issuing of provisional seat allotment letter	To be notified
Personal Interviews of the shortlisted candidates	To be notified

How to apply for ICAR NAARM PGDTMA Admissions 2020

Candidates who are interested for admissions to ICAR NAARM and UoH can apply for PGDTMA admission either in online mode or in offline mode. They have to apply using the online application form as under:

Candidates can download the admission-cum application form of ICAR NAARM PGDTMA and fill in their own handwriting. Then, they need to send it to the following address:

Academic Cell, National Academy of Agricultural Research Management,

Rajendranagar, Hyderabad – 500030, Telangana, India along

They also need to send a Demand Draft for Rs.300 drawn in favour of “ICAR Unit – NAARM A/c” and to be payable at Hyderabad.

Candidates should mention their names and phone number clearly on the backside of DD before sending it. 

Even if candidates have filled the application form of ICAR NAARM PGDTMA in online mode, they need to download it and send on the above address along with DD in the same manner. 

Candidates should also attach the following self-attested documents (copies) along with the application form of ICAR NAARM PGDTMA 

• Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or Matriculation as a birth date proof
• Intermediate / Higher Secondary Education / class 12th mark sheet 
• Degree Marks sheet for all semesters and Provisional / Original Certificate
• Postgraduate Degree Provisional Certificate and Marks sheet 
• Experience Certificates from current or former employer
• SC / ST / OBC (Latest) / PH Certificate from competent authority as applicable 
• Photos four nos. (put inside an envelope / cover)

ICAR NAARM PGDTMA Selection Criteria 2020 

The selection process of ICAR NAARM PGTMA course will be completely based on merit scores and the following factors: 

• Academic record 
• Professional experience

There will be no other factor involved such as entrance exam score or minimum marks requirement. The final merit parameters will be shared by ICAR NAARM and CDVL, UoH at the time of the admission process.