The minimum Qualification for admission into the programme is a Bachelors degree with at least second division or equivalent OGPA in Agriculture or allied subjects, Veterinary Science or Dairy Technology, Food Technology from any Agricultural University or Degree in Bio Technology / Microbiology /Life Science / Commerce from any Institution recognized by the ICAR / UGC.Candidates who are yet to complete their graduation this year and are unable to submit their provisional certificate and mark sheet along with the application may also apply.

They must, however, submit along with their application, their mark sheets/grade card indicating the cumulative marks/OGPA till the previous year/semester and also indicate the same in the application form.

Their provisional eligibility will be decided based on the same. If selected, they may seek provisional admission into the programme on payment of the required fee and other charges as specified. After joining the programme, they will have to submit the provisional degree certificate and aggregate marks/OGPA latest by August 31, 2008 failing which the provisional admission will automatically stand cancelled. There will be no refund of fee paid by the students, in the event of the cancellation of their admission for the above or any other reasons or withdrawal by the student.

All applicants are required to submit Xerox / attested copies of a complete set of documents as indicated in the application form, at the time of enrolment. They must produce the original documents for verification at the time of admission.

The reservation for SC, ST and Physically handicapped candidates is applicable as per the University rules, subject to meeting the other eligibility criteria for admission

A multi-stage, selection procedure will be followed for admitting candidates, as described below: All applicants fulfilling the eligibility criteria for application will be invited on the basis of MAT / MANAGE / CAT score to appear for the G.D & P.I.

The candidates are required to apply in the prescribed Application Form available in the Department on payment of crossed demand draft of Rs. 150/- drawn in favor of ‘Comptroller of Finance, Utkal University’ payable at Bhubaneswar and a draft of Rs. 300/- in favor of ‘Centre for Agri-Management’ payable at Bhubaneswar.

25th January 2008 Last Date for Issue & Submission of Application Form : 15th June 2008.

• The originals of all the documents (mentioned below) along with
• College Leaving and Conduct Certificates
• Three recent colour photographs (Stamp Size)
• Migration Certificate (for students from other Universities).
• Undertaking form duly signed.
• Relieve order (in case of employees) from the competent authority
• Two bank drafts for submission as specified in [ Annex-1]

1. Duplicate CLC if submitted, must accompany the necessary court affidavit declaring the loss of the original one in the prescribed Proforma available from the Administrative Officer, Central Office, Utkal University.
2. Any misinformation found on verification of the original documents shall lead to cancellation of selection/ admission and will be treated as a cognizable offence.
3. Fees structure for the foreign nationals will be as per the decision of the P.G. Council.

1st Year: - At the time of joining in the MBA (Agri-Business) programme, make a draft of Rs.50,000/- in favor of 'Comptroller of Finance Utkal University' payable at Bhubaneswar and a draft of Rs. 36,000/- in favor of 'Centre for Agri-Management 'payable at Bhubaneswar.

2nd Year: - Before commencing of the 2nd Year, make a draft of Rs.50, OOO/- in favor of 'Comptroller of Finance Utkal University' payable at Bhubaneswar and a draft of Rs. 37,200/- in favor of 'Centre for Agri-Management 'payable at Bhubaneswar.