ASPEE Institue of Agribussiness Management

ASPEE Institute of Agribusiness Management (AIAM), also known as ASPEE Agribusiness Management Institute, is a constituent college of Navsari Agricultural University. Established in 2007 in Navsari, Gujarat, the institute is a state public university college dedicated to providing specialized management education in the agriculture and allied sectors. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and holds the AISHE code C-6591.

The institute primarily offers postgraduate and doctoral programs in the field of agribusiness. The courses focus on blending agricultural sciences with modern management practices.

• MBA (Agribusiness Management): A two-year full-time program. The approximate tuition fee is ₹20,000 per year. Specializations available within the program include Finance, Human Resource, Supply Chain, Operations, and General Management.
• Ph.D. (Agribusiness Management): A doctoral research program for advanced studies in management.

Note: Female students who are Indian citizens are generally exempted from tuition and hostel fees as per the state university norms.

Admission to the MBA program is based on academic merit and entrance examination scores. The process is typically conducted through the Gujarat State Agricultural Universities Common Admission (GSAUCA).

• Eligibility: Candidates must have a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Veterinary Science, or other allied sciences from a recognized agricultural university.
• Entrance Exams: The institute accepts scores from CAT and university-level entrance tests.
• Seat Quota: 85% of seats are reserved for candidates from Gujarat, while 15% are filled on an All-India basis through the ICAR examination.

Note: Check exact dates on the official exam and college websites.

Note: These are approximate figures based on past trends, not official cutoffs. Check the latest official counselling cutoff before applying.

The following table shows the CAT 2025 closing ranks for various specializations at the institute:

Note: Placement figures are indicative and not taken from the official placement report of the college. Please confirm with the college.

The institute has a dedicated placement cell that facilitates recruitment in sectors such as banking, agri-input, retail, and food processing. For the 2024-2025 period, the median salary package was approximately ₹4.22 LPA.

Top Recruiters:

• HDFC Bank
• ICICI Bank
• IFFCO
• GNFC
• Mother Dairy
• Zydex Industries
• Mahyco
• Tata Refractories

The institute is located within the Navsari Agricultural University campus and offers a range of facilities for students:

• Hostels: Separate hostel blocks for boys and girls with mess facilities, solar water heaters, and internet access. Staying in the hostel is mandatory for certain programs.
• Library: Access to a well-stocked central library with over 60,000 books, e-books, and various agricultural journals.
• Labs: Specialized computer labs and research facilities including food quality testing and soil analysis labs.
• Sports: Facilities for cricket, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, and a 400-meter running track.
• Other: Wi-Fi enabled campus, auditorium, seminar halls, and a medical center.