Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
1. What is PGDM- ABM?
PGDM-ABM is a specialized management program focused on Farm, Food, Fibre, Feeds, Fuel and allied sectors like Dairy, Poultry, Horticulture, Floriculture etc, combining business management principles with agribusiness insights.
2. When was SGI-FABS established?
SGI- FABS was established on August 8th, 2009
3. What are the programs offered by SGI-FABS?
SGI-FABS offers a 2-year full-time course called PGDM-ABM, which stands for Post Graduate Diploma in Management — Agri-Business Management.
2. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Sustainable Livelihoods Promotion 6 weeks
Livelihoods Perspectives, Frameworks, Intervention Strategies, M&E
Collective Enterprises Management 3 months
Through Professional Management and Responsible Governance
Dairy Business Management 6 months
Techno-Managerial-EntrepreneuriaI Professionals for Dairy Value-Chains
Sustainable Enterprises Management 9 months
For Enterprise Excellence, Efficient Management, Effective Governance
3. COMPETENCIES AUGMENTATION PROGRAMS
Managerial-Leadership-Entrepreneurial Competencies
4. COUNSELLING ENTERPRISES EXCELLENCE
Nurturing Pragmatic Design, Governance, Management solutions
5. ACTION RESEARCH COLLABORATION
Designs, Systems, Models, Structures, Strategies for Enterprise Excellence
4. Does SGI-FABS affiliated to any university?
SGI-FABS is an autonomous institute and is not affiliated with any university, but its PGDM program is approved by AICTE.
5. Does SGI- FABS provide placements after completion of the course?
SGI-FABS is committed to providing 100% placement assistance to its students. Students are provided with learning opportunities to improve their soft and life skills ensuring robust support for their career development and professional growth.
6. Do SGI- FABS provide distance learning program for PGDM- ABM?
No. SGI- FABS does not provide distance learning program for PGDM- ABM. It is a complete residential program.
7. Who can join PGDM- ABM in SGI-FABS?
a.Graduates from all disciplines are eligible, provided they demonstrate a keen interest in Food and Agri Business management.
b.Preference will be given to candidates with a background in agriculture and allied sectors, including dairy science, dairy technology, agricultural engineering, etc. A recognized graduate degree from a UGC/ICAR-accredited institution is mandatory.
c.Final-year students are also eligible to apply, but graduation must be completed at the time of joining the PGDM-ABM program.
d.A minimum CGPA of 5.00/10.00 or 50% aggregate marks (or equivalent)
e.Applicants must have appeared for one of the following entrance exams: CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, or XAT.
f.Candidates with work experience in agriculture, allied sectors, or agribusiness are encouraged to apply, though fresh graduates are also welcome.
8. Is there any entrance test to get admission into SGI- FABS?
Yes, admission to SGI-FABS typically requires candidates to qualify for recognized national-level management entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, etc.
SGI-FABS will conduct Admission Screening Test – Complete a test consisting of Excel, MS Word, PPT, Analytical Reasoning, Video testimonial and simple Maths..
9. Does the college provide or help in getting the bank loan facility?
Yes. The Admissions Department provides the candidate with the required documents which are necessary for an educational loan through bank.
10. Is PGDM equivalent to MBA?
PGDM and MBA are both postgraduate management programs, but they differ in terms of accreditation. PGDM is offered by autonomous institutions approved by AICTE and is considered equivalent to an MBA if the program is accredited by bodies like AIU.
11. Does SGI- FABS have any approval?
Yes. PGDM-ABM at SGI- FABS is approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), Govt. of India, and Ministry of HRD.
12. Is there any hostel facility in the campus?
PGDM- ABM is a fully residential program. We have a hygienic hostel facility separately for both boys and girls in the campus, with single or double occupancy rooms with amenities and common shared amenities.
13.What is the fee structure?
For detailed information about the fee structure, please contact the Admissions Department of SGI-FABS at the following numbers: 8886301155 and 8886301166.
14. What are the other facilities provided at SGI-FABS?
SGI-FABS offers various facilities, including a gym, cafeteria, library, television, playground, Wi-Fi network, and more.
15. What is the learning process of FABS?
The program is uniquely designed that will provide an ideal interactive learning environment with interaction with industry, supported with exposure , exploratory visits to farm, food agribusiness units and management internship.
Oncourse projects like seed to market , case studies, role plays and focused group discussions, cap stone project etc.
16. Is there any Soft Skills and language training?
Yes. We have a special series of sessions for soft skills training to all the students as a part of our curriculum, in which we groom the students in communication skills for job readiness.
Besides we focus on developing soft skills among the students.
17. What are the career opportunities after completion of the course?
There is a huge demand for techno managers in the field of Farm, Food, Agri Business Management domain, required in inputs, rural retail, international trade, banks, microfinance, warehouse, commodity exchange, supply chain management, procurement , logistics, startups , cooperatives , producer enterprises etc.
18. Does SGI- FABS provide experiential learning ?
For PGDM -ABM program SGI- FABS provides Management Internship of 10 weeks of immersive learning after the completion of 1st year.
Also 8 weeks of explorative learning after first term for exposure and exploration of farm, food and agribusiness enterprise realities.
Students work on a guided self-learning cap stone project and interact with experts and faculty during 6th term.