Two Year Post Graduate Diploma in Management Food Processing and Business Management (PGDM-FPBM) 
Approved by AICTE-MHRD-GoI

A Unique Management Program that Blends Food Technology with Business

Vision of FPBM Program

To be the most preferred global program for aspiring food processing business managers and entrepreneurs

Mission of FPBM Program 

M1: To impart techno-managerial knowledge and skills towards creating innovative and socially responsible managers  and entrepreneurs

M2: To adopt contemporary and relevant pedagogy with  industry orientation to enable experiential learning

M3: To enhance global relevance of the program  through academic and research collaboration and multicultural immersion

M4: To continuously strive to develop and augment state-of- the-art academic and research environment.

About the Programme

Food processing is one of the largest sectors in India which has huge potential in terms of production, growth, value addition, consumption and exports. Currently the sector witnesses the emergence of new markets for processed and value added products both at national and international level. Food processing sector is a major source of employment / entrepreneurship and adds value to foreign exchange. The program with a focus on food industry has been designed in close coordination with stakeholders from Food industry to impart the knowledge and required skills to be a game changer in the field with “Learn, Do and Serve” as its guide.
A state-of- the-art Assurance of Learning (AoL) policy of IIPM transforms the student as a techno-managerial individual, who will learn on mission-critical skills in food analytics and laboratory accreditation, nutrition & food technology, cool & cold chains and food quality & safety management for food business. The students will be trained on the various functional aspects in food quality & safety, marketing, finance, human resources, decision sciences and supply chain management necessary for success in food-related enterprises. A range of sector-specific courses to meet the requirements of food industry, viz., Processing and Value Addition for Products, Packaging & Marketing for Food Business, Food Retail, Product and Brand Management, Financial Management, Exports & International Business, Global Quality & Safety Management Systems, Food Laws & Taxes, Project Feasibility & Business Plan are embedded in the curriculum that brings more rigour. In addition to the in house classroom teaching and learning, the pedagogy also includes experiential learning through Field Visits, Internship, Thesis Writing and Study Abroad Program. The program equips the students to obtain knowledge on operations with respect to variety of sub sectors- viz, dairy, poultry, beverages, processed meat, millet based bakery products, etc.

Genesis of IIPM

IIPM set up at the initiative of Ministry of Commerce and industry, Government of India, is a renowned academic institute offering post-graduate program in Food Processing & Business Management. IIPM’s mandate is to create a unique pool of talented professionals in the domain and provide career advancement opportunities to its students.

• 2-year AICTE approved Residential Program.
• A green campus with State-of-the-Art infrastructure.
• Curriculum designed to meet emerging needs of Food Processing and Business Management
• Provision for International Exposure through Study Abroad Program.
• A Multi-Disciplinary Eminent Faculty Team with more than 100 man years of experience founded on its 4-I Principle “Intensive- Institute-Industry-Interaction”

International Alliances

1. The German Agricultural Training Center (DEULA), Nienburg, Lower Saxony, Germany
2. The Royal Agricultural University (RAU), UK
3. The Committee on Sustainability Assessment (COSA), USA
4. European Foundation for Management Development (EMFD) Global, Belgium
5. Rwanda Institute of Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship, and Micro-Finance (RICEM), Kigali, Rwanda
6. Harper Adams University, Newport, UK

Curriculum Outline and Contents

Program Duration: 24 months Residential Program commencing July 2027. The program is divided into 6 trimesters covering 102 credits including Corporate Training Segment (summer internship) of 12 weeks. It integrates operational, behavioural, managerial and strategic aspects of food business. Intensive-Industry-Institute-Interaction (4-Is) brings experts from food processing business closer to the student community and the program is customized to suit their requirements. Detailed Program structure and credit hours are given below:

Program curriculum grouping based on course components   

Pedagogy

PGDM-FPBM offers a range of sector-specific courses to meet requirements of the industry. The faculty carefully craft curriculum and develop effective Assurance of Learning (AoL) resources and best practices for student learning.

IIPM contributes to students through three primary activities: teaching, research and corporate training/ internship. The faculty and  academic facilities (library,  computer centre, technical lab,  knowledge resource  centre, career devolopment  unit) campus and academic  ambience are unsurpassed by  those of any institutions. The  institute offers its teaching and  learning transactions  through lectures, video, seminar, group work, case  study method, issue analysis,  cyber learning, role plays,  sensory test for product  innovation, market survey,  field & industry visits, study  abroad and guest lectures. 

Study Abroad Program

The Institute offers a scope for international exposure and learning through its unique Study Abroad Program (non- credit). It aims at providing  hands on experience to learn  from multinational companies  and reputed faculty from  across the world (Singapore,  Malaysia, Thailand, China,  USA, Africa and Indonesia). 

Career Development Service

Career Development Service (CDS) Unit

1. The CDS unit facilitates students to identify their potential skill and nurture them to be employable in their preferred sector.
2. Organizations from Food Sector are invited to tap the talent from our current batch of students.
3. The placement process  includes Pre-Placement Talks, Group Discussion, Written Test, Case Study Analysis and Interviews.

Placement Record:
Placement record has been bright and attractive.  Graduates of the Institutes are  placed in leading companies.  

In order to meet the emerging requirements of managerial personnel in the entire food chain, IIPMB invites applications for PGDM-FPBM from graduates in food and allied sciences viz. and other related disciplines from a recognized university or institution.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• The candidate must hold a valid Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Allied Sciences with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% in case of candidates who belong to scheduled caste (SC) scheduled tribe (ST) and persons with disabilities (PWD) category) from any University or Institution recognized by ICAR and UGC recognized University or Institution. NRs, PIOs and foreign students are eligible to apply.

Allied Sciences shall include: Food Processing & Technology, Food Engineering & Technology, Food Technology, Community Science, Hotel Management, Microbiology, Fisheries, Dairy technologies and any other streams of Food, Agriculture and Allied sectors.

• NRIs, PIOs and foreign students are eligible to apply with equivalent certificate issued by the competent authority.
• Candidates who are appearing for final semester exam are also eligible to apply.
• Selected candidates will have to submit the degree certificate and aggregate marks/CGPA/OGPA as per last date specified by AICTE for the year 2027.
• The candidates must have a valid score in any one among the National Level Eligibility Tests (NLET) viz. CAT/CMAT/MAT.
• Reservation of seats will be applicable for EWS, OBC (Non-creamy layer), SC, ST, and PWD categories as per Govt. of India rules.
• Candidates must ensure that they meet the required eligibility. Provisional admission does not confirm eligibility; the final decision rests with IIPMB.

Each candidate will be assigned a score based on their performance in various components as detailed in the following table:

Note:

* For computing the UG score and ensuring uniformity, the average marks up to the pre-final year (average of 6 semesters for 10+2+4 and average of 4 semesters for 10+2+3) shall be used for preparing the merit list.

** Being a national institute, IIPMB believes in pan-India diversity and inclusiveness to enhance knowledge dissemination and learning process.

• IIPM’s Professional Aptitude Test (IPAT) is compulsory and will be conducted in offline mode. The examination will consist of a total of 50 questions related to subject matter (i.e., Agriculture and Allied Sciences), each carrying 1 mark, with a duration of 60 minutes. There will be no negative marking.

• A cumulative score will be prepared based on students’ performance (UG, SSC, HSC, Diversity, NLET+IPAT, GD and PI).
• The final merit list will be prepared based on the overall performance taking into consideration all categories of applicant (i.e., GEN, EWS, OBC (non-creamy layer), SC, ST and PWD).

Please Note:

• NLET and IPAT scores will each carry 50% weightage.
• A candidate’s performance in extracurricular activities and any additional qualifications, accomplishments, and work experience may also be considered during the interview process.

* Allotment based on availability & on first cum fee payer basis.  Mess & Hostel Fees to be paid in full at the time of Admission.

** Subject to change in CPI & taxes.