About Us

The GPS Institute of Agricultural Management is established under the aegis of Dr.G.P. Shetty Agri Research and Education Trust, and named after him, a great visionary in agriculture from Karnataka. The institute has PG Diploma/Diploma in Agricultural Management and ASCI-NSDC affiliated programmes for the benefit of Agricultural and allied science graduates to enhance and elevate their skills, knowledge and competencies in applied aspects of agricultural technologies, agribusiness, and transfer of technologies and entrepreneurship so as to empower them in choosing their career path. Since most of the students hail from rural areas with poor socio-economic background, the institute facilitates bank loans. It also assures merit-based placement to all students.

This is a full-time residential program involving theory and practical classes with field work spread over in five days a week covering soil fertility and plant nutrition, plant healthcare, crop production, farm machineries and post-harvest management, agribusiness and market. Saturdays are exclusively devoted towards guest lectures, seminars/workshops and project work.

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The institute is equipped with the state of art infrastructure comprising laboratories, smart class rooms, hostel rooms, computer lab with high speed internet, seminar hall and auditorium. In addition, the institute has well developed research farms for “on farm” training in agricultural management towards enhancing hands-on skills. As a vibrant Agri. Management School, the training module is based on innovative teaching methods, exposure to farm and industry, best practices that provide real experience learning. The PG Diploma in Agricultural Management focuses not only on hard skills but also on soft skills in the curriculum that enables students to perform par excellence while seeking employment.

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Latest News

10-04-2026

We are delighted to announce an outstanding achievement by our institution, as the students of III Year, B.Sc. (Hons.) Agricultural Skill and Entrepreneurship, Mr. Varun P.C. and Ms. Divya J., have been successfully shortlisted for the Final Round of MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026, a prestigious national-level programme. Competing among more than 12 lakh participants across the country, their selection reflects their exceptional knowledge, analytical skills, and dedication. This remarkable accomplishment has brought immense pride to our institution, and we wholeheartedly congratulate them on this significant milestone.

29-01-2026 to 18-02-2026

Our final year students successfully completed a 21-days intensive technical hands-on training programme at ICAR-IIHR. The training bridged the gap between academic learning and advanced horticultural practices, offering hands-on experience in nursery management, pro-tray technology, along with insights into protected cultivation, mushroom production, and post-harvest management. This programme has equipped students with diverse, industry-relevant skills, preparing them to emerge as innovative and capable professionals in the agricultural sector.

12-02-2026

Our third year students have successfully undertaken an educational visit to Karnataka State Seeds Corporation Ltd. and Karnataka State Warehousing Corporation, Tumkur. The visit offered valuable hands-on exposure to seed production procedures, scientific storage systems, and pest control measures including fumigation and warehouse operations. This accomplishment highlights the institution’s dedication to practical learning and its mission of nurturing competent, knowledgeable, and future-ready agricultural professionals.

12-02-2026

Our third year students undertook an educational visit to Tumkur for practical exposure to institutional and field-level agri operations. The visit strengthened their understanding of real-time agricultural workflows and complemented classroom learning through direct observation and interaction.

02-03-2026 to 07-03-2026

Our first year students have successfully completed a one-week nursery training programme, marking an important milestone in their academic journey. The programme provided hands-on training in key horticultural practices such as grafting, propagation, pruning, and plant care.

01-03-2026 to 07-03-2026

We are pleased to announce that the 7-day NSS Special Camp of GPS Institute of Agricultural Management was successfully organized at Chikkamaranahalli village of Nelamangala Taluk, marking an important milestone in students’ community involvement and experiential learning. The camp combined physical activities, awareness programmes on health, environment, and government schemes, with tree plantation, MGNREGA awareness, and community service. Students from 2nd, 3rd and 4th years took part, gaining field exposure while enhancing teamwork, leadership, and civic responsibility.

29-01-2026

We are delighted to announce the achievement of Mr. NARSIMHACHARYA ANANT GADDANAKERI, an NSS volunteer studying in 3rd Year, B.Sc (Hons.) Agricultural Skill and Entrepreneurship, who represented our institution under Bangalore University in the State Republic Day Parade 2026 and was awarded first prize for outstanding performance in the parade.

Vast Infrastructure:

The institution is equipped with state of the art infrastructure comprising laboratories, smart classrooms, hostels, computer lab with high speed internet, seminar hall and auditorium. In addition, the institute has well developed research farmlands for “on farm training” in agricultural management towards enhancing hands-on skills

Top-class Faculty:

As an active Agriculture Management Institute, the training module is based on innovative teaching methods, good exposure in the farming industry, best practices that provide real-time experience with learning.

Placements:

All the courses focus not only on hard skills but also on soft skills for the personality development in the curriculum that enables students to perform par excellence in seeking employment. We also guarantee a 100% placement assistance and helping students get placed in few of the best agricultural firms in India.