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About the Programme

CCS NIAM's Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Agricultural Management (PGDM-SAM) is a pioneering program designed to equip future leaders with the knowledge and skills to tackle the challenges of sustainable agriculture. The curriculum integrates theoretical insights with practical applications, emphasizing sustainability, agribusiness management, climate-smart practices, and innovative technologies. Featuring industry-focused modules, hands-on training, and exposure to global best practices, the program prepares graduates to lead transformative initiatives in agribusiness, government, NGOs, and global sustainability networks. Tailored for graduates, working professionals, and international students, it offers a dynamic learning environment that fosters leadership and strategic thinking. By bridging the gap between modern agricultural practices and sustainability, CCS NIAM's PGDM-SAM is shaping a new generation of responsible and impactful agribusiness professionals.

Programme Objectives

· Prepare a future workforce for agribusiness professionals in the South Asian region who are sensitive to climate change and sustainable development.

· Develop a global knowledge hub in net zero agricultural systems by strengthening training, research, and extension in the area of sustainable agriculture.

· Establish networking with corporate, institutions, and industry, to create multi-stakeholder partnerships in responsible management of agribusiness

PG Diploma in Sustainable Agricultural Management A Unique Career Choice

Programme Focus

Paedegogy

Programme Structure

Year/Semester	Total Number of Courses	Credits
First Year
Semester - I	6 Core courses (3 credit each) 2 Core courses (2 credit each) 1 Seminar (1 credit) Boot Camp on change Making (2 Credit)	18+4+1+2= 25
Semester - II	6 Core courses (3 credit each) 2 Core courses (2 credit each) 1 Seminar (1 credit) Marketing Lab (2 Credit)	18+4+1+2= 25
Summer	Summer Internship (4 Credits)	4
Second Year
Semester - III	8 Elective courses (3 credit each) Innovation Lab (1 Credit)	24+1= 25
Semester - IV	Dissertation/Start-up/Corporate experience (25 credit)	25
Total Credits: = 104

Courses offered

Semester - I
S. No	Title of the Course	Type	Course Credit
1	Sustainability Management	Core	3
2	Circular Economy and Waste Management		2
3	Management and Organizational Behaviour		3
4	Accounting & Finance		3
5	Macro Economics and Monetary Policy		3
6	Quantitative methods		3
7	Responsible Marketing		3
8	Climate Smart Agriculture		2
9	Seminar-Business Communication		1
10	Boot Camp on Change Making		2
	Total Credit = 25

Semester - II
S. No	Title of the Course	Type	Course Credit
1	Strategic Management	Core	3
2	Operations Research		3
3	Managerial Economics		3
4	Business Law and Corporate Governance		3
5	Human Resource Management		3
6	Sustainable Food Supply Chains		2
7	Sustainability Measurement and reporting		2
8	Corporate Social Responsibility		3
9	Seminar on Business Ethics		1
10	Marketing Research Lab (2 Credit)		2
Total Credit = 25

Summer Internship – 4 credits

Semester - III
S. No	Title of the Course	Type	Course Credit
1	Any 8 Electives to be opted (3 Credit Each)	Elective	8*3=24
2	Innovation Lab		1
Stream 1- Sustainable Agriculture
1	Natural Resource Management	Elective	2
2	Forest Conservation and Management		2
3	Blue Economy		2
4	Food and nutritional Security		2
5	Net Zero Agriculture		2
6	Integrated Water resource management		2
7	Soil Conservation and Management		2
8	Business and Bio-diversity		2
9	New and Renewable Energy		2
10	Climate Modelling		2
11	Sustainable Habitats		2
12	Sustainable consumption and production		2
Stream 2-Entreprenurship and Venture Development
1	Sustainable Finance	Elective	2
2	Social Enterprise		2
5	Supply chain & Logistics		2
6	Understanding Consumer Behaviour		2
7	Innovation and Design Thinking		2
8	Venture Finance		2
9	E-Commerce & Business Start-up		2
10	International Trade		2
11	Business Analytics		2
12	Management Consulting		2
Total Credit = 25
Semester - IV
S. No	Title of the Course	Type	Course Credit
1	Dissertation/Start-up/Corporate experience		25
Total Credit = 25

Total Course Credits = 104 (25+25+4+25+25)

Career Opportunity

Faculty

Team PGDM SAM

· Prof. Sapna A Narula, Director CCS NIAM

· Dr. Sonali Katoch

· Sh. Ranjith PC

Global Distinguished Faculty
National Distinguished Faculty
National Distinguished Faculty

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria for Indian students

A minimum of 55 percent or equivalent Grade point Average in undergraduate degree
Undergraduate degree in agriculture& Allied/agribusiness/sustainability/ Entreneurship/ horticulture/ management/ marketing/ engineering/IT/ Humanities, however preference will be given to graduates from agriculture and allied sciences/ sustainability. Students coming from other disciplines than agriculture will have to take basic courses on agriculture as prescribed by the academic committee.
Admissions will be based on CAT/ XAT/ MAT score. Every year, the minimum cut off score will be decided by the admissions committee.

For International students

For international students, a minimum credit score/GPA at Undergraduate level to be 3.0/4.0 GPA or equivalent GPA or relevant GMAT score a proof regarding English proficiency to be submitted (TOEFL/IELTS or any other standard certification in English)
The candidate having full-time degree-level course, entirely taught and assessed in English need not submit any certificate.

For International students

Minimum 3 years of working experience
No Objection Certificate is required from employer for working executives/sponsored candidates/ candidates on sabbatical/candidates recommended by PSUs/GOI Departments.
CAT/XAT/MAT score will not be applicable for work experience candidates

Selection Criteria

S. No.	Criteria	Weightage
1.	CAT/ MAT/ XAT	50
2.	Essay writing/ GD/ PI	30
3.	Work Experience	20

Fee details

Sl.	Year	Fee
1	First Year	499000
2	Second Year	401000

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International Faculty

Dr. Laura Smuleac, Associate Professor, King Mihai I University, Timisoara, Romania

Dr. Raul Pascalau, Associate Professor, King Mihai I University, Timisoara, Romania

National Faculty

Mr. K. V. Iyer, Industry Trainer & Agri Business Consultant

Prof. A. S. Rao, Innovation Consultant, Ex-CIIE-IIMA

Mr. Govind Sharma, IPR Expert

Dr. P. C. Panchariya, Director, CSIR-CEERI, Pilani

Dr. Sachin Gupta, Assistant Professor, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur

Mr. Rajeev Bhargav, Chartered Accountant | Registered Valuer | SME & Startup Advisory

Prof. Uday Bhate, Market Research

Mr. Premanshu Singh, Business Leader & Growth Hacker

Dr. Mohit Gambhir, IIT (Jodhpur)

Dr. Kritika Tekwani, IIM (Ahmedabad)

Dr. M. K. Goel, IIT (Indore)

Ms. Priyanka Sinha, Global Lead: Digital Programs, Du Pont Water Solutions

Mr. Rajeev Saraswat, Financial Management | Strategic Planning | Business Transformation

Adv. Rhimjhim Mathur, IPR Expert

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The learning model for PGDM IEV at CCS-NIAM is to have a portfolio of permanent and visiting faculty drawn from the top business schools across the country complemented by industry chieftains from agribusiness sector. In addition to the expertise of its faculty, the program features lectures and sessions by industry experts, domain specialists, corporate leaders to blend theoretical understanding with practical application.

In house faculty

Sh. Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, IAS

Additional Secretary (Marketing), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India, and Director General, CCS NIAM

Dr. S. R. Singh

Dy. Director

Dr. Shuchi Mathur

Assistant Director

Sh. Deekshith M.

Research Officer

Sh. Ranjith P.C.

Research Officer

Dr. Murulidhar M Venkannanavara

Assistant Professor

Dr. Pankaj Thakur

Assistant Professor

Sh. Akshay Patidar

Assistant Professor

Dr. Shveta Saraswat

Research Associate/Teaching Associate

Dr. Geeta Gadekar

Research Associate/Teaching Associate

Dr. Sohan Singh Ganechiya

Programme Manager

Sh. Sachin Ukey

IT Administrator

Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development (PGDMIEV)

About the Program

The Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Development (PGDMIEV) is an AICTE-approved, full-time, two-year course that offers comprehensive support for aspiring entrepreneurs. This program combines management education with incubation and acceleration, providing a structured framework for long-term guidance. PGDMIEV is specifically designed to cultivate a mindset of innovation and entrepreneurship among students, empowering them to think critically, identify problems, and develop effective solutions. Through a blend of theoretical and practical coursework, hands-on projects, internships, and networking opportunities with industry professionals and successful entrepreneurs, students gain the necessary skills and knowledge to transform their ideas into thriving ventures.

Program Objectives

● Acquire application-oriented skills through an outcome-oriented curriculum that connects innovation and entrepreneurship theory with practice.

● Learn management of innovations, entrepreneurship, and venture development from foundation to advanced stages.

● Apply entrepreneurial skills in real-life situations, validate ideas, build innovations, test markets, and develop successful ventures.

Program Highlights

●Core and elective courses, skill certification, capstone projects, and action learning segments.

●Business fundamentals, innovation, and technology commercialization.

●Experiential learning through an Agri-based incubator.

●Training and exposure through industry mentors, top investors, and successful entrepreneurs.

●Grant and investment exposure.

Key Benefits of the Program

● Fostering an entrepreneurial mindset and developing enterprise skill sets.

● Mentoring and handholding from experienced entrepreneurs.

● Business plan and strategy development.

● Market research and feasibility studies.

● Technology and product development mentoring.

● Support for intellectual property rights (IPR) and legal compliance.

● Career and employment opportunities in entrepreneurship development cells, startup cells, and leadership positions.

Join us on this exciting journey of innovation, entrepreneurship, and venture development!

Who Should Apply

● Aspiring entrepreneurs who want to start a venture soon.

● Graduates who want to acquire business knowledge before starting their own enterprise.

● Students seeking high-quality business education focused on entrepreneurship rather than traditional job placements.

● Younger generation of family businesses looking to strengthen and capitalize on current trends and technological advances.

● Early-stage career professionals who want to start their own ventures but need groundwork to enhance their chances of success.

● Individuals those are aspiring to build a promising career in innovation/ incubation/ acceleration units, Technology Transfer Organizations, Angel/VC firms, innovation & star-up policy implementation units in government and non-government agencies, social development sector enterprises, and family business entities etc.

Eligibility:

● Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences or in any other discipline with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of SC/ ST/PH]. Must have a valid Score of CAT-2023 or CMAT-2024.

● Reservation of seats as per Govt. of India rules.

Selection Procedure

● Apply for CAT/CMAT

● Fill CCS NIAM Form for PGDM (IEV) available on Website

● Shortlisting based on CAT/CMAT Score

● Attend Group Discussion & Personal Interview

● Announcement of Selection List

Application Fees

Registration/application fee per candidate may be Rs.1,200/- only (For General/EWS/OBC) and Rs.600/- (For SC/ST).

Faculty

Our program is led by the faculty of Choudhary Charan Singh National Institute of Agricultural Marketing, renowned for their industry and academic experience. Our faculty members bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the program. Additionally, we have a team of entrepreneurs who serve as mentors, providing valuable insights and guidance to students.

Fee Structure

Sl. No.	Fee Details	Amount
1.	Year 1	3,10,000/-
2.	Year 2	3,00,000/-

Join the Post Graduate Diploma Management in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development (PGDMIEV) and embark on a journey to develop your entrepreneurial skills, gain practical experience, and turn your ideas into successful ventures

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Message From DG's Desk

Agriculture plays a vital role in economic development of the country, while facilitating employment generation and poverty alleviation.

Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, IAS
Additional Secretary (Marketing)
Govt. of India, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Director General,
CCS NIAM

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