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Chaudhary Charan Singh

National Institute of Agricultural Marketing

An Autonomous organization under ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

CCS NIAM

CCS National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (CCS NIAM) is a premier national level institute established by the Government of India on 8th August 1988 to offer specialized Training, Research and Consultancy in Agricultural Marketing in India and South East Asian countries. NIAM is an autonomous body under Ministry of Agriculture and farmers Welfare,Government of India. Agricultural Marketing occupies an important place, particularly in the context of the new liberalization and value addition requirements of the agricultural sector. The main objectives of the institute are to impart training to various levels of functionaries to conduct research, to offer consultancy services and education to develop promising human resources in order to meet the new emerging challenges in the field of agricultural

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.Experiential learning through an Agri-based incubator.
  • 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/CMAT/ XAT/ATMA/G-MAT.
  • Reservation of seats as per Government of India rules.

Selection Procedure

  • Apply for CAT/CMAT/ XAT/ATMA/G-MAT
  • Fill CCS NIAM Form for PGDM (IEV) available on Website
  • Shortlisting based on CAT/CMAT/ XAT/ATMA/G-MATScore
  • 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

First Year
S.No. Details Amount of Rs. Last Date
1 Tuition Fee 2,82,000/- Registration fees of Rs. 25000/- Payable within 07 days of selection/offer letter. Rest balance amount should be deposited at the time of joining the course or 25 days from selection/offer letter, which is earlier
2 Library Fee 15,000/-
3 Caution Money (Refundable) 10,000/-
4 Health Insurance 3000/-
5 Boarding and Lodging Fees (Per Month) 18,000/-
Total (including registration fee of Rs. 25000/-)
Without Boarding and Lodging		 3,10,000/-
Total (including registration fee of Rs. 25000/-)
With Boarding and Lodging for 9 months		 4,72,000/-
Second Year
S.No. Details Amount of Rs. Date
1 Tuition Fee 2,82,000/- Payable on or before 15 days from commencement of classes
2 Library Fee 15,000/-
3 Health Insurance 3000/-
4 Boarding and Lodging Fees (Per Month) 18,000/-
Total
Without Boarding and Lodging		 3,00,000/-
Total
With Boarding and Lodging for 9 months		 4,62,000/-
Grand Total Without Boarding and Lodging 6,10,000/-
Grand Total With Boarding and Lodging 9,34,000/-

During the summer project, if any student stays in the hostel, she will have to pay separately towards boarding and lodging, as per the usual rates of the institute.

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.

Admission

PGDM(IEV) ADMISSION 2025-27
For Program Related Queries Contact:

+91 8275218220, 8619210388, 9461456600

Email-pgdiev@ccsniam.ac.in

Course Structure

Year/Semester Total Number of Courses Credits
First Year
Semester - I

2 Programme-specific courses (2 credit each)

5 Core courses (3 credit each)

1 Seminar (1 credit)

Boot Camp on Change Making (2 Credit)

MOOC SWAYAM Course (3 Credit)

Start-up Project (2 Credit)

 4+15+1+2+3+2 = 27
Semester - II

2 programme-specific courses (2 credit each)

5 Core courses (3 credit each)

1 Seminar (1 credit)

Marketing Lab (2 Credit)

MOOC-SWAY AM Course (3 Credit)

Start-up Project (2 Credit)

Summer Internship (4 Credits)

 4+15+1+2+3+2+4 = 31
Second Year
Semester - III

1 Core Course (2 credits)

7 Elective courses (3 credit each)

Innovation Lab (2 Credit)

Start-up Project (2 Credit)

 2+21+2+2= 27
Semester - IV

Start-up Project (4 Credit)

Corporate Experience (15 Credit)

 4+15= 19
Total Credits: 104
Semester - I
Subject Code Title of the Course Type Course Credit
IEV-101 Introduction to Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Core 2
IEV-102 Innovation and Design Thinking Core 2
IEV-103 Management and Organizational Behaviour Core 3
IEV-104 Accounting & Finance Core 3
IEV-105 Managerial Economics Core 3
IEV-106 Information Technology Skills & Business analytic tool Core 3
IEV-107 Marketing Management Core 3
IEV-108 Seminar-Business communication   1
IEV-109 Boot Camp on Change Making   2
IEV-110 MOOC SWAYAM Course   3
IEV-111 Start-up Project   2
  Total Credit = 27
Semester - II
Subject Code Title of the Course Type Course Credit
IEV-201 Family Business and Entrepreneurship Core 2
IEV-202 Entrepreneurial Leadership Core 2
IEV-203 Strategic Management Core 3
IEV-204 Operations Management Core 3
IEV-205 Negotiation and Decision Making Core 3
IEV-206 Business Law and Corporate Governance Core 3
IEV-207 Human Resource Management Core 3
IEV-208 Seminar- Business Ethics Core 1
IEV-209 Market Research Lab   2
IEV-210 MOOC SWAYAM Course   3
IEV-211 Start-up Project   2
IEV-212 Summer Internship   4
  Total Credit = 31
Semester - III
Subject Code Title of the Course Type Course Credit
IEV-301 Sustainability Management Core 2
IEV-302-IEV- 310 Any 7 discipline specific electives to be opted (3 Credit Each) Elective 7*3=21
IEV-313 Innovation Lab   2
IEV-314 Start-up Project   2
List of Elective Subjects (Discipline Specific Electives)
IEV-302 Venture Finance Elective 3
IEV-303 Supply Chain & Logistics Elective 3
IEV-304 Understanding Consumer Behaviour Elective 3
IEV-305 Product Design and Development Elective 3
IEV-306 E-Commerce & Business Start-up Elective 3
IEV-307 International Trade Elective 3
IEV-308 Business Analytics for Start-up Elective 3
IEV-309 Corporate Social Responsibility Elective 3
IEV-310 Climate Change Elective 3
IEV-311 Intellectual Property Rights & Trade Mark Elective 3
IEV-312 Agri-Business Environment & Policy Elective 3
  Total Credit = 27
Semester - IV
Subject Code Title of the Course Type Course Credit
IEV-401 Start-up Project Core 04
IEV-402 Corporate Experience Core 15
  Total Credit = 19

Director General

Joint Secretary Director General CCS NIAM

Shri Muktanand Agrawal, IAS

Dr. S. R. Singh

Dy. Director

Brief Summary

Dr. Shuchi Mathur

Assistant Director

Brief Summary

Shri. Deekshith M.

Research Officer

Brief Summary

Shri. Ranjith P.C.

Research Officer

Brief Summary
Contractual Staff
Shri. Akshay Patidar

Assistant Professor

9461456600 assistant.prof-iev3@ccsniam.ac.in
Dr. Sohan Singh Ganechiya

Programme Manager

8619210388 program.manager@ccsniam.ac.in
Shri. Sachin Ukey

IT Administrator

8275218220 sachin.ukey@ccsniam.ac.in
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

Student Placement

Sr. No. Placement Action
1 Summer Placement Report Batch 2023-25 View
2 Winter Placement Report Batch 2024-26 View
Dr. Shuchi Mathur, Asst. Director

Ch. Charan Singh National Institute of Agricultural Marketing

  • Address: Bambala, Kota Road, Jaipur-302033 (Rajasthan)
  • E-mail: smathur.niam@gov.in
  • Phone: 0141- 2795134

For Program-Related Queries, Contact:

Phone: 0141-2795163, +91-95494 56770,+91-91679 63551

E-mail pgdiev@ccsniam.ac.in

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