PG Diploma in New Venture Development & Management.CM-Fellow Programme – Gauhati University’s Flagship Initiative under CM-AAA

The Department of Business Administration, Gauhati University, has partnered with the Government of Assam. Together, they have launched an innovative work-linked academic initiative. This is the CM-Fellow Programme on New Venture Development & Management. This unique two-year PG Diploma Programme is a key component of the Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan (CM-AAA). It aims to transform Assam’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The program will create a new generation of professional mentors and venture developers.

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Programme Objective

The CM-Fellow Programme focuses on experiential learning and real-life enterprise management rather than conventional classroom study. Its core objectives include:

1. Developing professionals who can mentor small and micro-entrepreneurs from the idea stage to business sustainability.
2. Creating a dynamic curriculum based on real-life case studies drawn from thousands of enterprises across Assam.
3. Establishing an R&D Centre for entrepreneurship development and innovation in the MSME sector.

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Eligibility and Intake

• Eligibility: CM-Fellows selected and sponsored by the Government of Assam.
• Intake Capacity: 130 Fellows per batch.

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Programme Structure

The CM-Fellow Programme is a work-linked, field-based PG Diploma. It comprises 12 academic papers and one Grand Project. The program has a total of 80 credits.

Type of Paper	Number	Credits per Paper	Total Credits
4-credit papers	6	4	24
6-credit papers	6	6	36
Grand Project	1	20	20
Total	—	—	80

Each paper integrates classroom exercises, case-study discussions, and field implementation sessions. Fellows also undergo 600 contact hours of guided learning throughout the Programme.

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Learning Approach

The Programme adopts an andragogical approach—focusing on adult learning and self-driven field engagement. After a month of orientation and training at Gauhati University, each CM-Fellow is assigned to a specific constituency. They work directly with 200+ tiny enterprises identified under CM-AAA.

During this fieldwork, fellows will:

• Implement management tools and templates developed during the training.
• Generate real-life case studies based on their field experience.
• Discuss findings and strategies with faculty members and subject experts.

This cycle of learning and implementation continues over two years, making the Programme both practical and impact-oriented.

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Evaluation Process

Each paper carries 100 marks, distributed as follows

• 70% Continuous Internal Evaluation based on performance, case submissions, and implementation outcomes.
• 30% Written Examination conducted:
  • At the end of the 1st year for 4-credit papers.
  • At the end of the Programme for 6-credit papers.

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Syllabus Highlights

1. New Venture Success Criteria & Performance Management
2. Business Plan Development for Tiny Sector
3. Technical Analysis of New Ventures
4. Market Analysis & Branding
5. Financial Analysis & Feasibility Assessment
6. Data Analysis using Excel & SPSS
7. Accounting, Costing & Pricing for Tiny Units
8. Financing and Banking Procedures
9. Risk Assessment & Mitigation Strategy
10. Legal & Tax Compliance
11. HR Management and Team Leadership
12. Operations Management for Tiny Sector
13. Grand Project (Field-based Implementation)

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PG Diploma in New Venture Development & Management Programme Mentors

• Programme Director: Prof. Munindra Kakati — Department of Business Administration
  📞 +91-94350-57921 | ✉️ munink@yahoo.com
• Field Coordinator: Dr. Samir Sarkar
  📞 +91-95084-23060 | ✉️ ssarkar@gauhati.ac.in

Venue: Department of Business Administration, Gauhati University
Timings: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM on all working days

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Why This Programme Matters

The CM-Fellow Programme bridges the gap between entrepreneurial aspiration and practical management expertise. It empowers youth to become catalysts of change in Assam’s MSME ecosystem. This ensures that the Atmanirbhar Asom vision translates into sustainable, ground-level economic growth.

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