placement-2025 by centre for agri-management

A Recruiter’s Guide

VICE-CHANCELLOR MESSAGE FROM CENTRE HEAD MESSAGE

Dear Corporate Partners,

I am happy to welcome you all from diverse progressive organisations to Centre for AgriManagement, Department of Business Admiistration of Utkal University. It has been indeed a great pleasure to have your cooperation and support since 2006, especially for a group of vibrant, young, dynamic and talented managers, who are ready to enter the corporate world

The MBA (Agribusiness) Programme under Centre for Agri-Management of Department of Business Administration has been in the forefront of creating a new paradigm of managerial education in the field of agribusiness and has been a success story since its inception This programme was the first of its kind not only in our state but also for the whole of eastern India.

I look forward to having your gracious presence at Centre for Agri-Management to interact with our students and faculty members and participate in this year’s campus placement drive for a mutually beneficial relationship

Best Wishes

Dear Recruiter,

I welcome you all to Centre for Agri-Management, Utkal University. The Training & Placement Cell of CAM Utkal University plays a role in preparing the students to confront the arduous challenges of the corporate world Centre for Agri-Management is a pioneer in Agribusiness Education in Eastern India CAM has an excellent track record of placement since 2006 Graduates from CAM are serving in key managerial positions in various MNCs. The pre-placement activities are given paramount importance from the very first day of the programme as it fosters personality, orients them towards professionalism, so as to make them corporate-ready

CAM ensures rigorous mentorship and training for students, encompassing crucial areas like Soft skills and data analysis. We are confident that our budding talents with their technical expertise, managerial acumen and innovative mindset, will be valuable assets to your organisation

I am sure you will find our students quite efficient and visit us on repeat occasions.

Looking forward to meeting you at our campus

-Prof. (Dr.) Sabita Acharya

-Mr. Deepak Ram

Centre for Agri-Management (CAM), is dedicated to provide cutting-edge education that prepares students for successful careers in this dynamic and rapidly evolving field since 2006.

The flagship two-years Post-Graduate Programme in Agribusiness Management is offered under Department of Business Administration, Utkal University. Our program is designed to challenge students to think creatively with an entrepreneurial mindset while also providing them with practical, hands-on experience through internships and field studies.

VISION

To be a premier agribusiness institute in India by empowering students to become future business leaders for sustainable growth in food and agribusiness.

OBJECTIVES

MISSION

To provide innovative learning environment that facilitate quality and practical training in agribusiness management.

To emphasise on fostering critical thinking, innovation and sustainability while providing hands-on experience through industry collaborations and real-world projects.

To provide educational facilities for young men and women to meet the new emerging challenges in the field of agribusiness.

Graduates will be prepared to navigate complex challenges, drive strategic decisions and lead transformative changes in agribusiness and related sectors.

CENTRE FOR AGRI-MANAGEMENT

MBA (AGRIBUSINESS)

SECTORS WHERE AGRIBUSINESS GRADUATES ARE NEEDED

Agri-Input Sector (Seeds, AgroChemicals, Farm Machinery)

Finance (Microcredit, Banking, Insurance)

Retail Development

Consultancy

Food Production and Processing

Supply Chain Management

Policy-making and Advocacy

FUTURE OF AGRIBUSINESS IN AGRICULTURE 4.0

The fourth agricultural revolution aims to achieve the growth of more food on less land and feed an increasing population through the application of AI and IoT technologies. This new agricultural revolution is centered on data-driven insights and digital tools that will help optimize crop production, reduce waste, enhance efficiency, and promote sustainability in agriculture. The widespread adoption of digital agriculture is expected to take place in India through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode, whereby the government and private sector will collaborate to provide necessary resources and infrastructure. By leveraging digital technology, the agriculture sector can overcome the challenges of climate change, water scarcity, and resource constraints to enhance productivity and increase food security.

Centre for Agri-Management is a highly reputed MBA institute that focuses on providing students with practical learning experiences. We at CAM, offer a range of programs, such as the Living Lab, to inculcate students with an appreciation for farmwork and nature The Twomonths Summer Internship programme connects students with corporate, providing a hands-on experience in real world scenarios.

The institute's faculty members are highly qualified and experienced professionals from various sectors, including agribusiness, who use a range of teaching methodologies, such as case studies, simulations, and fieldwork, to engage students and encourage critical thinking.

PEDAGOGY

TEAM ACTIVITIES

Students usually get a chance to work in teams wherein they learn to work and adapt with diverse workforce while working on specified assignments Moreover, various managerial and negotiation skills get fostered in the students During the semesters, students also undertake project(s) through different student club.

CASE SUPPLEMENT

Lectures supplemented by case studies are carried out in all the courses which enhance students' analytical, problem solving and decision making skills. This facilitates experiential learning among the students, as they face real time business issues, apply their classroom knowledge and strengthen their business acumen.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

All the students have the opportunity to enroll for 12 months in the living lab (in campus) for experiential learning process, as a part of their academic curriculum These activities strengthen their learning outcomes at CAM

CONTINUOUS EVALUATION

At Centre for Agri-Management, continuous evaluation of students is carried out through a variety of evaluation procedures like regular assignments, case study assessments, projects quizzes, group semester examinations to assess the overall performance of students.

CLUBS

UDYAMITA

THE AGRIPRENEUR CLUB

An Agripreneur Club most commonly (but not exclusively) consists of students who meet to discuss entrepreneurship topics Topics related to entrepreneurship in the agriculture sector, including market analysis, financial planning, risk management, business strategy, innovation, and emerging trends in the industry are discussed. Through this club, students learn, collaborate, and develop their entrepreneurial skills in the context of the agriculture sector

PRAKRITIM

THE NATURE CLUB

The CAM works towards making the campus an eco-friendly place. The Nature Lovers Club aims at inculcating an appreciation for nature and its bio-diversity among students and encouraging them to participate in a variety of environmental conservation and preservation initiatives, such as organizing nature walks, tree plantation drives, and awareness campaigns about sustainability and climate change

ACTIVITIES

Organize conclave/workshop/debates on entrepreneurship / startup

Organize Buyer –seller/ meet

Conducting Corporate interaction (Corporate Talks: “Chai Pe Charcha”)

Familiarize the youth to the latest development in business

Interactive sessions with successful entrepreneurs

CLUBS

DAKSHA THE CONFIDENCE CLUB

The Club organizes and supports programs/practices that deal with developing good soft skills essential for the student's professional growth It works towards enhancing the confidence and self-esteem of individuals through various sensitisation and mock-ups for debates, group discussion and stress interviews.

ACTIVITIES

The club organizes varied events like Group Discussions, Mock Interviews, Creative Writing, Debate, Industrial PPT, and Aptitude/Guesstimates/Puzzles for the students

It Organizes Pre-Placement Talks for developing awareness regarding the recruitment process and preparation source/strategy

The club also conducts workshops on CV Writing, Group Discussion, Personal Interviews, Stress Management, and Time Management to enhance the efficiency of the students

SANSKRITIKA

THE CULTURAL CLUB

The club inculcates strong culutral values amongst students and creates a sense of harmony. Sanskritika is responsible for conducting of various occasions and celebrations in the college

ACTIVITIES

Conducting Cultural Programmes on various occasions.

Assist Faculty Coordinators in Organisation of Events and Delegation of chores

COMMITTEES

SANCHAR MADHYAM

THE MEDIA IT COMMITTEE

Sanchar Madhyam is dedicated towards developing strong technological acumen in students The committee consists of selected students who develop content for the objective of promoting the institute’s visibility in various social media handles.

PLACECOM THE PLACEMENT COMMITTEE

Placecom focuses on being the bridge between recruiters and students Talented committee members are responsible for maintaining student database, conducting pre-placement training sessions and maintaining strategic relationships with corporate delegates

Maintaining Student Database for Internship and Placement Purposes

Conducting Pre-Placement Training Sessions

Coordinating with Faculty Placement Coordinators for various errands.

Students can apply only through ONLINE mode after appearing at either of the following tests:

Other National Level Tests Such As UMAT/CAT/CMAT/GMAT /MAT/ XAT/ICAR-AIEEA PG/TISSNET

Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Science/Management (BBA/BBM/BABM) /BE/B.Tech/ B Sc(Agriculture) & allied areas with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. Students having a background in Agriculture and allied areas are given preference

Selection Process:

Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of their entrance score followed by their performance in the Personal Interview. The final selection is based on entrance scores, career marks and performance in Personal Interview

IMPECCABLE PLACEMENT RECORDS

Placement is one of the advantages that the Centre for AgriManagement (CAM) offers since its inception. It has an immaculate record in campus placement CAM has always been a much-favoured talent hunting ground for the corporate world as it delivers industryready students At CAM the students are groomed to be well-rounded business leaders who have a strong rooting in functional expertise – the building block of the business, a realistic real-time understanding of the business world, action-oriented decision-making skills and above all high level of ethics and integrity.

ANDHRAPRADESH-05

STREAMWISE BREAKUP

BATCH 2023 - 2025

Abhipsa Bhutia

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Muthoot Microfinance

Amrita Sahu

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Muthoot Microfinance

AnkitaChowdhury

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Syngenta

AshutoshBiswal

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Samunnati Financial Intermediation and Services

AshutoshAshisPand

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: VNR Seeds

AyushKumarDas

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Kaveri Seeds

BarshaMohapatra

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Krishidhan Seeds

AkankhyaSenapati

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: WASSAN

Anjan Mondal

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Savannah Seeds

AnkitaPriyadarshini

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Kaveri Seeds

AshutoshHota

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: VNR Seeds

AsishKumarMohanta

Graduation: B.Sc (Botany)

SIP: Amul GCMMF

AyushmanHota

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Syngenta

BhabaniShankarDas

Graduation: B.Com

SIP: Syngenta

BATCH 2023 - 2025

Bikash Choudhuri

Graduation: B.Tech (Agriculture)

SIP: Muthoot Microfinance

Debarati Halder

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Muthoot Microfinance

DebrajPaine

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Mangalmurti Seeds

DurgaPrasadSahoo

Graduation: B.Tech (Mechanical)

SIP: Tropical Agrosystem

IndranilKodaly

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Tata Rallis

KajalMeher

Graduation: BBA

SIP: Reliance Retail

KoustavPatra

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Krishidhan Seeds

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

ChandraHarshiniUngarala

SIP: Krishidhan Seeds

Debopratim Ganguli

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Krishidhan Seeds

DiptimayaBehera

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Amul GCMMF

GaganPal

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Syngenta

IpsaDas

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Kaveri Seeds

KishanBehera

Graduation: B.Sc (Bioinformatics)

SIP: Kaveri Seeds

Krovvidi Lokesh Sai Pradeep

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: VeGrow

BATCH 2023 - 2025

Kuntal Satpati

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Tata Rallis

Malaya Kumar Jena

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Muthoot Microfinance

MukkamalaHarika

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Reliance Retail

PeeyushRanjanRath

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: VNR Seeds

PrateekKumarTrip

Graduation: B.Com

SIP: VNR Seeds

PritiRanjanMunda

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Mangalmurti Seeds

PriyankaPriyadarsh

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Krishidhan Seeds

LambodarJena

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Reliance Retail

Mandira Pradhan

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Kaveri Seeds

ParameshDigal

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Syngenta

PrabhasRanjanPradhan

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Access Development Services

PritamSasmal

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Amul GCMMF

PriyaBrataPadhy

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Mangalmurti Seeds

RahulDas

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Tata Rallis

BATCH 2023 - 2025

Rik Mandal

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Tata Rallis

Salonee Panda

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Amul GCMMF

SanskritiRoy

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Krishidhan Seeds

ShriyaSiman

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Kaveri Seeds

SaiSwetaswineeRam

Graduation: B.Sc (Zoology)

SIP: Agri Affix

Sambit Srichandan Pani

Graduation: B.Tech (Agriculture)

SIP: Krishidhan Seeds

SayakBasu

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Tata Rallis

SiddharthaMishra

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Muthoot Microfinance

SidharthDash

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Syngenta

SoumenPatra

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Mangalmurti Seeds

SourabhKumar

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: VNR Seeds

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Access Development Services

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: VNR Seeds

SrijeetBhakta

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Muthoot Microfinance

BATCH 2023 - 2025

Subhadish Nayak

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Amul GCMMF

Subrat Kumar Roy

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Mangalmurti Seeds

Subhashree Subhalaxmi Behera

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Muthoot Microfinance

Suman Hazra

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SurajMondal

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Krishidhan Seeds

wadesh Kumar Bra

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: VNR Seeds

Thirunagaram Naveen

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Samunnati Financial Intermediation and Services

SIP: Tata Rallis

Sushri Mriduhasini Pradhan

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: WASSAN

SwagatGoutamBehera

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Syngenta

Tawabur Rashid Ahamed

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Mangalmurti Seeds

VKoushikReddy

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: VeGrow

RounakMallick

Graduation: B.Sc (Agriculture)

SIP: Agri Affix

OUR

Prof. Benudhar Bhuyan Advisor

Ph.D (Ag. Economics)

Dr. Sarita Das Associate Professor MBA(Agribusiness), Ph.D(Management)

Dr. Aditya Ranjan Samal Asst Professor MBA (Agribusiness), Ph D (Management)

CORE FACULTY

Dr. Mousumi Panda Course Head Ph.D (Utkal University), EPHRM (IIM Calcutta), FDP (IIM-B, IIM-K, XIMB)

Dr. Anuradha Mishra Asst Professor MBA, PGDAEM ,Ph.D

Dr. Shantanu Raj Asst Professor MBA (Agribusiness)

Mr. Aurodeep Asst. Professor MSc(Ag), PGDABM (ICAR-NAARM), FDP (IIM-A), Ph.D(Cont.),

PROF. TAPAN K PANDA

FORMER DIRECTOR

IIMI

DR. PRATAP ADITYA MISHRA

A.D.G (AAI)

PGDM (XIMB)

DR.KUMAR MOHANTY

PGDM(XIMB) KIIT

DR. SUSHANT KISHORE KHUNTIA

PGP (IIMA)

APICOL

DR BHUWANDEEP

PGDM(IIMB)

KIIT

DR. PRAVAT SARANGI

M SC(AG)

FORMER PROFESSOR-OUAT

VISITING FACULTY

PROF.RAJESH PANDA

PGDM(IIMA) XIMB

MRS. SARITA CHOPRA CHAKRABARTI COMMUNICATION TRAINER

PROF. NEERAJ KUMAR DEAN –RURAL MGMT. XIMU

DR SUBRAT SARANGI

PGDM XIM BHUBANESWAR MICA, AHEMEDABAD

DR. R.K.MISHRA

MSC(AG) FORMER PROFESSOR-OUAT

MS. MOHAR BANERJEE BISWAS

BCA (BIT-MESRA), MPIT KIIT

DR. SOUMYAKANTA MISHRA

MBA (IIT MADRAS) KIIT

MR. JOYDEEP BISWAS

B.TECH (IITBHU), PGDM (XLRI) KIIT

MR. GOURAB PATTNAIK B.TECH (NIT-R), PGDM(XIMB)

DR. PITABAS ROUTRAY EX GM PPL

DR. PREMANANDA MOHAPATRA

M SC(AG)

FORMER PROFESSOR-OUAT

ADVISORY BOARD

The Advisory Board at the Centre for Agri-Management plays a significant role in the development of the Agribusiness Management programme. The board consists of experienced professionals who bring a diverse range of expertise and knowledge from various global corporations. They guide and advise the Centre on how to design and deliver high-quality curricula that maintain an applied focus and align with the current industry standards. The Advisory Board members also provide valuable insights into the latest trends and developments in the field of agribusiness management to keep up with the evolving demands and expectations of the industry and ensure that the students are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in their careers. They serve as a bridge between the Centre for Agri-Management and the industry, providing opportunities for the students to network with potential employers and gain exposure to real-world business practices