# GUESSS India


## Posts

- [Transform Classroom into Venture Space, Students into Entrepreneurs: Insights from a Pedagogical Experiment](https://guesssindia.in/transform-classroom-into-venture-space-students-into-entrepreneurs-insights-from-a-pedagogical-experiment/): In this article, Prof. Aparna Rao shares a powerful classroom experiment where MBA students read and sold Gandhi’s autobiography, managing real-world sales, logistics, and marketing. The project fostered entrepreneurial thinking, teamwork, and self-efficacy, demonstrating how experiential learning can effectively transform students into entrepreneurs.
- [Seven Ideas for Designing and Delivering Effective FDPs](https://guesssindia.in/seven-ideas-for-designing-and-delivering-effective-fdps/): Many mid-career professionals and experienced individuals often turn to faculty development or management development programs—typically week-long, short-term initiatives—to enhance their skills and knowledge. Various institutions offer these programs, which are primarily targeted at adult learners, yet the delivery methods are often more suited to traditional students. However, the effectiveness of these programs often hinges on how well they are designed and delivered to meet the unique needs of adult audiences. In this brief note, we share seven key insights from our recent experience of conducting such programs at the School of Management, IIT Mandi. Drawing from the successes of our […]
- [Understanding Team Dynamics in Student Startups](https://guesssindia.in/understanding-team-dynamics-in-student-startups/): Neha Jaswal highlights the often-overlooked challenge of team dynamics in student startups, revealing how early enthusiasm gives way to instability—and why building aligned, committed teams is crucial for venture success.
- [What’s Holding Back Student Entrepreneurs? A Closer Look at the Tech-First Trap](https://guesssindia.in/whats-holding-back-student-entrepreneurs-a-closer-look-at-the-tech-first-trap/): Hari Babu underscores the tech-first mindset of students that often leads to creating solutions in search of a problem, emphasizing the need for a user-first approach in entrepreneurship.
- [Anybody Can Start Up: The New Era of Student Entrepreneurs](https://guesssindia.in/anybody-can-start-up-the-new-era-of-student-entrepreneurs/): Devanshi Thakur highlights the transformative role of Indian universities in fostering entrepreneurship, showcasing how government policies and university support systems are empowering students to balance academics with startup ventures.
- [Turning Entrepreneurial Intention into Action: Reflections from Entrepreneurship Practicum Course at IIT Mandi](https://guesssindia.in/turning-entrepreneurial-intention-into-action-reflections-from-entrepreneurship-practicum-course-at-iit-mandi/):  Prof. Puran Singh shares insights for academicians from a practice-oriented entrepreneurship course experiment at IIT Mandi. 
- [‘Entrepreneurship as Practice’: A Philosophy and A Tool kit for Student Startups](https://guesssindia.in/entrepreneurship-as-practice/): When we think of entrepreneurship, we often picture flashy success stories, Steve Jobs in a garage, Elon Musk launching
- [Two Episodes That Changed the Way I Think About Student Entrepreneurship](https://guesssindia.in/two-episodes-that-changed-the-way-i-think-about-student-entrepreneurship/): As a first-year PhD scholar, I entered the world of research with a mind full of questions and curiosity. I knew I wanted
- [Start Now or Start Later? A Friendly Face-Off on Student Entrepreneurship](https://guesssindia.in/start-now-or-start-later-a-friendly-face-off-on-student-entrepreneurship/):  Dr. Puran, an academic, and Vishwanath, an entrepreneur, debate whether students should startup while studying or later after corporate experience. You don’t want to miss this..
- [A Coach, not an Evaluator: Educators’ Role in Nurturing Student Entrepreneurs](https://guesssindia.in/a-coach-not-an-evaluator-educators-role-in-nurturing-student-entrepreneurs/): Prof. Puran Singh urges educators to shift from judgment to support—creating nurturing spaces where student entrepreneurs can thrive.
- [What deters student ventures to enrol in an incubation center?](https://guesssindia.in/how-incubation-centers-can-better-support-student-entrepreneurs/):  Prof. Puran Singh examines why a majority of student ventures remain disconnected from incubation centers and what can be done to bridge this critical gap. 
- [Why GUESSS India? Igniting the Entrepreneurial Spirit of Indian Students](https://guesssindia.in/why-guesss-india-igniting-the-entrepreneurial-spirit-of-indian-students/): “The GUESSS India 2023 survey is not just a report; it’s a call to action for all stakeholders invested in the future of India’s startup ecosystem. If we heed its insights, India’s youth can indeed become the entrepreneurs that drive the nation’s next wave of growth and innovation”. In an age where innovation and entrepreneurship are key building blocks of global economies, understanding the entrepreneurial spirit and career aspirations of the students is crucial. For a country like India with 66 percent population under the age of 35, the choices of these young minds will shape indias’ future. As the […]
- [University Entrepreneurship Climate](https://guesssindia.in/university-entrepreneurship-climate/): In the last few years, India has made significant strides toward becoming a global hub for entrepreneurship. At the heart of this movement are Indian universities, which are beginning to play a crucial role in nurturing entrepreneurial skills and mindsets among their students. The GUESSS India 2023 report, a pioneering study, dives deep into the entrepreneurial spirit of Indian students and their universities’ roles in fostering this ecosystem. This report sheds light on both the progress made and the areas where Indian universities need to further enhance their entrepreneurial support. Universities as Catalysts for Entrepreneurship Universities are traditionally seen as […]
- [Indian Students and the Entrepreneurial Spirit](https://guesssindia.in/indian-students-and-the-entrepreneurial-spirit/): “As the startup ecosystem in India continues to thrive, the latest GUESSS India 2023 report has revealed a telling insight: Indian students, once largely focused on traditional employment, are now increasingly setting their sights on entrepreneurship as a long-term career choice. The survey offers an illuminating look at this shift, providing policymakers, educational institutions, and the corporate world with crucial data to guide the future of India’s workforce”. At the heart of every nation’s progress lies the potential of its youth. India’s youth is on the cusp of an entrepreneurial revolution. As India positions itself to become the world’s third-largest […]

## Pages

- [Journey Wall](https://guesssindia.in/journey-wall/): GUESSS India 2025 Survey What Is GUESSS India Survey? The GUESSS India Survey is a web-based, anonymous national survey designed to explore the entrepreneurial aspirations, career intentions, and socio-demographic characteristics of students enrolled in Indian higher education institutions. Grounded in the Theory of Planned Behavior, the survey investigates how students’ attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control influence their entrepreneurial intentions and career choices. It provides deep insights into the mindset and motivations of the next generation of entrepreneurs. By capturing data across a wide spectrum of institutions and disciplines, the GUESSS India Survey contributes to evidence-based research, supports entrepreneurship […]
- [GUESSS India Podcast](https://guesssindia.in/guesss-india-podcast/): GUESSS India 2025 Survey What Is GUESSS India Survey? The GUESSS India Survey is a web-based, anonymous national survey designed to explore the entrepreneurial aspirations, career intentions, and socio-demographic characteristics of students enrolled in Indian higher education institutions. Grounded in the Theory of Planned Behavior, the survey investigates how students’ attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control influence their entrepreneurial intentions and career choices. It provides deep insights into the mindset and motivations of the next generation of entrepreneurs. By capturing data across a wide spectrum of institutions and disciplines, the GUESSS India Survey contributes to evidence-based research, supports entrepreneurship […]
- [Our Team](https://guesssindia.in/out-team/): GUESSS India Team What is GUESSS? The Global University Entrepreneurial Spirit Students’ Survey (GUESSS) is an international research project that aims to understand and analyze the entrepreneurial intentions and activities of students across the globe. Established in 2003, GUESSS is coordinated by the University of St. Gallen and the University of Bern in Switzerland. It has grown to include participation from 57 countries in 2023, providing valuable insights into the entrepreneurial mindset of students globally. The ninth round for Global GUESSS Survey in 2023 received 226,718 responses from 57 countries. What Is GUESSS INDIA? GUESSS India is the largest research […]
- [iPad Draw Race](https://guesssindia.in/ipad-draw-race/): GUESSS India 2025 iPad Draw Race Team Alpha Team Bravo Team Charlie Team Delta Team Echo Team Gamma Team Hawks Team Ibiza iPad Draw Eligibility Checker – Team Alpha Type your CA_ID below to see if you’re in the iPad Lucky Draw list. Check Eligibility Team Alpha – iPad Draw Eligible CAs Loading… iPad Draw Eligibility Checker – Team Bravo Type your CA_ID below to see if you’re in the iPad Lucky Draw list. Check Eligibility Team Bravo – iPad Draw Eligible CAs Loading… iPad Draw Eligibility Checker – Team Charlie Type your CA_ID below to see if you’re in […]
- [GUESS SURVEY 25 Live Dashboard](https://guesssindia.in/guess-survey-25-live-dashboard/): GUESSS India 2025 Survey Live Dashboard Update Survey Last Date Extended • New Date: 19 December 2025 LIVE 0+ Responses and counting These responses are being collected by Campus Ambassadors from institutions across the country.Each response reflects active participation and outreach by our network of ambassadors representing colleges nationwide. Campus Ambassador Leaderboard Team Alpha Team Bravo Team Charlie Team Delta Team Echo Team Gamma Team Hawks Team Ibiza 🏆 Team Alpha – Top 10 Campus Ambassadors Loading… 🏆 Team Bravo – Top 10 Campus Ambassadors Loading… 🏆 Team Charlie – Top 10 Campus Ambassadors Loading… 🏆 Team Delta – Top 10 […]
- [Insights](https://guesssindia.in/guesss-india-cloud/insights/): GUESSS India Cloud – Insights Posts Videos Oshin Goel June 3, 2025 Insights Read more Javeed Dar October 14, 2024 Insights Read more Javeed Dar October 10, 2024 Insights Read more Javeed Dar October 10, 2024 Insights Read more
- [Stories](https://guesssindia.in/guesss-india-cloud/stories/): GUESSS India Cloud – Stories Posts Videos Javeed Dar May 28, 2025 Stories Read more
- [Perspective](https://guesssindia.in/guesss-india-cloud/perspective/): GUESSS India Cloud – Perspective Posts Videos Dr. Aparna Rao August 27, 2025 Perspective Read more Neha Jaswal June 2, 2025 Perspective Read more Dr. Hari Babu June 2, 2025 Perspective Read more Devanshi Thakur June 2, 2025 Perspective Read more Dr Puran Singh June 2, 2025 Perspective Read more Gautam Mirsha May 30, 2025 Perspective Read more Javeed Dar May 28, 2025 Perspective Read more Dr Puran Singh April 4, 2025 Perspective Read more Dr Puran Singh March 4, 2025 Perspective Read more
- [Cases](https://guesssindia.in/guesss-india-cloud/cases/): GUESSS India Cloud – Cases Posts Videos
- [Resources](https://guesssindia.in/resources/): Resources – Coming Soon
- [Press Room](https://guesssindia.in/press-room/): Press Room – Coming Soon
- [Campus Ambassador Program](https://guesssindia.in/campus-ambassador-program/): Campus Ambassador Program GUESSS 2025 Campus Ambassadors GUESSS 2025 Campus Ambassador Program GUESSS 2023 Campus Ambassadors Meet our Campus Ambassadors GUESSS India engages with students across higher education institutions through a structured Campus Ambassador Program. This initiative offers students a unique opportunity to take on a leadership role by driving the implementation of the GUESSS Survey on their college or university campus. As a Campus Ambassador, students not only contribute to a national research initiative on student entrepreneurship, but also gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurial thinking, project management, and team coordination. The program encourages self-exploration, helping students develop their leadership […]
- [GUESSS 25](https://guesssindia.in/guesss-survey-2025/): GUESSS India 2025 Survey What Is GUESSS India Survey? The GUESSS India Survey is a web-based, anonymous national survey designed to explore the entrepreneurial aspirations, career intentions, and socio-demographic characteristics of students enrolled in Indian higher education institutions. Grounded in the Theory of Planned Behavior, the survey investigates how students’ attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control influence their entrepreneurial intentions and career choices. It provides deep insights into the mindset and motivations of the next generation of entrepreneurs. By capturing data across a wide spectrum of institutions and disciplines, the GUESSS India Survey contributes to evidence-based research, supports entrepreneurship […]
- [GUESSS 23](https://guesssindia.in/guesss-survey-2023/): GUESSS India 2023 Survey The GUESSS India 2023 Survey marked the inaugural edition of a nationwide study on student entrepreneurship, conducted under the Global University Entrepreneurial Spirit Students’ Survey (GUESSS) initiative. This comprehensive survey offered valuable insights into the entrepreneurial intentions, activities, and perceptions of Indian students—benchmarking them against global peers.The survey gathered responses from 13,896 students across 1,298 higher education institutions, making it the largest and most comprehensive study on student entrepreneurship in India to date. The survey sample focused primarily on Institutions ranked in the Top 100 of NIRF Innovation Rankings, and Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs). In addition, it […]
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- [GUESSS India Cloud](https://guesssindia.in/guesss-india-cloud/): GUESSS India Cloud What Is GUESSS India Cloud? GUESSS India Cloud is a dedicated knowledge platform designed to inspire, inform, and engage Indian students on their entrepreneurial journey. This platform aims to: image Inspire students through real-life stories of Indian student entrepreneurs. image Create awareness by sharing diverse perspectives from entrepreneurship enablers, educators, and ecosystem leaders. image Inform policymakers and institutions with research-based insights drawn from the experiences and aspirations of student entrepreneurs. By bridging the gap between student aspirations, expert perspectives, and policy dialogue, GUESSS India Cloud plays a vital role in shaping a more inclusive and dynamic student […]
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- [Collaborate](https://guesssindia.in/collaborate/): Partner With Us GUESSS India is the official Indian chapter of the GUESSS Global project, which spans 50+ countries, providing an international platform for collaboration and impact. GUESSS India is the largest research initiative on student entrepreneurship in the country, dedicated to understanding the entrepreneurial mindset of students and enabling venture creation during their academic journey. Since its inaugural survey in 2023, GUESSS India has gained significant attention from students, entrepreneurs, government stakeholders, and the media. image Students with a demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship and/or leadership, particularly those who have taken up significant responsibilities in their institute or in student-led […]
- [About us](https://guesssindia.in/about-us/): About Us What is GUESSS? The Global University Entrepreneurial Spirit Students’ Survey (GUESSS) is an international research project that aims to understand and analyze the entrepreneurial intentions and activities of students across the globe. Established in 2003, GUESSS is coordinated by the University of St. Gallen and the University of Bern in Switzerland. It has grown to include participation from 57 countries in 2023, providing valuable insights into the entrepreneurial mindset of students globally. The ninth round for Global GUESSS Survey in 2023 received 226,718 responses from 57 countries. What Is GUESSS INDIA? GUESSS India is the largest research initiative […]
- [Home](https://guesssindia.in/): Become a GUESSS IndiaCampus Ambassador! Discover the Entrepreneur in you! Apply Now Learn More The Largest Student EntrepreneurshipResearch Project in India The Indian Chapter of GUESSS Global Learn More Who wants to be an Entrepreneur? 2023 Survey Report | 1st Edition Download Report Learn More GUESSS India Impact Shaping the future of Student Entrepreneurship image 13000+ Students image 1000+ Institutions image 30+ States image 100+ Campus Ambassadors image 13000+ Students image 1000+ Institutions image 30+ States image 100+ Campus Ambassadors Learn More Become a GUESSS IndiaCampus Ambassador! Discover the Entrepreneur in you! Apply Now Learn More The Largest Student EntrepreneurshipResearch […]


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