SSMITA | AMRAVATI

Diksharambh 2026

6-Day Student Induction Program

21st Sept – 26th Sept 2026
SSMITA, Amravati

Program Pillars

Universal Human Values (UHV) & Ethics
Academic Orientation & University Rules
Industry Exposure & Corporate Readiness
Digital Awareness & Cyber Mindfulness
Mentorship, Teamwork & Communication
Mental Wellness & Social Responsibility

Key Objectives

Institutional Bonding

Fostering warmth & ethos among freshers

Holistic Growth

Nurturing technical & human values

Career Acceleration

Preparing students for placements & industry

Program Leadership

Prof. Amol Karmarkar

In-charge Director, SSMITA

Prof. Virendra Augustine

Event Coordinator

About Diksharambh 2026

"Diksharambh" is the flagship 6-day Student Induction Program at Sushila Suryawanshi Management Institute of Technology and Advancement (SSMITA), Amravati, conducted from 21st to 26th September 2026 to welcome newly admitted students into the academic fold.

Transitioning to higher management and professional education presents exciting opportunities alongside unique challenges. The primary objective of Diksharambh is to help new entrants get acquainted with the campus culture, ethos, faculty, and facilities, while instilling a strong sense of purpose, ethical values, and professional vision.

Aligned with AICTE guidelines and SGBAU curriculum directions, the multi-day program encompasses interactive expert lectures, corporate industrial visits, institutional field trips, financial literacy sessions, mental wellness workshops, and team-building exercises.

Key Induction Tracks

The 6-day program systematically navigated through key developmental modules:

UHV & EthicsCampus Treasure HuntCyber MindfulnessGharkul Ind. VisitField ExposureE-Resources & ResearchStress ManagementStartup IncubationFinancial Literacy

"Preparing students not only to excel as managers and leaders, but to emerge as responsible, value-driven citizens of INDIA."

6-Day Event Schedule & Highlights

09:00 AM - 09:30 AM: Registration by Prof. Madhuri Nistane
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Warmup activities by Event Committee
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM: Inauguration ceremony & Saraswati Vandana with Smt. Smita Suryawanshi, Prof. Dinesh Suryawanshi & Mr. Abhay
10:15 AM - 10:25 AM: Program Overview by Prof. Amol Karmarkar (In-charge Director)
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM: Inaugural Speech by Dr. D. Y. Chacharkar (HoD, Dept. of Business Admin, SGBAU)
10:55 AM - 11:25 AM: Presidential Speech by Smt. Smita Suryawanshi (President, SSMITA)
11:25 AM - 11:30 AM: Vote of Thanks by Prof. Virendra Augustine
11:45 AM - 01:00 PM: SSMITA Campus Visit Treasure Hunt led by Prof. Rashmi Khanzode
01:30 PM - 03:30 PM: "From Family Legacy to Business Leadership" by Mr. Tushar Warangaonkar (Director, Gharrkul Industries Pvt. Ltd.)

Day 1 Summary: The opening day successfully set an encouraging tone for incoming students through formal inaugurations, visionary addresses, campus treasure hunts, and real-world corporate insights.

09:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Session "Think Before You Click" by Dr. Sulabha Patil (Deputy Registrar, SGBAU)
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM: Introduction of Institute Faculties by Prof. Prachi Joshi
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM: Commute to Gharkul Industries Pvt. Ltd.
01:30 PM - 03:00 PM: Industrial Visit at Gharkul Industries Pvt. Ltd., MIDC Amravati
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM: Return commute back to SSMITA

Day 2 Summary: Bridged academic theory with corporate reality by sensitizing students to cyber safety, introducing the faculty ecosystem, and providing hands-on manufacturing exposure.

09:00 AM - 09:30 AM: Management Games organized by Event Committee
09:30 AM - 10:45 AM: Travel commute to Shashwat Concept School
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM: School Visit & Concept Session led by Mr. Atul Gaigole (Founder, Shashwat Concept School)
12:15 PM - 01:00 PM: Bus transport return to college
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM: Communication Activity conducted by Event Committee

Day 3 Summary: Emphasized experiential learning and teamwork. Field exposure to Shashwat Concept School introduced alternative institutional models alongside interactive communication workshops.

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM: "Expectations from MBA Professionals" by Prof. Amol Karmarkar
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM: Campus to Career T&P Session by Prof. Amit Deshmukh & Prof. Virendra Augustine
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: "Introduction to E-Resources & Reference Tools" by Dr. Vaishali Gudadhe (Director KRC, SGBAU)
01:30 PM - 03:00 PM: Team Building Activity ("Tower of Hanoi") facilitated by Prof. Amol Karmarkar

Day 4 Summary: Served as a career milestone accelerator aligning professional standards with placement prep, digital library tools, and practical problem-solving activities.

09:00 AM - 10:30 AM: "Bye Bye Stress, Good Morning Happiness" by B.K. Prayog Gunwant Nistane (Brahma Kumaris)
10:45 AM - 12:30 PM: "करिअरसोबत समाजासाठी योगदान" by Dr. Vikrant Jadhav (Savitri Jyotirao Social Work College)
01:30 PM - 03:30 PM: "Understanding Startups, Innovation, Incubation" by Dr. Swati S. Sherekar (Director, SGBAU Research Foundation)

Day 5 Summary: Focused on mental wellness, social contribution, and entrepreneurship, inspiring students with incubation pathways and stress relief practices.

09:00 AM - 10:30 AM: "Financial Investment Instruments" by Mr. Prabhuraj Barabde (Director, Avirat Financial Consultancy)
10:45 AM - 12:30 PM: Scholarship Schemes Briefing by Mr. Vishal Tayade, Mr. Vishal Kogade & Dr. Shreeram Balekar
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM: SGBAU MBA Directions & Academic Guidelines by Prof. Amol Karmarkar
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM: Interactive Session "Real Talk - MBA Edition" with Freshers by Prof. Amit Deshmukh

Day 6 Summary: Concluded the induction week with key insights into financial planning, university administrative clarity, scholarship schemes, and open student forums.