Students Chapter Onboarding Process

Start a CMAOI Students Chapter

The Student Chapter of the CMAOI Association serves as a dynamic platform for students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral studies in Commerce, Management, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, and related disciplines. It is designed to foster academic excellence, leadership, entrepreneurship, research, and innovation through various educational and practical initiatives.


The Commerce and Management Association of India (CMAOI) invites universities, institutions, and departments to establish a Students Chapter and provide students and faculty members with opportunities for professional growth, research collaboration, industry interaction, and academic excellence.

Step 1: University/Institution/Department Onboarding

The department/institution is required to complete the Students Chapter onboarding process by paying a one-time onboarding fee of ₹10,000, with a validity of 10 years.

Step 2: Student Membership Registration

A minimum of 50 students must register as members of the CMAOI Students Chapter. The membership fee is ₹300 per student, with validity throughout the student's academic programme.

Step 3: Complete Student Registration

Once the department has successfully completed the onboarding process, student membership registration can begin.

Benefits for Students

CMAOI organizes at least one student-centric programme every month, providing opportunities for professional development, industry exposure, networking, and practical learning.

  1. Hackathons and innovation challenges
  2. Industry–Academia Connect Programmes
  3. Internship Opportunities Updates
  4. Mentorship sessions with industry experts
  5. Conferences and technical events
  6. HR Meets and career guidance sessions
  7. Networking opportunities with industry professionals and academic experts

Most programmes are conducted online, while selected events are organized offline or in hybrid mode.

Recently, CMAOI conducted an international conference in hybrid mode at the Department of Economics and Finance, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, providing participants with opportunities for academic engagement and knowledge exchange.

Benefits for Faculty Members

Faculty members associated with CMAOI Students Chapters can explore several academic and professional opportunities, including:

  1. Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs): Opportunities to serve as Resource Persons, Convenors, Programme Chairs, and Keynote Speakers.
  2. Research and Publications: Opportunities to present research papers at conferences and explore publication opportunities in reputed journals, including journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, subject to the respective journal's scope, review process, and acceptance.
  3. Faculty Exchange Programmes: Academic interaction and collaboration with faculty members from other colleges and institutions.
  4. Academic Networking: Opportunities to connect with industry experts, researchers, and academic leaders.
  5. Collaborative Activities: Participation in conferences, workshops, research initiatives, and industry–academia engagement programmes.

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Let's Get Started!

We invite your institution to join the CMAOI network and provide students and faculty members with opportunities for professional growth, research collaboration, industry interaction, and academic excellence.

For further clarification or assistance with the onboarding process, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to building a strong and active CMAOI Students Chapter at your institution.

Warm regards,

Dr. Aamir Junaid Ahmad
Secretary, CMAOI Association
Phone: +91-9939802016