The Largest Student Entrepreneurship
Research Project in India
The Indian Chapter of GUESSS Global
GUESSS India Impact
13000+
Students
1000+
Institutions
30+
States
100+
Campus Ambassadors
13000+
Students
1000+
Institutions
30+
States
100+
Campus Ambassadors
GUESSS India 2023 Report
The maiden effort to survey Indian students' Entrepreneurial Spirit

33%
Indian Students in process of starting up.
4.8%
Indian Students already running an active startup.
14%
Indian Students planning to Startup after graduation.
Why GUESSS India?

Foster entrepreneurship among Indian students by knowledge and resources for growth

Create a knowledge hub to help aspiring student entrepreneurs take their first step toward starting a venture

Assess the entrepreneurial spirit of Indian students through in-depth research initiatives
Message from the Country Delegate – GUESSS India
Dr. Puran Singh
Country Delegate, GUESSS India
Welcome to GUESSS India – the country chapter of the Global University Entrepreneurial Spirit Students’ Survey (GUESSS) initiative. This platform is dedicated to understanding and advancing student entrepreneurship in India through rigorous research, thought leadership, and stakeholder engagement.
Our mission is to capture the entrepreneurial spirit, aspirations, and challenges faced by student entrepreneurs across Indian higher education institutions. Through national-level surveys and knowledge dissemination efforts, we aim to generate insights that are valuable for educators, policymakers, incubation centers, industry leaders, and most importantly, student entrepreneurs.
At the heart of GUESSS India is a commitment to fostering an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurial thinking and action among students. Whether you’re a student, faculty member, researcher, or ecosystem enabler, we invite you to explore our data, contribute your perspectives, and collaborate with us in building a more inclusive and vibrant entrepreneurial landscape in India.
We thank all the participating students, institutional partners, campus ambassadors, and collaborators who make this initiative possible. Your continued support helps us deepen our understanding and amplify the impact of student entrepreneurship in India.
Let’s continue this important conversation—and work together to shape the future of India’s entrepreneurial generation.
- Neha Jaswal
- Perspective
- Dr. Hari Babu
- Perspective
- Devanshi Thakur
- Perspective
Campus Ambassador Program
Discover the Entrepreneur in You

- Lead, Learn, and Inspire
- For students in Indian higher educational institutions
- Incentives, Certificates, and Recognition

Frequently Asked Questions
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The full report will be available for download following the official launch at ISBAcon 2024 in Hyderabad on October 18, 2024. For more information or to get a copy of the report, please visit www.guesssindia.in