Knowledge Base

At CVM University we believe that the quality of education the institute provides is fundamentally rooted in the expertise and dedication of its faculty.

The Journey of Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM) started 75 years ago with the visionary aspirations of Shri Sardar Patel to establish Vallabh Vidyanagar as India’s first planned University Township. Founded by the stalwarts Shri Bhaikaka and Shri Bhikhabhai, CVM has remained committed to rural upliftment, providing world-class infrastructure for students to flourish.

With a sprawling alumni network of 10 lakh individuals employed in over 1000 esteemed companies, CVM stands as an example of excellence in mentoring and enhancing the employability of our students across diverse fields.

Charutar Vidyamandal has been granted the status of a Private University by the Government of Gujarat which marks a significant milestone in our journey. CVM University, inaugurated on 25th September 2019, spans 620 acres and offers over 150 courses across 9 faculties.

CZ Patel College of Business and Management, a hallmark of our academic prowess, imparts top-tier education preparing students to excel in the competitive industry.

Our MBA program at CVMU reflects our ethos of accessibility, offering world-class education with competitive fees and scholarships. The vibrant campus provides an idyllic setting for immersive learning.

At CVMU – MBA, we prioritize industry focussed mentorship, integrating corporate insights to cultivate future leaders. Our curriculum emphasizes experiential learning through hands-on projects and case studies, empowering students for real-world success.

Together, let us continue this journey of learning, innovation, and growth, shaping futures and excelling in every domain.

Warm regards,

Shri Bhikhubhai Patel
President, The CVM University

Dr. Hemant C Trivedi

Director
CVM University, MBA Programme

Dr. Hemant C. Trivedi spearheads the creation and management of an industry-focused MBA program at CVM University, aimed at laying a solid foundation for future leaders.

With over 25 years of academic experience, he has been associated with esteemed institutions such as Flame University, Pune; School of Petroleum Management, PDPU Gandhinagar; and Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad (MICA).

At MICA, he introduced and led the PG Diploma Program in Retail Communications Management and an Executive Post Graduate Diploma Program in Communications Management.

Dr. Trivedi held prominent roles including Provost at C U Shah University, Surendranagar, Gujarat, and Dean at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Dehradun.

He has authored over 30 publications and boasts extensive experience in industrial marketing and administration. Dr. Trivedi’s passion for academic innovation is reflected in his consultancy work in Technology Innovation, Strategic Marketing, and Retail. His Retail Yatra concept took him around all corners of India with his students of Retail.

Prof Trivedi maintains active interest in academic innovation and experimentation. He consults in Technology Innovation, Strategic Marketing and Retail.

Our Team

Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Faldu is an award-winning educator, author, phd supervisor, soft skills trainer, and Professor at the Charutar Vidya Mandal University MBA program holds a Doctorate in Business Management and has 20 plus years of academic experience teaching at the post-graduate level with 33 plus publications in reputed journals. His area of expertise is Business Communications and Marketing

Dr. Rajesh Faldu

Professor
CZPCBM, CVM University

Dr. Krunal Soni is an Associate Professor (Management) with 14 years of Academic and Corporate experience. He holds 35+ publications in reputable journals, a PhD Guide (Management), an Award-winning researcher, and invited 150+ times as a resource person in research methodology, data analytics tools, finance, and management studies across India.

Dr. Krunal Soni

Associate Professor,
CZPCBM, CVM University

With 12+ years in teaching (9 yrs), admin, and consulting, this expert excels in management/finance education, project mentoring, events, and curriculum design. Proficient in NBA/NAAC/NIRF compliance and institutional strategy.

Dr. Rupal Rabari

Assistant Professor
CZPCBM, CVM University

With over 25 years of extensive experience in Sales and Marketing, this seasoned professional has held pivotal roles in Telecom and Health & Wellness sectors at renowned multinational corporations including Vodafone, Aircel, Reliance Infocomm, and VLCC. For the past four years, her focus has been on developing marcomm and digital marketing expertise to elevate global brands and deliver outstanding outcomes for stakeholders. Recently embarking on her academic journey, she is committed to imparting her wealth of experience to students, aiming to inspire and empower the next generation of marketers.

Nidhi Patil

Assistant Professor Marketing CVM University MBA Programme

Result-driven professional offering over 25 years of rich & extensive experience targeting teaching, consulting and leadership roles. Currently doing independent brand consultancy. Developed, enabled and delivered research and practice based academic teaching to MBA and BBA students of pure management, marketing, media & communication, operations, design and liberal education verticals across best B-Schools of India. Supervised and guided the design and development of the curriculum for management education, specifically Marketing area through benchmarking and using Bloom’s Taxonomy.

Dr. Swati Nalawade

Maharashtra State President, Corporate Sustainability Council, WICCI (Visiting Faculty)