Punjab’s ‘Business Class’ Revolution: Colleges Turn into Startup Hubs, Mann Promises Jobs through Innovation

Punjab News: Punjab has rewritten the story of education with a powerful idea — teaching children not just to study but to earn. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched the “Business Class” course to help students become job creators, not seekers. Inspired by Delhi’s entrepreneurship model, this new course blends learning with business thinking, giving every student a chance to build something of their own.

Degrees with business dreams!

Under the National Education Policy 2020, this Entrepreneurship Mindset Course (EMC) has been made mandatory for BBA, BCom, BTech, and BVoc courses. Around 1.5 lakh students from 20 universities, 320 ITIs, and 91 polytechnics have already joined it. Punjab’s aim is clear — turn every college into a startup factory where students learn the art of business while earning credits.

No exams, only earnings now!

The new system replaces written exams with real earnings. Students create new business ideas each semester, make prototypes, and sell their products in the market. Their success is judged by innovation and income, not marks. Each student earns two credit points for their business model, marking a historic shift in higher education that rewards skill over cramming.

From app to actual profits

The program runs through the AI-powered “Punjab Startup App,” available in Punjabi, Hindi, and English. This app helps students plan, market, and manage their finances while connecting them with investors. Within just two weeks of launch, over 75,000 students registered, generating ₹25 lakh in turnover — showing that learning and earning can truly go hand in hand.

From classroom to company

Students are turning small ideas into real products — from solar torches to USB chargers. What started as class projects are now real businesses creating new income sources. Chief Minister Mann proudly says, “Punjab’s youth don’t need jobs now, they will give jobs.” The concept of college life has changed-now every class is a startup zone.

A mission for self-reliance

By 2028–29, the government aims to reach 5 lakh students through this program. It is expected to create thousands of startups and boost the state’s GDP. With limited job opportunities nationwide, Punjab’s move is giving youth a new purpose — self-employment with dignity. Students are learning to stay in Punjab and make “Make in Punjab” a living reality.

End of job-seeking mindset!

This initiative is not just an education reform but a social movement. Punjab’s “Business Class” is building a confident generation that dreams, designs, and delivers. No more paper-chasing-this is real entrepreneurship on campus. Punjab is showing India that the future of education lies not in degrees, but in ideas that earn.