IIT Dharwad to host GeM & CPPP Training Workshop (2 Days) on 5th & 6th November
Karnataka: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dharwad is organising a 2-day hands-on training programme on Government e Market Place (GeM) and Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP). The programme will focus on procurement of goods and services in IITs, research and educational institutions. The training programme will be for professionals involved in purchasing and procurement. Faculty members, Principal Investigators (PIs), Purchase and Finance staff, Indenting Officers and other relevant officials are invited.
The 2-day training will be held on the IIT Dharwad campus, Karnataka from 9AM to 5.30PM. The cost of the programme is Rs 1000. On the spot registration is allowed. The news was posted on the official LinkedIn page of IIT Dharwad. It was posted around 15 hours prior to verification on the 3rd November. Therefore, the news was posted on the 2nd November 2026.
IIT Dharwad GeM and CPPP Workshop 2026: Important Details
Below are some key details to note:
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Particulars |
Details |
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Organising institution |
Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad |
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Workshop |
Two-Day Hands-on Training Workshop on GeM and CPPP |
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Dates |
November 5–6, 2026 |
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Timings |
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
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Venue |
IIT Dharwad, Karnataka |
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Registration fee |
₹1,000 per participant |
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Registration |
On-the-spot registration permitted |
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Focus area |
Procurement of goods and services |
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Intended participants |
Faculty, PIs, purchase and finance personnel, indenting officers and other procurement officials |
What will the GeM & CPPP Training Programme Cover?
The workshop will cover GeM and CPPP. Both are key digital platforms used in public procurement in India. GeM stands for Government e Market Place and is a digital platform for the procurement of goods and services. CPPP stands for Central Public Procurement Portal and is an online platform for public procurement, including access to tenders.
Procurement is key in educational and research institutions. This could include buying lab equipment, research items, technical services, stationery and more. The workshop will focus on procurement of goods and services in IITs, research and educational institutions. The workshop is hands-on. The announcement doesn’t include detailed information on what each session will cover, who will be training and what software will be used. Please check with IIT Dharwad for any extra information.
Who can attend the IIT Dharwad Workshop?
The training will be for those directly or indirectly involved in procurement and purchasing in educational and research institutions. Those invited to attend include:
- Faculty Members – Academic staff involved in purchasing.
- Principal Investigators (PIs) – Researchers involved in projects that may require procurement.
- Purchase Staff – Those involved in purchasing.
- Finance Staff – Those involved in finance.
- Indenting Officers – Those involved in raising purchases.
- Other Procurement Officials – Those involved in purchasing goods and services.
This may be particularly relevant to those working with procurement requirements in IITs, universities and research organisations.
Cost & Registration for IIT Dharwad Workshop
The cost of the 2-day training programme is Rs 1000. On the spot registration is allowed. There is no specific link to register online. There is also no specific cut off date to register in advance. Please contact the institute for confirmation. Those wishing to attend should also check the location details.
When & Where is the Workshop?
The training will be held on the 5th & 6th November 2026. It will be held on the IIT Dharwad campus, Karnataka. The sessions will start at 9AM and finish at 5.30PM.
This will give procurement officials and staff an opportunity to engage with digital public procurement in an academic and research institution. Those interested can keep up to date with the official channels of IIT Dharwad.
FAQs
1. When will the GeM & CPPP training workshop be held by IIT Dharwad?
The workshop will be held on 5th and 6th November 2026.
2. What is the registration fee?
The registration fee is ₹1000 per person.
3. Can you register for the workshop on the spot?
Yes. On the spot registration will be allowed.
4. Who is eligible to attend?
Faculty members, Principal Investigators, Purchase & Finance staff, Indenting Officers and other officials involved in Procurement activities
5. What are the timings?
The workshops will be held from 9.00 AM to 5.30 PM.
6. Where will the workshop be held?
The workshop will be held at Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad, Karnataka.
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