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Jaipuria Noida STUDENT Speaks

“I see myself at par and competing with IIM graduates, after passing out of Jaipuria Institute of Management.” – Bhavana Tandon

Bhavana Tandon joined Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida after her graduation in Commerce from Daulat Ram College (DU). Bhavana, who was recognised as ‘The Best All-Round Student’ at DRC, is leaving no stone unturned to leave a mark in the history of Jaipuria Institute of Management. So far, she has done an excellent job of it. Bhavana has successfully conducted numerous activities and events as the HR Coordinator, Coordinator of the Research Committee of the Finance Club ‘Hiranya’, and an active co-coordinator of ‘Spardha’- the Annual Sports Meet of 2012-2013 – during her first year at Jaipuria Noida. Her hard work was recently recognised when she was made the Vice-President of the Internal Committee for her final year at Jaipuria Institute of Management.

“All these responsibilities have made me realise just how we are accountable and responsible for a task as in the corporate world. I tried my best to be an active participant in almost all the activities in and around the campus (Collage Making, Poster Making, Mind Game, Article Writing, Singing and Shot put). I’ve had the opportunity to attend numerous conferences and seminars and represented our college at Amity, Jaipuria Jaipur, the OOH Conference, etc. I also found the wonderful opportunity of working on a LIVE project with Dalmia Healthcare Ltd.”

Bhavana Tandon hails from Mirzapur – a place between Allahabad and Varanasi – but has been staying in Delhi for the last seven years now. Though she comes from a business family, Bhavana counts herself fortunate to have parents with a broad world-view, who insisted on her being independent and capable of earning a better living.

“It was the lure of quality education that drove me towards Jaipuria. I could see myself at par, and competing with, IIM graduates after passing out of Jaipuria Institute of Management. The constant support from all the faculty members cannot be explained in words. It is as if we are family of Jaipurians. Faculty members are the strongest pillars of Jaipuria. Irrespective of the time of the day, they are always keen to help you out. They go out of their way to find time for you always; the only pre-condition is that you should be interested in learning new things. They are caring and loving, treating you as their own children.”

Bhavana spends her leisure time solving Sudoku and other puzzles, listening to songs, and going on adventure trips like trekking, skiing, water rafting, mountaineering… things she had never done before coming to Jaipuria Institute of Management. She has a passionate inclination towards social causes, working with visually challenged students, Old Age Homes, HIV/ AIDS infected people, and the ‘Tobacco Free Brigade’.

“My most memorable time in Jaipuria as a first year student would be the long hours spent in the cabins of faculty members, discussing issues related to academics or my personal development. Seniors, too, play a big role in Jaipuria Institute of Management, acting as a source of inspiration for juniors.”

On passing out from Jaipuria Institute of Management, Bhavana plans to crack the profile of an Investment Banker or a Financial Advisor, Researcher, or Credit Analyst.

Bhavana Tandon’s testimonial by Dr. Prabhat Pankaj, Director, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Pankaj was Bhavana’s teacher in Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida.

“Bhavana is an exceptional student, with a flair for academics and learning. She is a good reader and I find that she is ready to learn from any circumstances. She is quite logical and precise in her expression, and very knowledgeable. She is a hard worker that one can rely on. I am sure she has all the qualities needed to excel in her life and career. I wish her good luck.”

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Alumni Speak Jaipuria Lucknow

“Thanks to the never-say-die spirit given to us at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, within a month of moving to Delhi, i found a placement with Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd.” – Vinay Kumar Pundir

In early 1997, Vinay Kumar Pundir – while still in his final year – was looking at various placement options that were coming his way at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow. There were quite a few offers, including one from Kanoria Chemicals. However Vinay, along with a couple of his colleagues from Jaipuria Lucknow, decided to play for bigger stakes.

“We decided to shift base to Delhi, which was a big challenge for a fresh management graduate. Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow might today be one of the top B-schools in North India, but back then in 1997, we were the first batch. Thanks to the never-say-die spirit given to us at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, within a month I found a placement with Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd. After that, there was no turning back!”

Vinay Kumar Pundir grew by leaps and bounds at Motherson Sumi, handling project after project – each time with more work, more value and more learning. From managing small OEMs as a Management Trainee, Vinay has grown to currently handling world class global OEMs like Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz and John Deere as a Senior Manager. Based out of Pune, Vinay also handles leading Indian auto manufacturers Mahindra & Mahindra, among many others.

“A practical approach, the ability to execute the application of a concept, and the attitude to deliver – these are some of the critical elements of a Jaipuria grooming which are of great value to me even today. The maximum learning we got was during formal and informal discussions with the faculty members. Since we were the first batch, we established ourselves by doing all the work ourselves under the guidance of faculty members. This gave us confidence and strength to face corporate challenges as well.”

While Vinay is in touch with most of his course-mates, he never fails to underline the fact that “Dr. Mussanna is our facbeook”.

“Unlike today, when we passed out of Jaipuria, there was a scarcity of communication channels. However, we always knew where our faculty were and in one way or the other, we kept in touch with them. Through them, we rediscovered lost friends and batch-mates and got back into the network.”

Over these 16 years, Vinay has risen step by step up the corporate ladder with hard, diligent work, making a respectable position for himself in the industry. He saw an opportunity in every challenge; so much so, that he today handles a business that is 25 times in size compared to his earlier days with Motherson Sumi.

“In a highly competitive world, where the differentiators of your proposal/ product are wafer thin, winning contracts and projects is intensely challenging. There were certain businesses which I managed to win despite all odds. All I can tell my young colleagues who are still in Jaipuria Institute of Management is that it is you who control your destiny – no one else does. So instead of waiting for your institute, your faculty, your relatives or your superiors to come and help you, go forward and seek their guidance on how to deliver.”

Vinay Kumar Pundir sees himself incharge of a much bigger portfolio at Motherson Sumi, handling business value that is 10 times what he is currently handling. He believes that in some small measure, alumni like him have been responsible for bringing a good name to Jaipuria Institute of Management.

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Jaipuria Lucknow STUDENT Speaks

“The flora and fauna of the huge Jaipuria campus at Lucknow provide great opportunities for photography.” – Avanikant Mishra

Avanikant Mishra is on a high. About to complete his first year at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, Avanikant has been selected as the Coordinator of the Marketing Club, and is also part of the Media Relations Club (MRC) of Jaipuria Lucknow. Avanikant believes this is largely because he is a good learner, an eternal optimist and a passionate photographer.

“I belong to Bihar, was born and brought up in Kolkata, and did most of my schooling in Patna and Ranchi. You will always find me clicking random pictures. The flora and fauna of the huge Jaipuria campus at Lucknow provide great opportunities for photography.”

Known among his course-mates for his understanding of the ‘value for money’, Avanikant shortlisted Jaipuria Lucknow on three parameters – target industry, RoI (Return on Investment) and Rankings.

“I have always wanted to be a part of PSUs. If you see the placement records, you will find that the most number of Jaipuria Institute of Management alumni are placed with PSUs. Every year, government banks recruit from the Jaipuria campus in great numbers. Return on investment is 100% at Jaipuria, since you acquire a very wide knowledge base, experience and exposure. Also, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow has been ranked 6th in B-schools in Northern India.”

Apart from MRC( Media Relation Club), Avanikant rates the experience of working for Disha – a social initiative group of Jaipuria Lucknow and IIM Lucknow – as a part of the student interface committee, as one of the most memorable parts of his first year at Jaipuria Institute of Management.

“Each day spent in Jaipuria is memorable. I’ve come across a lot of things in the last one year which I never imagined I would’ve experienced. The high points have been winning awards in dramatics, being felicitated by the MRC Chairperson, Ojas Night and Talash Night; and I’ve captured all these moments – and many more – in my camera. The faculty members at Jaipuria Lucknow are very experienced and have lot of knowledge to share with us. In fact, some of our faculty members are guest faculty at IIM Lucknow. Our professors don’t just guide us in class, but are always there for students beyond class and college hours.”

Avanikant observes that Jaipuria Lucknow fosters a very deep bond between seniors and juniors, because in his view the seniors are more like “elder brothers-cum-pals”. He is positive that, two years down the line, he will be able to find a suitable placement in his target industry, which will pave his way to the senior executive level in the organisation he serves.

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Shri Rajnath Singh, BJP National President addressed 7th Annual Convocation at Jaipuria Noida

Noida, May 05: The Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida hosted its “Seventh Convocation Ceremony” on Sunday, May 05, 2013 for 118.graduating students of PGDM (2011-13) Batch, 39 graduating students of PGDM Services (2011-13) and 24 graduating students of PGDM Marketing (2011-13) Batch.

Shri Rajnath Singh, National President BJP and MP delivered the convocation address to the enthusiastic gathering. Shri Sharad Jaipuria, Chairman of Jaipuria Institutes of Management awarded the diplomas to all the graduating students while the chief guest, Shri Rajnath Singh, handed over the Chairman’s Gold and Vice-chairperson’s Silver medals to the top achievers amongst the graduating students for their academic excellence in the presence of members of Academic Council, corporate dignitaries, faculty, staff, family members, friends and members of the press.

Gracing the occasion, Shri Rajnath Singh, said that he was quite delighted to address the young diploma recipients of the institute and urged the students to follow three rules in life always. The rule of no difference between words and deeds, the rule of hard work with right intention and lastly the rule of having a large heart always. He added that the there is a direct relationship between the largeness of heart and the maximization of happiness. According to him real spiritualism lies in living a kind and large hearted life which has no place for I, me and myself. He also requested the students to think about why the Indian culture is accepted and recognized as the best culture in the whole world? He gave a very small example to explain this further by saying that if western students would be asked , Who is the greatest King on earth and Why?, they would take names of people who have earned a lot of wealth and land. But if Indians are asked the same question their answer will mention kings like Raja Ram or Raja Harishchandra who were great in deeds and character. He ended his address by asking the students to always follow the path of sacrifice, hard work, strong character and dedication in life.

Shri Sharad Jaipuria in his welcome address extended a warm welcome to Mr. Rajnath Singh and congratulated the students on successfully completing their Post Graduate Programme in Management. Speaking on the occasion, he urged the students to adopt a culture of Hard Work, Integrity and Diligence in their profession. He added that there is no substitute for hard work, and core values of hard work, determination, and commitment should always guide the students towards finding their purpose in life and achieving their goals. He gave examples of India’s most successful and towering business leaders and Chief Executives coming from modest circumstances, who worked hard for everything in their lives but were able to transcend their circumstances and thrive.

Dr. Pankaj Gupta Director General, Jaipuria Institutes of Management, greeted all the fellowmen present at the venue and elaborated on the principles of KASH i.e. knowledge, attitude, skills and habits & SPICE which is a combination of Spirituality, Physical, Intellectual, Community and Emotion. According to him if followed these could be success enablers for students. He also said that one should choose one’s career on the basis of Interest, Skills and Belief so that maximum output can be delivered.

He urged the students to work in the true spirit of being a professional and quoted Subroto Baghchi from his book, The Professional, “ Professional is somebody who works unsupervised, who is proactive and he/she is the one who declares completion of any task as per his/her standards”.

Dr. Rajiv Ranjan Thakur, Director, while presenting the Progress Report of the Institute described the year 2012-13 as an ‘eventful year full of excitement, learning and progress’. He very happily shared that Jaipuria Noida had been awarded ‘A’ Grade Accreditation by NAAC and had been rated as 6th in North India amongst private B-Schools by Outlook – Career 360 (2012), A++ by Business India, Best B School Survey 2010 and 2011, 5th in NCR by silicon India B-School survey. In his speech Dr. Thakur said that the students should use knowledge for the service of the society and also remain passionate about their dreams and goals in life. He said that one should work like an artist in life who is always working for perfection in his art. He also reiterated the fact that humility, character, dedication and simplicity are the values that take a person towards long term success in life.

Thereafter, awards were given to the deserving students for their outstanding academic achievements. The Gold Medal for PGDM was awarded to Ms. Harshita Shukla and Silver Medal to Ms. Anuja Srivastava. The specialization wise toppers were Mr. Harshita Shukla (Financial Management), Ms. Neeti Bali (Marketing Management), Ms. Neeti Bali (Human Resource Management), Mr Amar Pal Singh for Operations Management.

For PGDM (Services), the Gold Medal was awarded to Mr. Lakhbindar Sharma and Silver Medal to Ms. Swati Pandit. The specialization wise toppers were Lakhbindar Sharma for Financial Management, and Swati Pandit for Marketing and Human Resource Management.).

For PGDM (Marketing), The Gold Medal was awarded to Mr. Ankush Verma and Silver Medal to Mr. Arun Kumar Pal.

The Gold Medal for Best Woman Student of 2011-13 was awarded to Ms Harshita Shukla.

The Vote of Thanks was delivered by the Vice Chairman of the Jaipuria Group of Institutions, Mr. Sreevats Jaipuria who stressed on the fact that each passing student should become an active doer and participate in the whole process of the system in the best possible manner.he firther added that one should take responsibility and feel a sense of ownership for his professional responsibilities. Inner satisfaction only comes when one contributes whole heartedly to whatever he is doing. H e once again wished the very best to the passing out students.

All in all the Graduation Ceremony was an emotional moment for the family members of the students as their loved ones went on stage to receive their certificates. The gathering then proceeded for a group photograph.

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