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IMC Awards 2015

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Post date August 4, 2015

Delhi | July 31, 2015: The 6th Edition of the Indian Management Conclave (IMC 2015), organised by MBAUniverse.com, was held at ISB’s Hyderabad campus on July 29-30. More than 300 Chancellors, Vice Chancellors, Directors, Decision-makers and Faculty members from 125 B-schools and Universities participated in the Conclave, making it India’s biggest and most respected management education conference.

The highlight of sixth IMC was IMC Awards 2015 where 50 B-schools competed for the coveted title.Seven winners were felicitated by Mr Dilip Shanghvi, Managing Director, Sun Pharmaceutical at the IMC Valedictory session on July 30. Awards Jury was chaired by Dr Shekhar Chaudhuri, Former Director, IIM Calcutta (2002-2013) and Professor, IIM Calcutta.

IMC Awards 2015 winners are:

Theme – Making Industry-Institute partnerships work
GOLD AWARD WINNER
Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar (XIMB)
SILVER AWARD WINNER
NMIMS University, Mumbai

Theme – Attracting ideal Participants profile
GOLD AWARD WINNER
Jaipuria Institute of Management
SILVER AWARD WINNER
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai

Theme – Innovations in Teaching Methodology
GOLD AWARD WINNER
SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai
JOINT SILVER AWARD WINNERS
Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management (VJIM), Hyderabad
BNM Institute of Technology, Bangalore

Congratulating the winners, Mr Amit Agnihotri, Convener of Indian Management Conclave and Founder of MBAUniverse.com said, “IMC Award, instituted in 2013 to recognize excellence in management education, is India’s most prestigious recognition of B-schools and Universities. Every year the competition for winning this award has become tougher. In 2015, more than 75 entries from India’s leading B-schools were received, of which 7 winners were decided by Jury lead by Dr Shekhar Chaudhuri. Award Winners deserve to be congratulated for implementing innovative initiatives at their B-schools and then sharing with entire management education community at IMC 2015.

“Mr Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, Managing Director – H&PS, Government Relations and Corporate Affairs, ACCENTURE INDIA and Dr Shesha Iyer, Former Director, SPJIMR, Mumbai were the other two Jury members for IMC Awards 2013.

IMC Award 2015 Highlights are:

India’s most prestigious Management Education Awards
Awards judged on three parameters – Impact, Uniqueness & Applicability
Selection by an eminent Jury based only on the merit of nomination with complete transparency to all participants
Practicing highest ethics and propriety, Jury does not score/judge initiatives from their own institutions
Award Presentation by icons like HRD Minister, Global Thinkers & Business Magnates
Conceptualized by IMC for documenting & recognizing Best-practices from B-schools
Non-profit Initiative of MBAUniverse.com; no registration or participation fee
Like in 2014, the winning case-studies will be published by a leading international publisher

Overview of the Jury Evaluation process:

IMC Awards involve multiple rounds of assessments.

Round 1: Based on Average Scores of all three Jury members for each of three themes, IMC jury invited Top 2 Finalists in each of the three categories to make presentation at IMC conference on July 29-30.

Round 2: Due to close contest for Third Finalist position, Jury Chair decided to invite B-schools who
are ranked after Top 2, for Round 2 of personal evaluations on July 28 at ISB, Hyderabad campus. Based on these Presentations, Jury decided to invite Third Finalist B-school (or two, in case of a tie) to make the Final Presentation on July 29-30 at IMC Conference.

Round 3: The Finalists from Round 1 and 2 were invited to make their Final Presentation at IMC 2015 Conference on July 29-30. After evaluating the merit of their case-studies, Jury decided to award the Gold and Silver to most deserving initiatives.

First held in 2010 to fill the void of a serious platform to discuss and debate the impact of massive changes impacting management education in India, Indian Management Conclave (IMC) is recognized as India’s most respected management education conference. IMC is conceptualized and organized by MBAUniverse.com, India’s No 1 MBA education portal. Refer www.MBAUniverse.com/IMC2015 for more details on IMC Conference and IMC Awards 2015.

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Jaipuria, Indore hosts its Induction Program and welcomes new students in style

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Post date July 30, 2015

Between the 1st and 12th of July, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indore hosted its two-week Induction Program to welcome students of the batch 2015-17. This year, again, the renowned institute has a diverse batch of students from all over the country and it put on an extravaganza with diverse activities to welcome them into the fold.

The main objective of the program, held on the institute’s lush campus, was to familiarize the fresh students with the Jaipuria way of life and start off their academic journeys on the right note. Right at the onset, the students were acquainted with the campus, which is going to be their home for the next two years. Talks from experienced faculty members like Dr. Romi Sainy, Prof. Kalyani Parmal, and Prof. Nitin Merh helped them to understand the importance of foundation courses like Management, Finance, Economics and Communication.

The holistic learning experience that the institute creates is a result of the Life Management sessions that were included in the program.

From discussions on yoga and meditation, which students can do as things get hectic during their PGDM, to academic sessions with faculty members, the program ensured that it was creating the best platform for its new students.

Mr. Idrak Hashmat, a theatre artist from Mumbai, held a four-hour long workshop, which was fun and engaging at the same time. The music workshop and the Art of Living seminar were further highlights of the personality development aspect of the program.

A session on CSR responsibilities was also held to make students aware that as future managers they will have to make contributions towards Indian society, as well. Dr. Harshavardhan Halve, Director, Jaipuria, Indore then hosted the orientation for parents, who were impressed by the amenities offered by the institute, which gave them comfort that their children were in safe hands. The official Inauguration ceremony brought together several esteemed guests from the industry and proved to be an inspiring start to the students’ journey. Mr. Murli Radhakrishnan, Regional Director, MP, Reserve Bank of India was the Guest of Honour, while Dr. Romi Sainy was the Program Chair. Dr. Rajesh, Chief Guest of the occasion, talked about changes in the lives of students and encouraged them to embrace these changes as it’s the way forward.

The new students then had an opportunity to interact with several industry leaders, which was tremendous learning experience for them.

These enriching interactions are going to be a part of student life at Jaipuria, Indore and the new hopefuls got a taste of that during the program. Since these sessions were interspersed with several exciting activities throughout the day, things remained interesting for all in attendance.

Alumni Speak Jaipuria Lucknow

Founding Batch alumni, Anand Narian Kapoor, Founder & Vice Chairman MiDCOM on a nostalgic visit to campus shares his phenomenal career journey with students.

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Post date July 2, 2015

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow was recently a proud host to one of its most successful alumni – Mr. Anand Kapoor, Founder & Group Vice-Chairman, MiDCOM Group is the leading telecommunication distributor in Middle-East & Africa and a prominent distributor of consumer electronics in West Africa.

Anand was named as one of the top 100 Indian leaders in UAE by Forbes Middle East in 2013 and 2014. He has earned a lot of respect for himself in the professional world owing to his amazing story of making, losing and then regaining his wealth all in a short span of thirty months. Maverick, a man of exemplary courage and an innovator, those are few adjectives used to describe Anand by his peer group. He is not only a successful entrepreneur but also an investor and philanthropist. On his homecoming, MRC grabbed the opportunity to interview him and capture his amazing journey of innovation, perseverance, and strength that has brought him immense success in the world of business.

MRC: How does it feel to be back to your alma mater and being felicitated for your success?

Mr Anand Kapoor: It’s a great feeling! It’s a feeling of pride. It’s one of the most precious moments of my life. I think it is every business student’s dream to be recognized by the institute that made our foundations. It’s also a time for nostalgia. We were the first batch of our institute. I have so many memories and they are all rushing back today.

MRC: Tell us about your journey at Jaipuria?

Mr Anand Kapoor: I have a lot to thank Jaipuria for, the foremost being grooming my personality. I also believe that the diversity that the institute offers creates an environment that encourages development. I was fortunate to be the head of the class. So managing the environment, the team was the first learning, the beginning because there were diverse people with diverse interests, diverse opinions.

MRC: What are your suggestions about the curriculum at Jaipuria?

Mr Anand Kapoor: The academic content is being transformed keeping up with the change in the environment we’re working in. For example we can see the evolution of online world, e-commerce and the social behaviour of consumers in the last 5 years. Digitalization is the trend so businesses have to decide and converse with people in a very different way. I believe the marketing, financial and consumer behaviour – all environments around us are changing. Decision makers are looking at how fast these changes can be implemented.

MRC: You’ve created a huge conglomerate from bits and pieces. What motivated you and what were the challenges?

Mr Anand Kapoor: From the day I began the business and until now, I personally believe the challenges were not problems they were a part of life. The way you live the day, those are not problems – this is the nature of the life that you’ve chosen. And what kept me alive for the last 20 years is the fact that I never chased money. So I was never short of money because I never lost something that I was anyway not chasing!

However, time and again we were into deep financial troubles and I was thankful that Aakash, Jaipuria alumni also Group Manager at MiDCOM was always besides me. During this journey we saw many downturns but we never lost money because we were not chasing it. We were very positive and it has come back. All opportunities were created out of the crisis that we faced. First time, the bank that I used to work, closed down with all my money inside it. I tried to bid for that bank, to take the bank forward at the age of 25. So with every crisis, we tried to create an opportunity but we were never chasing money.

We wanted an organisation that would eventually become an organisation of people, which will add a lot of value to the employees and the society so that you can cherish at the end of your journey whenever you leave this world.

MRC: Share some memories from Jaipuria.

Mr Anand Kapoor: I remember our Faculty Mr.Goswami. His was the first presentation of Jaipuria’s I gave. I had the courage to stand up and face the grilling he did! I was stressed for 30 to 40 minutes. He ensured that he pushed me to the corner. I used to believe that I was the smartest person but here I was facing so many questions I had no idea how to answer! That humbled me and that is when I learnt the diversity of business. I think he played a vital role in my life and growth as a professional.

MRC: What is your message to management aspirants applying for PGDM at Jaipuria ?

Mr Anand Kapoor: Be as crazy as I was. And dream as wild as you can. Put those dreams into a plan, execute that plan with a process and with perseverance to see the results.

FACULTY Speaks Jaipuria Jaipur

Faculty at Jaipuria Institute of Management do not stop building on their knowledge pool: Faculty brainstorms in a riveting Faculty Development Programme on India-China relationships

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Post date June 29, 2015

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur recently organized a Faculty Development Program (FDP) that was attended by leading names in the world of academia. The two day session held on the 27th and 28th of April, 2015 had “Exploring Possibilities for Robust India China Relationship” as its central theme, which led to an invigorating dialogue for the faculty members.

Another objective of the FDP was to analyze pre- and post-reform economic scenarios of two major economies in Asia: India and China. The event also focused on the Possibilities for Indian and Chinese growth trajectory and what lies ahead for the two economies. Leading the discussions were eminent personalities like Padma Bhushan, Dr. V S Vyas, Professor Emeritus, Institute of Development Studies, Jaipur and Dr. Jacob Kurien, Resident Professor of International Economics, John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, HNC, Nanjing, China. The event also welcomed Dr. Vijay Vir Singh, Professor, Rajasthan University Jaipur, Mr. George Cheriyan, Director, CUTS Centre for Consumer Action, Research & Training, and Dr. Faisal Ahmed, Associate Professor, FORE School of Management, New Delhi. Dr. Vyas, the keynote speaker, set the tone for the discussion by discussing the similarities between the two Asian Powerhouses. He then talked about the fallout of past decisions that’s likely to affect China’s economy adversely in the future.

According to Dr. Vyas, “China needs to take immediate action to overcome its weakness and continue with robust growth level. There are immense possibilities for a dynamic India-China economic relationship as both the counties need to implement the best practices of one country into another. However, both of the economies are eligible and will compete for economic leadership, especially in Asia.”

The insightful two-day session also had Dr. Kurien showing the economic transformation of China and the key challenges facing the country.

Dr. Ahmed, on the other hand, stressed his belief that in order to achieve a higher level of economic sustainability, both countries need to move hand in hand and focus more on the growth, which is inclusive in nature. Thus, the program coordinated by Prof.

Prashant Sharma was highly informative for the faculty members who actively participated in the discussion. All who partook felt enriched and recharged at the end of this eventful weekend.

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Jaipuria Lucknow registers record breaking Placement figures under its new Director.

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Post date June 25, 2015

Barely 6 months at the helm of affairs at Jaipuria, Lucknow, Dr. Ashraf Rizvi is rather pleased with his tenure so far. While business schools across the country – including some of the IIMs – have reportedly been struggling to place their graduates, Jaipuria Lucknow has already recorded a placement of more than 95% by the beginning of May, 2015.

“More than 290 companies expressed interest during the recruitments at Jaipuria, Lucknow, of which 155 were first timers,”says Dr. Rizvi, clearly pleased by the numbers.“The sheer variety of companies which participated in our placement process covered the entire spectrum of industry, including Banking and Finance, Research & Consultancy, Sales and Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology, E-commerce, FMCG and Retail.”

What’s more, the quality of jobs and packages offered hasalso seen a significant rise. Some of the prominent companies that recruited from the 2015 batch of Jaipuria, Lucknow are Asian Paints, ITC Ltd., LG, Videocon, Blue Star, Capital IQ, Deloitte, Berger Paints, Colgate-Palmolive, Emami, Wrigley’s, Jhenson & Nicholson, Nestle, Dun & Bradstreet, Royal Bank of Scotland, ICICI Bank, Mahindra Finance, Axis Bank, Federal Bank, XL Dynamics, Vodafone, and Airtel, to name few.

“The one thing that makes students of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow stand out from others is the fact that we do not train run-of-the-mill managers. We develop socially sensitive leaders who can make a positive difference with their ethical and proactive approach. It is what makes Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow one of the top B-Schools in UP.”

Dr. Rizvi comes from an exceptionally strong research background. A corporate trainer and executive coach par excellence, he has designed and conducted innovative management and leadership development programmes for public and private sector companies, including LG India, ONGC, Alstom, GAIL, Thomas Cook, Honeywell, Birla, Eicher, Godrej, NTPC, Vodafone, Reliance, Bharat Petroleum, EIL, SBI Life, PNB, and several other companies. Dr. Rizvi’s teaching and research interests include Business Communication, Negotiation, Problem-Solving, Assertiveness, and Leadership Development. He has designed, taught and coordinated programs for students, executives, civil servants, and academic administrators. Dr. Rizvi has delivered various lectures, presentations and keynote addresses at premier institutes around the world like the IIMs, NITs, Preston University, Sharjah, American University of Emirates, UAE, MARA University, Kuala Lumpur, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus, and Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, to name a few.

“Management students need to be trained for research, and Jaipuria, Lucknow does this by providing students opportunities to be part of research-intensive projects that expose them to different nuances of research in management. The curriculum of Jaipuria Institute of Management is dynamic, and it focuses on the requirements of the corporate world and the industry. Our curriculum is designed in such a way that it develops the knowledge, insight, and skills needed for making businesses profitable, sustainable, and scalable in the changing competitive business environment.”

Dr. Ashraf Rizvi’s 27 year career spans several institutes, including IIM Indore, ISM Dhanbad, Sultan Qaboos University Muscat, and Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management New Delhi. Dr. Ashraf Rizvi has served in a range of leadership positions, and comes to Jaipuria, Lucknow after an immensely fruitful tenure as Dean, Academics & Executive Education, LBSIM.He had earlier held leadership roles at IIM Indore as the Chairman of Executive PGP Programme, and was also a Member of the Executive Board while at ISM Dhanbad.

“Management education is very important today as the maximisation of resources to achieve the desired output has never been more important. And this is precisely what a management education does. It provides the best framework to maximize output by utilizing available resources effectively. Management education develops the ability to provide profitability, sustainability, and scalability to business.”

Dr. Rizvi is the author of eleven books published by top publishers, like McGraw Hill, and his research has been published in leading journals. He is on the Editorial Boards and Review Panels of many journals including Profile: A Journal of Columbia University, Asian Case Research Journal, National University of Singapore, How: A Colombian Journal For English Teachers, Columbia, SEARCH Journal, Malaysia, Indore Management Journal, and IMT Case Journal, India.

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Jaipuria, Jaipur welcomes students from University of Jammu and offers them an enriching experience

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Post date June 25, 2015
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The Jaipuria, Jaipur campus and especially the institute’s state of the art library, played host to students and faculty members of the Department of Library & Information Science, University of Jammu. On the 14th of April, as a part of a study tour, 20 students were able to get hands-on experience through a tour of the different libraries on campus. Not only were they given a warm reception, but this one of a kind experience also allowed them to develop important theoretical and practical learning skills. Jaipuria Institute of Management has always encouraged cross cultural events across its campuses and created platforms for students to discuss and reflect upon issues of diversity in India. That’s one of the reasons why the institute has consistently managed to attract management hopefuls from different parts of the country. This initiative was held with diversity in mind and it played its part in boosting cross-cultural relationship amongst students.

But, after all, it was a learning tour for the students of the Library & Information Science program, and they had plenty to look forward to in the sprawling setup of Jaipuria, Jaipur. To begin with, students were given an orientation on technical classifications in library, which was immensely helpful to them. They were also offered insight into cataloguing and circulation operations, which are the integral elements of library functions.

The fact that Jaipuria, Jaipur has a new age, fully equipped library gave visitors a unique earning experience, because they learned more about automation and digitization processes at work in new, state of the art libraries. Students and visitors on the tour were introduced to the proprietary software and open source software available through the library. Importantly, the visiting students were also briefed on how the institute’s library uses ICT to provide information to students and faculty.

However, this study tour was also about getting practical experience and that was to come later in the day. The visitors had a hands-on training session on management systems, with the help of Moodle, which is used to facilitate online learning. It turned out to be an invigorating exchange session at the end of the day as students from Jaipuria, Jaipur found out more about the library management system used by their visitors, as well.

The students from the University of Jammu then had the opportunity to interact with Dr. Prabhat Pankaj, Director, Jaipuria, Jaipur. After taking a look around the entire campus and mingling with the students of the institute, the visitors left with special memories. As one of the students said, Jaipuria, Jaipur not only opened its doors but its hearts to them. Now that’s something you’d expect from an institute that constantly works towards building such cross cultural bonds.

Jaipuria Lucknow STUDENT Speaks

Pooja Srivastava on being topper of her batch at the institute talks as to how Jaipuria moulded her into a future professional

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Post date June 16, 2015

From struggling to cope with Finance subjects in her initial days at Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow to being awarded the Gold Medal on the Convocation Day, Pooja Srivastava has come a long way and she knows it. She believes that her academic stint at the reputable B School has not only helped her improve her grades and grow as an individual, but it has given her the skills and knowledge needed to become an industry-ready professional. “It has been a great journey and a huge learning experience,” she says. “Right from the beginning I focused on studying hard and with the help of my faculty members I did well.”

“Doing well”, as Pooja modestly puts it, means topping the first year of her Financial Services batch, which was an achievement that earned her a Scholarship. She then proved herself as the overall batch topper as well, which was a proud moment for her. However, she admits that it doesn’t mean she is better than her batchmates; instead, it means that she is the one who focused on preparing herself for the challenges of a B School education. And, all the preparations have helped her bag a prestigious placement as well. “I have been placed with Diwan Housing Finance Company, DHFL, which totally matches my interests,” she tells us. “After a year’s training, I will be a junior credit analyst there.”

In fact, Pooja admits that it was her faculty team that, in addition to giving her solid support throughout her academic years, helped her scout the top companies in various sectors. “I couldn’t have achieved what I have without the backing of our faculty team,” she says gratefully. “They were always around to offer the best solutions for any problems we faced. They also helped us in getting the best companies in different sectors to visit campus. The faculty base at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow is a strong point and definitely the top reason for management hopefuls to come here.”

Today, the future beckons Pooja; however, she is filled with mixed emotions reflecting on the past and the memories she takes back from her institute. “Being a topper from my batch is definitely one of the most special memories I have had here,” she says. “I would encourage future aspirants to join my institute because of its faculty base, which is experienced and very accessible. I would also say to them that student life is a battle and you need keep fighting to achieve success and prove your true character.” Character is something Pooja so ably has, and it was her time at the institute that helped her develop as a well-rounded individual.

Alumni Speak Jaipuria Lucknow

Jaipuria Lucknow's first batch alum shares his experience of creating a million dollar company and staying focused.

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Post date June 4, 2015

“In the beginning, we were a 10 to 12 person company – now, we have over 2000 employees with a turnover of more than 1.5 million U.S. dollars and a presence across 80 countries”, shares proud Aakash Kumar, Managing Director of the MiDCOM Group. He has reasons to be proud having invested 18 years of his working life in the organization. It was a conscious decision to shift from his own business to MiDCOM, and since then, there has been no looking back.

Aakash belongs to the first batch of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow. He, along with Anand Kapoor,Vice Chairman MidCom group, Alumni of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow has achieved a lot in the last two decades. The friends and work partners have a perfect rhythm: –Anand is the fast-paced, risk-taking leader, while Aakash takes care of implementation and execution. “I make sure that I execute what he plans,” shares Aakash. “And in this journey of about 20 years, I don’t think there’s been any moment that we’ve rested.”

Success comes with hard work, and for Aakash it’s no different. His work day begins at 10am with no fixed time for the closing of the day. This hectic schedule is supported by exercise and yoga, two activities he credits with keeping him fit and focussed. Fitness and sports have been a part of his life for a long time; even at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow he was involved in different sporting activities. This involvement in sports, exercise, and yoga help him maintain a dedicated work ethic and leadership skills :“There are people who are dedicated and respond very positively to work responsibilities. I trust such people.” Aakash believes that leadership and decision-making skills enable a professional to achieve his goals. “I have learnt a lot at Jaipuria, Lucknow and the institute promises a lot”, he says, commenting on the program. He feels it is very important that students engage with the program and do their best, instead of simply completing the program for the sake of a degree. He fondly remembers his faculty, who he feels were essential to his learning. He specifically mentions Professor Kaul, Professor Goswami and Professor Kavita Patil. The campus environment was conducive for a tremendous learning experience. Aakash credits his institute for giving him a strong sense of motivation: “I can’t forget the day I entered Jaipuria. Everyone, including the dean, welcomed us. That was such a great motivation for all of us.”

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“I am proud to have fulfilled my father’s dreams,” says Khushboo Jagtiani, PGDM batch 2013 – 2015, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow

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Post date May 30, 2015

“I am proud to have fulfilled my father’s dreams,” says Khushboo Jagtiani, PGDM batch 2013 – 2015, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow.

“I come from a background where nobody had the opportunity of higher education. I am my parents’ only daughter, so all their hopes were pinned on me. I remember my dad telling me every night that I have to fulfill all of his dreams. He said he couldn’t fulfill them owing to family reasons, but I have to do it. He also expected me to be a daughter and son to him. It feels great that I was able to make his dreams come true”, shares an excited Khushboo Jagtiani, who has secured the position of Customer Service Manager with IndusInd Bank through a campus placement.

Khushboo has a dual specialization in Finance and Marketing, although she has always preferred analytics and banking rather than a field job. Having been awarded Vice Chairperson’s Silver Medal for securing second position for academics by Jaipuria, Lucknow, she feels honored and confident about moving out into the working world. Khushboo credits her faculty for her success:“As an institute, Jaipuria has amazing infrastructure; however, it’s the faculty that made all the difference to my life. I barely had any guidance from home, and it’s the faculty who guided me through my confusion and struggles. I have never felt alone here since I could approach any teacher at any moment. And it is not just about studies –I knew I could consult them for any guidance.” She especially mentions her mentor Shri V.V Ratna and Ms. Kavita Pathak, who provided her with immense support throughout her journey at Jaipuria.

An ambitious girl, Khushboo aspires to reach the level of national head or a regional head of the bank. Her dreams are strongly supported by hard work and this is evident in her high score in the Summer Internship Project. She has pleasant and special memories of the institute. She fondly remembers the Super 50 Program, where the institute selects 50 students through a rigrous selection procedure that includes written tests, group discussions and interviews. After this experience and all the hard work she put forth, Khushboo feels prepared to face the world and is proud to be an alumnus of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow.

Jaipuria Lucknow STUDENT Speaks

Nikita Mehra is thrilled about winning the Student of the Year Award and discusses how her institute prepared her for a professional journey in Finance.

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Post date May 22, 2015

“Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow has been a great experience and the best thing to have happened to me till date. Hence, I wanted to take the moment to thank each one of my faculty team and friends who have supported me on every step of the way.” These are the words of Nikita Mehra, student of Finance and Marketing, who won the student of the year award along with the prestigious Gold Medal. For her, the moment was made truly special because she made her teachers and father, who was present for the Convocation Day, proud of her achievements.

Nikita admits that she had taken a year’s break after her BBA before coming to Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow. So, she had to put her head down to get back into study mode and learn from the best. “The institute helped me realize talents that I didn’t know existed in me,” she says. “Who would have thought I would be performing in street plays? I thoroughly enjoyed that and learned from every experience. I would also like to thank my mentors and faculty members who were always accessible to me and guided me through the journey.

For Nikita, the journey with the renowned B School culminated with a placement with Capital IQ, a financial research company. She is filled with excitement about her future role and is raring to go. “The main factor that differentiates Capital IQ from other research firms is the manner in which it presents the data. I am proud to be a part of this company,” she says before adding that she would like to be working with the same company five years from now. But Nikita wants to be respected for her work – for her, esteem is more important than money.

Nikita came to Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow because her friends who had studied at the institute told her about it. On her Convocation Day, she had a new set of friends that she met at the institute hooting for her. Meanwhile, she had realized her dream of making a strong entry into the world of finance. “The institute has state of the art facilities and offers you opportunities to explore real corporate life. You are told how things work and I can see its advantage now that I have started working because I can relate things to every class of mine,” she ends excitedly. This connection between the classroom and corporate life is what the institute strives to impart to students. It is quite obvious that this approach can prepare students for the many demands of a professional career. Nikita, with her student of the year award and prestigious Gold Medal, is a perfect example of the success of this approach to education.

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