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Alumnus Ankit Jain of Jaipuria Noida explores his creative side as a copy writer at Ogilvy & Mather

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Post date October 8, 2013

After completing their PGDM, most students look forward to getting a foothold in the competitive and dynamic field of management. But Ankit Jain of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida had other ideas and today he has found his niche as a copy writer at the reputed firm of Ogilvy & Mather. About his interesting career choice, Ankit says, “After finishing their degrees, student run after jobs thinking about competition, recession, salary, settlement, career, promotions, brand value, self worth, etc. These self-assumed responsibilities sometimes help people run away from their creativity.”

But Ankit realized the importance of his own creativity as he went about the interview process after completing his PGDM from Jaipuria Noida. “I realized that everyone wants my efforts, hard work and skills, but no one needs me. In that case, I’m easily replaceable if they find someone else for the job. Then the whole process starts again. Then I thought, ‘Why should I knock at their doors; what if they came to me?’ That is only possible if you have something that the other person doesn’t – and that is your creativity.

So I chose to explore that option further,” he says. Having written Ad copies as a hobby in the past, Ankit decided to make a career out of it. Making it through to the prestigious O & M wasn’t easy, as he struggled for eight months just to get into their office. But it has been worth the wait for him, as he says, “Today, what I’m doing at work only I can do, which makes me feel special. I like the fact that we don’t have a dress code or strict timings for work, but we have to be productive and keep up with deadlines.”

As a copy writer, Ankit’s tasks involve writing jingles, ads and scripts, all challenges he thrives on. “We have to get our ideas approved by our customers and if they don’t, then the process starts all over again. There’s a lot of brain storming and exchange of ideas, which is quite exciting,” he says animatedly. Ankit lives by the belief that creativity doesn’t need any rules because they can be very limiting. Hence, he refuses to be bound by classroom theories and guidelines. “Even the sky is not the limit for us; we have to imagine a world beyond the skies,” he says.

Ankit attributes a lot of his independent and free-spirited attitude to his learning at Jaipuria Noida, which believes helped in creating leaders on campus. “The Jaipuria group needs no introduction, whether in the field of education, business or social service. I had heard many great things about it and when I came here I realised that I hadn’t learned anything from my previous institutes. From classroom learning to responsibilities given during events, Jaipuria Institute of Management strives to create leaders and prepares students for the corporate world,” he adds.

Today, Ankit is making the most of the challenges and opportunities his career offers him, and he loves living in the moment without setting any agendas for tomorrow. He has followed his dreams so far and that has let him soar high in his interesting career. So it seems only natural that he asks aspiring students to build on their creative sides, because that is what can set them apart. “It’s good to dream and if you chase down your dreams, you can make anything possible,” are his final words.

Jaipuria Noida Placement Update

Zomato hires students from Jaipuria during campus recruitment

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Post date October 7, 2013

Campus Placements for the batch of 2012-14 of Jaipuria Noida have only just begun and the careers of students have already taken off. There was a lot of buzz around the campus when Zomato Media Pvt. Ltd. – the premier restaurant discovery platform in South Asia came visiting. In their first phase of recruitment they have picked Geetika Goyal (PGDM) and Aneesh Srivastva (PGDM-Marketing) as their Managers, Sales and Marketing for the coveted jobs with pay package of 5.48 lacs p.a. This only seems like the beginning for these two. Zomato’s visit to other three campuses of Jaipuria is in the pipeline.

Today, Zomato is a name that has become synonymous with all things restaurant and has made its presence felt across continents through different platforms, including the web, mobile phones and print. For the role of Manager, Sales and Marketing, they were looking for candidates with exceptional skills to carry their brand name forward and sell advertising space to restaurants on Zomato. Geetika and Aneesh shone through the rigorous recruitment process and are obviously thrilled to bits at having landed the lucrative job.

On his part, Aneesh had done his homework about the company and was well-prepared for the selection process. But he admits that he could feel the intense competition every step of the way, which in some ways brought the best out of him. “It was a great learning experience and I feel proud to have made it through the process. As my introduction to the corporate world, I needed a company that carries a brand name but at the same time would provide me with a platform to showcase my abilities. Zomato, being a young and growing company, offers me just that,” he says.

For Geetika, the job gels perfectly with her career plans, which has her motivated to give it her best. “I want to become a Marketing Manager in the future and we all know that to understand and execute the role of a marketer, we must be sellers first. Hence, the profile of Sales Manager will help me become a successful marketing manager,” she says practically.

Both Aneesh and Geetika are quick to acknowledge the support they received from their mentors, faculty members and friends at the institute who helped them get through the various rounds of the selection process. And they appreciate the efforts taken by the Training and Placement Team, which not only offered them moral support, but ensured that everything went smoothly during the placements.

In fact, Aneesh singles out the contribution of the training sessions with the team and urges fellow students by saying, “Do not miss any session arranged by the Training and Placement Department. Feel free to talk to the faculty as well as Training and Placement officials – they are a big help.”

With their careers getting a solid start, they can now start thinking about their future. “I see myself as an Area Head (Manager) three years down the line. In a growing company like Zomato, that seems quite possible,” says Aneesh, brimming with confidence. Good luck to all students!

Alumni Speak Jaipuria Noida

Jaipuria Noida Alumnus Niharika Tyagi, attributes her success at Ernst & Young to getting her basics right at the Institute

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Post date October 1, 2013

As an Analyst for Transaction Advisory Services at the prestigious Ernst & Young, Nikarika Tyagi is implementing her learning from Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida rather successfully. She believes that her PGDM course made her 75% ready for the challenges of the corporate world. “The remaining 25% involved the implementation of my learning by putting it into practice. The PGDM made me smart enough to acquaint myself with the challenges of the real world corporate set-up,” says Niharika, attributing her success to the time she spent at the institute.

The Economics graduate had chosen Jaipuria Noida for her higher studies because she believed the institute would provide her with ample opportunities to grow personally and professionally; and the PGDM programme at the institute lived up to her expectations. Niharika is filled with gratitude as she recounts, “The activities and initiatives at Jaipuria Noida were responsible for my development. Its reputed and experienced faculty members helped me learn and stay motivated. And the impeccable infrastructure facilitated things for me in the best possible way.”

A combination of all these factors gave her confidence, which boosted her talent to get through the rigorous selection process at Ernst & Young. “It involved an aptitude test, which was followed by an HR round, a Technical round and a Manager round. I’m happy to have completed the entire process successfully and become part of the organisation,” says Niharika.

Talking about her work at the company, she says, “It’s a project based process. Once the project allocation is done, teams assigned for each project come together for a briefing by the project leader and then get cracking on assigned tasks. Deliverables are time-bound, so it becomes important to plan the day and prioritise work.”

Niharika is thriving on everyday challenges and draws on her learning at the institute regularly. “The concepts of finance and accounts that I had been studying are not being put into practise so far. Profiling the business firms for mergers and acquisitions and analysing their financials from the different perspectives of the business cycle interest me immensely,” she says, brimming with confidence.

Niharika also points out the important elements of an Analyst’s work profile as she says, “Fair understanding of the industry sector you are working on is crucial. Conceptual knowledge of various financial analyses and getting the numbers right are other vital aspects of an Analyst’s job.”

Niharika believes that the theories she learned at Jaipuria Noida have been the backbone of her understanding of her job and the reason she can execute her ideas well. “All my management lessons, be they in Finance, HR or Organizational Behaviour, help me at my workplace. Only when you have your concepts right can you perform tasks given to you,” she says.

Niharika stresses on the importance of basic skills and knowledge in aspirants who want to get a foothold in the dynamic world of transactions. But she also encourages students to make the most of their time at the institute. “I miss hanging out with my friends, working on events, and the fun we had during presentations and assignments. These are the reasons I’d like to go back to the institute. Those days never come back, so students should enjoy them to the fullest while they prepare well for a future in the corporate world,” she concludes.

FACULTY Speaks Jaipuria Noida

Dr. Shikha Bhatia of Jaipuria Noida is leading by example

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Post date September 26, 2013

Jaipuria Institute of Management has always prided itself on its faculty members and their contribution to the students’ learning process. Encouraging students to participate in every session and take home a lot more than understanding of management concepts seems to be the philosophy of the institute. This philosophy is ably translated into action by its faculty members, including Dr. Shikha Bhatia, Assistant Professor at Jaipuria Noida.

“One has to be a little creative to ensure interest and participation in class. I encourage students, especially those who are shy and less confident, to stay engaged in the classroom,” says Dr. Bhatia, who works in the Finance department of the institute. After eight years of teaching experience she understands that keeping student interest in a classroom can be a challenging task. “But it can’t be achieved by reprimanding them. You have to understand what they are looking for and are interested in to ensure their participation,” she says wisely.

Dr. Bhatia also believes in learning herself from every session and bettering her performance as a faculty member. At Jaipuria Noida, she has found the perfect platform to bolster her credentials as an educationist. “Jaipuria is a wonderful place and I’m truly enjoying teaching here. Our Director and my colleagues are very cooperative and the management is also very supportive of research and faculty development,” she says.

This works well for Dr. Bhatia, who has a passion for research too and already has a few papers to her credit. But there’s more to come, thanks to her association with Jaipuria Noida. “I am working on a research project sponsored by the institute and also plan to publish a couple of papers in the next year. My area of interest is capital markets and, specifically, the post-issue performance of IPOs in India,” she says, brimming with confidence.

Sharing her knowledge with students and bringing out the best in them is another thing that gets Dr. Bhatia quite excited. Although she teaches several subjects at the institute, Financial Management remains her favourite. “It’s a basic course in Finance and it’s a must-know subject for management students, irrespective of their backgrounds and future interests. It offers insight on how corporate companies take long-term decisions, which is imperative for students to know,” she says.

Dr. Bhatia is looking forward to involving herself with different clubs at Jaipuria Noida, as she believes they can lead to greater student engagement. She is, at present, involved in a Mentoring programme for two groups of first year students. It might seem like Dr. Bhatia has her hands full but she is keen on keeping up with the latest in the field of Finance and Economy even in her spare time. “Most times, you would find me browsing through the Economic Times online or reading some discussion about the latest in Finance on LinkedIn discussions,” she says.

It’s this earnest attitude that Dr. Bhatia hopes to imbue her students with as well. “If students work hard with all honesty, they can be miles ahead in the race of life. The joys of short-cuts are short lived and they can lead you down the wrong path,” is her sound advice for her students.

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Finance Conclave at Jaipuria Noida: ‘Infra’structured for Success

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Post date September 21, 2013
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Jaipuria Institute of Management has always strived to offer students an excellent in-class learning experience coupled with beyond-the-classroom teaching; that includes programmes that facilitate industry interface. An initiative on those lines was recently taken by Hiranya, The Finance Club at Jaipuria Noida, which hosted the Finance Conclave on the 14th of September with the theme- ‘Infrastructure Financing in India’. The conclave was attended by some big names in the business.

The Director General of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Mr. Pankaj Gupta, Mr. Anil Varshney (Vice President BSES) and Mr. T.K. Arun (Editor of the Economic Times) were the Chief Guests at the conclave. The event started on a rousing note with an inspiring speech from Mr. Rajiv R. Thakur, Director, Jaipuria Noida. He appreciated the efforts of the faculty and members of the finance club in organising this event to perfection. He also spoke about the challenges in finance and encouraged students to be open to exploring new opportunities in the field.

Mr. Gupta made astute observations in his speech, as he talked about the difference in infrastructure in India and the US. He also encouraged the youngsters to be inspired, conduct research and create a co-code for infrastructure to make a difference to our developing nation. The speech definitely resonated with the audience, which was held spellbound throughout.

Getting real-life industry experience from the experts is one of the highlights of such events and it was something the students were looking forward to. They weren’t to be disappointed when Mr. Arun took to the stage. He talked about corruption, policy paralysis, and criminal activities as some of the reasons behind poor infrastructure in the country. He also stressed on the importance of improving the infrastructure in rural India as it can have a direct impact on living conditions.

Mr. Anil Varshney of BSES then talked about availability of electricity and long procedures that cause delays in various developmental projects. “These delays are the bottlenecks that can wreak havoc with costs, which can be avoided. Time-bound clearance of paper work is the way to go forward, because it will ensure better growth of our economy,” he said.
With these inspiring talks over, the platform was set for panel discussions with eminent personalities from the industry. The panel members were keen on making their points through live examples which the students could relate to. And the effort was well received, as the gathering sat in rapt attention through the discussions that took place over the whole day.

Panel Session I: “Infrastructure Financing in India: Constraints, Challenges and Opportunities”

The first Panel Session had Mr. Subir Hazra (Associate Vice President & Head Strategy Planning, Delhi International Airport (P) Limited), Mr. Uday Ravi (Additional Vice President – Engg., Reliance Infrastructure Limited) and Mr. Manish Singla (Head Corporate Finance, Azure Power) as its guest speakers.

Mr. Hazra started the discussion by focussing on what he believes are special features of infrastructure – capital intensive, long gestation period, largely fixed operating costs, public interest in nature of most projects, interface with regulators and government agencies. He talked of the limitations of the Indian Capital Market and also explained why tax initiatives should be treated differently.

Mr. Uday Ravi took the discussion further by pointing out the step-motherly treatment given to infrastructure in the country. He also drew comparisons between India and China, which has shown super performance growth in spite of the challenges it has faced. Mr. Singla, on the other hand, highlighted the areas that could be worked on to bring about major improvements in Indian infrastructure. Policy commitment, Capital commitment, Developer commitment, User commitment and Regulatory commitment were the key areas that he talked about.

The panel concluded that the infrastructure problems in both rural and urban India are constraining its growth and should be looked at by the Government on a priority basis.

Panel Session II: “Legal and Regulatory Framework and Financing Options for Infrastructure Financing in India.”

The second panel discussion started after lunch and included speakers like Mr. G. C. Tripathi (Professor of Infrastructure Financing, IMT Ghaziabad), Ms. Meenu Mishra (Advisor Regulatory Services, Yamuna Power Limited) and Ms. Ranjana Mudholkar (VP Accounts, LANCO Infra).

Ms. Mishra talked about the importance of collective initiative to improve infrastructure and lamented the fact that individuals and firms pursue their own self-interests. She also talked about the Electricity Act of 2003 that promotes electricity supply to all areas and covers almost everything which previous projects couldn’t.

Ms. Mudholkar gave an insight into various elements of equity and debt, such as promoters, equipment suppliers, and NRI and infrastructural funds. She also talked about how Indian/Foreign Capital markets are the equity and their overall importance to the larger picture. With examples, and by sharing their own experiences, the panellists’ concerns hit home with the audience.

Panel Session III: “Emerging Trends and Credit Enhancement Scheme for Infrastructure Financing.”

Esteemed panellists like Mr. Mukesh Kumar (VP Infra, SBI Capital), Mr. Sivmathan (GM Finance, Delhi Metro) and Mr. Satyaprakash (Ex-Economist NTPC, Commandant in CISF) took the chairs for Panel Session III. They brought their experience and expertise to the fore in this lively discussion.

The session started with talk around debt funding and different factors that affect it. The panellists also talked about project financing, where they laid special emphasis on cash inflows.

In his presentation, Mr. Sivmathan discussed features of financing in infrastructure, including its capital intensiveness, long gestation period, low financial IRR, etc. He explained how projects like Metro Rail are not feasible for private players. However, he was also quick to point out emerging trends in private participation in infra projects.

All the panel sessions ended with a vote of thanks by Prof. Moiduddin Ahmad, while mementos were presented by Dr. Anurag Singh, Dr. Pratibha Wasan and Dr. Shikha Bhatia.

Students who already felt enriched by the learning from the talks and panel discussions were in for a special treat when industry personalities agreed to answer their questions. In one such interview, Mr. Mukesh Kumar (VP Infra, SBI Capital) talked about issues in infrastructure financing. He pinpointed the funding gap, fiscal burden, and asset liability mismatch of commercial banks as some of the challenges that are faced. He also offered solutions, suggesting increased Public‐Private partnership projects in infrastructure, financing promoters’ equity and relaxation from Capital Market Exposure.

Learning from the best in the business was a unique and exciting experience for the students, who were left feeling inspired at the end of the day. The eminent personalities seemed to have relished the opportunity to interact with the managers of the future as well. As Mr. Anil Varshney pointed out to students, “Your campus has a good environment for learning. I hope you all will inculcate the qualities required to scale heights in industry.” The conclave itself is a step in that direction.

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Role of mentoring and challenges in higher education Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow

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Post date September 20, 2013
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-Shubhi Tripathi
PGDM 2013-2015

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow hosted a focus group discussion on the Role of mentoring and challenges in higher education. The event, held on the 4th of September, delved into a subject that needs to be talked about and holds great relevance for students and academicians alike. Dr. S. B. Nimse, the Honourable Vice-Chancellor of Lucknow University, was the guest of honour for the discussion, which had many esteemed academicians on the panel.

Dr. Nimse started the proceedings with the auspicious lighting of the lamp, which was followed by a Saraswati Vandana performed by a choir of students. It kick-started the event on a rousing note and had prepared the audience, sitting with rapt attention, for what was to follow.

Dr. S. R. Mussanna, Director of Jaipuria Lucknow, then addressed the students and spoke about the present scenario in education. He set the platform for Dr. Nimse, who went on to say, “The education environment today is technologically developed and driven, which brings its own challenges for mentors.” However, Dr. Nimse was of the opinion that mentors need to adapt not only to the changes around them but to the evolving mental attitude of students as well.

Ms. Abha Dixit, Faculty, Jaipuria Lucknow, did a fantastic job as the mediator of the group discussion and guided the panellists into discussing the challenges they faced and sharing their experiences. Ms. Mehnaz Tassavur, Vice Principal at Career Convent Girls College, focused on the mentor-student relationship and also talked about her personal mentor, who had a huge influence on her life.

Mr. M. S. Khan, HOD, Rural Programme, Bhimrao Ambedkar University, touched upon the important matter of classroom attendance, which is an integral part of academic life. He appealed to mentors to inspire higher classroom attendance amongst students – out of choice, and not fear.

Dr. Kavita Pathak, Associate Dean, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, acknowledged the challenges in the field of education but believed that they had to be addressed by teachers and should not be extended to students. “Instead of shifting the blame onto the students, mentors should concentrate on each and every student, addressing the issue constructively,” she pointed out.

Dr. Dheeraj Mishra raised another important point about how mentors should be aware of every student’s potential, as that awareness could go a long way in boosting their capabilities. While mentors argued their ideas, students in the audience gained helpful insights.

Aseem, a Jaipuria Lucknow student of PGDM batch 2013-15, believes that the mentoring programme makes him feel more secure as he knows that there is a guardian in the college, looking after him. Kunal, another student, thinks that the MBA programme will boost his confidence level immensely. Overall, the important take-away from the programme remained the fact that mentors can play a huge role in students’ lives, in spite of the many challenges that have to be overcome.

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Padamshri Limba Ram Indian Archer, Olympic Athlete flags off the National Sports Meet at Jaipuria Jaipur

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Post date September 19, 2013
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In today’s time when life has become so stressful, sports and games have just not become a getaway for recreation, but it also has imparted values like discipline, responsibility, self-confidence, team building skills and accountability. This is exactly what the Second National Sports Meet held at Jaipuria, Jaipur on 7-8 September 2013, has left behind for each and every one.

PadamshriLimba Ram Indian Archer, Olympic Athlete addressed the inaugural ceremony of second national sports meet on Sept. 7, 2013.

He said Sports is such an activity which paves the path and gives crucial lessons for life. One should possess confidence, discipline, unity, humility and finally spiritual power which are the base of successful life. He then emphasized that if a person from village can be an International player through hard work and determination, today’s youth can reach this ladder at a very fast pace as they are a quite privileged in each and every sense. Lastly he reiterated that obedience is the key determinant to success.

The Sports Meet witnessed around 825 students from 54 different Institutes across the country participated in the meet namely Delhi, Noida, Lucknow, Indore, Bangalore, Gwalior and farthest from Tamil Nadu also with the Institutes of Jaipur and Rajasthan over 15 events comprising of traditional games (Volley Ball, Chess, Carrom, KhoKho, and Short put), popular games (Badminton, Cricket, Table Tennis) and fun games (Lemon Race, Tie knot, Sack Race).

The highlight of this sports meet has been the enthusiastic participation from all over the country as far as Tamil Nadu. Some of the institutes were Alliance University, Bangalore, Amity University, Birla Institute of Technology, Jaipur, JK Business School, Gurgaon, IILM Academy of Higher Learning, Jaipur, CK College of Engineering and Technology, Tamil Nadu, GirrajMaharaj College, Mathura, Anna University, Trichi, Jaipur National University, Jaipur, Central University of Bihar and many more.

The two days national event filled with fun, vitality, energy and enthusiasm culminated with the valedictory function. Dr. Bimal Roy Soni President, Jaipur District Cricket Association, Deputy President, Rajasthan Cricket Association graced the occasion. In his address he said “In life, sports is also an essential ingredient in one’s life as studies. A sportsman is one who can face both defeat and victory in one’s life. He further expressed that everyone faces ups and downs in his/her life but a sportsman knows if he is today at zero he will make 100 tomorrow. One has to balance studies with sports to be successful in life and be a good human being.” He appreciated the efforts of Jaipuria, Jaipur in providing platform for the sports talent of the country.

Director Dr. PrabhatPankaj congratulated all the participants. He said the greatest aim of sports is that everybody comes out to be a winner because they are facing an opponent and the opponent is having same objective, same zeal and same enthusiasm as they have. This is what is called as sportsmanship.

Dr. Bimal Roy Soni, Dr. PrabhatPankaj, and Prof. LokeshVijayvargy together gave away the prizes to the winners from various categories.The girls team from Kanoria College has won Volleyball, Kho-Kho, Chess, Discuss Throw, Shortput and Gully cricket, Boys Team from Amity University won Shortput, badminton and volleyball, while Jaipuria Noida claimed their title for Tug of war and Table Tennis.

Convener of the sports meet Prof. LokeshVijayvargy proposed the vote of thanks.

Jaipuria Lucknow STUDENT Speaks

Amit Jha is learning to leverage his work experience, while graduating from Jaipuria, Lucknow

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Post date September 16, 2013

After eight years of international experience in jobs with a technical profile, Amit Jha knew it was time to go into over drive. Picked up immediately after his B.Tech by the global electrical giant, Angelique International, for numerous projects in Laos, Amit was one of the most important men behind the commissioning of three 115KV substations in Paksong, Bangyo and Jiang Xai regions of Laos. Since he had become an expert in the testing and commissioning of equipment like CT, PT, Isolator, Breakers and CB, Amit Jha was expected by all those who knew him to go the M.Tech way at some foreign university. But Amit had other plans… and Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, fitted perfectly into those plans.

“I wanted to shift from technical to techno-commercials. This needed a basic knowledge of business and an M.Tech degree would not serve the purpose. Yes, I would have increased my knowledge along a single vertical, i.e.Electrical Engineering, but it was my dream to grow exponentially and venture into the world of managers. An MBA means a diversified horizontal education in business operations and it was just the thing I was looking for. Having travelled to different parts of the world, I can say with conviction that the Indian education system is among the best. One of my relatives from the batch of ‘98 gave me a fair insight into Jaipuria Lucknow – the vibrant ‘studying and working’ environment, the pedigreed, hard-working faculty. All this prompted me to choose Jaipuria Lucknow over the other options available.”

Amit is known to be the “Mr. Dependable” of his batch at Jaipuria Lucknow. Meticulous, focused and responsible, Amit comes from an Army family and attributes his level-headedness to his sound upbringing. No wonder Amit knows exactly where he’s going after Jaipuria Lucknow – and how to get there, as well.

“I’m currently in my final year at Jaipuria Lucknow and am majoring in Finance and IT. This is because I’m looking at targeting IT companies that provide technology support to power utility firms. It’s a super-specialisation of sorts, and one that is much valued in the industry that I come from. I believe I’ve come to just the right place to make this happen, because Jaipuria has completely revolutionised my outlook. Now, whenever I observe or analyse a situation, I automatically wear my invisible “businessman” spectacles. I now see a vivid and exciting world beyond my books.”

Amit Jha believes that his ‘power to imagine’ has grown manifold in the ecosystem of Jaipuria Lucknow. He rates Ojas 2012 and IIC 2012 as the most memorable experiences of his time at Jaipuria Lucknow.

“Ojas was a rollercoaster, a real humdinger, with musical nights and lots of fun! In IIC, the sheer spectrum of experts was amazing and awe-inspiring. Interacting with corporate stalwarts from a range of industries and diversified fields was a dream come true.”

Amit feels that management graduates with work experience stand a better chance of being placed, since freshers are not as well acquainted with real life challenges. He feels that freshers in any corporate environment easily tend to believe whatever is told to them by their seniors. So it becomes a natural tendency for companies to favour those with experience who have a fair idea of the market scenario. However, he believes that companies looking only for experience loose out on the burst of vibrant energy, creativity and absolutely wild ideas that a fresher brings to the table.

“The urge to make a mark for oneself is the single most important trait in a manager. It’s a quality recruiters die for, irrespective of whether you are a fresher or an old hand.”

He believes that this is the reason why products of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow are seen rising to the top in every walk of corporate life.

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Innovations are a way of life at Jaipuria Institute of Management

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Post date September 10, 2013
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‘Quality before Scalability’ is an oft-heard mantra, but nowhere does this hold as true as in the business education scenario in India. At the turn of the millennium, management institutes were sprouting in every nook and corner of the country. But thirteen years down the line, we notice that very few actually lived beyond a decade. One of those who not only survived but actually thrived – and is today recognised as a formidable brand -is the Jaipuria Institute of Management. Raised in the mid-nineties, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow was established by stalwarts from the domain of education from the pre-independence era. During its fledgling years, the management of Jaipuria Lucknow observed, studied and understood the dynamics of the Knowledge Revolution, and embedded this deeply into its DNA. So, by the time the second campus came up in Noida in 2004, innovations had become second nature to Jaipuria Institute of Management. It is for this reason that Jaipuria is today known for producing managers and leaders who are essentially Knowledge Society compliant.

“Frankly speaking, Jaipuria Institute of Management has come this far only because of its ability to innovate and keep up with the times, and at a very fast pace,” points our Dr. Prabhat Pankaj, Director, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur. “Student Councils, the Individual Development Plan through a strong mentor-mentee programme, increasing focus on industry connect, taking administrative decision-making right to staff and faculty, 24 x 7 accessibility of academic resources to students through E-learning, and social media tools… all such innovations are deeply ingrained within our DNA now. I strongly believe that in the UnCampus philosophy, our years of innovation have come together under one umbrella. All the four campuses are seamlessly integrated, allowing free exchange of ideas and events, and leading to unprecedented collaboration between students, faculty and staff.”

At Jaipuria, any time is a good time to bring in an innovation; new ideas don’t wait for the next academic year. Come winter, and Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur will be launching the ‘Winter Social Internship’ through which students will be interning with village panchayats or NGOs for a variety of purposes. Many a time, events happening within the campus inspire innovations. For instance, campus life after classes was always interesting, but a couple of years ago, the concept of ‘Life-after-6’was introduced formally, bringing in a series of value added activities. Today, foreign language classes and guitar classes during the 7-8 PM slot are big hits! The ‘Midnight Reading Hub’ is turning out to be another ‘happening’ innovation at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur.

The atmosphere at all the Jaipuria campuses is quite informal, with teachers acting more as facilitators and students being encouraged to think things through. With knowledge easily available through the internet, Jaipuria’s faculty focus more on the emotional aspects of students – acting as friends and guides and always keeping the learning process high on the ‘fun quotient’. Therefore, most of the teaching in Jaipuria campuses happens beyond the four walls of the classroom, in lush green lawns or on industry sites.

“Innovations in Jaipuria Institute of Management often are a natural outcome of the needs of the time,” says Dr. Rajiv Thakur, Director, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida. “Technology and this generation’s behavioural choices have a major impact on how education is imparted on Jaipuria campuses. This has led to a paperless mode of education. Infact, the latest Jaipuria campus at Indore is completely digitaland has been from its inception because of the lessons picked up from other campuses. Societal demands ensure that traditional folk art and theatre very often become the medium for imparting education in sections where chalkboards prove to be ineffective.”

Jaipuria’s legacy of pedagogical innovations has now reached the threshold of being a game-changer. This year, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida, will be critically examining SIP projects from a completely different perspective. The aim will be to identify atleast half-a-dozen projects that can be ‘game changers’ for the industry and to actually create breakthroughs.

Interestingly, the management of Jaipuria Institute of Management believes that one of the major reasons behind their success is that right from the beginning, everyone within the folds of the Jaipuria campuses believed they worked for a B-school second to none. Belief generates hope, and hope generates enthusiasm and ownership. This ultimately generates outcome. All campuses of Jaipuria Institute of Management are among the top 5 in their respective regions. Jaipuria Lucknow is ranked 4th best among all B-Schools in North India. Riding on its hugely successful legacy of innovations, the management of Jaipuria is quite confident of producing managers who are well ahead of their times.

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“Is the Food Security Bill the need of the hour?” debates the students of Jaipuria Noida at competition Hiranya

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Post date September 9, 2013
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– Gazal Jain
Jaipuria Noida

On Friday, the 30th of August, judges entered the auditorium a little before 3PM, escorted by the coordinators of the finance club along with the faculty members. The audience and participants were already in their places; everyone was waiting with bated breath for the debate competition that was about to begin at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida.

“Is the Food Security Bill the need of the hour?” was the very current and extremely relevant topic of discussion for the day. Prof. Anurag Singh, the faculty coordinator of the Finance Club, along with Dr. Shikha Bhatia, Prof. Moid, Prof. V. K.Tomarand, of course, Dr. Rajiv Thakur, Director, Noida were present on the occasion. Mr. Anoop Jairath, a C.A. by profession and with work experience of around 25 years, was one of the judges. The other judge was Mr. R.C.Gupta. There were 24 participants in the debate, hailing from 10 management institutes in Delhi and the NCR, including 4 participants from Jaipuria Noida, all of whom were raring to go.

The event commenced with a formal welcome being extended to the judges, followed by words of encouragement by the Director. The debate ensued, with speakers for and against the motion taking alternate turns; there were various rebuttals as well. Those who were in favour of the motion believed that the Bill was useful because it could lead to the upliftment of the poor and could raise their standard of living. According to those opposed to the idea, it was nothing but a stunt staged by political parties to grab votes, especially since elections were just around the corner. Put simply, many speakers seemed to imply that the general message going out to people would be “If food is free, why work?”

Once all the participants were done, it was time for the inauguration of the e-newsletter launched by the finance club- Hiranya- The Crunch. It was launched by Prof. Anurag Singh and the President of Hiranya, Kartik Mishra. The publication included articles by students and columns by faculty members, touching on current affairs and many more relevant subjects. Before the declaration of the results, the judges expressed their gratitude and shared their experiences, while also congratulating the participants and organisers.

Finally, the results were announced and Prashant Tiwari (against the motion) from Apeejay Institute of Management bagged the winner’s trophy. Yogesh Sood from JRE School of Business was the 1st runner –up, and Geetika Goel from Jaipuria Noida came in as the 2nd runner –up. The event was an outstanding success, leaving the organisers overwhelmed with joy. They are now looking forward to more such gatherings, where knowledge and excitement come together for better and bigger reasons.

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