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Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur extends resources to rural learners

On December 14th, Parivartan, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) club of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, in association with Gram Panchayat of Vidhani, organized an Education and Employment Consulting Workshop for students studying in standard VIII and above. This free workshop was held at the Government Secondary School Vimalpura, village Vidhani, and it’s aimed to educate students in rural areas about employment opportunities and making the right choices when it comes to a career path.


The one-day workshop was inaugurated by Dr. Prabhat Pankaj, Director, Jaipuria Jaipur and coordinated by Dr. S. K. Pandey, Dr. Shubha Johri, Dr. Vikas Indoria, Mr. A. K. Tiwari, and Mr. Prakash Sharma. The CSR club student members were in full attendance, participating with their usual interest and enthusiasm. And, they were instrumental in the coordination of the workshop and its activities.


The event began with Jaipuria students extending a warm and traditional welcome to the school children, Pradhan, Gram Panchayat and other family members from the village. They were then told about the aim and vision of the workshop, which was, in the end, a resounding success. Rohit, a student member shared his thoughts: “It was an interesting experience that helped me understand the optimization of resources. We got along famously with the children and the interactions were wholesome and fruitful. The children expressed an overwhelmingly positive response to this initiative.”


Talking about the initiative, Bharti said, “I clearly understood the concepts of identifying gaps and finding solutions through this CSR initiative. Jaipuria Institute of Management is providing free education to children in the village who have great talent but lack awareness due to their low levels of communication skillsand limited access to technology.” Looking at the potential of students, the Institute hasplanned a full course on computer efficiency and communication. The classes will commence soon, with the students of the Jaipuria family having the opportunity to travel to the villages and educate the students about the emerging fields of study and career opportunities.

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Jaipuria Jaipur STUDENT Speaks

Student Mahendra Kotwani sheds light on the two week Induction programme of Jaipuria Jaipur

My name is Mahendra Kotwani and I am from Jaipur. I finished my M.Com from Rajasthan University but I wanted to continue my education and earn an MBA to further my career ambitions. I knew that I wanted to get my management degree from a reputable college, which is why I visited several of them, including Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur.

While doing my research I kept hearing good things about Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, which I found very encouraging. I also came across a student from the institute who gave me more insight about the campus and faculty members. I am glad that I did my own research because I was satisfied with all the positive feedback I got about the institute. Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur also made sense for me since I am a local. That’s how I arrived upon the decision of joining the institute, which I figured was the best amongst those on my list.

Right from the onset, my time at Jaipuria, Jaipur has been filled with endless learning opportunities. The 15-day induction program was quite helpful and I found the interactions with faculty members fascinating. They talked to us about important life values and using them to develop our personality to become strong minded professionals and, ultimately, good human beings. I also learned important lessons about time management from visiting faculty members at the institute.

In fact, interacting with the guest speakers gave me important insights into the corporate world. I learned about the demands that the industry has of management professionals today. I am also glad that Jaipuria, Jaipur gave me a platform to get on stage and address an audience on various topics. It helped me come out of my shell to a great extent and boosted my confidence. Overall, the whole induction program has been helpful in developing my personality to the fullest.”

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Student Atisha Goyal on her “stepping weeks” at Jaipuria Institute of Management

My name is Atisha Goyal and I am from Ajmer. I already completed by BBA, but I had a desire to further my education and earn my MBA from a renowned institute. Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur worked for me for two important reasons. First, I want to be close to home. Second, when I learned about Jaipuria Institute of Management’s placement record, I realized that I will have plenty of opportunities to explore my true potential.

I would describe myself as a hard-working, disciplined girl. I believe that my time at Jaipuria, Jaipur will strengthen my integrity both as a student and as a person. The institute has implemented a wide range of important initiatives over the years, and I plan to take advantage of them in order to mould my personality in the best possible way.

I am very happy to be a part of Jaipuria Institute of Management because my education began right from day one. I have already been given an opportunity to coordinate with Jaipur Darshan and Talent Hunt, both of which are very exciting. In addition, I have made the most of the opportunities presented to us during the orientation program. In fact, the orientation program motivated me to put forth my best effort as I earn my degree. I have learned the importance of taking on a wide range of responsibilities – I am sure that I will learn and grow from that in the future too.

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Faculty Development Program on “Mentoring the Mentors” hosted by Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur

5th & 6th May, 2014

“God did not create you to be alone. He deposited skills, knowledge, and talents in someone out there who is expected to mentor you, teach you and encourage you to go high…”

A two-day faculty development program on “Mentoring the Mentors” organized by Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur was an effort to revaluate and re-analyse the importance of “Teachers”, as outlined in the above passage. The role of faculty is indeed to teach, inspire, and take students to the next level. It is also proven that having a good Mentor early in one’s career can make a difference between success and failure in any field. Mentoring, therefore, is an important tool that helps us bring the best out of our students so they can reach their goals. With a focus on the aforementioned themes, the two day FDP was successfully organized at Jaipuria Institute of Management. It was beneficial for all who attended, and it offered an opportunity for faculty members to improve their individual mentoring skills, and it helped the institute develop a more effective method of mentor/mentoree organization.

The two day FDP was facilitated by Raj Shankar, Founder Ichiban Consulting Group and an expert on Strategy and Entrepreneurship. The program was attended by Dr. Prabhat Pankaj, Director Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, and the entire faculty pool of the Jaipur Campus along with Prof. Rajesh Sharma of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida.

The program was inaugurated by Dr. Prabhat Pankaj who shared the value of having a Mentoring process in Jaipuria and the importance of effective Mentoring in students’ holistic development. He also shared the history of Jaipuria and its contribution in the field of management education.

The workshop was conducted in a facilitative method and was spread across eight sessions in two days. The highlights of the session coverage are as follows:

Day 1:

  • Introduction to Mentoring
  • Setting workshop objectives- What got you here won’t get you there
  • Discussion based on “Pre-work exercise”
    What is mentoring? Why do we need it?
    Nuances in mentoring graduate students
    Building a formal Mentoring Program – 1:
    Setting the objectives / goals for mentoring/- Formulating a formal mentoring program on campus
  • System requirements for Year 1 and Year 2
  • Becoming an effective mentor- listening, Questioning, Influencing

Day 2

  • Building a formal Mentoring Program 2
  • Mentor Mentee Match (Structuring groups)/ student orientation towards mentoring/ coaching
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Student Deepak Meedha of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur is an entrepreneur by heart and is all set to get his dreams realised

Deepak Meedha, a current PGDM student of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur aspires to have his own event management company someday ‒ that is the motivation that pushes him to make the most out of his education and internship. Born and raised in Rajasthan, he opted for an MBA at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, hoping to turn his dreams into reality. He has made steady progress so far, with the latest achievement being a Summer Internship Project with Pearson that includes a handsome stipend per month along with a work profile he wanted to. Obviously, Deepak is very excited about this opportunity: “I am looking forward to my SIP with Pearson that I have bagged after a stringent selection process. I believe self confidence, work experience and quick response helped me get this SIP. Of course, we are made to learn all these right from first day inside the classroom at Jaipuria. Every assignment subtly underlines the necessity of integrating confidence and spontaneity.” He further adds- “That this is a paid experience adds to its already huge value in my perspective! I am going to share my first pay with my family and am waiting to get started”.

At Pearson, Deepak will be managing events. Just what he wanted! His primary job role includes budgeting and scheduling events. Explaining his responsibility, Deepak states, “I will be working as a team lead with a five member team. Our aim is to positively impact the admission numbers for the organization, as well as ensure branding for it”.

Deepak belongs to Bikaner, Rajasthan. He is an entrepreneur at heart and is striving hard to learn to manage situations and people in a professional role. His decision to join the management program was based on this need, as well as advice from his family and mentors.

Deepak believes Jaipuria Institute of Management is one of the best decisions of his life. Not only is he acquiring the required skills, but he is also being supported to hone these skills in the work environment. “I am continually supported by my mentor from Jaipuria, and during my SIP I plan on continually seeking his guidance. Dr Abhijit Nair, the Asst. Dean of Jaipuria, Jaipur is my mentor and he has always motivated and guided me”.

SIP has already started teaching real life lessons to Deepak, the important ones being teamwork and meeting strict deadlines. He also has specific learning objectives in mind that include handling large events, working under pressure, working in a team and leading teams, and optimizing resources. Every day he picks up something new at work and moves another step closer to his ambitions!

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“My SIP gives me the opportunity to understand the dynamics of real corporate rigmaroles,” says Shubham, PGDM, Class 2015 of Jaipuria Institute of Management who is currently interning with Pearson

“I just want to learn as much as I can, in this limited period of two months”, says Shubham Barthwal, PGDM Class of 2015, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, who recently bagged a Summer Internship Project in Marketing and Event Management with Pearson. He is going to be attached with the marketing division during his internship, and will work on Pearson’s brand perception in the market through events specifically targeting children and their parents. Shubham explains the responsibilities of his position: “The objective is to reach the customer where Pearson’s reach has been limited. We will be marketing through events, and the important thing is to manage the event within the purview of the budgets that are allocated to me and my team”. The team gets together in the morning and plans for the day. A lot of time is also spent travelling around the Pearson school campus to understand the target audience and their locality in order to identify the venue for the event. The arrangements are meticulously managed by the team, and events are executed to perfection in the evening.

Shubham has been assigned a mentor Dr. Abhijit Nair, Associate Professor, Jaipuria Institute of Management, to help him optimize this opportunity. He says that there are some differences between the classroom and the corporate world: “Customer perception, sales, marketing are broad concepts, which when we learn in the classroom create an impression that things always have to be done in a particular way; however, in the real world there is scope for alternative ways. One has to be inventive and innovative while remaining knowledgeable of the industry”. A good SIP is a great way to learn, relearn and experiment. “There is a gap between academia and industry so far as student competency is concerned. It is important that the student work closely with the mentor during SIP who helps the student bridge the gap and become relevant in the industry”, explains Dr. Nair.

For Shubham, this paid SIP brings an opportunity to learn outside the classroom. He wants to learn how to adopt effective business practices, and to adapt to different work environments. This SIP has certainly opened the doors to professional world for him: “I feel confident today and want to share this happiness with my family. I am going to buy gifts for my family with my first pay and hopefully all our dreams will come true”.

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The recent Industrial visit organized by Jaipuria Jaipur at Ginni International and Richlite Pvt. Ltd. exposed students to plethora of industry practices

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur recently organized industry visits for its students of PGDM Batch 2013-15, which turned out to be an enriching experience for them. The students had the opportunity to visit two reputed industries in Neemrana, Ginni International and Richlite Pvt. Ltd., on March 31st. This experience helped students get practical industry exposure and see how the concepts they learn at the institute are put into practice.

Ginni International Ltd. is a leading textile factory in Neemrana, Rajasthan and focuses on manufacturing denims. The highlight for the company is that 80% of its products are exported while only a 20% are sold locally in India. The company also employs 2000 workers, making a huge difference to the local economy. Richlite Pvt. Ltd., on the other hand, is a newly set up Biscuit manufacturing company, which today is doing its best to grow its market share.

Ginni International was the first stop on the day for students where they were briefed by HR and Training Manager Mr. S. K. Jena. He talked about the task of managing a large workforce and training them to work with the machines. The factory visit was an eye-opening experience for students as they got a chance to witness the process of making Denim and grill fabric. Students also realized the importance of seminars – the company organizes seminars on a regular basis to keep the morale of its workforce high.

One of the students, Ashish Kumar Mishra, pointed out, “We got an insight into the working environment of the company and how it functions. We also got information related to practical aspects of the concepts learned in our programme, which simply cannot be visualized in classroom lectures.” According to student Tuhina Rani, “The chance to interact with industry associates, sharing their views and concerns for workers and the understanding of the production process, made the experience truly worth it.”

The group then headed to Richlite Ltd. where they could witness the process of making biscuits firsthand. Right from converting raw flour through various stages of mixing, moulding, baking, cooling and packing, students observed all the processes involved and gained important insight into them. The General Manager, HR, then talked more about the training program the company offers its employees. Students also learned about motivational initiatives for workers and initial marketing techniques used by the company.

With Richlite Ltd. being a new organization, it was interesting for students to see how it planned to grow in the future. They were told about the long term plans the company has, which made a lot of sense to future management professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs in the group. One of them, Shweta Parihar, had an interesting take on the visit: “We discovered a whole new world today and it made one thing clear; it’s easy to eat biscuits but very difficult to make them.” Clearly, the students had come back with some food for thought.

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Jaipuria Jaipur Placement Update

Sanjay Mehta from Jaipuria, Jaipur earns a placement with Ujjivan Financial Services Pvt Ltd.; opens doors for opportunities to grow

Growing up in a simple, middle class family in Amritsar, Sanjay Mehta dreamed big and wished to conquer the world of finance. That is the reason why he made his way to Jaipuria, Jaipur, a place with a brilliant reputation, as well as a fee structure that, he says, suited his father’s modest pockets. The institute is where his dreams were nurtured and are now on the way of being fulfilled as he’s bagged a job with Ujjivan Financial Services Pvt Ltd.

The company is focuses on the urban poor and operates within one of the fastest growing segments, relatively new to India’s microfinance industry. 

Sanjay is pleased to the punch after going through a very competitive placement process. Now he will be working as a Management Associate with a company that offers him the best platform to grow further in his professional career. When asked about his job profile, Sanjay says candidly, “It is a kind of profile where you need to understand customers and be very clear about the management fundamentals. Thankfully, my two years at the institute have prepared me for this challenge.”

What Sanjay is most excited about is the fact that he’s found placement with a company that is in keeping with his goals for the future. That is one of the benefits of the placement program at Jaipuria Institute of Management. It attracts a wide array of employers for its students, from big name companies to start-ups and smaller brands. Students can make their choices based on what they are looking for at this initial stage of their career; they can make decisions based on brand name, job profile, opportunities to grow, or a vibrant working environment.

Sanjay is definitely happy with the choice he’s made and is raring to go with the company. Talking about the future, he says, “There are many opportunities to grow. Since I will be a part of NBFC, new licensing of banks will open doors for further growth. I don’t know what I will be able to bring to the job as such, but I am pretty sure that I will make my mark and raise the bar for my colleagues to come.”

This kind of confidence sits well with a man who believes that “Attitude is more important than IQ.” However, Sanjay reveals something that might surprise some people. He says that while he excelled in his academic career, he struggled with his confidence. That changed when he joined Jaipuria, Jaipur, which has been the catalyst in his overall growth: “I learned to stay focused on my goals and being consistent in all that I did,” he says, gratefully. “The institute also moulded my personality to a great extent. The learning here helps you become a better individual, team member and citizen.”

After gaining a great deal from his PGDM program at the institute, Sanjay highly recommends it to management aspirants of the future. “It’s an extremely competitive world out there and a well-rounded program like this helps you make your unique identity,” he says. “It lets you have a practical approach and works on the all-important presence of mind, which goes a long way in your professional careers.”

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Rashi Sharma from Jaipuria, Jaipur gets placement with a local business with a great cause

Having grown up in the Pink City herself, Jaipuria, Japiur wasn’t an unfamiliar name for Rashi Sharma. A few of her friends were already studying there, and she was familiar with the various activities and fests that the institute sponsors for its students. Hence, when she decided to move from her science background to the dynamic world of management, she didn’t have to think twice before joining the institute. And as things have turned out, it’s the best decision she could have taken, especially with the news that she landed a job with Jaipur Rugs- an NGO with the vision of creating a society where equality, justice and peace prevail through socio-economic development opportunities for all.

Jaipur Rugs is a growing local company, and one that gives Rashi a fantastic opportunity to further develop her career. She believes that the strong placement programs at Jaipuria Institute of Management, where students have various options in front of them, is a tremendous benefit. Thanks to that, she will be working in a local company in a position that suits her personality to a T: “I am quite excited about my role as a project co-ordinator with Jaipur Rugs Foundation,” a visibly thrilled Rashi says.

If you ask her about the key responsibilities her job will involve, Rashi rattles off an expansive list: “Part of my job would be identifying, developing, and maintaining strong relationships with funding organizations. I would be assisting with preparing and reviewing grant proposals. I will also be conducting presentations on research work and findings at conferences, which I am quite excited about too.”

Rashi’s time at Jaipuria Institute prepared her well for this position, notably in her ability to be an effective public speaker and presenter. Acknowledging this, Rashi says, “All the presentations I had to make might have seemed like hard work at that point in time, but they were important to build my confidence. We were also made to take part in several activities that worked on our personalities and made us who we are today.”

Rashi will be the first to admit that it wasn’t easy going in the initial stages, especially since she came from a Science background and struggled with understanding management concepts. However, over time and with her dedication, she managed to bridge the gap between science and management. But she’s also mindful of the fact that she would not have managed it without the help of her faculty members who were accessible to her whenever she needed them. In addition, Rashi feels that working with students from different backgrounds also helped her immensely.

As Rashi starts off on her professional journey, does she have any advice for her juniors? “When you are on the job you don’t have time to learn; the time to learn is now,” she says. “All I will ask the juniors is to make the most of the brilliant learning opportunities they have at the institute and go after their dreams.”

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Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur Hosts 3-Day MDP on Rajbhasha (Hindi)

The Jaipuria Institute of Management recently hosted a three-day Management Development Program (MDP) on Rajbhasha (Hindi) at its Jaipur campus. It was held from December 26 to 28, and drew 33 participants from the Power Grid Corporations, Ltd.

The theme of the workshop was the use of the Hindi language as a statutory requirement in business. Participants spent three days in sessions which highlighted the growing importance of this topic. The event was highly successful because of participants’ enthusiasm and interest in the topic and in the MDP sessions.

The first day of the program started with a welcome address by Dr. Prabhat Pankj, Director of the Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur. He highlighted the use of Hindi in the Indian Constitution as an official language. His message was especially well-timed because Rajbhasha (Hindi) has grown in importance during recent years. After this relevant introduction by Dr. Pankj, the MDP sessions began in earnest.

The first session was hosted by Shri Prem Singh, a resource expert, who covered the topics of the statutory requirements of Rajbhasha (Hindi) usage in official and government- functions and procedures and for preparing a checklist of activities to be undertaken for implementing Rajbhasha (Hindi). In addition to these topics Mr. Singh also discussed the President’s Orders on the recommendations of the Committee of Parliament on the official language. Mr. Singh also led a session explaining the President’s Order-1960, the Official Languages Act-1963, the Official Languages Resolution-1968, and the Official Languages Rules-1976. The sessions were extremely informative and were a huge success with the participants. As one attendee stated: “Mr. Singh condensed a lot of complicated information into palatable bits that made it easy for us to understand. I was thoroughly impressed with the session.”

The next session was conducted by Professor S. P. Garg, a faculty member of the Jaipuria Institute of Management-Jaipur. His topic was the use of Hindi through practical approaches such as writing in Hindi, ANUVAD KI PRATIBHA, translating English into Hindi, and writing memos/circular/notices for official purposes. Following this session, Dr. Vichar Das, a resource expert, highlighted the provisions set down by the Central Hindi Training Institutes (CHTI) and the Central Translation Bureau (CTB) to the participants.

A final presentation was made by Ms. Akriti Jain, a student PGDM, 2012-2014, on a lighter topic – motivation and happiness.

Participants who attended the three-day program said they found the experience to be a highly-rewarding one. As one remarked: “The three-day MDP was brilliant. I learned so much about Hindi and I am ready to carry this information over into the real world.” Such responses proved the MDP was a rewarding experience for all that attended.

Shalvi Sharma,
PGDM 2013- 2015

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