Mystory@Niketan Singh: How I chose my course and college

I had chosen Commerce stream in class 11^th because I had no interest in Science and Arts. I was more comfortable with commerce subjects. I was always an average student, more engaged in sports and fun. My 10^th standard percentage also landed me in Commerce stream.

I did BCom from Bareilly University as it’s a Government university and it is the oldest and very reputed educational institution in Bareilly. As far as my Post Graduation is concerned, I decided to join GL Bajaj Institute of Management and Research (GLBIMR) after visiting many colleges in India like Christ University, IFIM Bangalore, Amity University, JIMS and others. But I found GLBIMR the most suitable place for me to study. Also Greater Noida is a hub for students.

I came to GLBIMR with the intention of doing MBA but I found PGDM more attractive in terms of corporate exposure, placements, self-development and training. So, I called up my parents and with their consent I filled the form for PGDM.

How I cracked college admission

I started taking coaching classes for Management Aptitude Test (MAT) from T.I.M.E. I took classes for three months. Then I appeared for MAT exam in the month of February 2016. I got a call from almost every good college accepting MAT scores. Then I shortlisted some colleges of my choice like Amity, JIMS, KCC, Accurate, IFIM and GLBIMR. But I wanted to get in Christ University and I also went there but the seats were full. I visited the other colleges and amongst all of them I found GL Bajaj Institute of Management & Research, Greater Noida to be the best considering placement records, infrastructure, facilities, course structure and goodwill of the college.

Having made up my mind, I filled up the admission form for GLBIMR. I got a call from the college for Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds.  I qualified the GD/PI rounds and finally got admission. After that I had a campus visit and was extremely excited about my Induction Programme.

My college life: classes, extra-curricular activities and more

I handle my family business with my father. It’s really difficult to manage both education and work at the same time. Since PGDM is a very rigorous training in order to make you corporate ready, it is very difficult to manage both equally well. But I’m lucky enough that my father supports me a lot. He says it’s just a matter of two years and everything will be managed. Every alternate month or so I go to my hometown and get a follow up on my business from my father, I stay there for a week and catch up on things. In my absence, my father looks after the operations of the business.  I also take regular updates on phone from my workers. My college facilitates me in this by granting my leaves.

My college experience has changed me a lot. My problem solving and time management ability have also improved a lot. Earlier I was a very reserved and shy kind of person but now I’ve totally transformed into an opposite one. I’ve become more extrovert and have started taking initiatives.

I had stage fear all through my school and graduation life but now it has reduced to a great extent, though I’m still working on my communication skills.

My learnings in college make up a huge chapter. But very briefly I would say that it has taught me management concepts, marketing concepts, consumer behaviour, conducting researches, preparing presentations and lot more which I can implement in my existing business as well as new business which I’m planning to start. It will always be less no matter how much I thank my college.

About the Author:

I’m Niketan Singh pursuing PGDM from GLBIMR, Greater Noida after completing BCom from Bareilly University. Bareilly is my native place and I did my schooling from Kendriya Vidyalaya International School.

I’ve also done some certification courses like Yellow Belt Six Sigma, Digital Marketing, Bombay Stock Exchange Certification among others. My hobbies are swimming, reading and going for long drives. I’m interested in entrepreneurship and want to start my own business after completing PGDM.

 

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