1.What embarked your interest towards an MBA?

Well there was no “the” reason for my interest in MBA but a few contributing factors. I never wanted to be restricted in just one aspect of business and always had the penchant to assume roles of larger responsibility and in a diverse set up. This combined with my pre inclination towards marketing as a business function which I saw as a natural extension of my personality helped me embark on my interest for MBA.


2.How are things at B-school different from N.S.I.T.?

Well there are lots of differences. To start with the curriculum is more updated and relevant in a B-School as you are studying things that are happening “now”. Also the choice of subjects helps you pursue your own interests. Life in a B-School is generally more competitive and that keeps you at edge always striving for the best. You also learn to create more opportunities by participating in Industry sponsored competitions, building networks, pitching for Live Projects with Industry. In fact such opportunities form an important part of your learning and development in a B-School.


3.How do you justify the importance of networking by relating it to some anecdote of your life?

I was heading the Publicity & Media Management team for Illumina’08, The Annual Disguised Market Research Event of MDI. During the tenure I was in touch with a lot of Organizations and I made some good relations with a few people in Organizations.


Later when I was keen to do a Marketing based live project one of the Industry mentors helped us secure a project in his organization for pure academic purpose and eventually we went on to design the strategy for the success of a new product by that organization.


4.Opportunities you would recommend students to explore while at NSIT?

Well, we can always learn from our past. I can certainly recall a few things that I can recommend the students now. Firstly, don’t just be restricted to the curriculum, try and explore other areas of business to see where your heart lies. Explore opportunities like a Foreign intern if you can, they are always a great learning experience as I discovered in my Exchange program in MDI. Try and align your larger goals with your stay in NSIT. It could be an Entrepreneurial venture or any cause that you feel worth associating with. Leverage the brand name NSIT and propagate it further while you are there at least.


5.What do you believe are the qualities that B-schools like to see in their students?

Well it’s hard to give a consensual answer to this question. But what I can say is they do look for the real you and it’s difficult to fake unless you are an actor par excellence  Also they do appreciate your clarity of thoughts as to what you want and how do you intend to go there. Not really the specifics or an exact road map, for if you knew that, you would not need to join the B-school. But may be just this realization itself and a larger goal you see for yourself. Most importantly they do appreciate your eagerness to learn and how serious you are for the learning and academic growth and not just after placements which in any case are going for a reality checks these days.



6.What do you do when you are not at work?

I’ll assume this as while not in classes….sleeping, watching sitcoms, jogging or quizzing :)


7.Some books/movies/music that have inspired you and would recommend?

Sholay- For timeless friendship.

RDB- For raising your voice.

The Pursuit of Happiness- For Human spirit.

LOTR- For boundless human imagination and artistic skills

DevD- For Happy ending.


Books I have not read many but ones I liked were- Why men don’t listen and women can’t read maps, Life and Times of JN Tata ( It’s a must read for everyone ), Business Maharajas, Tipping Point.


8. Whats the in-thing in the business world today?

I cant help but agree with what Anuj Bathla has mentioned in-thing is to be out of business.