They were addressing in Dehradun on March 8, 2009 on the topic ‘My MBA Experience & How MBA aspirants should plan to enter a top B-school.’
While sharing his learning at India’s leading B-schools, Pankaj said, “The management education has taught me structured thinking, teamwork, handling pressure and managing deadlines, and understanding the financial language.”
Talking about the advantages in management education at a good B-school, Ankur said, “At IIM Lucknow, we have best professors, best education, guest lectures from CEOs of leading companies, regular interaction for live projects and participation in competitions with top B-schools.”
Pankaj highlighted the points on ‘What you need to be successful in MBA entrance tests’. He said, “The essential things which students should acquire from the day one are basic maths, good verbal and communication skills, ability to work in a team, adaptability, prior work experience and networking skills.”
While suggesting the tips for Group Discussion and Personal interview (GD PI), Ankur said, “To do well in the GD & PI, one should read newspaper daily, read one good business magazines, and read business books and reports. You should be very honest in interview. The interviewers are experts, so don’t bluff!”
Motivating the students to not give up, Ankur said: “Don’t stop if you would not able to clear your CAT in first few attempts. Take CAT again. I cracked CAT in my fourth attempt!”
Pankaj Bhatt is the first year PGP at IIM L. He has done his engineering from National Institute of Technology, Surat. He has 4.5 years work experience in Kirloskar Brothers Ltd, Phillips and others.
Ankur Chakraborty is also studying in first year of PGP at IIM L. He has done his engineering from Motilal Lehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad. He has 4 years work experience in Tata Motors and Maruti.
The next editions of Management Avenues will be held at:
Date Location Venue
14 March Kanpur Karam Devi Memorial Academy, S-1, Barra - 8
15 March Lucknow City Montessory School, Gomti Nagar
21 March Allahabad Dalegacy Campus University
22 March Varanasi DAV PG College, Maharshi Dayanand Marg, Narharpura, Aushanganj
28 March Ranchi DAV Public School, BSEB Colony, New Punaichak
29 March Patna Guru Nanak School, Main Road
April Agra St. Peters College
MBA Aspirants can clear their doubts on MBA education by participating in Management Avenues 2009. Aspirants can register at www.mbauniverse.com/managementavenues.html. Registration is compulsory and free.
