I was happy and on cloud 9, getting calls from multiple new IIMs, however, this is was where it all started! It was just the beginning of a whole new era. Gathering information, insights of the IIM’s about their culture, working mechanism, events held, student exchange programs and obviously campus life was needed. After writing down all the pros and cons, I finally chose IIM Raipur.
IIM Raipur is currently functioning from its temporary campus. It’s set on the outskirts of the city, which is why there is not any kind of disturbance. It’s really cool and calm living amongst the fields and greenery around. The campus is also shared with the other institutes - IIT Bhilai and Govt. Engineering College. IIM has only one building; yeah! That’s right. Only one building. Many of you would find it rather weird but trust me on this, it just gets better when the time factor is taken into consideration. (MBA students would relate to this). However, we do have a football and cricket ground, badminton court, basketball court and a gym as well, as well as an open gym.
Coming back to why I chose IIM Raipur – Student Exchange Program!! It's certainly the best in all terms - the colleges, the locations etc. We have a wide range of institutes as our partners right from European to Australian, New Zealand and South American institutes.
In a few months time, IIM Raipur would be functioning from the new campus situated at Naya Raipur which is a planned Smart City. Equipped with high-end technology and infrastructure, it would certainly be in the league compared to other new IIM’s.
Aditya Birla Group
Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd.- Madura Fashion & Lifestyle.
Madura Fashion & Lifestyle is ABG’s retail store enterprise and one of the premium lifestyle player in the retail sector. It includes brands like Van Heusen, Allen Solly, Louis Philippe, Peter England and People. As I'm generally in wonder with the fashion industry, I would like to work here in the field of brand management.
Natasha Dhoke - is a 1st-year student at IIM Raipur