This was back in 2016 December when I got totally devastated for not being able to write CAT examination. My preparation was good, but due to some sudden circumstances, I could not sit on the exam day. I was totally broken and frustrated seeing my other friends joining colleges. Then in 2017, I did not take much preparation but anyways I filled the CAT form. Then on the D-day, CAT went well and I received a decent percentile. Then comes the hard part – interviews essays etc. Somehow I came that through as well. Having a work experience of more than two years, doing an MBA just for the sake of doing it, was never on the cards for me, and I wanted to do MBA only if given a chance in one of the premier B-schools in India in order to really add value to my career.
I had calls from all the supposed
new IIMs and few other B-schools but I settled in for IIM Raipur. A lot of research and discussions with peers and seniors went into this selection, such as scanning the placement reports, international exchange programme, websites, faculties, and industry exposure to name a few and finally zeroing down to IIM Raipur, and I was undoubtedly not disappointed to say the very least.
Raipur is the capital city of Chhattisgarh, with good connectivity to all the major cities in India, provides us with a plethora of opportunities. It has an airport which is an added advantage. Although it is a relatively new institution, IIM Raipur has grown by leaps and bounds in the past ten years of its existence and has grabbed the eyeballs of corporate and academia alike. The international exposure one gets through Exchange Programme and Competitions exceeds any other B-school in India of similar age. We have partnered with ten international universities which are considered to be among the best in the world.
My seniors and faculties also said many good things about this college. Raipur has a diverse set of people coming from different backgrounds, which will surely help in peer learning and networking.
Last but not the least, its new campus, where we will be moving soon, is a world-class facility and great infrastructure. Many of the new IIMs lack in infrastructure, so IIM Raipur’s new campus facility was definitely a deciding factor for many like me.
And after coming here I can say I have no regrets over my decision. All the seniors and faculty members have been very helpful. They stay in the campus and it is easy for us to connect with them anytime. We can call them even at midnight. Believe me its true.
I hope this to be a great journey in my life and I want to enjoy it to the fullest till it lasts.
Which ABG company I want to work for and why?
I have an interest in marketing for quite a long time. I am doing MBA so that I can switch my domain to marketing. Aditya Birla Group is in the League of Fortune 500 companies. The Aditya Birla Group has been ranked fourth in the world and first in the Asia Pacific in the ‘Top Companies for Leaders’ study 2011. Brands like Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, Peter England, Idea Cellular, Birla Sun Life Insurance and Birla Sun Life Asset Management are among the leaders in their respective categories. I want to join the marketing industry and AB Having a strong presence in the life insurance, Housing, FMCG products will be a very good opportunity for me to start my career with.
Avishek Chatterjee - is a 1st-year student at IIM Raipur