MBA Aspirant

Aditya Birla Group, The Pride of India - Raghav Kedia, NMIMS Mumbai

Aditya Birla Group is big in my life for a variety of reasons. Whether it is buying a new mobile connection, an insurance policy or new clothes, ABG is a big part of any Indian’s life. These are only some of the B2C avenues that ABG has conquered. With a vast portfolio of companies and industries operating in 34 countries spanning across 5 continents, ABG has brought pride to all Indians and is an exemplary example of what someone with the correct dedication, vision and values can achieve globally.

Importance of Aditya Birla Group in my life - Aman Agarwal, NMIMS Mumbai

One of the premier business conglomerates, The Aditya Birla Group started its operation in 1919 as a Jute Manufacturing Company and transformed itself into a leading multi-product corporation covering varied business sectors. 

A table spoon of determination and generous quantity of hard work is the recipe of success. Tanveer Mujawar, NMIMS Mumbai.

How did you overcome the challenges to achieve your ambitions in life so far?

How Aditya Birla Group changed my life - Utkarsh Shukla, NMIMS Mumbai

Aditya Birla Group is one of the largest conglomerates in the world valued at $44.3 billion employing more than 140,00 people and touching millions of lives. But more importantly it epitomizes the qualities of trust and inclusive growth. Apart from being the market leader across many industries, Aditya Birla Group is also involved in various endeavours which benefit the society at large. It is through one of these initiatives that the Birla Group left a permanent mark on my life. I am fortunate enough to have studied at Birla Institute of Technology and Science. My experience at the college was nothing short of life changing. It transformed me as an individual, from a confused teenager to a young professional capable of making my mark in the world. The BITSIAN tag has helped open doors for me and given me new opportunities. My years at the institute will forever be some of my most cherished memories.

Take charge of your Life! - Ameet Joshi, NMIMS Mumbai

I come from a defense background. My grandfather served in the Indian Air Force and my father served in the Indian Army. And that is why since childhood I had a strong inclination toward joining forces.  Post my schooling, I tried for NDA (Air Force)twice but could not convert the opportunity as I was conference out and medical out in my first and second attempt respectively. I joined an Engineering college but joining forces was always at the back of my head. In my second attempt of NDA, I was medical out on account of underweight and elbow angle. I realized that to get though the SSB (Service Selection Board) process not only I need to work on my interpersonal skills but also I need to attain high standards of physical fitness to match the coveted Officer Like Qualities. In service to this aim I started running in my first year of college and joined the college gym. There were many other defense aspirants in the college, my roommate being one of them. I contacted them and we decided to dedicate our focus towards the preparation for the SSB process apart from the regular engineering. We used to conduct mock interviews and Group discussions among the group and took feedback among the group and from other friends. We used to have the situation reaction test (SRT), word association test (WAT), picture perception and description test (PPDT) practice using timer. We used to analyse each answer and discuss the same in the group seeking improvement. Finally, the day had arrived – Indian Army and the Indian Navy visited the college for the GD-PI rounds in the final year. I performed well in the GD-PI rounds and was called for SSB in Bengaluru. I cleared the UES Navy-Pilot entry SSB. I was also able to successfully clear my aviation medicals. All the hard work and dedication eventually paid off. I joined the Indian Naval Academy for my physical training and Air force Academy for my flying training and donned that white uniform I always dreamt of.   

My Tryst with Philanthropy - Kartik Jain, NMIMS Mumbai

 

Take charge of your Life! - Ameet Joshi

I come from a defense background. My grandfather served in the Indian Air Force and my father served in the Indian Army. And that is why since childhood I had a strong inclination toward joining forces.  Post my schooling, I tried for NDA (Air Force)twice but could not convert the opportunity as I was conference out and medical out in my first and second attempt respectively. I joined an Engineering college but joining forces was always at the back of my head. In my second attempt of NDA, I was medical out on account of underweight and elbow angle. I realized that to get though the SSB (Service Selection Board) process not only I need to work on my interpersonal skills but also I need to attain high standards of physical fitness to match the coveted Officer Like Qualities. In service to this aim I started running in my first year of college and joined the college gym. There were many other defense aspirants in the college, my roommate being one of them. I contacted them and we decided to dedicate our focus towards the preparation for the SSB process apart from the regular engineering. We used to conduct mock interviews and Group discussions among the group and took feedback among the group and from other friends. We used to have the situation reaction test (SRT), word association test (WAT), picture perception and description test (PPDT) practice using timer. We used to analyse each answer and discuss the same in the group seeking improvement. Finally, the day had arrived – Indian Army and the Indian Navy visited the college for the GD-PI rounds in the final year. I performed well in the GD-PI rounds and was called for SSB in Bengaluru. I cleared the UES Navy-Pilot entry SSB. I was also able to successfully clear my aviation medicals. All the hard work and dedication eventually paid off. I joined the Indian Naval Academy for my physical training and Air force Academy for my flying training and donned that white uniform I always dreamt of.   

A small giant-to-be - George Santhosh, NMIMS Mumbai