IIM Shillong The Most Academically Diverse IIM, Class of 2019-21 | InsideIIM's Academic Diversity Report

MBA at IIMs seems to be the natural path many engineers take in order to gain career growth and higher pay checks. But today we find doctors, CAs, lawyers, humanities graduates, etc., also fighting to get into the top IIMs of the country. Academic diversity is a special focus for various b-schools as well. Various IIMs also give out points for academic diversity in order to broaden their scope and relevance. On the one hand, recruiters are looking at diverse profiles while hiring from the top b-schools. On the other, the IIMs themselves want to include a wide spectrum in their classrooms. So how impactful have the initiatives set up by IIMs been, to introduce more diversity in the MBA classroom? This report, based on data for the MBA class of 2021, provides key insights about academic diversity at India's top b-schools. This Academic Diversity Report - one of its kind on InsideIIM - will give you a synopsis of the academic backgrounds of the students from various IIMs in the country.

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I Used My Management Skills To Manage The Household When My Mother Fell Ill - Sakshi Agrawal's Journey IIM B Grad, InsideIIM's Best 50

They say "A mother is the best manager." We are all witnessing it first hand during these COVID 19 times. But what happens when that one person, everyone's most dependable shoulder, falls ill? Who takes up the responsibility then? Today, we bring you the story of someone who decided to take up the reigns when her mother fell ill. She did double shifts to keep her family out of the quarantine blues. On the first shift, she worked as an analyst at Goldman Sachs. On the next shift, she managed the entire household. Her ability to showcase exceptional leadership skills, both at the office and the home front placed her amongst India’s 50 Most Employable Graduates of the Class of 2020!

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I Faced Down Local Thugs To Help My Friend - Pazhani Raj Thanuj C, InsideIIM’s Best 50

If ever there's a story that reads like an excerpt from a book or a sounds like a Bollywood flick, this is it. Thanuj wanted to help a friend in need for an educational loan repayment. He ended up facing local thugs for it. He wanted to get a more exciting project at work. He ended up essentially managing it and learning leadership, management and humility on the way. He couldn't pursue his MS in Computer Science in the USA, but ended up on an all expenses paid exchange trip to Switzerland and then to New York as a part of his 2 year MBA at SPJIMR. All these experiences culminated to land Thanuj as one of InsideIIM's Best 50 - The Most Employable Graduates of the Class of 2018-20. Read on to find out his interesting perspectives and journey.

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I Organised A Rock Concert At Tata Motors Fest - Prakhar Raghuvansh, InsideIIM’s Best 50

Have you ever volunteered to help people from a less privileged background to yours? If you ever did, you would realise the immense time and attention commitment it entails. In this scenario, to juggle your own education or work, while teaching orphaned children to fulfill their dreams by showing them the basics of math, science and English, is not an easy task. Further to realise the value of education and opportunities it provides is an even tougher fact. But Prakhar from MDI Gurgaon did just such an act. Among various other reasons, this is one of the things that makes him stand out as InsideIIM's Best 50 - The Most Employable Graduates of 2018-20. Read on to find out how Prakhar leveraged his hobbies and made them into full fledged opportunities to shine!

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I Received IIM Kozhikode's Gold Medal for Best All-Round Performance - Shloak Chopra's Story Of Success

Ever wondered how some people can do it all? Excel at your academics, extra-curricular, and help others while doing all this? Today’s story features Shloak Chopra, from IIM Kozhikode, whose story is bound to motivate you to do more. Be it academics, social service, or extracurriculars, Shloak has worked hard to excel in all of it. This is probably why he was placed amongst India’s 50 Most Employable Graduates of the Class of 2020.

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I Held Sessions To Help My Non-Commerce Batchmates With Concepts - Maharshi Chhaya's Journey To Success

Have you ever utilized your competencies to help improve those of others? Have you ever stepped up to your seniors when they were wrong, and left a positive impact on a larger scale? Well, Maharshi Chhaya has done both these things. Maybe that is why he was among the lucky few who were selected as India’s 50 Most Employable Graduates of the Class of 2020.

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I Became A Point Of Contact For Medical Emergencies AT IIM K - Murtaza Kapadia's Journey Of Success

Everyone has their shortcomings, but how many of them actually overcome them? Well, today we have someone who not only overcame his shortcomings but also went the extra mile to gain relevant skills, and helped others along the way. His drive has helped him excel in both life and career. This is the inspiring story of Murtaza Kapadia, who has been placed amongst India’s 50 Most Employable Graduates of the Class of 2020.

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I Organised Daily Breakfast For Migrant Workers During The Lockdown - Mustafa Pitolwala’s Journey To Success

How far would you go to help out people in need? Today’s story is about Mustafa Pitolwala, who actually went the extra mile to help out migrant workers during this lockdown crisis. Not just that, his answers reflect a deep passion for helping others, which just might be why he was placed amongst India’s 50 Most Employable Graduates of the Class of 2020.

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IIM Shillong The Most Academically Diverse IIM, Class of 2019-21 | InsideIIM's Academic Diversity Report

MBA at IIMs seems to be the natural path many engineers take in order to gain career growth and higher pay checks. But today we find doctors, CAs, lawyers, humanities graduates, etc., also fighting to get into the top IIMs of the country. Academic diversity is a special focus for various b-schools as well. Various IIMs also give out points for academic diversity in order to broaden their scope and relevance. On the one hand, recruiters are looking at diverse profiles while hiring from the top b-schools. On the other, the IIMs themselves want to include a wide spectrum in their classrooms. So how impactful have the initiatives set up by IIMs been, to introduce more diversity in the MBA classroom? This report, based on data for the MBA class of 2021, provides key insights about academic diversity at India's top b-schools. This Academic Diversity Report - one of its kind on InsideIIM - will give you a synopsis of the academic backgrounds of the students from various IIMs in the country.

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I Used My Management Skills To Manage The Household When My Mother Fell Ill - Sakshi Agrawal's Journey IIM B Grad, InsideIIM's Best 50

They say "A mother is the best manager." We are all witnessing it first hand during these COVID 19 times. But what happens when that one person, everyone's most dependable shoulder, falls ill? Who takes up the responsibility then? Today, we bring you the story of someone who decided to take up the reigns when her mother fell ill. She did double shifts to keep her family out of the quarantine blues. On the first shift, she worked as an analyst at Goldman Sachs. On the next shift, she managed the entire household. Her ability to showcase exceptional leadership skills, both at the office and the home front placed her amongst India’s 50 Most Employable Graduates of the Class of 2020!

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I Faced Down Local Thugs To Help My Friend - Pazhani Raj Thanuj C, InsideIIM’s Best 50

If ever there's a story that reads like an excerpt from a book or a sounds like a Bollywood flick, this is it. Thanuj wanted to help a friend in need for an educational loan repayment. He ended up facing local thugs for it. He wanted to get a more exciting project at work. He ended up essentially managing it and learning leadership, management and humility on the way. He couldn't pursue his MS in Computer Science in the USA, but ended up on an all expenses paid exchange trip to Switzerland and then to New York as a part of his 2 year MBA at SPJIMR. All these experiences culminated to land Thanuj as one of InsideIIM's Best 50 - The Most Employable Graduates of the Class of 2018-20. Read on to find out his interesting perspectives and journey.

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I Organised A Rock Concert At Tata Motors Fest - Prakhar Raghuvansh, InsideIIM’s Best 50

Have you ever volunteered to help people from a less privileged background to yours? If you ever did, you would realise the immense time and attention commitment it entails. In this scenario, to juggle your own education or work, while teaching orphaned children to fulfill their dreams by showing them the basics of math, science and English, is not an easy task. Further to realise the value of education and opportunities it provides is an even tougher fact. But Prakhar from MDI Gurgaon did just such an act. Among various other reasons, this is one of the things that makes him stand out as InsideIIM's Best 50 - The Most Employable Graduates of 2018-20. Read on to find out how Prakhar leveraged his hobbies and made them into full fledged opportunities to shine!

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I Received IIM Kozhikode's Gold Medal for Best All-Round Performance - Shloak Chopra's Story Of Success

Ever wondered how some people can do it all? Excel at your academics, extra-curricular, and help others while doing all this? Today’s story features Shloak Chopra, from IIM Kozhikode, whose story is bound to motivate you to do more. Be it academics, social service, or extracurriculars, Shloak has worked hard to excel in all of it. This is probably why he was placed amongst India’s 50 Most Employable Graduates of the Class of 2020.

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I Held Sessions To Help My Non-Commerce Batchmates With Concepts - Maharshi Chhaya's Journey To Success

Have you ever utilized your competencies to help improve those of others? Have you ever stepped up to your seniors when they were wrong, and left a positive impact on a larger scale? Well, Maharshi Chhaya has done both these things. Maybe that is why he was among the lucky few who were selected as India’s 50 Most Employable Graduates of the Class of 2020.

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I Became A Point Of Contact For Medical Emergencies AT IIM K - Murtaza Kapadia's Journey Of Success

Everyone has their shortcomings, but how many of them actually overcome them? Well, today we have someone who not only overcame his shortcomings but also went the extra mile to gain relevant skills, and helped others along the way. His drive has helped him excel in both life and career. This is the inspiring story of Murtaza Kapadia, who has been placed amongst India’s 50 Most Employable Graduates of the Class of 2020.

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I Organised Daily Breakfast For Migrant Workers During The Lockdown - Mustafa Pitolwala’s Journey To Success

How far would you go to help out people in need? Today’s story is about Mustafa Pitolwala, who actually went the extra mile to help out migrant workers during this lockdown crisis. Not just that, his answers reflect a deep passion for helping others, which just might be why he was placed amongst India’s 50 Most Employable Graduates of the Class of 2020.

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