I graduated from NIT Rourkela in 2015. Then I worked for 2 years in an analytics firm GAIN THEORY in Bangalore. I got an opportunity to study in IIM Indore. I didn’t hesitate to take a decision on coming here. I accepted the offer as soon as I got it. But then I converted a few more IIMs and started to question my decision of accepting the offer. After a year at IIM Indore, I can say that I made the right decision.
Not only do we have one of the largest IIM campuses but also we have one of the most beautiful campuses of all IIMs. It has a unique geography the main academic block sit on top of a hill and the hostel below it. Though it gets hectic to go up the countless stairs to reach the academic block, once you reach the top the view is breath-taking. you can see the whole of IIM Indore and also a large part of Indore. There is a railway station that is also visible seeing on a train going and listening to its sound brings back memories of childhood.
We have a programme called IIP – industry interface programme. Being nearer to an industry zone it gives unique opportunity to interact with the industry. industry interface programme is a one of a kind programme unique to IIM Indore. industry interface programme goes on for them, the whole year in which we have to do several industry visits, interact with industry leaders, understand how that particular industry works, know the nuances of that industry and the opportunity to solve a real problem being faced by that industry. The group are allotted and a firm and problem statements are given to us. After several visits and countless hours of research, a proposal is given to the firm. Which gets evaluated by the firm and we get graded by them.
RIP Rural Immersion Programme – this is one the programme that makes a student understand the difficulties faced by rural India and the possible solution that we can come up with. Many of the students have never been to a rural part of India. This programme gave them an opportunity to visit rural India, experience it and see the problems faced by them on a day to day basis. At the end of the programme, a lot of students had a feeling that they can and they need to bring about real change in the rural areas. It taught us that not all of us have the same opportunities.
HOP Himalayan Outbound programme - The one programme that each and every one of us is looking forward to. Every second-year student gets a chance to explore the lap of the Himalayas. As the students we come to prepare to assume greater responsibility in life by joining the high ranks of the corporate world, the Himalayas give us the opportunity to reflect on the one and a half year spent in the Institute and the importance of this education in future.
Which ABG company would you want to work for and why?
Idea Cellular Limited – With a market share of 17.2% it the 3rd largest telecom player in India. With the possible merger with Vodafone 2nd largest in the upcoming months the market share is only going to increase. Merging of operations is going to make them the largest player in India with a market share of 36.4%. Merging will also increase the revenue to 41% of the market share. This merger is a strategic response to Jio’s significant move, as per analysts quoted in various media reports. This not only creates a telecom giant but has wide-ranging implications for the industry, services, the staff and consumers. The merger will push more merger moves in the telecom sector. Bharti Airtel has already
bought India assets of Telenor and Reliance Communication, Aircel, Tata Teleservices and MTS are in talks for a merger.
- Subrat Pruseth