This thread needs some activity and needs activity big time..

Here I go with my experience @SPJIMR for a fortnight...

I have been active on PG but this is my official post in Life @B-School thread and to be posting it from SPJIMR Hostel post-midnight on a weekend is simply amazing.. SPJ is generally referred as being a 'different' and 'unique'.. And the Ist example is scheduling.. Here we have offs on Thursdays and Sundays.. So effectively the week begins, lasts for 3 days and is followed by a weekend (partial one though) and it again begins on to lasts just for 2 more days.. Making it a rather relaxed schedule.. And it comes as no surprise that this post comes on a weekend given how hectic schedule has been..

It all unfolded on 14th of June of 2012 as the Ist ever batch with 240 students started their awesome journey in this wonderful institute... This was my Ist ever hostel experience so i was eagerly waiting for the same ever since the day i converted this call.. And the best part was i would be able to enjoy the hostel life and not miss home as well as i am localite... The excitement levels were high and so was the curiosity to experience the much awaited hostel @ a B-Shool.. But the biggest dampener was the PFC(Pre Foundation Course) exam we had the very Ist day we joined.. There were 2 exams on Micro-Economics and Financial Accounting in the afternoon which were suppose to qualifying exams to be officially called SPartan:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: (Well there are various versions we SPJIMRites developed through fb group before joining)

Well considering clearly it was a qualifying everyone had to hold back before actually the marvels of Life @SPJIMR... And it sigh of relief once we were done with Ist exam on MBA journey But that too lasted for a short life as we were given truck load of books on the very Ist day itself

It was followed by Orientations and Lectures for next week which marked the beginning of Foundation Course for which we will have end terms very soon in about 10 days from now...
Ist week was filled lectures and interactive sessions on subjects we have for foundation course which include the 2 of PFC,Business Computing (where we learn 'Jadu' of Excel everyday), Business Stats(which gives some comfort to Engg like me) and last but not the least Financial Accounting (Well better if i nt speak of it)
And as they say the moment your sleep cycle change very soon Sleep becomes a priced possession... Pre-Reads (well yes unlike engg you need to read stuff before you attend the class otherwise the lecture might start becoming greek after sometime), Assignments, Group Work and lot more...
Thats what the Ist week was more or less about..
Than came the 2nd week, when we had Ist quiz on Microeco which was followed by quiz of Stats,Computing and they come at very high frequency one lined after the another... But judging by the frequency at which they take place it seems they wont be longer be an event but just another thing in normal day (well only time can tell how true this is:biggrin:)

Well this was all academic stuff of Ist 14 days @SPJIMR.. Apart from acads too this place rocks.. we had freshers few days and it was awesome funnn
And the birthday celebration for our batch was started yesterday with a guy getting some nasty birthday bumps and we SPJIMRites give special b'dy bumps.. And not to forget that alongwith you even your roomie is taken under the hammer.. And the hostel here has really amazing ambiance... You only have to experience it to enjoy the awesomeness of it.. Its surrounded by greenery all around.. And that only makes it better..

And considering SPJIMR is not too far away from Juhu,Fun Republic and various malls there have been quite a lot of visits to all of these places....

And wait did i forget rains... I have lived in Mumbai 21 years but the rains this time were special... The only good thing being its not poured like hell.. drizzles and few showers of rains makes the green a picturesque place...
Its only been 14 days but seems like months.. Hoping to enjoy my 21 months or so at this wonderful institute to the fullest..
Signing off with anticipation of keeping the activity on this thread preety high and continue the same on PG Beta...

roadtosuccess Says

Is work experience compulsory for PGDM course?

As such there is no rule for minimum work-ex, but yes if you have related work ex for the course u are applying for, it helps.

roadtosuccess Says

Is work experience compulsory for PGDM course?

Work Experience is not compulsory for PGDM Course.
I am Fresher and am posting from SPJIMR Hostel

Is work experience compulsory for PGDM course?

I still remember my first day at SPJIMR, which being merely 3 months ago shouldnt be phenomenally hard to do anyway. I walked into the hostel to find groups of people engaging in animated discussions about cricket Sachins best innings, music the Metallica concert later this year, cities they hail from Nothing beats Delhi, I heard people say, and a multitude of such topics. I was spoilt for choice to decide which group to join. That was my first interaction with this eclectic bunch of people.

SP Jain, Ive come to realize, is the melting pot of spectacular talent, impeccable intelligence and mindboggling humility. Youd be sharing a room with a child actor and a professional Kathak dancer and you wouldnt even know it until you saw the audience commanding an encore and standing ovation from the crowds after scintillating performances on the stage.
I reckon this could be attributed to SP Jains unique and commendable selection criteria. Most people know and agree that a high CAT score is not always the best yardstick to judge a persons calibre and potential. A lot depends on luck, circumstances and other external factors. Even Sachin Tendulkar, universally acknowledged to be the cricketer of the century and likened to a God, has his bad days. SP Jain understands this phenomenon, and therefore keeps a moderate score as an eligibility criterion. But beyond that its the all-round personality of the individual thats important. Stellar academics alone do not make a great businessman or world leader. An above average person with multiple extracurricular activities would invariably fare far better in the long run. As Prof. Uma Narain, a professor at SP Jain, perpetually maintains, A man is defined by what he does in his free time!

Another unique feature here is specializations being chosen right at the beginning before you even get your ID card and name tag. Why some people ask, is this done? I guess this question can be answered right inside the classrooms. Youll find focussed and experienced individuals who are excellent at what they do. They know what they want and they go all out to get it. Every classroom experience is enriched and fruitful due to the plethora of information and knowledge each student brings to the table.

A healthy mix of experienced professionals and fresh graduates makes the group discussions spectacularly productive and noteworthy. Students come up with insightful queries and incidents that theyve faced at their workplaces, and this in turn sparks off a healthy debate and resolution.
People often lament that infrastructure is a prime concern at SP Jain. Ill have to admit being one of those people before. But the immersion program before the final admissions, wiped that concern right out of my mind. The 45 acre large campus, at the heart of Mumbai, is covered with lush green trees and a scenic lake with a myriad of flora and fauna. The college is well-equipped with a well-stocked library, impressive classrooms and cafeteria. The college hostels are also perfect havens and breeding grounds for splendid interaction, ideas, networks and moments well cherish forever.

Ive gained a lot being a part of this elite group and given a chance Id do it all over again. This is truly the place where I belong; this is where Ive realized my true potential; this is the place where Id like you to be too.

An article written by Anirudh Likhite(PGDM 2011 -2013) in the month of October ' 11.

if i am not wrong the list is declared

http://admissions.spjimr.org/pgdm_portal/login.aspx


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A slight drizzle and a bustling city welcomed me as I exited Mumbais Chatraprati Shivaji International Airport while a lustrous dream and a hopeful promise embraced me with open arms as I entered the hallowed gates of S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR).

After a tumultuous journey to the place I was now at, the reality staring at me was dreamier than my wildest of fantasies as I was about to embark on an academic journey that would definitely catapult me into a world of new and better opportunities. I was now at the threshold of chiseling out a life I had dreamt of. :biggrin:The feeling of now being amongst the coveted few who have secured a chance to be part of this program was an enigma or rather inexplicable. With these hopes, dreams and aspirations of what lies ahead, I took my first few steps in premier management education.

The Institute has an aesthetically built building consisting of all the modern facilities any world class business school ought to have and adequate light and aeration was ensured whilst designing the structure. Usage of greenery, abundantly prevalent due to it being on the shared premises of the approximately 45 acre vast campus of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, was generous. As a school imparting cutting edge management education, they ensured adequate external benefitting factors to facilitate the learning process.
:wow:
An aura of calm and tranquility pervaded the campus which soothed many a mind post a grueling management session. This holistic developmental physical set up was what enticed me into exploring my horizons more freely (an intention of the institutes pedagogy).

The institutes beliefs and values are driven by promoting value based growth by facilitating learning by doing. They seek to accomplish a holistic management experience for the participant by amalgamating western efficiency and eastern ethos. In this way, they create top of the line managers for tomorrow with an all important humane touch to their personalities. Programs such as ADMAP, Abhyudaya and DOCC are a few examples of continuous engagement whereby the participants are sensitized about the needs and wants of a society from a holistic perspective and not just managerial scope. I realized, through my days spent here, that this institute enriches ones understanding of his/her need for contribution to society.:)

Experiential learning combined with state of the art course structures awaited me in the classroom sessions at SPJIMR. As professors opened the doors and windows to the world of management, they ensured we were adequately equipped with the best and most appropriate tools for learning. The faculty here is so impressive in their teaching methodology and content delivery that I came to understand why students of this institute are coveted and respected leaders in the outside world. Their process of ensuring internalization of anything that is imparted helps the student understand and implement the concept in the most effective way possible. The learning process at SPJIMR is a continuous one and the faculty here ensures it is simultaneously enriching.

6 months have gone by at this institute, two quarters in industry terminology and hence a review is generally a justified means of analyzing where we are vis--vis where we thought wed be. As a participant, each day at this institute helps me realize a part of my dream and today, I can confidently say that I am indeed blessed to be a part of this program.:)
Having a limited batch size of approximately 180 candidates year on year, the institute has ensured that I have my own special place and meaning in this program thereby keeping my identity intact and helping me build a future I want to see myself in.
Looking back at the crossroads where I had made this decision, I proudly proclaim that I have taken a step in the right direction and SPJIMR promises to hold my hand in guidance for the next two years and life there on.
I wake up each day with a smile anew knowing that I am one of the chosen few.

- -- Abhishek Goud, PGDM 2011-2013, SPJIMR

I am hellbent to do INFORMATION MANAGEMENT from SP Jain....
this is from my heart i am quoting..
if i have a option between any top IIM and SP Jain.....i will go for SP Jain...

I have read the whole history of SP Jain and i dont know why , after reading about this college i got the feeling that ***yes , this is the institute where i wanted to be***
it may be because from childhood , i have been engaged with thousands of extra curriculars and always been good at academics too..

Take hockey , cricket , snooker , horse riding , athletics , chess or anyother game in this world.....u will find me everywhere....
even most of them i have played at dist or national level (national horse riding champion 2007 )
i have been rejected in IIFT though i was sure of IIFT call.....but telling u seriously...not a bit of sadness besets me .......

but if i get rejected for SP Jain....... i will cry for the 2nd time in life(after class 4th:nono:)

i dnt know why.....but i m in love with this college......

There comes a phase in the life of many, when MBA becomes the glittering gold owing to career advancement, ambition or sheer frustration from the job. Then starts the selection of the most coveted institutes in either India or abroad. Through ratings, magazines and other literature and through peers within the institutes we form a mental perception of the B-Schools and create upper and lower thresholds for ourselves . Talking about India ,by and large everyone has similar order - certain IIMs, XL, FMS and followed by SPJIMR and it would be presumptuous to say (Even in SP interview) that I had SP as my topmost choice. But even a few days here have made me realize that this place is truly special.

Each institute has some factors as a typical USP through which it distinguishes itself from the pool. I believe that the uniqueness in SPJIMR is Learning by doing. The students are groomed for the group building and collaboration through Personal Growth Laboratory where the entire batch gets coalesced by one bond through a series of challenging group activities. The institute recognizes the importance of giving back to the society through a unique program Abhudaya where the students mentor an underprivileged kid for one year by preparing a developmental plan for him based on his talents, guide him through his problems and apprehensions and religiously implement the plan throughout the year to learn unique skills himself thus yielding two individuals better equipped to face the problems of day to day life - the mentor as well as the mentee. The management skills learnt are put to a real test when they work with a NGO through the Corporate Citizenship program understand the various problems they are facing and apply our management skills for their resolution and improvement of their processes. Along with this in order to see the management in action in daily life they participate in the design of various activities in and working of the college from admissions to academics to research.

The ken of the teachers in this institute goes wide and far with professors having a rich and diverse industry experience to hardcore academicians. The classes are a fun-filled, lively venture with active participation and experience sharing from students of varied backgrounds and guidance from the very dedicated professors. Here all are treated as equal-be it a fresher or a person with 5 years of work-experience.

The individual and group activities are so designed that there is a generation of a holistic perspective and everyone is able and expected to contribute. Here the idea of a rat race:sneaky: for grades and CGPA takes a backseat, creating a salubrious environment for learning. The hard work put into the academics and other consequential activities transforms into one of the most coveted and respected profile, brand and pay package nationwide (during placement)- and it culminates into responsible, confident and considerate person (in life).

The admission process in SPJIMR, I believe, is the most superior by design and the most judicious in evaluation. You are not rejected an opportunity just because the CAT/XAT day was not exactly yours and you could not score an equitable high percentile in all the sections. Similarly the fact that you crushed all the exams in your lifetime does not guarantee you an admission here. The admission to SPJIMR is a beautiful mixture of what all meaningful things you have done in your life-the more the substance, the more the chances of getting in.

There are however several misconceptions present about SPJIMR. The first one is that a fresher cannot get admission here- a good number (almost 1/6 th) from our batch are freshers and are selected here because of their talent and the weight of their profile. The second misconception is that the process is very subjective- Let me assure you that only the best of the lot make it here , and the profile evaluation are extremely unbiased and done by highly qualified and experienced personalities who are specifically known to separate the chaff from the wheat. The third fear in the minds of people is- I have rejected the converted call from few IIMs and other elite institutions to come to SP Jain-is it really worth or have I made a mistake ?
At least from my experience till date I am thoroughly cherishing the decision to opt SPJIMR not even an ounce of regret.

Another apprehension is why we are asked to choose our specialization from the start of the admission process- the rationale is that SP wants focussed individuals who have a good idea of what they want to be and where they want to go in life. Though the course structure demands that you have a basic overview of all the diversifications in business environment (hence common curriculum for all specializations in the first year), it is expected that you start working towards your ambition right from day 1 and not waste the scarcely available resource-time in activities that will not benefit you specifically.

The life at SP is a mixture of work, activities and fun. While you are kept quite busy by academics, still there is a great deal of encouragement to explore yourself. With the rigor of the course, it may be felt that there is hardly any time and energy left for anything else. But this place has got a magic of its own. A multitude of activities keep happening here and there is hardly any time to do even a third of them even if you are willing to! The real life ,I believe, starts after classes and continues thereafter. From theatre to music, from book clubs to movies from competitions to live projects- you name it and it is there for you! The diverse profiles and the versatility of the people here is like a cherry on the top of the ice-cream of activities. Be it any activity - organizing the college events or the participation in the chosen competitions, it gives a sense of liveliness. The adaptation to the B-school culture takes a toll on your sleep - no doubt, but the quality of the time spent more than compensates for it. No wonder it creates everlasting bonds with the institute and people in it.:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:
-Rajas Abhyankar (PGDM 2011-2013)

An article by PGP1 student Priya Zacharia that was published in Advance Edge..As the interview phase approaches ,hope this article will give you a glimpse of Life @ SP.. LIFE @ SP
If you are reading this, presumably you have heard a lot about how life in a B-school is and the entire platitude. Having spent just about 3 months at SP, here is what I have to say, life at SP is not really the way the life in a B-school is touted to be. It is much more! It is not just about strategies, planning, management and the plethora of jargons we've been hearing oh-so-often. It is not just about assignments, quizzes, projects and exams. It is not just about hectic schedules, fast-approaching deadlines and sleep deprivation. It is much more! At SP you are amidst 180 of the most dynamic personalities you can find in the country. You havent just bested the CAT scores, but have proved your mettle in various other arenas. Not only do you feel proud to be amidst a group of such high calibre, you will find yourself constantly competing with not the others, but yourself. With 16 years of formal education behind me, I walked into SP expecting similar forms of education; you know, the usual classroom sessions where you stare at (and beyond :D) the profs with your mind delving into vivid areas of imagination. With 2 years of work-ex in a strictly professional environment, I thought I was here to cut myself loose and have some fun. Now that I am here, I can proudly say that my life at SP is much more! The professors do not belong to the teaching side of the classroom, they are one among you. You need more time to complete the assignments? Negotiate with the faculty. Here, you are not taught the concepts of management, you experience it! You think true education should not be restricted to the confines of a classroom? As a refreshing change, you are taken to the glorious hills of Lonavlawhere learning is embedded in fun. In the lush green terrains of Lonavla, you partake in SPs version of Roadies, go trekking in tricky, slippery and foggy hills and enjoy outdoor games soaking in the rains! Above all, what truly sets SP apart are its unique initiatives. Here, not only are you mentored by the professors, seniors and the elite alumni of this prestigious institute, but you mentor young under-privileged kids through whom you learn invaluable lessons of life that will help not just your professional career but beyond it. Through projects, you are given an opportunity to travel to NGOs of remote areas and make a change, however small it may be, leaving you with a sense of satisfaction of having done a small part in making this world a better place. You play a key role in the functioning of the institute by being part of various committees whose activities range from admissions, placements, and academics to sports, infrastructure development and integrating with corporates. A recent interview of Mr.Srikant Datar from Harvard Business School talks about the need for B-schools to focus on doing skills rather than knowing skills. Well at least I am smiling for thats a way of life at SP. Add to all of this the indomitable spirit of Mumbai and you realize that SPs philosophy of management education is also about immersing you in an environment where resilience and compassion is a way of life. As my journey at SP continues to unravel, I know that my investment of 2 years will fetch me rich dividends that enriches me not just with management concepts but also shape me into being a better individual, simply because SP is not just a B school, it is so much more!

second post from our batch after 2.5 months.....:shocked:

This thread needs some activity...

2+ months and its been just awesome(explanations later)... Time has become precious commodity of late.. Quizzes, Ppts are the talk of the day...

With mid semester exams coming up within less than a week, people are in their study mode... Will be back with more after exams...

PS : Got an OB quiz tomorrow and I got 2 huge chapters left..:|

nrsuraj90 Says

does anyone know the full form of SP in SP Jain?

Slide 2 .O {font-size:149%;} The Institute was named after Sahu Shreyans Prasad Jain of the Sahu Jain family. so i suppose it's Shreyans Prasad.

does anyone know the full form of SP in SP Jain?

WOW! that was an amazing post..!
thank you so much...
I am hoping to get thru SP Jain this yr... Operations... so was browsing this thread...
I rarely post on PG, but when i read ur post, had to :)

Looking fwd to SPJ admission process, and meeting SPJ students during interview rounds!

Neha

sashah2006 Says

Hey finally found the thread that I was looking for! Have so many questions about life at SP Jain, but could find a proper outlet to present my questions.

Sorry, I meant to say "could not find."

Hey finally found the thread that I was looking for! Have so many questions about life at SP Jain, but could find a proper outlet to present my questions. It seems like very few people use this thread, but I hope some seniors of SP Jain can answer my questions :). And sorry if some of my questions are "odd" but I am an aspirant from USA, so my enquiries will be based on my lack of knowledge of what is considered normal in India.

Anyways, here are my questions:

1. We are required to live in hostels, right? How many people live together in one room? How big are the rooms? Do they have a kitchen? Does each room have its own bathroom or is there a shared bathroom between several rooms? Is there A/C? (lol being from america, I know I'm spoiled :P) And is the water and electricity on 24/7?

2. I heard SP Jain has wireless internet all over its campus! For me, that's a HUGE HUGE HUGE PLUS!! How is the internet speed at SP Jain? Is the wireless internet reliable and fully accessible from most of the campus?

3. I also heard we get a laptop. Don't really care much about this since I have my own, but still wondering what type (make & model) of laptops do we get?

4. I know SP Jain has its own cafeteria (or mess as I've read on SP Jain site), but is it open 24/7? Is there a meal plan or do we pay per visit and based on what we get? What kind of foods can we expect?


I have gone through SP Jain's website quite thoroughly, and so I asked the above questions because I was not able to find the answers anywhere on the SP Jain website or on pagalguy. Again, some of the above questions seem like "why am I asking them.. I'll find out once I get to SP Jain campus." But I'm coming all the way from USA, and I would just feel much better if I had a decent idea of what to expect about the above things. I would appreciate all help

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Hello everyone,
It will be a great feeling to get into the MBA world. It was the exact feeling I had last year around. You guys must have loads of apprehensions as to what is in store for you. So just thot I would tell you guys about SPJIMR.
SPJIMR, Shreyans Prasad Jain Institute of Management & Research (for those who dunno this, I came to knw after joining SP :grin:. Get yourself set to experience the shock at SPJIMR. As soon as you step into this world, you will realize how lucky you are. This batch of 180 students is one of the best you can find ever. Within 3 months you would know each of 180 students really well. When I entered this place, I really realized then that it was only coz of luck that I was here.
Such is the talent that SP Jain has an exclusive dance group, Lasya, a real wonder. The kind of performances they have come up with is truly mind blowing. I have never seen any other B-School have a dance team. Talent at its very best. If dance was one aspect, music team is one of the finest ever. In each batch we have seen that there invariably these kind of people here, singers, guitarists, violinists, drummers, etc. They have even composed a mind blowing piece of musicThis team travels to other college fests to perform. Overall champions of IIM Bangalores fest Unmaad 09 was SPJIMR with dance being 1st, music troupe 2nd, street play 1st, movie spoof 3rd & Ms.Unmaad also being from SPJIMR. We have even made movies here at SP. Chk out videos of a few dances, songs etc. you will just come 2 knw of the quality.
There are loads of committees in SP as you would already be aware of. Each committee conducts huge number of events which is a perfect blend.
Nowhere but at SP Jain you get to celebrate festivals with great pomp. Be it Independence Day, Gandh Jayanti, Republic Day, Holi, teachers Day, etc. Lots of clour, dance, music, food, etc to light up these events.
Nowhere but at SP Jain do you get to sit in the interview panels during SPJIMR interviews. Yes, as you would have seen, the challenging process of organizing the entire interview process at all the locations over India is done by the students of SP itself & you even get the opportunity to See it from the other side of the table as you get to sit on the interview panels as well & shoot out a few questions to the aspirants. I myself have interviewed few MBA participants. A great experience in itself.
The USP of SP Jain, Learning by Doing, is best represented in the fact that whatever happens in college is done by the students themselves. Few of the biggest events in SP are the Student Academic Conclave, which is huuuge and has industry people & academecia coming to the college for addressing & panel discussions as well. These 4 days of the Academic Conclave is a great learning experience & organizing the entire festival is a huge task & done entirely by the students themselves.
The other huuuge events in SP is OJAS, the annual Management festival of SP. It has a mixture of business & cultural events. Being a part of this is a true pleasure as you get to wind off for 3 days in fun & frolic along with a chance to take part in these events & win loads of cash as well. Few of us even had the chance to interact with personalities like Raju Hirani, Aamir Khan, Arshad Warsi, Abhinav Bindra, Perizaad, MTV VJs, etc. Such were the performances that the chief guest commented, I am just spell bound after what I just saw. Its difficult to gather my thoughts. I had a well rehearsed speech coming in here but after what Ive just seen over the last 15-20 minutes by these wonderful people, Im for loss of words....
The event galore doesnt end as SP has one of the best sports fest in the country. SPRINT is SP Jains Annual Sports Fest. You name the sport and we have it. Cricket, Football, Tennis, TT, Badminton, Athletics, Swiimming, Throwball, Volleyball,Squash and many more.
There are other clubs too like Canvas, the arts & painting club of SP, the book reading club, etc.
One of the greatest things to happen at SP Jain is GASP (Guild of Actors at SP).This is SP Jains most amazing performance where students do an actual Theatre playIt is one of the most awesomest things youll get to see year on year again unique to SP JainThey even got a chance to perform at the prestigious National Centre of Performing Arts.
The experience continues as SP Jain gives you the experience of a lifetime to work on real situations in DOCC where you get to work with NGOs for 1.5 months. Students have gone to 18 states in IndiaExperience exotic locations like Ladakh, Shimla, Kullu Manali, Rajasthan, Andamans, Gods own Kerala & many more places & the joy of even working from home wit an NGO over there.
Even the learning through the classes is extraordinary. We have some of the finest faculty around which you will experience as soon as you get hereClasses are made interesting thru group works, movies, presentations, surprise quizzes which is an experience in itselfBetter than jst routine classes.The facilties are very good too & absolutely dont worry about the placements....This year's autumn internship has been one of the best at par with the top IIMs.
As I already said the batch is easily the most amazing you can getTrust meNot even 1 student among the lot can be counted out.
Coming to what has almost become a great talking point, the 47 percent girls in the batch and the 42 percent in the senior batch. Just come to SP and you will see how amazing the girls areExtremely talented, intelligent, wateva u can addextremely good lookin (for all guys yaa time to be happy :grin:).But yaaEven the guys are really talented and awefumA gr8 batch to be with.
The birthday bashes, the morning scramble, the experience of the most happening City Mumbai, the rains, the fun in and outside classes, the Bistro timepass, movies, organizing events, the studies, the assignments, group works, quizzes, daily sports, the PFC, DOCC time, PG Lab, etc are all to be experienced. After having seen all stars perform, tomorrow we will witness the Big Cine Awards where Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra & other stars will dance away at our campus grounds & we get to witness this amongst loads of other events bygone.
What is going to be another great addition from this year onwards at SPJIMR along with the unique DOCC is the compulsory international exchange program for 2 months at a top international B-School...Something we wont be able to experience.
I could go on and on about wats awesome at SP jain.I wont write whats not niice.Wen you come to SP just look for these awesome stuffThe not so good things would just be a backdrop & not a cause of worry.
Yes the acads, PFC, Quizzes are extremely important but just wanted 2 tell every1 wat one at SP can doYou still find time to do everything.Its all upon you
The most important point to remember is that most students get into the top B-schools on the basis of luck. I have come here, was because luck was on my side. So dropping an year and waiting to get into the top 3 IIMs is always taking a gamble no matter how good you are because luck may not always be on your side. Instead talk to people you know. Talk to students pursuing MBA in my college & other colleges & see why there is actually very little difference among the top IIMs & SPJIMR. Maybe the difference that exists (example McKinsey taking students from top 3 IIMs only) does not even matter to you (because you may not want to get into McKinsey but want to get into comapnies like P&G; which has taken highest number of students from SPJain than any other campus ever). If you get into IIMA & SPJain the decision might not be difficult. But what if you didnt get into the top 3 IIMs. So make an informed decision & consult any of us for any help. We, students at SPJIMR will start a helpline soon so that you can make a very informed decision about where to join vis-a-vis what you want to do in future.
Im not writing this to compare SP with any college or any other reason.Jus wanted 2 say that I was extremely lucky to be at SPIts been a great great year for me amongst such wonderful fun people.Wen I joined SP I also had XLRI as an optionI took up SP and I am soooo glad abt dat.Not dat XLRI is not gud or sthJus dat SP is jus so awesome.I just feel sitting here that 1.5 yr has gone sooo fastJust 5 mnths mor of MBA to goWish it was 4 yrs :grin:You are just about to step into a great worldHav a blast guysWelcome to SPJIMR family.Its time to have an experience of a lifetime :grin:Cheers!!!

Regards,
An extremely privileged participant proud to be @ SPJIMR

Hi

Has anyone here written about their experience in PGPM course ? Or these are experiences of the other PG courses? Is there anyone from the 11 month course who can share their experiences of the course please

Dudes...I am from 2005-07 batch...trust me you will carry this experience throughout your life...you will definitely enjoy 2yrs of your course, no doubt about it. Work hard, Party hard and enjoy every moment in SPJIMR. You will never get these days back..my life@ SPJIMR O2much

2 weeks, 8 tests and an amazing ride of life :)....its not just studies all the time,,,, acha we have thursdays off, so wednesdays are official weekend for us :D.....yesterday was one and we went to the local resto bar......woke up at 12 noon today :P.......next week we have our freshers party ......will get some good photus for u all ..... Enjoy all! Your Own! TBA!!!

Something that I had always dreamt about

Here is my first official post on a Life@ B-School thread. Will give a small synopsis on what i felt as indrajoy has already covered the details.

First things first.
Bombay is an amazing city. But still Chennai rocksss ;)
Vada paav has its own charm, so does the taste of the paani in paani poori.
Ur spoilt for choices here as far as colour is concerned esp after coming from chennai

@ SP
Faculty is amazing. I know all B-school threads say this, but for the first time I feel that sense of respect for the kind of knowledge they possess. All through my schooling and graduation days, I used to like a couple of teachers, for they way they teach. But here everyone seems to be raising the bar each day.

Mess food, again for the first time, I didnt get bored after a couple of days, even though there is no Non-veg. Lets see how this perception changes over the next month or so.

Had our first quiz, where we burnt the mid night oil, which was followed by the 2nd and the 3rd and another 5-6 lined up in next week.
I think as the initial enthu dies down ppl will start to take everything a lil slower. Nowadays, the classroom discussion is filled with DCP (a term which every student will be aware off), some ppl ask such kind of doubts (read Stupid, and something that a 10th std student will be able to ans), that we stop and wonder whether they already know it or asking to show others that they are able to think differently. :nono:

As with every hostel, B'day celebration are unique which has the birthday bumps along with a host of other rituals.. the rituals here are amazing, and I would spare the details.

I do not know what else to add here and would start afresh next time.. I lost for words as im feeling soooo sleeeepy. Keep watching this space for more.

180 students keep their feet on the soil of SPJIMR,,,here mumbaikars famously know it as Bhawan's College....apart from SPJIMR also we have many other colleges inside the campus ...so no lack of ahem ahem :oops:....very few faces are known to each other..everyone looking at others with anticipation...esp to opposite gender :oops:.......we all get to our hostels along with our parents.....as parents are there so everyone expects a bit humility , innocence and student like attitude....( sab ko pataa hai gharwaale jaane ke baad hi asli chehra saamne aayega :drinking:)......neways the 1'st day goes well except that mumbai was like a furnace, we had a Pre foundation test on Microeconomics, Financial Accounting and Quantitative Methods, and we were given a bag full of books and coming schedule ....except that everythings fine ( aur kuch bacha zindagi mein )Hmmm slept well ..next day had to wake up at 7 in the morning

19'th June ,2009

Orientation session, lectures by deans and faculties and about the course structure,,,,mazaa aaya,,,mainly coz the AC was running at full flow
Afternoon session- 1'st lecture Microeconomics.......as we entered into the class,, we saw that already their was a planned seating arrangement....photu lagaa rakha tha bhai logo har seat par :D......awesome welcome man!!!!! neways 1'st lecture was really great.....2'nd lecture...Financial accounting!!!! woh woh woh!!!!!! is this wat we know as balance sheet? is it income statement ??? yaar koi to samjha do kya chal rahaa tha class mein ???neways one more day......dont have energy left to do nething...sleep sleep sleep.....

20'th june- 3 classes in the morning pretty good.....except that we were told that on monday or tuesday we will have quiz.....:w00t:...abhi to aaye hai maam...abhi hi quiz ??? jaan loge bache ki ?neways gone are those 3 classes.....comes afternoon session......a class on case studies....we were told to discuss in groups and come with solution.....hehehe yaar pataa nahi kya discuss kiya...but neways acha time pass tha,,,but when the prof actually paved the way for the case study,.,,,man awesome.....seemed like really we were managers of the company solving the case study ....it was great...came back...had coffee at Bistro..our own coffee shop.....came back to hostel......went around the campus for a while,,,,now came back,,,bye guys have to study fin accounting a bit.....unless everything will go beyond my reach,,,,and yah ...have to learn excel full in one or two days....areh haan supply demand bhi to padna hai.,,test hai next week....bus abhi ke liye itna hai

Your own!!!
TBA!!!!!

18'th June,2009..... A day that many of us are waiting for....a new beginning awaits us....Let the clock tick ...let the batch of SPJIMR 2009-11 shine brightly......just a day left ...the stage is set.....SPJIMR.....here I come........:)

Cheerz!
TBA!!

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No updates for a long time.

i gone thru lots of thread and also thru sp jain website....i cant co-relate jobs placements,average salaries..highest/lowest..
can you help me to know about the same in mumbai campus and its difference from dubai/singapore....
if one had to choose either of two..which one it should be...
i am damn confused...let meknow

What relation are you looking at ? The statistics are available on the website
I don't think I can help you with deciding which institute to choose. Moreover, this thread was about Life@SPJIMR so I suggest you put up your query here.

Few moments in life are as inspirational as was this afternoon. We saw what we can be in future if we put in the right effort and have the right attitude.

Today we were addressed by the COO of Mahindra and Mahindra, Mr. Rajesh Jejurikar. He is an SPJIMR alumni of 1986 batch. The topic of his lecture was organizational structure and strategy.

The talk was extremely enriching. Mr. Jejurikar gave examples of how an agile organization should behave, what kind of structure and startegy it follows and how to align structure as per the organization's strategy. He also gave examples of how an organization can change from a reactive to a preactive one. The session concluded with a Harvard Business Case on the turnaround of GE by Jack Welch. Overall, it was a great experience listening to him.

But more than the content of the lecture, what inspired me was that here was a person who was on the other side of the class some years back and look where he has reached in life. There are many SP alumnis in top notch positions in the industry. But interacting with one was truly great.

So much for now. Have People and Performace(OB) quiz tomorrow and lots and lots of preread. Seems it will be another long night without sleep....

i gone thru lots of thread and also thru sp jain website....i cant co-relate jobs placements,average salaries..highest/lowest..
can you help me to know about the same in mumbai campus and its difference from dubai/singapore....
if one had to choose either of two..which one it should be...
i am damn confused...let meknow

Few moments in life are as inspirational as was this afternoon. We saw what we can be in future if we put in the right effort and have the right attitude.

Today we were addressed by the COO of Mahindra and Mahindra, Mr. Rajesh Jejurikar. He is an SPJIMR alumni of 1986 batch. The topic of his lecture was organizational structure and strategy.

The talk was extremely enriching. Mr. Jejurikar gave examples of how an agile organization should behave, what kind of structure and startegy it follows and how to align structure as per the organization's strategy. He also gave examples of how an organization can change from a reactive to a preactive one. The session concluded with a Harvard Business Case on the turnaround of GE by Jack Welch. Overall, it was a great experience listening to him.

But more than the content of the lecture, what inspired me was that here was a person who was on the other side of the class some years back and look where he has reached in life. There are many SP alumnis in top notch positions in the industry. But interacting with one was truly great.

So much for now. Have People and Performace(OB) quiz tomorrow and lots and lots of preread. Seems it will be another long night without sleep....

Loads and loads about SP here and i know for sure that its not the end...but i'll like to take u to a tour..err...not a campus tour...but MUMBAI...

So its been more or less 40 days and 40 nights in my new (B) School and to start with has been a nice chapter. There are many aspects that one can discuss, be it rains, auto rickshaws, food or movies. Read More

Yep the lecture was really quite good. Although a bit UP on the techie factor still people were able to related to it with as the business model proposed seemed to be an interesting one...

Anyway right now sittin and preparin for Midterm tomm

and then the next week is sure to be fun-filled , i will surely loose a KG or two runnin around with all th tasks next week, good for me though

Thanx deshh for starting the thread.

Ya, SP has been amazing till now. It's hectic but fun. In fact, every moment spent here is a learning in itself. So let me talk about the guest lecture we had yesterday.

We had Jinesh Varia, a Technology Evangelist from Amazon Web Services who gave a talk on Could and Utility Computing. Too high funda for a MBA course? No.

Apparently, cloud computing makes a lot of sense as it cuts down the set up costs and fixed costs. The technology helps companies pay for what they need and prevents building up of huge capex. Now doesn't that makes business sense?

Yesterday's session was a 1 and 1/2 hours session attended by students of both PGDM and PGDSM-MIT courses across all specializations. The talk focussed more on the business aspects of cloud computing and how it makes sense for a start-up company as well as a large enterprise. Mr. Varia also gave examples of how many companies have scaled rapidly using this concept. For the engeineers and techies among us, he showed how server instances are created over the web, the technology that backs it up etc.

I am sure, after this session, the entrepreneur in us is just waiting to make use of this amazing technology on offer.

I am almost three months into my stint at SPJIMR....................................................................................
Keep watching the space, I am just a three month old baby.. Watch the kid grow...

Just realised it today morning, I am just two months old at SP...

lack of sleep that was maybe :huh: