An interaction with Rishabh Shukla pursuing PGDM from AIMT, Greater Noida

Established in 2006, Accurate Institute of Management and Technology is one of the top B-schools in Delhi NCR. SItuated in Greater Noida, AIMT offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the field of engineering, management, architecture, commerce and many others. AIMT Greater Noida provides 100% placements in top MNCs such as Microsoft, Data 64, Indian Navy, Capital IQ, ACS Global, Linkedin and many more. Careers360 brings you an exclusive interaction with Rishav Shukla who is pursuing PGDM at Accurate Institute of Management and Technology, Greater Noida. He shared all about the admissions process, campus-life experiences, AIMT placements, facilities available at institute and many other important information from a student's perspective. To know more, read the full article below.

Careers360: Tell us something about yourself such as from which place are you from?

Rishabh Shukla: My name is Rishabh Shukla, an engineer by profession and I am from Madhya Pradesh.

Careers360: Presently which course are you pursuing and in which year are you?

Rishabh Shukla: I am presently pursuing my PGDM (Batch 2021-23) from Accurate Institute of Management and Technology, Greater Noida and I am in my second year of my course.

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Careers360: Did you face any difficulty in the initial months when you joined the institute?

Rishabh Shukla: Like most of the students, I also faced some challenges adjusting to the new environment in the initial months of joining the Accurate Institute of Management and Technology. Nonetheless with the help of the faculty and the support of my batch mates, I was able to settle in & focused on my studies.

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Careers360: What activities are offered in the institute? Are there any clubs etc. for the various extracurricular activities? Which ones have you taken up and are a part of?

Rishabh Shukla: AIMT Greater Noida offers a range of activities like seminars, workshops, conferences, industrial & field visits, exhibitions, picnics, tours etc. Besides this including various clubs and societies that encourage different interests of the students. These include cultural clubs, sports clubs, debate club, coding club, and many others. I am presently a member of the Marketing Club and the Finance Club, which have helped me gain valuable insights and helped me inculcate financial discipline.

Careers360: Describe a typical day at your institute - what do you do from the time you wake up till you go to sleep?

Rishabh Shukla: As I am a fitness enthusiast, my typical day at the institute starts early in the morning with a morning walk or workout at the gym, followed by breakfast and after that I attend my classes. After the classes, we have a lunch break, and then we attend the remaining classes till 4PM or get engaged in other activities. In the evenings we indulge in extracurricular activities, like playing indoor or some outdoor games such as carom board, chess, pool, snooker, badminton, cricket etc. besides this we attend club meetings, or hang out with friends on the campus. Then after dinner we retire in our respective hostel rooms, as are expected to be in our hostels on time.

Careers360: Tell us about the faculty-student ratio here and about the teacher-student relationship in your understanding?

Rishabh Shukla: The faculty-student ratio in our class is around 1:15, and there is an excellent rapport between the teachers and students. The faculty is well qualified, experienced and approachable too. Professors always help us with our academic as well as personal problems. They support us and encourage us in the best possible way and go out of their way to help us. Teachers provide us the environment to practically implement the concepts along with explaining the theoretical part.

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Careers360: What all facilities do you have on campus? What do you like here the most which you feel is unique and differentiating?

Rishabh Shukla: The campus has excellent facilities, including a well-equipped library, state-of-the-art computer labs, sports complex, seminar halls, auditoriums, gymnasium, communication labs, incubation centres and cafeterias. The thing I like the most about the institute is the emphasis on practical learning and hand-on experience directly from the industry experts along with the certification programs. These are done through the collaborations with the corporates and various projects, case studies, and simulations are also stressed upon..

Careers360: How comfortable are your hostels and how about the cleanliness factor over there?

Rishabh Shukla: The hostels are quite comfortable, spacious and neat n clean, as far as the cleanliness is concerned institute takes great care to ensure that the hostels are well-maintained, clean and hygienic. Hostel wardens make sure that all adhere to the discipline and norms set by the institute.

Careers360: What about the medical facilities? Can you avail requisite medical attention if needed in an emergency?

Rishabh Shukla: The medical facilities on campus are quite good, Doctor is available around the clock with all the required facilities and we can avail of requisite medical attention in case of an emergency without any delay.

Careers360: How do you balance your studies, projects, exams and other activities?

Rishabh Shukla: Balancing studies, projects, exams, and extracurricular activities is a bit of a challenging job, though it is essential to maintain a balance between all of them. I try to segregate and plan my schedule in advance, prioritize, and manage my time effectively. Time management workshops which I attended in the institute really helped me reach my set goals.

Careers360: Tell us about the clubs and societies at the campus and how significant are they from your point of view or students point of view?

Rishabh Shukla: The clubs and societies at the institute are significantly important as they help us explore our interests, help us learn & develop new skills, inspire us to make new friends and develop team building. Some of the most popular clubs are the Cultural Club, Coding Club and Sports Club.

Careers360: Is there any in-house magazine or journal for the latest events or happenings at the institute?

Rishabh Shukla: Yes, there is an in-house magazine that features the latest events and happenings at the institute wherein students' achievements, talent and creativity are showcased.

Careers360: What are the popular hangouts at the institute? What, according to you, are the most- visited places nearby?

Rishabh Shukla: The popular hangouts at the institute include the outdoor cafeteria, library, and sports ground. The most-visited places nearby are the malls, cinema halls, restaurants, eating joints and some beautiful picnic spots.

Careers360: How do you spend your leisure time at the campus?

Rishabh Shukla: I spend my leisure time usually by getting engaged in sports, reading books, or watching movies. Sometimes, I also hang out with my friends, and explore the beautiful and serene city.

Careers360: Do you have any Facebook page of your campus where the students express their vie jokes or ideas, or maybe even a blog where they write about their experience of life at campus?

Rishabh Shukla: Yes, our college has a Facebook page where the college uploads the latest news, events and achievements of the students. We also have an Instagram page specially created by students where we share the latest news as well as contests or any competition updates and there are in-house whatsApp groups where we express our views, share or write about our experiences of life at the campus.

Careers360: What type of companies come for campus recruitment and what percentage of students get placed every year? How is the recruitment process here?

Rishabh Shukla: Wide range of companies visit the campus for the recruitment, most of them top-tier companies in different domains like FMCGs, consumer goods, banks, and many other multinationals. Every year 100% percent of students get placed due to the fact that students are groomed on their soft skills and personality development by the expert faculty and the mock recruitment process is rigorous and fair. The institute provides ample opportunities for students to network with industry professionals and build their careers.

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