An Interview with Khushi Chaurasia, PGDM Student of Silver Oak Institute of Business Management

Silver Oak Institute of Business Management (SOIBM) established and approved by the UGC and AICTE. PGM, MBA is offered under the SOIBM Ahmedabad courses curriculum. SOIBM Ahmedabad admissions are based on the merit of the student.

Careers360 brings an interview with Khushi Chaurasia, a student at Silver Oak Institute of Business Management. Khushi shares details about the campus, facilities offered, admission process and the course chosen at Silver Oak Institute of Business Management. Go through the interview to learn more about campus life and experiences from Khushi’s point of view.

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

Khushi: My name is Khushi. I’m basically from Ahmedabad. I have completed my graduation from Silver Oak University.Moving forward, my future goal is to become a high-valued, independent woman owning a Jewelry brand.

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

Khushi: I am a final-year student pursuing PGDM with a specialization in FinTech.

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

Khushi: Not really, but yes, my parents stay in Bangalore, so staying apart from them and living in the hostel was a big challenge. I had always been a "Yes, Mum" kind of child, so I struggled initially to make decisions independently.

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?

Khushi: Silver Oak University offers a wide range of extracurricular activities through clubs such as Peepal Club (iOS & Mac technologies), White Oak Club (software development), SAE BAJA (automobile engineering), cultural events like Junoon, and sports through Eklavya Sports Academy. I am actively involved in Palm Tree Club Involved in sports and recreational activities.

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

Khushi: In the first year, it was relatively easy. I usually woke up around 8 or 9 AM, spent an hour in the library before the first class at 10 AM. After classes, I would hang out on campus and return to the hostel by 5 PM.

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

Khushi:

The campus has modern classrooms, well-equipped labs, libraries, seminar halls, innovation and incubation centers, hostels, cafeterias, and the Eklavya Sports Academy. What I like the most is the Apple Lab under the Peepal Club, which supports creativity in iOS development.

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

Khushi: The hostels are comfortable, secure, and well-maintained. Rooms are spacious with basic amenities. Cleanliness is a priority with regular housekeeping.

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

Khushi: Silver Oak University offers:

• On-campus General OPD (10 AM–5 PM) and Physiotherapy OPD (9:30 AM–4:30 PM)

• Wheelchair and stretcher services, physician.

• Tie-ups with nearby hospitals and access to Civil Hospitals for emergencies

Emergency Care

• For serious issues, the campus is linked with nearby hospitals and ambulance services that can transport to major Ahmedabad hospitals.

• Students can also access well-equipped state/government hospitals like Civil Hospital, offering emergency and multi-specialty care in Ahmedabad.

We can comfortably access medical attention on campus, with free and timely outpatient care and emergency support.

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

Khushi: I follow a daily schedule, prioritize tasks, and avoid last-minute work. The university's structured academic calendar and supportive faculty help manage everything smoothly.

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

Khushi: There are many clubs like Peepal Club, White Oak Club, SAE BAJA, Sanjeevani Club, NCC, NSS, and the Eklavya Sports Academy. These clubs help develop practical skills, confidence, and teamwork. They play a vital role in overall personality development.

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

Khushi: Yes, the university publishes a monthly E-Newsletter covering events and achievements. Clubs like IEEE SOU SB also release newsletters like "NewsNest" highlighting student and club activities.

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

Khushi: On campus:

• Library & reading zones

• Campus food court & cafes

Nearby:

• SG Highway, Sindhu Bhavan Area

• Sabarmati Riverfront

• Manek Chowk (famous for street food)

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

Khushi: I usually hang out at the food court, relax in the hostel, visit the library, or join club or sports activities to unwind.

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

Khushi: Yes, our campus has active Facebook and Instagram pages where students share highlights, achievements, and fun moments. Clubs also post creative content and student experiences.

Links: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/share/19eJit7S37/

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

Khushi:

• Top recruiters: TCS, Wipro, IBM, EPAM, Paytm, Coca-Cola, Adani, Reliance, Axis Bank, etc.

• Placement rate: ~80%

• Highest package: ₹20 LPA

• Process: Registration → Pre-placement Talks → Aptitude/Technical Test → Interviews → Offers

• Support: Training, mock interviews, soft-skills workshops, resume building, career counseling

Recruitment Process

1. Registration via the Training & Placement (T&P) Cell

2. Pre-placement talks to introduce companies

3. Online aptitude & technical tests, followed by HR/personal interviews

4. Offers distributed, then acceptance and joining logistics

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