An Interview with Komal Sharma, PGDM Student at Asia-Pacific Institute of Management New Delhi

Asia-Pacific Institute of Management New Delhi, established in 1996 is an AICTE-approved private educational institution. Asia-Pacific Institute of Management New Delhi courses include PGDM, MBA and M.Sc in various disciplines. Entrance exam scores in CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT are considered for Asia-Pacific Institute of Management New Delhi admissions.

Careers360 presents you an interview with Komal Sharma who is a PGDM student at Asia-Pacific Institute of Management New Delhi. She shares her views on campus life, summer internships, and placements in the institution. Go through the interview of Komal Sharma to learn more about the Asia-Pacific Institute of Management New Delhi.

Careers360: Tell us something about yourself.

Komal Sharma: My name is Komal Sharma. I completed my schooling in my hometown-Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, where I was the school topper. I pursued my graduation in B.Com from the University of Delhi, and I am currently pursuing a PGDM from Asia Pacific Institute of Management (AIM) with a dual specialization in Finance and Data Analytics. My father is involved in the agriculture business, and my mother manages our household. Their support has been a great source of motivation for me.

Careers360: Tell us something about your AIM campus and what made you choose it?

Komal Sharma: The internship and final placement record is exceptional with leading companies who are legends in their business verticals that include multinational and Indian corporates. The Institute is rated among the top 5 B-Schools in Delhi NCR and the top 20 amongst all B-Schools in North India. I was impressed by the excellent and the state of the art infrastructure when I visited the campus. I was told by a friend that they have a vibrant campus life that is a lot of fun and I did feel a vibe to that effect.

I was impressed by their track-record of almost 100% placement record since its inception, our placements data: 7059 + students, 1258 +recruiters, 98 %, placements, 62 % repeat recruiters are from companies like Google, HUL, Oracle, Jaguar, Nykaa, P&G, JP Morgan, Microsoft, HSBC, Credit Suisse, ICICI Bank, American Express, P&G, Unilever, Coca Cola, PepsiCo, Nestle, Johnson & Johnson, EY, Reckitt Benckiser, IBM, Accenture, Adidas, Birla Sun Life, Airtel, Bristol Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca, Roche, Novartis, Indian Oil, Jio, Ola, Hitachi, Panasonic, FedEx, Tata Group, Pfizer, Barclays, Jaguar, KPMG, Grant Thornton, SAP, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, PWC, Randstad etc.

The summer internship record has been in companies like Share Khan, Outlook group, Bajaj Allianz, Escorts, Bridgestone, Vizag Steel, ITC, Future Generali Insurance, Aditya Birla Capital, KPMG, JCB, PWC, LG, ONGC, Continental, Birla Sun Life, Airtel, Jindal Steel, Barclays, Indian Oil, Muthoot Fincorp, Bajaj Finserv, WNS, Grant Thornton, Jio, Randstad, Amul, Quikr, Panasonic, Mother Dairy, Medanta, Jaypee Siddharth, Indian Bank, ICICI Securities, India Bulls, Yamaha, Godfrey Phillips, Vodafone, Escorts, The Park, Air India, etc.

Careers360: What Course are you pursuing at AIM and what made you choose this specialisation?

Komal Sharma: I am pursuing PGDM in General Management (Dual Specialization) at AIM and I have chosen Finance and Big Data Analytics as my specializations based on my interests and education background. I am passionate about leveraging my knowledge and skills to contribute effectively to the financial and data-driven decision-making processes in an organization.

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Careers360: Summer internship is mandatory in all AIM campuses. Where did you pursue it and what was the duration? What were the steps to get into it?

Komal Sharma: Yes, summer internship is mandatory in our college. I have also done my Summer Internship Placement in Outlook Publication Limited for 2 months from 1 May to 30 June 2024. To get the Internship placement, there was a selection process.

There were two rounds of selection, first was a Group Discussion Round and then 2nd was a Personal Interview round. I have also earned certifications in Advanced Excel, Power BI, Python, Statistics, and Taxation, which have equipped me with technical and analytical skills relevant to my field.

Careers360: Please give details on the assistance you received from the faculty, peers and placement office about the internships?

Komal Sharma: The institute faculty and company staff were really helpful with a detailed program with some handholding so that I was comfortable in the new environment. They put me on some projects and reviewed and counselled me regularly. It was a great learning experience for me.

Careers360: How was your experience with the summer internships? What are the key takeaways that you can look back on from it?

Komal Sharma: I gained practical experience by completing my internship in the Finance domain at Outlook Publication Limited. I was able to see that practice is different from theory but that they need to synergize together to work optimally. I experienced the practical application of what I had learned theoretically. I can get a sampler of how my life would be when I join an employer. I saw the dynamics in work environments that will prepare me for the challenges of working full-time when I pass out of AIM.

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