I have become a technophile and a more confident person, says Shratica Sameer

By: Shratica Sameer

I decided to pursue PGDM course and attempted several entrance exams like CMAT, TISS and CAT. I was quite focused and determined to get admission to a prestigious college by 2020. Luckily, I was shortlisted based on my CMAT score.

For my higher secondary education, I was keen to choose Commerce with Mathematics as my stream. I was always inclined towards Mathematics and Accounts. After my schooling, I went on to give a few competitive exams. I gave IPMAT exam to get admission to the Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) at IIM Indore and got shortlisted in the first round. But unfortunately, I was unable to crack further stages of the admission process. So, I looked out for other colleges and found NPGC as the best option to do my graduation. After completing my graduation in BBA, I got the opportunity to work in a BPO but I decided to go for further studies. 

I decided to pursue PGDM course and attempted several entrance exams like CMAT, TISSNET and CAT. I did a lot of research and after evaluating all the criteria including placements, ROI, faculty etc. Finally, I decided to pursue PGDM in Financial Services from Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow. Luckily, I was shortlisted based on my CMAT score. Despite the pandemic, the college managed everything quite well by couriering all the required books and students' kits to the students.

I completed my graduation in 2019. I was quite focused and determined to get admission to a prestigious college by 2020 because it becomes quite difficult to explain a year gap at the time of the final interview if you are a fresher. I targeted entrance exams like CAT, CMAT, TISSNET. I did my IPMAT crash course (IIM Indore Integrated Course) preparation from TIME Institute. To prepare for PGDM entrance exam, I decided to choose Fund Makers which is a well-known brand in Lucknow for coaching. 

Currently, I am a junior member of the Admission Committee. Despite everything being online, the college has been successful in organizing various events both online as well as offline. If given a chance, I would like to volunteer with the SRC Committee of the college. The college has really helped me in developing my communication skills. It has made me more confident and tech-friendly. 

About the Author:

Shratica Sameer is currently pursuing PGDM in Financial Services from Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow. She has done her graduation from National PG College, Lucknow.