Rishav

Hey guys....
This is one crazy personality for you...as far as the zodiacs are concerned..i am a capricorn (3rd Jan). But you shall find lots of surprises in store. Im kinda impulsive, majorly adventurous and love making friends. Politics is something i loath, so stay away from it. Born and brought up in Calcutta, graduated from NIT Jaipur (one of the prettiest city in the country) and worked in Mumbai . Frankly im in love with mumbai as well. The attitude is just too awesome.
Personal interests.. Dancing is my diehard passion. have done it all through my life hitherto. "Just play it on" attitude runs deep. Other interests include reading,swimming, music and watching sports and movies.
Books.. read anything i get my hands on. latest was Chowringee, one of my better reads till date.
Movies.. again open to all. Few favourites being pursuit of happiness (Will Smith rocks), life is beautiful, 300, Troy, Lord of the rings, etc.... the list goes on..
Sports.. try my hands on all but man i goof it up completely. but watch them a lot. Im all the way for the reds.. ferrari and Man U. Tennis cals for nadal and sharapova.
My memory ditches me quite a number of times and also get too lazy at times (Thanks to engg.).
Im really excited to join the college..new life new people and of course the hostel life returns.. Hope excitement accompanies this journey..
Thats me folks.

Dhairya

Hello all,
So..it all begins with the arrival of the PFC E-learn module..slowly but surely the journey starts. Am sure the next 2 years will be a magical and whirlwind ride..

about myself..a capricorn (jan 2nd) born and brought up in mumbai..seeing the sights, smells and sundry other things happening every second of the day (and night) here in mumbai for the past 24 years..have already done my bachelors in management studies from Jai Hind college in mumbai..so MBA was the best bet as a post graduate study option (figured no other field would take me :) )..work ex of arnd 2.5 years..want to specialise in finance..

i just love travelling..the best way to de stress..have been fortunate to vist some wonderful places so far.. believe India has all the possible places you would ever want to visit. some unknown and hidden gems which will surely make your jaw drop....developed an interest in photography (a possible side effect of my being bitten by the travel bug)..

love reading..books can possibly offer the best companionship (i.e. if you cant get through to any of your frnds)..a way to escape reality..count agatha christie, arthur hailey, john grisham, ken follet, erle stanley gardener, tintin, alistair maclean, malcolm gladwell amongst favourites..other interesting and wonderful books i have read include iaccoca, life of pi, to kill a mocking bird, the curious incident of the dog in the night time, three men in a boat, freakonomics, fooled by randomness and banker to the poor etc..

sports and movies - this is like the daily bread and butter..ardent cricket fan..(t-20 is good timepass but give me test match cricket any day)..tennis (sharpova and ivanovic :)) - roger federer is probably the best tennis player ever but i still like to support rafael nadal..soccer and arsenal football club..formula 1..like playing cricket, tt, chess, soccer and badminton..also love playing board games and cards..movies..well have a looong list of awesome movies..maybe someday later (thank god! - most of u might be saying)

finally an ardent quizzer..as u guys must havve guessed..i really have nothin to do these days hence this long blog..apologies for the same..

so c u all very shortly and spend atleast 2 wonder years with u all..

[Introduction]: Charanya Kannan

Hello All!!

I realised formal intros are much easier. Things like this are getting harder by the day!

I'm a typical Aries, which makes me quite impulsive and outspoken. I love dancing , cozying up in a corner with books (anything from Annie frank to Vikram Seth), hanging out with friends and getting drenched in the rain!

Did my schooling in DAV, Chennai, B.E EEE from SSN, Anna University(07 pass out) and gave up my job in CTS and worked as relationship manager with an educational organisation just so that i have something worthy to talk about in B school interviews. It paid of I guess!

I'm into marketing! I was actually like "only IIMS" and was even considering giving cat my third shot, but on seeing such an amazing peer group i guessed the experience at SPJ with you all is definitely more rewarding. Guess our batch profile is much much better than any of the IIMs!Hurray!

[Introduction]: Nitika Karnad

Phew!
I finally got to this page thanks to Sumit, who patiently explained the process to me as I've never blogged before! Now that I've "arrived"....
Hi everyone!
I'm Nitika. I've just completed my BCOM from Symbiosis, Pune. I did my schooling from Sacred Heart, Church Park Chennai. After that, I decided I needed a change from the "overprotected" atmosphere. And so, I moved to Pune.
The past three years have been some of the best years of my life. It's when I truly discovered myself. I have a passion for dance, music, writing,poetry, art and languages- in that order! And then, CAT/XAT happened. SPJAIN was the first call I got. It was a profile call.
The rest is a blur. On April 10th, 2008, I got an email. And the rest is history!
I'm in for Marketing @ SPJIMR.
Looking forward to meeting you all!
Cheers!

[Introduction]: Harish

Please Allow me to Introduce myself...

I am Harish Sridharan. I've just completed my B.Tech from Vellore Institute of Technology. I will be joining the Marketing specialisation.
About me there's really not much to say . I am a private person , kind of an introvert if you will. SP Jain was my first interview and I consider myself lucky to have got through .
What else do I say about myself ( is it just me or are most people lost for words when it comes to introductions ) ? I love reading, read anything I can get my hands on ( that's one reason why I am really excited to go to Mumbai, their second hand book markets are just superb) , love rock music and I am a devoted Arsenal fan.
I am really freaked out about going to SP Jain, I mean 4 years of engineering college have made me one of the most laziest people on the planet ( I guess that's why B-Schools prefer guys with work ex) and the horror stories of the workload during an MBA are already giving me sleepless nights. Still cant wait to start college and I am really looking forward to meeting everyone else.
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CAT Percentile - 97.6
Calls - SP Jain (profile based) , MDI , IMT, SIBM
Converts - SP Jain
Blog - http://allgunsblazin.blogspot.com

[Introduction]: Abhishek Deshpande

I am Abhishek from basically many places. I was born in MP, lived in Chattisgarh, Gujarat, Bengal and Karnataka. I have been working for the past two years with MindTree, Bangalore as a regular software fellow, although with lots of other things I did at MindTree.

Prior to that I did my BTech in ICT from DA-IICT, Gandhinagar, 4 years there were quite enjoyable and I hope it will be the same at SPJain.

I will be joining Marketing specialisation, opted for it as I thought it would suit me better than anything else, would be interested to explore avenues of Rural Marketing, Retail, Customer Relationship Management, PR and Branding.

My interests include blogging(read me at Switching Spaces) , cooking, cricket, TT, talking, food, reading, traveling and Cinema in no particular order, although food and talking does take a bit of preference :-).

I have a long list of nicknames which over the period of time have become so common in use that I have been quite oblivious to my real name Abhishek. Options available with you guys include,

• Pattu- schooltime nickname with a long history behind it.
• Desi- College time nickname, most commonly used, maybe sounds a bit you-know-what at times.
• Desh- a sophisticated version of the above option
• Abhi- nice and clean, ghar ka nickname :)
• Daisy- a distortion of Desi, created by an Alcholated friend :) and so on...

Better give me a new one at SPJain... :)

Also looking forward to Hostel life again, and of course Mumbai in a big way, lets see what happens when we actually reach there.

[Introduction]: Deepak

Hi I am Deepak originally from the land of laloo ;) but was in a boarding school in Nainital right from the third standard, then did my twelfth in Delhi and have just finished my engineering from Chennai.

I never expected to make it through SPJIMR Mumbai but that doesn't matter now. By the way I am selected for finance specialization.

In my leisure time I enjoy watching movies and documentaries, blogging and also listening to music. Lately I am on a mission to reduce the diameter of my tummy :) My friends say I am an introvert but I don't think so.

I have no clue as to what is in store for me at SPJIMR. Just hoping that I don't have to study a lot. I am looking forward to interacting and sharing knowledge with you all.

See you soon.

[Introduction]: Manoj

Hi batchmates,
I am Manoj , friends call me “yum” , joining Finance.
I am from different parts of the country thanks to Dad’s frequent transfers.
I completed my Engineering from BITS- Pilani , and have been working with GE Research , Bangalore for a li’l over two years .
My hobbies include Music(All kinds) , Movies, Dramatics, MIME etc. I have been part of many Drama and Mime clubs.
I like to watch and follow various sports but have not played any of ‘em lately.
I have been to Bombay just once, for SP’s interviews, stayed there for two full days. I liked the city and specially SP’s locality and the campus ..found it very peaceful and serene.
Campus buildings seem to be pretty old and reminded me of my engg College .. I think there are few other colleges as well in the same campus.
Well ..i have no prior experience as far as Finance is concerned ..hope I will be able to cope up :)
Since Dilli’s chances to get into Semis are feeble, I am all for Mumbai Indians now. :)
Looking forward to seeing you guys soon.

[Introduction]: Andrea

I really can't believe that we're actually going to be in SPJain in less than a month!! Really looking forward to it, but at the same time, pretty scared too..

I was actually born in Bombay, but I've lived in Pune for most of my life. I've just finished my final year BCom. Did my 12th in Science and got a lot of flak for switching to commerce after that, inspite of doing very well. Anyway, I'm glad I made the switch! Hmmm... what else.. I've played quite a bit of hockey in school.. I enjoy all sports, but mostly too lazy to play. Love listening to music of course.. hiphop, soft rock, R&B.. Though I have to confess my favourite is retro - rock'n'roll, swing, jive etc. And I used to absolutely love to jive, but that's somehow dwindled over the past year.. hope it's just a passing phase!
I've been part of a youth group for the past 4 years, learned a lot and had fun in the process.. Worked part time as a teacher for almost 2 years. I managed to be pretty patient with my kids.. but I still lose my temper at home every other day.. That's all I can think of now, my mind is drawing a blank..

So looking forward to meeting you all in a month!

[Introduction]: Karthikeyan

This is karthikeyan selected for operations.My home town is near Coimbatore.I have done my B.E marine eng from SVCE chennai.I have been working in merchant navy and I got opportunity to visit more than 40 countries in a span of 4 years.I have visited most of the coastal European and American countries.I could realise the difference between the developed and the so called developing countries apparently.I feel India is the right place to for me to live . No one can describe the feeling when you land in your motherland.

Two important turning points in my career.First one to choose marine engineering after my +2 after scoring very good marks .Second one decided to give cat 2007 and getting selected in SPJAIN.I never expected this or even dreamt of me getting into a top bschool because during cat 2006 I was relaxing in the Caribbean Islands.Now I'm happy that my decision to give cat2007 has paid off.

Decent cat percentile and extra curriculars,very good acads (univ rank 2),excellent interviews ,work exp must have sailed me through to this level.Happy as well as anxious to meet all the elite minds at one place soon.I'm nervous once I think of Acads again and the rigorous life for 2 years ahead and it is also exciting , when I think the transformation the institution is going to bring in our lives.I wish everyone makes the best use of the opportunity and enjoy the learning.I hope our batch contributes the best to the legacy of the institute.

[Introductions]: Shankha

Hi all,

Introducing myself very late though I was the first to be invited into this blog.

I'm Shankha from Jamshedpur. I've done my B.Tech.(IT) from Inst. of Tech and Marine Engg. Kolkata. I've been quite good at extracurricular activities having represented my school at International level and winning at national level in essay writing, creative writing, quizzes, dramatics etc. I'll be joining S.P. Jain in Marketing specialization.

Getting into SP was more of a luck than something I was looking forward to. It was May 2007 and I had got 2 very good job offers from Infosys and Wipro. As all of us know, once you are placed, studies take a backseat. So, I decided, why not take a shot at CAT. I would be taking the exam afetr 2 years anyway.

I joined IMS test series as I thought that since I wasn't very serious, wasting money in classroom program would be stupidity. I applied at SP only because a family friend insisted that I do. The outcome of both CAT and SP was something which I'd never dreamt of.

So, hoping to have a great time at SP for the next 2 years with you guys.

[Introduction]: Mohit Raisinghani

Hey everybody!

This is Mohit Raisinghani or simply mo! ;) I’ve just finished my engineering (ECE) from VNIT, Nagpur. I organized and participated in loads of extra curriculars and basically had a ball of a time!

I’ve been born and brought up in Bombay and I’m very happy to be in Bombay for the next two years! I am a foodie and I can absolutely devour sweets. I like trying out new dishes and restaurants. I like clicking pictures and I also write a bit. I tried making a short film but it didn’t turn out to be too good J. And filhaal I’m sitting idle and trying my hand at photoshop! Hopefully, I’ll get the PFC stuff soon and I reckon that should keep me busy ;)

I have a thing for ads – won a few ad events at the IITs. And now that I’m into marketing at SP Jain, well, lets see where that takes me!

The harder you work the luckier you get....

So it goes,

Cat 2004 - 88 percentile -- zero calls

Cat 2005 - 92 percentile -- zero calls

Cat 2006 - 97.43 precentile -- zero calls (Foolhardy, filled up only for IIM's, and SP Jain) - didnt give although everyone said I was wasting my time.....

Cat 2007 - 97.53 percentile, one call, one convert @ SPJIMR FINANCE. (Fool Hardy or determined, filled only for IIM's and SPJAIN yet again)

Apart from this I work as a Listed Derivatives Sales Trader at Deutsche Bank, having three years work ex in the investment banking industry, working out of Mumbai.

My life revolves around the Stock Markets, books (Fiction or non fiction), Wikipedia and Google, CHELSEA Football Club, Cricket, Gaming, running on the tread mill and eating to maintain the weight loss :-), and of course travelling 2 hours each day to and from the office, in Mumbai.

Four years after having graduated from Sydenham College, Mumbai, as a Bachelor of Management Studies, it feels almost ecstatic to be going back to college.

Ok types when it comes to studies, however surprisingly topped my college on two occasions :-)

Eagerly waiting to meet all, and working along to make these two years the most memorable ones...


Gunjan

P.S @ Chandru, you have company mate...

[Introduction]: Harsh

Hi everybody
This is Harsh from Hyderabad.. been with Accenture here for the past one year..
Belong to Indore.. did my B.Tech from NIT, Bhopal ,class of 2007.
Support Chelsea FC.. like public speaking a lot.. was the official anchor for the college.. Literary Secy too..
love learnin new languages.. already know quite a bito' bangla, and litl bito' assamese and telugu as well..
wht else.. like music.. pinkfloyd and eagles among the favs..
m joinin Fin.. was a gud student in school but 4 yrs in an NIT hv spoiled me.. he he.. dunno how i'l study so many subjects.. even i'v been scared by all the fin.. ca.. cfa.. autumns.. stuff
In any case... one thing's for sure.. its gonna be 2 yrs of coleg and hostel life again.. !!
waitin eagerly 2 meet u all..

[Introduction]: Harini Rajagopalan

This is Harini , just out of college having completed my EEE from Government College of Technology ,coimbatore. My nativity is Chennai and 'll be into marketing!!
I love dancing , that is my hobby, my passion and everything.. yeah not my living though!!
Someone who cant live without atleast 7 hours of sleep a day.. am i in the wrong place now????
Someone, who doesn really slog and is least bothered about examinations... but then don' ask me how 'm i gonna survive the next two years!! i'll 've to wait and see...
I believe that anything which is done passionately with immense interest and enthusiasm requires very little effort.."Happy workers get rewarded more"!!!
I'll be interested in anything and everythin.. but that enticement is generally shortlived!! ;)
I'm seriously looking forward for the next two years..hope it's fun filled and enjoyable !! yeah it would be :)

[Introduction]: Chandrasekar

Guys,
Chandrasekar here , did my B.tech from Nit Trichy - Batch of 2005 and have been working in oracle (Hyderabad) for the past three years. Gonna study finance in SP for next 2 years.

Interested in playing volleyball , cricket and badminton and am quite good at them. People say I do sing decently , thanks to my music classes at the age when I wore shorts to school. Sleeping is what I love.

People scare me with words like CFA, NIGHTOUTS, PRESENTATION, SLEEPLESS NIGHT, WORK, PLACEMENTS, STOCKS, CA GUYS, CGPA, PLACEMNTS, SUMMERS etc.,

Looking for like minded people to have a great time for the next two years away from these scary words (I can slog a little sometimes ;).

Who said laptop is used by people who work non - stop !!! Lets stop it ... Any one joining my bandwagon or am I alone? Guys grades are relative. Please co- operate ;)

[Introduction]: Maya

Hi Friends,

I fumbled a bit before posting this post of mine....cause this is the first time that I am blogging...:-)...and a really great beginning....:-)

I am Maya from Bangalore. ..born, brought up and was working in Bangalore...I have done my IEM (Industrial Engineering and Management), passed out in 2006. Then, joined TVS Motors, later went on to join IBM and currently unemployed...;-)
As for my hobbies, I love playing Sudoku and reading books-Fiction and Autobiographies. And, I have this great passion for music....but that ends there..:-(...The guitar post on the community in Orkut was like a ray of hope...and all of you Music teachers there, be ready to handle a tough student, given my minimal, rather no knowledge of Music...:-).
I would be joining the Operations stream....and Am looking forward to a fruitful and fun filled learning journey at SP Jain...:-)

[Introdcution]: Monik Gangar

Dear Friends,

I am Monik J.Gangar. I have settled in Chennai for the past 22 years. I am basically from Mumbai. I did my B.E in EIE from St.Joseph's College of Engineering. Then, I have been working
with EDS for the past 19 months. We are a family of four.. Dad doing his business, Mom a home maker and sis pursuing her B.D.S . My hobbies are gaming and riding my bike. I have made it to one of the most premier B-skool in India and I am really proud of it. Proud to be a SPjite!!!!!

Lets rock and have lots of fun the next couple of years!!!!

Cheers

Monik.

[Introduction]: Niraj Kumar

Hi Friends!

First of all, thanks to Sumit for taking this initiative. :)
I am Niraj Kumar. I have been born and brought up in Bokaro Steel City Jharkhand, but have been in South India for around 8 years now, first 4 years in NIT Trichy and last 4 in IT Industry (2 years each in Infosys and Qwest). I hope our journey through SPJIMR will be transformational, if not path breaking. Lets make this blog a great place to visit!

I occasionally blog at http://zarinspot.blogspot.com
c ya soon!

[Introduction]: Shashank

Hi friends,

I am shashank, i am from delhi, i have done my engg from DCE,was infact the president of students council there, worked with TCS .

I like composing songs , :-)

Really lucky that i am getting the chance to live the college life again,

Lets make this 2 year expierience at SPJ the gr8 one