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RECRUITERS MANUAL

PLACEMENTS2014

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Because... We give you the Freedom to Discover yourself

Because...We Continuously Ignite Your Curiosity

Because...We Teach you to Experience the Powerof Knowledge only when it is Shared

Because...We Help you Ingrain Values To Enrich your Self Esteem

Because...We give you Unprecedented Opportunities to Stimulate your Intellect

Because...It is Time for you to

WISH YOU WERE HERETHE SCHOOL OF LIBERAL STUDIES

INVITES YOU TO BE PART OF

A MEMORABLE EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY.

W E L C O M E

To be an internationally renowned and respected institution imparting excellent education and training based upon the foundation of futuristic research and innovations.

VISION

To free the mind and allow to explore the undefined boundaries of liberated thinking...

To allow the intellectual spirit to take over and allow it to course its way through multiple disciplines and provide fresh lines of perception...

To lend a bit of art to science and a bit of science to art...

To bridge existing divides of conventional wisdom...

To foster independence...

To transform and to endow society with the benefits of a novel education...

The School of Liberal Studies simply conforms...

MISSION

Dr. Mukesh AmbaniChairman & Managing Director,Reliance Industries Ltd.President,Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University.

Shri D. J. Pandian, IASAdditional Chief Secretary,Energy and Petrochemical Department,Government of Gujarat,Gandhinagar.

Shri Hashmukh Adhia, IASPrincipal Secretary,(Higher and Tech. Education)Government of Gujarat,Gandhinagar.

Shri Tapan Ray, IASVice Chairman and Managing TrusteeGujarat Energy Research and Management Institute (GERMI) Gandhinagar.

Shri Vikram Singh Mehta(Former) Chairman, Shell Group of Companies (India),Mumbai.

Shri K. V. KamathChairman, InfosysNon-Executive Chairman, ICICI Bank Ltd.,Mumbai.

Shri Sudhir MehtaChairman, Torrent Group,Ahmedabad.

Mrs. Pallavi ShroffPartner, Amarchand Mangaldas,New Delhi.

Prof. Paritosh K. BanikDirector General,Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University.

Prof. Mohan KelkarChairman and Williams EndowedChair Professor in Petroleum Engineering TUCRS,Director, University of Tulsa.

Dr. R. A. MashelkarFRS Bhatnagar Fellow,National Chemical Laboratory,Pune.

Dr. Nigam DaveDean, School of Liberal Studies,Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University.

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Dr. Paritosh K. BanikDirector General,Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University.

MEMBERS

Shri R. V. MaratheInstitute of Reservoir Studies, Ahmedabad

Shri Jayant KelkarReliance Industries Limited, Mumbai

Dr. G. P. KarmakarSchool of Petroleum Technology, PDPU

Dr. Shriram ParanjapeDepartment of Nuclear Energy, PDPU

Dr. Umashankar HazraSchool of Technology, PDPU

Prof. A. K. MittalIndian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Dr. H. B. RaghavendraDirector, School of Technology, PDPU

Dr. Nigam DaveSchool of Liberal Studies, PDPU

Dr. Pramod PaliwalSchool of Petroleum Management, PDPU

Dr. Surendra Kumar KachhwahaSchool of Technology, PDPU

Dr. Santosh KumarSchool of Liberal Studies, PDPU

Dr. Hemant TrivediSchool of Petroleum Management, PDPU

Dr. Tanushree BanerjeeSchool of Petroleum Management, PDPU

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Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU), a leader in

providing world-class education in Oil & Gas and allied energy

sectors has also taken an initiative of inculcating human values

and has tried to tap the talent pool in the form of future

leadership for the world by introducing the School of Liberal

Studies. PDPU realizes the global requirement of producing

young leaders with inquisitiveness and passion for knowledge

and wisdom. The global market expects students not just to be

‘informed’ but also ‘enlightened’ and ‘responsible’ today. Young

leaders have to chart their own path with innovative solutions

for the world today which are seasoned with social concerns.

Liberal Studies programme, which is highly popular abroad is

the need of the hour for the Indian society.

As the second batch of the School of Liberal Studies is on the

verge of climbing the pedestals of research, careers and self-

realization for a better world tomorrow, I convey my best wishes

to the students and hope that the School with its advanced

academic structure and innovative approach will enable

students to participate in constructive work to achieve dignified

quality of life through intellectually self-propelled pursuits.

I am sure the inclusion of students from Liberal Studies in

the workforce would bring interdisciplinary perspectives and

mould economic concerns with ethical dimensions.

My good wishes to students.

resident’sMessage

Dr. Mukesh AmbaniPresident

Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University

PI feel a great sense of privilege in presenting the class of 2014 to

you. For a few years now, The School of Liberal Studies at PDPU

has passionately engaged itself in providing a program where

students and faculty can encourage intellectual exploration

and discovery of ideas and concepts to promote the individual’s

mind for lifelong learning. This learning is achieved in a variety

of modes across a wide spectrum of disciplines. We offer a

choice of majors complemented by many minor courses to

embed the consistent delivery of holistic learning.

The 4 year undergraduate program provides an opportunity

for students to broadbase their exposure through internships

and applied study programs. These endeavors allow our

students to combine their classroom education with practical

workforce experience so that our graduates are qualified for

successful careers. On our part, we have ensured that our

undergraduate students are immersed in an environment of

academic research, creativity and primary research where they

develop basic skills to effect change and indulge in out of the

box thinking in their chosen fields. Our collaborations with

international institutions of repute also provides an opportunity

to experience internships with a strong academic flavor.

I invite you to visit our campus, and assess our students for their

professional capabilities as an attestation of the differentiated

learning delivered through this unique program.

Shri D. J. Pandian, IASAdditional Chief Secretary,

Energy and Petrochemical Department,Government of Gujarat, Gandhinagar.

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The Second Batch of School of Liberal Studies of Pandit Deendayal

Petroleum University Gandhinagar is passing out their first pedestal

and is preparing for the placement and further studies. The journey

of this batch has just begun and there are still ‘miles to go’.

I am happy that the students after making their way through 30

interdisciplinary courses have also dived into the depth of major

and minor of their interest. I am confident that the liberal arts

pedagogy has given them lifelong desire to learn and update their

skills and aptitude that all modern corporations look for.

School of Liberal Studies has put all efforts to create future leaders

of the society, who, I am sure, will contribute tremendously in

building our country. These students have achieved excellence in

their field of studies.

My best wishes to the entire batch.

Prof. Paritosh K. BanikDirector General


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Mahatma Gandhi used to say, “I do not want my house to be walled

in on all sides and my windows to be stuffed. I want the cultures

of all the lands to be blown about my house as freely as possible.

But I refuse to be blown off my feet by any. I refuse to live in other

people’s houses as an interloper, a beggar or a slave.”

As the second batch of School of Liberal Studies is climbing the

first step of their corporate ladder, I am confident that the liberal

arts pedagogy has not only provided them enough exposure to the

global trends and demands but has also sensitized them to the

grass root realities and challenges of Indian society.

I express my heartfelt best wishes to the batch and would like to

convey, “From those who have received much, much is expected”.

I look forward to the relevant and genuine contribution from the

batch for the nation and for the global society.

Dr. Nigam DaveDean, School of Liberal Studies


bout PDPU Other Schools

School of Petroleum Management offers Post graduate and Executive Programmes.

The School offers:• 2 year MBA programme focused on Marketing, Finance, Operations and HRM• PGDPM-X for working executives in Energy & Infrastructure Sector• Ph.D. Programme in Petroleum Management

School of Petroleum Technology offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral Programmes.

The School offers:• 4 year B. Tech. in Petroleum Engineering• 2 year M. Tech. in Petroleum Engineering• Ph.D. Programme in Petroleum Engineering

School of Solar Energy offers Postgraduate and Doctoral Programmes dedicated to research in the field of Solar Energy.

The School offers:• M. Tech. Programme in Energy Systems & Technology• Ph.D. Programme in Solar Energy

School of Technology offers Undergraduate Programmes in Engineering and Technology.

The School offers:• 4 year B. Tech. in Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering.

PDPU has been promoted by Partnership of Government, Industry & Energy to create a world class University in energy education and research with special focus on the oil and gas sector. The University has further expanded its programs to address the need for trained human resource in the domains of engineering, management and humanities. It intends to broaden the opportunities for students and professionals to develop core subject knowledge which are duly complemented by leadership training interventions, thereby helping the students to make a mark in the global arena.

This objective is being further addressed through a number of specialized and well-planned undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral programs as well as intensive research projects.

Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) has been established by GERMI as a Private University through the State Act enacted on 4th April, 2007.

RECOGNITIONUGCThis University has been established by an Act of the Gujarat Legislature, on 4th April, 2007. The University is recognized by UGC vide E.NO.9-17/2008 (CPP-L) dated 9th November,2009.

about SLSPDPU launched School of Liberal Studies in the year 2009, which currently offers a four year Bachelor degree that equips a student to develop an array of intellectual skills, a variety of methodologies or ways of understanding our changing world, and a broad base of varied knowledge. In turn, such a liberal education establishes an invaluable foundation for more specialized study in one’s major or in one of the professions, and for a life-long affinity for learning and continuing intellectual development.

The course imparts classical education in various fields like art, literature, languages, music, dramatics, philosophy, politics, history, law, mathematics, science and general studies. It emphasizes on the need to seek knowledge for knowledge’s sake, promoting intellectual growth, creative expression and rational thought.

Welcome to the School of Liberal Studies Gandhinagar. I take pride in introducing you to a relatively new program in India which aims to create and sustain an intellectually challenging and diverse academic environment through excellent teaching, scholarship, and service in the humanities, management and social sciences. The idea of Liberal Arts finds its roots in western education and is lately being redesigned to meet the changing expectations of diverse businesses who value individuals with the skills to bring in a holistic approach to the workplace. This multidisciplinary approach which is native to the liberal arts curriculum promotes independent thinking, adopts a holistic perspective, stimulates one for lifelong learning, enhances one’s judgement, wisdom and faith and essentially develops the mind to function in an open ended way.

While keeping pace with the ongoing explosion of knowledge, the school teaches those skills most valued by today’s employers and graduate schools, including problem-solving, communication, cross-cultural understanding, and global awareness. We also foster students’ self-understanding, helping them to develop values as they consider moral issues or raise important ethical questions.

As our students graduate and move into their professional roles, i am sure they will appreciate the relevance of liberal arts education in their lives and work and in many ways an increasingly complex society.

We will be glad to hear from you and sincerely hope you will find your visit an engaging experience.

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Dr. Tajinder Pal Singh Dean-Student’s Affairs


In order to develop comprehensive and responsible future leaders, PDPU has introduced an innovative undergraduate course of B.A. (Hons.) and B.B.A. (Hons.) with a PDPU Diploma in Liberal Arts. The duration of this course is four years.

School of Liberal Studies gives full exposure to students by offering a wide range of inter-disciplinary subjects such as Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts, History, Economics, and Political Science etc.

The Undergraduate Programme enables students to participate in research initiatives and its uniquely creative pedagogy to develops their analytical and critical skills.

The Undergraduate Programme consists of eight semesters.

Students at SLS will study General Education from semester one to four which will be common for all students and minimum credit requirement is of 90 credit points.

At the end of the fourth semester students can opt for major and minor subjects according to their interests and aspirations.

The major and minor programmes attract students who wish to explore the most intellectually engaging and promising interdisciplinary fields under the direction of scholars who are pioneers in charting these new areas and methods of inquiry. The University has been and continues to be an incubator for new ideas combining experimental programmes and courses with a curriculum designed to promote the ideals of an education in liberal arts.

ProgrammeThe School imparts following values through real time experiences in:

• Multi - Culture / Multi - Religion tolerance

• Respect for tradition and beautiful products of art

• Political awareness

• Respect for all constituents of the society

• Zeal for independent learning

• Environmental concerns

• Community spirit

School of Liberal Studies focuses on developing holistic personalities who are governed by the spirit of academic inquisitiveness and perseverance to positively impact the nation in a particular and the world in general.

We provide education that is:

• Collaborative, interactive and interdisciplinary

• Extensively designed to provide rich breadth of courses

• Research oriented

• Designed to challenge the creativity and imagination of students

• Designed to cultivate atmosphere of tolerance, multi - cultural understanding and appreciation for the beauty of arts and culture

• To encourage creative thinking and ability to see things as a whole. Critical moments in life require ability to think out-of-the-box, to perceive a situation in toto and imaginatively find out solutions

• To serve as a catalyst and instill a desire for innovativeness in order to nurture disciplined yet creative habits of the mind

• To encourage experience of pleasure while doing research in a field for which one has passion and to transfer this sense of freedom from the ‘School to the Society’

• To foster scholarly teaching - learning culture based on reflective and creative independence

• To participate with industry, government, other academic institutes and NGOs and create new opportunities for internship programs

• To provide a comprehensive mix of academic programs and research projects to strengthen inter-disciplinary understanding

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School of Liberal Studies conducts its own national entrance exam for students interested in taking admission for the undergraduate and post graduate programme.

The admission process consists of written test followed by personal interview. The written test evaluates the applicant’s competence in the following areas:• English• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension• Quantitative Aptitude• Logical Reasoning• General Knowledge• Essay Writing

The total seats offered are:• 120 for BA/BBA Program• 60 for B.Com Program• 20 for Post Graduate Programme in English, Public Administration

and Policy and International Relations each

50% seats are reserved for girls.

ADMISSION PROCESS

TeachingPedagogy

Field Exposures

Participation in sports and other activities

Workshopsfor

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social skills

Lecture DiscussionsCase Studies Experience

Sharing

Simulation Exercises

Research Based

Projects

Group Discussions and Presentations

MinorsA ‘Minor’ is a subject of secondary specialization that is to be chosen by a student after the fourth semester. In Minors, seven subjects are proposed out of which the students can choose one subject, which consists of four papers. Minimum credit requirement is of 30 credits.

COURSE STRUCTURE

COURSE CREDITS:

Credits for Four Year B.A. (Hons.) / B.B.A. (Hons.) Programme:• First Four Semesters: 30 papers (03 credits each) = 90 Credits• Last Four Semesters: 12 Papers (08 majors + 04 Minors: 06 credits each) = 72 Credits• Seminar/Undergraduate Research Dissertation: 06 Credits (mandatory)• Minimum Academic Credits required to earn the Degree: 168 • Rural/Urban Internship: 03 Credits• Corporate Internship: 03 Credits (Voluntary)• International Exposure Program: 03 Credits (Voluntary)

Credits for Four Year B. Com. (Hons.) Programme:• Academic Courses: 168 Credits• Mandatory Internship: 03 Credits• Corporate Internship: 03 Credits (Voluntary)• International Exposure Program: 03 Credits (Voluntary)• Minimum Credits required to earn the Degree: 168

• Lecture Discussion• Case Study• Group Discussions and Presentations• Research based Projects• Role Play• Experience Sharing

• Workshops for improving Life and Social Skills

• Participation in Sports and other activities

• Business Simulation• Industry visits

MajorsA ‘Major’ is the subject chosen by students at the end of the fourth semester. A student has to fulfil credit requirements before selecting a Major. In Majors, seven subjects are proposed out of which the students can choose one subject, which consists of eight papers. Minimum credit requirement is 60 credits.

Semester 1(General Education)• English Communication• Science in Everyday Life• Basic Mathematics• Introduction to Computer

Science• Understanding Theatrical

Arts• Foreign Language• Leadership

Semester 2(General Education)• Basic Economics• Introduction to World

Civilizations• Theories of Mass

Communication• Introduction to Psychology• Musical Styles and Ideas/Folk

Dances/Painting• Foreign Language: 2• Geography

Semester 3CORE PAPERS• World Classics• Principles of Management• Introduction to

Environmental Studies• Sports• Foreign Language - 3• Introduction to International

Relations• Industrial Psychology

ELECTIVES (Anyone of the Following)• Films and Society• Workplace Communication• Basics of Accounting• Atmospheric Sciences• Cognitive Psychology• Indian Government and

Politics• Event Management

Semester 4CORE PAPERS• Foreign Language - 4• Principles of Public

Administration• Basics of Indian Foreign Policy• Exploration of Literary Forms• Economic Thoughts• Principles of Marketing• Introduction to Environmental

Laws

ELECTIVES (Anyone of the Following)• Statistics• Rural Development in India• Soft Skills• Stress Management• Programming through C

Language

B.A. (Hons.)• Economics• Environmental Studies• Psychology• English Literature• Governance & Public

Administration• International Relations

B.B.A. (Hons.)• Marketing• HR• Finance

B. Com (Hons.)• Accounting• Business Economics• Statistics• Business Management• Taxation• Law• Business Communication

M.A.• Public

Administration• International

Relations• English Literature

The Pedagogical Advantage

The School of Liberal Studies offers Audit Courses specially for its first year students. The Audit Courses are envisioned to impart value based education and develop a skill set amongst the students to broaden their vision , experience and enable them to stand out amongst their competition. It is a non credit based course. The course directs the students towards one of the main objectives of SLS , to enhance the creative thinking and also foster the scholarly teaching and learning culture based on reflective and creative independence. The course is a medium of inter disciplinary exposure and helps the students to discover areas related to art, design , literature, adventure, tradition and culture which still remain unexplored by many. Certified courses do not hold any credits but are mandatory for every student. The successful completion of the Audit Program is important to get the Diploma offered by SLS.

In order to supplement the classroom sessions, enhance the student’s overall skills and to develop the confidence amongst the students, SLS PDPU has arranged numerous workshops and activities under these Audit Courses. These are offered as an on-going activity during the Academic programme.

Objectives• Knowledge through independent learning • Social skills through group work & team projects • Exploratory activities to develop success skills such as high self esteem and

confidence, responsibility, time management, problem solving, thinking skills

• Having fun with peers, being more creative, thinking out of the box

CoursesPhotography Workshop

Marine Camp – Bet Dwarka

World Civilization: Ancient Egypt

Film Appreciation

Know The Artist Workshop

Trekking At Jambughoda

Disability Sensitization

Robotic Workshop

Seva Café- Be The Change

Script Writing And Visual Communication

Creative Writing

AUDITCOURSES

Urban Renewal Mission Internship (URMI)True Academic value of any course is realized only if class room sessions are complemented by industry orientation, international exposure or field trips and internships. School of Liberal Studies at PDPU is known for such unique academic pedagogy. It offers it student’s opportunities of conferences, government roundtable events, study on the campuses of other universities, corporate internships and urban internships.

A successful step in this direction is URMI, a month long program with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). It provides a rare opportunity to first semester young students to have hands on experience to urban development tasks like - Heritage preservation, water filtration process, solid waste management, health, revenue, BRTS, education, town planning, road construction and other facets of urban development. Batch 2010 made it a grand success and laid the foundation of a strong relationship between SLS, PDPU and AMC.

Corporate InternshipsThe CORPORATE INTERNSHIPs ensure that the student at SLS gets an exposure and acquaintance with the corporate dealings. The students go beyond the classroom and gain experience in their respective and related fields. They work practically and get a chance to connect their academic knowledge with the well-known companies of corporate world. The opportunity to participate with the workforce enables the student to gain a real know how of the established business and industries.

Research ProjectThis is a mandatory feature of the SLS Program. Students need to complete a research project worth eight credits. This project is undertaken during the third and fourth year of the course. It involves selection of a topic that is inter-disciplinary in nature, but located with the academic domain of the students’ major field of specialization.

English LiteratureCore Papers• American Literature• Literary Criticism• Indian English Literature• British Literature

Minor Cluster -1 Corporate Communication• Organized Communication• Ethics of Corporate Communication• Publicity Writing & Branding• Internal & External Corporate

Communication

Minor Cluster - 2 Writing Cluster• Business Writing• Creative Writing• Editing & Proof Reading• Writing for Media

Minor Cluster - 3 Literature Cluster• Literature of the Diaspora• Literature in Translations• Gender Studies• History of English Literature

Business AdministrationCore Papers• Management Information System• Business Research Methods• Management Process and OB• Business Environment

Minor • Financial Management• Productions & Operations

Management• Strategic Marketing• Financial Management 2 or

e-commerce, Cyber security and CRM

International RelationsCore Papers• Theories & Approaches of IR• Political Geography• Approaches to International &

Regional Organizations• International Political Economy

Minor • Comparative Constitutions & Politics - 1• Comparative Constitutions & Politics - 2• Indian & the World• Energy Politics

PsychologyCore Papers• Research Methodology &

Statistics• Psychological Testing• Biological Bases of Behaviour• Experimental Psychology

Minor • Applied Psychology• Psychopathology• Social Psychology• Psychology of Human

Development

Governance & Public AdministrationCore Cluster - 1 Public Admin Theory• Bureaucracy & Organization• Personnel Administration in India• Comparative Administration System• Rural & Urban Local Governance in

India

Core Cluster - 2 Public Policy & Governance• ICT & E-Governance• Environmental Policy Analysis

Administration• Crisis & Disaster Management

Policies• Public Policies, Government &

Governance

Minor • Administrative Principles & Theories• Structure & Processes of Indian

Administration• Public Policy Making in India• Financial Administration

Environmental StudiesCore Papers• Energy Resources & Management• Bio Resources & Management• Water & Land Resources

Conservation Management• Industrial Ecology & Preventive

Management

Minor • Institutional & Financial

Mechanisms for Environmental Management

• Global Conventions/ Protocols and International Environmental Cooperation

• Principles and Practice of Environmental Policy & Planning

• Environmental Ethics & Leadership

EconomicsCore Papers• Micro Economics• Macro Economics• Introduction to Econometrics• International Economics

Minor • Money, Banking & Public Finance• Indian Financial System• Development & Environmental

Economics• Indian Economy

STUDENTINTERNSHIPS & RESEARCH PROJECTS

MAJORS & MINORS

School of Liberal Studies believes that its reputation owes much to the outstanding calibre of its faculty. The School is in the process of building a world-class intellectual community of distinguished and dedicated faculty who will promote learning and knowledge - building of a very high order. The School endeavours to create an environment of considerable academic freedom and research opportunity overlaid by meticulous, self-monitored standards of excellence and socially responsive practices.

We sincerely see that the faculty willingly submit themselves to distinctive, open and incessant process of assessment and feedback from the students. This will enable the faculty to refine course contents, teaching and delivery mechanisms.

By way of structured mechanisms, the faculty plays an active role in the faculty-shared governance with a complete sense of belonging to the School of Liberal Studies.The School also recognizes that research provides a major interface with the wider academia and industry and brings in international visibility. It provides new conceptual frameworks that enable reassessment and refinement of current practices and thinking. Pioneering inter-disciplinary research by the faculty feeds directly into a better learning environment at the School, fostering creativity and innovations indirectly to a wider audience.

Core Faculty Team

Dr. Ashvin Dave Business Administration

Dr. Chaitanya Vyas Business Administration

Dr. D. Sriram Public Administration

Dr. Himani Baxi Economics

Dr. Neeta Sinha Psychology

Dr. Nigam Dave Communication & English Literature, Leadership

Dr. Prashanta Panda Economics

Dr. Ritu Sharma Psychology

Dr. Rupakjyoti Borah International Relations

Dr. Sanjay Pradhan International Relations

Mr. Anurag Srivastava Public Administration

Ms. Neeta Khurana Communication, Literature, Film Studies, Fine Arts

Ms. Niyati Shah Communication & English Literature, Folk Dances

Ms. Urmi Satyan Communication and English Literature

Ms. Supriya Pal Business Administration

Prof. Santosh Kumar Public Administration

PDPU FacultyDr. Akash Patel Accounts

Dr. J. Brahma Statistics, Maths

Dr. Gopichandran Environment Science

Dr. Kaushal Kishore Management

Dr. N. Madhavan Environmental Studies

Mr. Darshit Shah Computer Science

Mr. Palak Sheth Event Management

Adjunct FacultyDr. Adithya Yagnik Foreign Languages

Dr. Niyati Mistry Geography

Dr. Shilpa Jasubhai Psychology

Mr. Chintan Pathak Music

Mr. Rajesh Jani Sports

Mr. Saumya Joshi Theatre

Ms. Asha Mandappa World Civilization, Fine Arts

Ms. Parna Mukherjee Law

Ms. Shaheen Mansuri Foreign Languages

Ms. Preeti Das Mass Communication

Shri. Hemant Kothari Music

FACULTY @ SLSFACULTY SPEAK

As the Second batch of School of Liberal Studies PDPU is getting ready to step into the corporate world, we at PDPU have a sense of pride to have been involved in crafting this group of fine young people. They embody a perfect blend of education and a 360-degree outlook of the world weaved in by the hands of experience, exposure and training in Business Administration and other disciplines that they have pursued. It has provided them the understanding to evaluate real life challenges and opportunities for making the appropriate and timely decisions and, to become responsible citizens, employees and team members. I am sure that from the time of their absorption as fresher’s in organizations, they will certainly learn the skills and acumen necessary to go up the corporate ladder quickly. My best wishes to everyone for a very bright future.

Dr. Tanushri Banerjee(Faculty, Business Administration)

It is a proud moment for us to express when the students of School of Liberal Studies, PDPU are at the outset of entering into the new world of corporate, that we can see a fine blend of academic, co-curricular and creative excellence in them. The students are ready to face the new challenges with high aspirations, sense of hard work, commitment, and passion in their heart. The freedom to share, experiment and initiate new ways of inter-disciplinary learning will sure provide them a bright future. My best wishes to all.

Ms. Niyati Shah(Academic Coordinator, SLS)

Dr. APJ Abdul KalamFormer President of India

Shri Narendra ModiHon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat

Dr. Mukesh AmbaniMD CEO, Reliance Industries

Mr. Bob DudleyGroup Chief Executive, British Petroleum

Mr. Greg SelingerPremier of Manitoba Province

Mr. Kiyoshi AsakoThe Consul General of Japan in Mumbai

Mr. Sven ClarkeUniversity of British Columbia

Mr. Brad WallHon’ble PremierSaskatchewan, Canada

Mr. Antonio BullonSpanish Consul General

Mr. Francisco SanchezUnder Secretary for International Trade, US

Mr. Jim NickelDeputy High Commissioner, Canada

Dr. N RavichandranDirector IIM Indore

Mr. Richard BaleNew Consul General ofCanada in Mumbai

Mr. Grant ManugeAssociate Asst. Deputy Minister (International Business Division) Dept. of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Canada.

R. RajagopalanIFS officer, Member of Board of Studies for International Relations,PDPU; Former President of Association of Indian Diplomats, Managing Editor of Indian Foreign Affairs Journal; and Former Ambassador of India to Morocco, Cuba and Guyana; served Indian Missions in Russia, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Mauritius and Saudi Arabia.

Prof. Hema ShardaDirector South Asia Relations, Vice Chancellor, of University of Western Australia

Mr. Navdeep SuriIFS, Indian Ambassador to Egypt

Mr. Mukesh PuriIAS, Director, GUVNL, Baroda

Mr. J. MahapatraIPS, Commissioner of Police, Ahmedabad

Mr. Sunil ParekhCorporate Advisor, Zydus Cadila

Mr. Jagat ShahTrade & Investment Representative of Manitoba Trade & Investment, Govt. of Manitoba, Canada in India

Dr. Arvind KudchadkarProfessor Emeritus, IIT Bombay.

Mr. Nirmeet KacheriaDirector, Guardian Glass Pvt. Ltd

Mr. Mabouso ThiamDirector General of Agency for Development of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises of Senegal

Mr. Rakesh AhujaAustralian Department of Foreign Affairsand Trade

Mr. Anjum RajabaliBollywood Script Writer

Ms. Anjali DesaiEditor, Gujarat Guide

Dr. Ajay DixitChairperson of ‘Centre for Social Entrepreneurship and CSR’ EDI.

Mr. Vivek SharmaGandhi Fellowship Programme Director

Dr. Shirish KashikarDirector, National Institute of Mass Communications and Journalism

Professor Jim CrossEdith Cowan University

Neeraj ShridharFamous Bollywood Singer

Imran Khan and Sonakshi Sinha.

Mr. Abhinay BankerTheatre Personality

Mr. Mitai ShuklaContent Writer and Producer, Radio Mirchi

Dr. K HariharanDirector, L.V. Prasad Film & TV Academy-Chennai

INDUSTRY SPEAK

SLS offers cutting edge programs focused on exposure and exploration for the students which is the need of the hour. Certainly industries require technical people, however for strategic and long term sustainable growth of any organization; they need leaders and creative thinkers who are able to think beyond the box. Liberal Studies help students obtain such competencies. India needs strategic thinkers, visionaries and motivating leaders. An employee of liberal study back-ground would be the end of search for Indian employers certainly.

According to me, liberal education lies above all other disciplines or forms of education. Due to the knowledge of various subjects and the high exposure provided by School Of Liberal Studies, the students undoubtedly stand apart from their counterparts in other colleges. In future, they would not only have the ability to understand their work, but they would also be able to perceive and interpret their environmental cues very efficiently. They are the torch bearers, visionaries and leaders of the future. Organizations need them.

Mr. Sunil ParekhAdvisor, Zydus Cadila Healthcare, Ahmedabad

Mr. Jagat ShahTrade & Investment representative Govt. of Manitoba - Canada for India

DISTINGUISHED VISITORS

MAJOR ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

• 13 students of SLS on 21st January had participated in the 2nd ‘Forensic Psychology Day Seminar’, organized by the Institute of Behavioural Sciences (IBS), Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU), Gandhinagar ,Gujarat.

• PDPU hosted International Conference of Academic Institutions on 9th and 10th of January 2013, under the Vibrant Gujarat 2013.

• SLS students went for an International Exposure Programme 2013 at Seneca College, Canada

• PDPU organized a research poster making competition on 3rd October, 2013 in collaboration with the Institute of Design, Expression, Art and Learning (IDEAL). The motto was ‘RIIDE the wave’ (RIIDE being the acronym for Re-search, Innovation, Internationalization, Development and Entrepreneur-ship). Nearly 300 students participated.

• PDPU organized ‘Asian Development Bank – Japan New and Renewable Energy / EV Workshop’ on 12th of March 2013. The workshop aimed at sharing the knowledge and experience of various professionals and senior government officials from India and Japan on the latest developments in the Solar Smart Community and Electric Vehicles Technologies.

• Office of International Relations, PDPU had organized a Student’s Seminar on “Scholarship and Higher Degrees by research in various branches of Engineering”. Prof. Hema Sharda, Director South Asia Relations, Vice Chancellor, of University of Western Australia was the esteemed speaker for the seminar.

• Mr. Rakesh Ahuja from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade visited PDPU to talk about the cultural disparities and how cultural intelligence is a key to decode and enter into various markets across the globe to organize and manage activities.

OTHER ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

Student National Research Seminar- Interdisciplinary Approaches to KnowledgeThe School of Liberal Studies organized the National Seminar on ‘Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge’ on 4th and 5th of April 2013. Every student aspires to grow in their lives. Through the Students’ Research Seminar every graduate and undergraduate student from within the University as well as from outside, gets an opportunity to grow through the experience of presenting research papers. Enthusiastic participation from students of all backgrounds, led to sharing of ideas and research papers from various fields of arts & academics, like Business Administration, Psychology, Public Policy, Governance and Administration, International Relations, Economics and Environmental Studies. Such commitment and excitement of the students lead to the growth of the society as a whole.

Census WorkshopA one day Seminar on “Census Operations - 2011” was conducted on campus with the initiative of Dr. Prashant Panda. Presence and participation of Mr. Manish Bharadwaj (IAS), Director of Census Operation enriched the Seminar. Census statistics of Gujarat (district wise) on various parameters like gender, literacy rate, infant mortality rate, housing etc. were presented by the Mr. Bharadwaj. The event incorporated the importance of census data analysis for policy formulation and usefulness of Socio Economic Survey of Population. Through this seminar students of SLS learned that Indian Census is the most credible and only one primary data source on Demography, Economic Activity, Literacy and Education, Housing & Household Amenities, Urbanization, Fertility and Mortality, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Language, Religion, Migration, Disability and many other sociocultural parameters.

MDP - Management Development ProgrammeSchool of Liberal Studies successfully organized a Management Development Programme-Business Acumen, 3 days program for mid to senior level managers. The programme was designed to help managers to gain a broader understanding of their business and to strategically work into teams and as individuals in order to achieve the required organizational goals. The programme also focussed on the interrelationship between various components of business acumen namely finance, operations, innovation, risk and marketing where the participants made business decision in a business simulation game. The lectures were delivered by experts from IIM-A and senior executives from various industries along with SLS faculty.The top level executive of various companies like Coastal Gujarat Power Ltd., Cairn India, Oil India Limited, Gujarat Gas Company Limited, GSESL, GETCO, Torrent Power Limited, were among the few who participated in the Management Development Programme.

Visit to Aga Khan Rural Support Program - AKRSPThe students of SLS had a 2 day visit to Aga Khan Rural Support Program at Chotila. They were exposed to the drought-fed areas and watershed regions of Surendranagar district. The students were taken to the field were they were also exposed to the source of livelihood of the villagers of Chotila and nearby villages. Officials of the well renowned NGO requested us to visit again looking at the zeal of the students

“International Economic and Commercial Sciences Students Association” is a global youth organization that develops leadership capabilities through their internal leadership programs and engages students and graduates in international student exchange and internship programs for profit and non-profit organizations. The One World Project is a one month long cultural internship hosted by PDPU and facilitated by AIESEC Ahmedabad. “Vasudhaivakutumbakam” is a Sanskrit phrase that means “The whole world is one family”. We receive students participating in this project from various corners of the world such as from France, Poland, China, Ukraine, USA, Netherlands, Colombia, Canada, Estonia, Hong Kong and Ireland. This project has strengthened the international appeal and furthered the delivery of the liberal studies program which has increased the leverage for all PDPU students including Engineering and Management.

As the roots of a Liberal Education spread their reach across world, so it is necessary for a liberal studies student to understand not just his/her own country but the varied cultures of the world. That is what made PDPU bring Spain to India. We showcased Spain’s most famous dance that the world envies it for is the sensuous and beautiful Flamenco, the Las Ketch up song that moves one and all ,the fiery, romantic, dance of the moment Salsa, Drama - Amor en Espana, the very famous and beautifully composed track from the blockbuster Desperado. While putting up this zealous show we all realized that the two nations are quite alike as if we could find a little India in Spain and a little Spain in India

‘En este día una nueva vida empieza, compartiremos juntos. Un Amor, Un Sueño, Un Corazon’

‘On this day a new life has its start We’ll share with each other one love, one dream, one heart’

PROJECT ONE WORLD

SPAINDIA-THE BONSAI OF SPAIN IN INDIA

Events

Among several initiatives taken by Vibrant Gujarat is the Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG), established by the Department of Education. KCG envisions to generate and provide ideas and paradigms for achieving excellence in education, educational management and policy framing for education in general and higher education in particular. KCG held an International Conference at PDPU aiming at viewing higher education in Gujarat in a global, futuristic perspective and at visualizing prospects of Gujarat. While educationists from different parts of India as well as from various countries discussed on Themes of Higher Education and its Prospects, the students of the School of Liberal Studies volunteered, escorting guests and maintaining the decorum to make the event a grand success.

KNOWLEDGE CONSORTIUM OF GUJARAT (KCG)

FLARE‘Flare’ is an Annual Techno - Cultural Fest of PDPU. Each year the flames of the Flare keep on rising. Every year Flare is theme based and this year the theme was Streets Unleashed. Many new events are organized in which the students showcase their talent, organizing skills and their leadership skills. Flare 2013 was an exuberant event, which doubles the expectation for succeeding year.

STUDENTS’ CLUBS

Sorriso The purpose of Photography Club of PDPU is to increase skills, knowledge and ability in craft and art of photography in members of the club and also to cover all the events that take place in the University. The club also provides the platform to all its members for showing their creativity by conducting various competitions.

CII – YIYoung Indians (YI) is an integral part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), India’s premier business association. CII initiated YI with an objective of creating a platform for young Indians to realize the dream of a developed nation. The PDPU YI net is formed to connect with other institutions and the industry through CII.

Society of Public Policy and Governance The club was incorporated under guidance and supervision of Prof. Santosh Kumar. It aims to create stage for futuristic administrative practitioners in public governance and business for welfare in the country. It provides students with essential learning opportunities that will prepare them for careers in public services and innovative leader by developing their managerial, analytical faculties. There are lectures and interactions Workshops held under expertise of researchers from various research organizations like NGOs, Government Organizations, Public - Private Partnership Firms.

Entrepreneurship CellAn entrepreneur can be regarded as a person who has the skill and motivation to set up a business or enterprise of his own and who always looks for high achievements. He/she is the catalyst for social change and works for the common good. It is a firm belief at the Entrepreneurship Cell that original thoughts and radical ideas take shape in young minds. Students are the greatest natural resource and the Cell intends to nurture them and provide them with opportunities for excellence. It intends to pierce the corporate veil, to let the budding entrepreneurs get a feel of how the corporate world works. In all, it is the cherished dream of the Entrepreneurship Cell to create Corporates out of the present day technocrats.

Soul Pepper – The Dramatics and Dance Club of PDPUSoul Pepper aims at developing the theatre and performing culture in the University. It is actively involved in all events and participates in competitions across India and has won many laurels for PDPU.

Mind Ripple – the Quizzing ClubA quiz is a form of mind sport. In today’s competitive world, keeping yourself updated is very important. Quiz is one of the best place for exchange of knowledge. In PDPU the quizzing club – Mind Ripple works with the objective of provide a platform for the students to develop interest in the quiz and related intellectual activities.

Community Development InitiativeIt has been said that the world has transformed from caves to modern times because there were always a bunch of men and woman who thought differently. The CDI is a perfect analogy to it. It aims at developing and maintaining our environment, sustaining the gifts of Almighty, nurture and cherish the young and powerful body and souls of the under privileged rural children in every subtle and simple way possible. The school ‘Umang’ started for children of labourers have been successful in bringing smiles to people around.

AIESECThe AIESEC network includes over 60,000 members in 110 countries and territories. It is one of the largest student run organizations in the world. It is present in over 2,100 universities across the globe, provides more than 20,000 leadership experiences to its members and sends students and graduates on 16,000 international exchanges yearly. AIESEC is supported by over 4,000 partner organizations around the globe that look to AIESEC to support the development of youth and to access talented individuals keen on personal growth.

Wordsmith - The Debate ClubThe Debate and the MUN Club of PDPU hosts a variety of unique debates, workshops and discussions every month on exciting topics from the best in the business, while encouraging thought, provoking comprehensive discussion, honing public speaking skills and widening knowledge horizons of participating students.

VGA – Video Graphics Association, PDPUThe VGA is one of the oldest student organizations in PDPU. Works with an objective to create a knowledge base and a platform for students to enhance and explore their creativity, ideas, messages, feelings, etc. It is involved in uplifting the level of short film production by means of education and supervision. The club also helps all other students’ organization in creating videos or covering the events.

Rotaract

The club does a list of activities in developing all round leaders of tomorrow. The activities span is from entrepreneurship to various social responsibilities like cancer awareness and blood donation camps. With the mission of all round development and “service above self” the club has flourished amongst the youth and would keep motivating the students at PDPU.

Offbeat - The Music ClubThe club focuses on promoting aspiring musicians of the University since its year of inception. Every year Offbeat organizes ‘Saaz’ the intra - university music competition, ‘Antakshari’, ‘Unplugged’-the musical evening. The club emphasis on participation to various music competitions such as Mood Indigo (IIT Mumbai), Synapse (DAIICT). Many original compositions and themes have been created. The club aims towards creating and spreading awareness about the art amongst the University students.

Foggaire - The Fashion ClubThe Fashion Club Foggaire is involved in developing a sense of style, elan, and dignity to styling. The lessons in presenting oneself better is supported and instilled by means of numerous workshops and activities.

Jharokha – The Literary Club of PDPUA “Jharokha” is a type of overhanging enclosed balcony used in Mughal architecture. The name Jharokha here refers to the platform or a pathway for the display of one’s thoughts and ideas buried deep inside. The main objective of Jharokha is to discover the untouched shores of the sea of creativity within students of PDPU like Creative Writing, Poetry Recitation, Designing, Debate, Out of Box Thinking

Rang – The Fine Arts Club of PDPU“Rang” aims to inspire young minds to have creative and artistic view and provide a strong base to showcase their talents, to make the students familiar to most types of Artistic methods used to make greeting cards, paint T-shirts and make Recycled Goods and to conduct workshops and Exhibitions and help students to have monetary gain from the same.

IYCN – GThe Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN) is a coalition uniting Indian youth who are concerned about Environment Issues & Climate Change. PDPU students formed an organization to represent IYCN, for awareness of climate change in campus.

STUDENTS’ CLUBS

LibraryLibrary is basically a collection of sources, resources and services. Library and Information Centre here extensively utilizes Information Technology so that best source and information can reach to the user. The library has been automated using Alice for Windows (AfW) - an international user friendly library package. The software facilitates automated circulation (issue-return) of books and speedy access to bibliographic, location and availability information of the books in the library.

There are 5520 books, 44 journals, 141 CD’s all kinds of newspaper.

Performing Arts RoomThis room is specially designed to keep the performing arts discipline active in the Campus. Students prepare and practice for their Dance, Music, Drama etc competition and SLS cultural activities in this room. Theatre, Music and Dance classes are also conducted here.

Lecture HallAir-conditioned lecture halls of the university give the comfortable ambience to the students to learn and develop more. All the Lecture Halls are equipped with Projectors and PC. They have comfortable seating of rotatable chairs. There are around 10 Lecture halls for School of Liberal studies.

Cafeteria & Food CourtThe University has ensured that the students enjoy healthy & nutritious diet charted out by a dietitian, which is wholesome and nutritious. The food court also provides refreshments throughout the day. The cafeteria is attractively laid out and offers students an eco-friendly environment to relax while deliberating on their academic challenges.

Language LabTo enable students to comprehend and use languages efficiently, PDPU has set up a multi-medium Language Laboratory (Language Lab) set in a 2110 sq. feet spacious room. The Language Lab is fully furnished and air-conditioned. The Language Lab at PDPU is a Computer based laboratory with flexibility to conduct laboratory sessions without computers. Globarena Technologies Private Limited develops the software used in the Language Lab. The Software has default 200-hour self-learnable digital program.

Wellness CentreA nutritious diet and a good workout helps students to combat academic stress. PDPU has set up a state of the art wellness centre which offers cardio & weight training equipment and helps students workout under the expert supervision of a certified trainer. The wellness centre can look after the needs of more than 50 students per session and is functional throughout the day.

As part of its wellness initiative, the university also provides an open ground for outdoor games, such as football and cricket and practice courts for basketball, volleyball and badminton.

Hostel FacilityOur in-campus residential facilities offer furnished hostel rooms on a twin occupancy basis. This is an optional facility offered to the students. Separate hostels are provided for female students. There are Wi-Fi enabled hostel blocks which are well-designed to meet the needs of the students. These include emergency medical facilities, a doctor on call, 24x7 access to computer labs and a well equipped and comfortable lounge to facilitate group activities.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University has collaborated with various reputed universities across the globe. The University provides international opportunities to students & members of the faculty for exchange of knowledge between the universities. The collaborations enable the University to provide international exposure to students by developing joint research projects as well as long term and short term courses at these reputed universities.

INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS

Other than a warm welcome, we provide the recruiters with the following aids :• Large Air Conditioned Classrooms and halls

for pre-placement and written tests• Air-conditioned Rooms for GD and PI• Hi speed internet connectivity• Photocopying and Business Center facilities • Student volunteers for prompt action on the

day of visit• Arrangement/Accommodation on Campus if

intimated prior to visit

FACILITIES FOR RECRUITERS

National Seminar on “INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES TO KNOWLEDGE” at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar

STUDENT’S RESEARCH AND ACHIEVEMENTSPaper PresentationAashima Agarwal• ‘Progressive Political Approach: The Gujarat Model’ at National Conference of Emerging Patterns of State Politics in India with special reference to Rajasthan at the Rajasthan University, 2012

Ankit Rathore and Jaimin Pandit• International Conference of Research in Marketing

(ICRM) - 2013. The study of factors which influence the Customers in Online Shopping. IIT Delhi, XLRI Jamshedpur, Curtin University Australia.

Durva Vyas• ‘Self and Wage Employment and its Role in Poverty

Alleviation’ at Students’ Research Seminar, SLS on April 26, 2012

• ‘The White, the Grey and the Black Economy of India’ at Students’ Research Seminar at SLS in April 2013

• ‘India Looks West: Understanding the Strategic and Economic Implications of India’s Oil Imports from the Gulf Co-operation Council’ at the International Conference on Emerging Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in Global Business, Management, Tourism & Information Technology’ organized by ‘RDA and RDRF, Jaipur’ in collaboration with ‘RCCI, Jaipur’ at Goa in September 2013

Jainisha Chavda• ‘Indo–Japan Economic Relations: New Developments

and Promising Initiatives’ at International Conference on Leadership in Business and Management, at Department of Management Studies-Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, November 2012. Published in the Global Journal of Finance and Management 2012 Volume 4, No. 5, ISSN 0975-6477

• Essay: ‘How can India and Africa compete, collaborate and co-create the future on Environmental Issues?’ was published FPRC Journal (ISSN 2277 – 2464), 2013 (1), published by Foreign Policy Research Centre,

New Delhi.

• Editorial: ‘The Leadership Sagacity’ in the online journal International Affairs Forum by Centre for International Relations, a Washington D.C based NGO.

• Poem: ‘The Truth Cried…’ published in June 2013 issue of The Taj Mahal Review (ISSN 0972- 6004)

• ‘India and China: Challenges to the Imminent Leadership’ at the International Conference on Political Science, Sociology and International Relations in Singapore, 26-27th August, 2013

Janki Patel• ‘Political Regimes and Development: A Study of

Gujarat’ at National Conference on Emerging Patterns of State Politics in India with special reference to Rajasthan, in Jaipur, November 2012

Karishma Padhy• ‘Progressive Political approach: The Gujarat Model’ at

Rajasthan University National Conference, 2012

• ‘Self Help Groups: Feminist Paradigm for Rural Women Empowerment ’ in IIT-Delhi Tech Fest, Tryst-2013

• ‘Fiscal Policy and Growth of India: Overcoming the Constraints’ at National Seminar on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge at PDPU, Gandhinagar in April 2013

Kruti Nair• ‘Exploring the Trend of the Indian Fiscal Deficit as

Compared to Various Macroeconomic Variables’ at Students’ Research Seminar, PDPU, 2013

• ‘Catch 22 for India: The Iran - Israel Rivalry’ at Students’ Research Seminar at PDPU, 2012

• E - Presentation on Unconventional Gas at Energy Conclave, PDPU, 2012

Madhvi Bhayani• ‘India-Bangladesh Relationship: A Scenario’ in the

Students’ Research Seminar organized by PDPU, 2012.

• ‘Development Politics is the need of this hour’ at conference on Emerging Patterns of State Politics in India with special reference to Rajasthan University of Rajasthan, Jaipur

• ‘New Public Management with Sustainable Development’ at Students’ Research Seminar, PDPU, 2013

Payal Shah• ‘Indian Diaspora in Malaysia’ at National Seminar on

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge at PDPU, Gandhinagar in April 2013

• ‘Analyzing buying behaviour of students for laptop’ at International Conference in IIT Delhi, December 2012

• Presented a Paper on “ Changing Trends of Iron Ore Exports during the period of 2001-02 to 2011-12” at RDA’s 14th International conference on Advances and Challenges in Global Business, Management , Economics ,Tourism and Information Technology held at Jaipur in February 2014 whose abstract was published in conference proceedings having ISBN No. 978-81-920965-1-3.

• Paper on “Examining Trends of Indian Imports during the period of 2002-2012” is presented at International Conference on Economics , Trade and Development at Penang, Malaysia during 12-14 March,2014. This paper will be published in the JOEBM (ISSN: 2301-3567) as one volume, and will be included in the Engineering & Technology Digital Library, and indexed by Periodicals Directory, MESLibrary, ProQuest, EBSCO, WorldCat, Google Scholar, Ulrich’s, Cross Ref and shall be sent to be reviewed by ISI Proceedings

Pooja Shah• ‘Self and Wage Employment Policies and Its Role In

Poverty Alleviation in India’ at Students’ Research Seminar PDPU, 2012

• ‘Cross-Cultural Issues in Online Marketing’ presented and published in the 16th Conference on Management (NICOM-2013) at School of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad.

• ‘Effects of the Global Financial Crisis on Least Developed Countries’ at the National Conference on Paradigm for Sustainable Business: People, Planet, and Profit, 2013 at the Department of Management Studies, IIT Roorkee.

• ‘How hedging can be improved on the Indian National Commodity Exchange’ submitted to The Forward Markets Commission (FMC) as a part of Internship Project, June 2013.

Pooja Varyani• ‘Development Politics is Need of an Hour’ at ICSSR

Sponsored National Conference Emerging Patterns of State Politics in India with special reference to Rajasthan in Jaipur, 2012.

• ‘New Public Management for Sustainable Human Development’ at National Seminar on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge at PDPU, Gandhinagar in April 2013

• Kinjal Chaudhary: ‘Political Regimes and Development: A study of Gujarat’ at ICSSR Sponsored National Conference Emerging Patterns of State Politics in India with special reference to Rajasthan, Jaipur, 2012

Ritika Anuranjana• ‘Fiscal Policy and Growth of India: Overcoming the

Constraints’ at National Seminar on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge at PDPU, Gandhinagar in April 2013

• ‘Human Resources: An exigent need for the success in the health sector’ in the paper presentation competition at the Tech Fest (Tryst) of IIT Delhi, 2013

Riva Patel• ‘India’s Nuclear Deterrence: Defence

or Development?’ at National Seminar on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge at PDPU, Gandhinagar in April 2013

• ‘India Looks West: Understanding the Strategic and Economic Implications of India’s Oil Imports from the Gulf Co-operation Council’ at the International Conference on Emerging Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in Global Business, Management, Tourism & Information Technology’ organized by ‘RDA and RDRF, Jaipur’ in collaboration with ‘RCCI, Jaipur’, September 2013

Slesha Modh• ‘E-commerce: Challenges faced by

India’ presented and published at an international conference at IIT-Delhi under theme of ‘Leadership in Business and Management for Sustainable Global Economy’, IIT-Delhi, India, 2012

• ‘Management of Consumer Behaviour for Organizational Profitability’ at Students’ Research Seminar, PDPU 2012

• ‘Gender Challenges at Work Place’ at Students’ Research Seminar, PDPU 2011

Veedehi Patel• ‘New Public Management : A

Step towards Democratization’ at National Students’ Seminar at PDPU, Gandhinagar in April, 2012

• ‘Coalition: A New era in Indian Politics’ at Rajasthan University, Jaipur

• ‘MGNREGA Policy ‘at National Seminar on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge at SLS- PDPU, Gandhinagar in April 2013

Yash Modi• ‘Public Relations: Propaganda and its

Social Implications’ at the National Seminar on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge at PDPU, Gandhinagar in April 2013• ‘Coalition: A New Era in Indian Politics’ at Rajasthan University, Jaipur

• Presented a Paper on ‘Issues and Solutions in Positive Youth Development’ at the Symposium on Positive Youth Development – PYD on 2nd December 2013 held at Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

• ‘Media Ethics in Contemporary Society’ at the National Students’ Seminar at PDPU, Gandhinagar in April, 2012.

• ‘Contemporary Cinema and Technology’ at Research Seminar organized by PDPU in October, 2010

• Participated as a delegate in the ‘International Conference on themes of Higher Education’ organized by Government of Gujarat in 2010

Yesha Modi• ‘Impact of Facebook Addiction on

the Lifestyle and other Recreational Activities of the Indian Youth’ at International Conference on Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology and International Relations and published in SHS of conferences Journal in December 2013

• ‘Honour Killing in India: Analysis of cases of 2012’ at National Seminar on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge at PDPU, Gandhinagar in April 2013

• Research Poster on ‘Colour, Emotions and Consumer Behaviour: A Correlational Study’ at International Conference on Cognition, Emotion and Affect (CEA 2013), December 2013

• Ankit Rathore: ‘Management Consumer Behaviour for Organizational Profitability’ - April 2013

• Anushree Mehta: ‘Indian Diaspora in Malaysia’ - April 2013

• Ashwini Srinivas: ‘Rise of Democracy and Emergence of Multi- Party System’ at PDPU, October 2010

‘Women in International Terrorism’ –April 2012

• Isha Gandhi: ‘Honour Killing in India: Analysis of cases of 2012’- April 2013

• Jaimin Pandit: ‘Management Consumer Behaviour for Organizational Profitability’ - April 2013

• Janki Gandhi: ‘Effects of Cadbury Advertisements on Children’ - April 2013

• Keya Shukla: ‘Prevalence of Learning Disabilities in Indian Schools’ - 2013

• Kinsylph Chauhan: ‘Explaining India Africa relationship in 21st Century’ - 2012 ‘Challenges in social inclusion’ -April 2013

• Kruti Pandit: ‘Shifting to NPM ‘Need of the hour’’ -April 2013

• Mansi Khatri: ‘Exploration of Consumer Behaviour’ - April 2012 ‘M-commerce and its influence on Cellphones’ April 2013

• Nandita Chauhan: ‘Organizational Role in Employee Efficiency’ - April 2012 ‘Organizational capabilities and Change Management’ - April 2013

• Nupur Saraswat: ‘Organizational capabilities and Change April 2013

‘Organizational Role in Employee Efficiency’- April 2012

• Parthvi Choksi: ‘Diversity: A Tool for Business Sustainability’- 2012 ‘Emotional Intelligence’ 2011

• Prakruti Trivedi: ‘The samudramanthan of the South China Sea, 2013

• Prasashya Choudhury: ‘Peace and Conflict Issues with relation to North and South Korea’- 2012

• Rishigandha Mistri: ‘M-commerce and its effects on, 2013

• Sannidhi Vyas: ‘Taming The Dragon: A Mammoth Task’ -2012 ‘Exploring the trend of Indian fiscal deficit as compared to various economic variables’ - April 2013

• Shinjali Diwanji: ‘Global Warming: Approaches to Stop it’ 2013

• Shreejaya: ‘Prevalence of Learning Disability Students in Indian Schools’ -April 2013

• Soham Pandit: ‘National and International Perspective on Energy: Politics, Policies - April 2013

• Vaidehi Patel: ‘Government reforms in PDS: A case study of Antyoday Anna Yojana (AAY)- April 2013

• Vaishali Iyer: ‘Taming The Dragon: A Mammoth -2012

‘The samudramanthan of the South China- 2013

• Vishwa Barot: ‘Shifting to NPM- Need of The Hour’ - April 2013

Aashima Agarwal • Stood 3rd in two events at the Maadhyam Fest, held

at Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune

• Was selected for Hockey Nationals and represented school at various national hockey tournaments.

Aneri Mehta• Recipient of the coveted Eklavya Award (Senior-2013

& Junior-2008) for Excellence in Yoga from the Government of Gujarat.

Ashwini Srinivas• Participated in the Economic and Social Council

of Dhirubhai Ambani International-MUN as the delegate of Lebanon.

• Overall Design Head of the Annual Techno Cultural University Festival Flare 2013.

• Captain of the University Volleyball Team. Guided the team to achieve 2nd place at an Inter-university Sports Fest at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat.

• Participated in the CEE Model United Nations, Ahmedabad as the Delegate of Myanmar in the United Nations Development Programme and won the award for ‘Honourable Delegate’ in the committee.

Chehek Bilgi• Assisted Mr. Pravin Mishra –with a film called

“The Mystery Painter” which won the first prize in Ahmadabad film making competition.

• Underwent a Certificate Course in Acting at Anupam Kher’s Academy; Actor Prepares, Ahmedabad. Acted in three plays organized at Actor Prepares.

• Trained in Film making at the Institute of Moving Images, Pune. Developed two films – on women construction worker’s under-paid and on Yoga’ for Fitness

• Representative to the Asia-Pacific UNEP-TUNZA Conference, 2012 where she provided inputs from youth’s perspective for the Rio+ 2012 and CBD COP 11, 2012.

• 5th World Water Forum, (2009), Istanbul - Was selected amongst 100s of International youth as PAID participant.

• Youth and Children Global Youth Service Day (2012) – as Youth Community Service Ambassador and Regional Coordinator- Ahmedabad – Organized Events in slums and schools to communicate agenda of Rio+20; Road to Rio+2012.

Durva Vyas• Trained in theatre under Walter Peter, an artist

from the National School of Drama. Performed in ‘Ramgaatha’, a two- hour long play inspired by the Ramayana and in ‘Barrackpore se Laal Quila’, a two hour play depicting India’s Freedom Struggle, amassing more than 500 people

• Represented Gujarat in Basketball Nationals twice and played at the State and the District level a number of times

• Received a scholarship from Chief Minister Narendra Modi for winning the State Championship in Basketball

• Member of runners – up team at an management competition ‘Concourse’, held at BKMIBA, Ahmedabad

• Member of runners – up team at event ‘Maadhyam’, held at Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (SIMC), Pune

Farhanmujib Gena• Participated in Ahmedabad Film Project AFP-2012.

Made a short film – ‘The Turning Point ‘ in 48 hours. First in team event of film making competition on annual cultural program at PDPU - March - 2013.

• Co-ordinating the event Green Run 2013 conducted by PDPU on 9th Feb. 2013.

• Joined workshop on film making by institute of moving images and made a short film - save water.

• Made a film - Pavitra for Heritage film festival 2013 and won a Best Special Mention Award.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Janki Patel• Participated in Street Plays and won the 1st prize at

‘Spandan’ - SITG, 2011;

• 2nd prize at Antaragnee- Blithchron at IIT-Gandhinagar 2012 and 2nd prize at Antaragnee- Blithchron at IIT-G 2013

Jainisha Chavda • Received financial aid worth 20,000 INR from

Government of India for good academic performance in Higher Secondary School

• Won 1st prize in the Presentation Competition at Census 2011 Seminar held at PDPU, Gandhinagar.

• Stood 2nd in Group Discussion, 3rd in Extempore Competition and won the Runners-up Trophy in National level college event “Intellectus-2013” organized by H.L Institute of Commerce, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Kruti Nair• Had her article published in “The Indian Economist”

website, March 2013 (Title of Article : Catch 22 for India : The Iran - Israel Rivalry)

• Published a short story titled Sudoku in Woman’s Era Magazine in December 2012.

Madhura Deshmukh• Was awarded ‘Commendable Delegate’ at CEEMUN conference, Ahmedabad.

Nandita Chauhan• Interviewed various eminent women writers at

National Colloquium on Indian Women Writers in English at Gujarat University, 2011

• Stood Second in inter-college Business Plan competition, organized by Echai, Flare 2013

Nupur Saraswat• Interviewed Mrs. Shobha De during National

Colloquium on Indian Women Writers in India organized by Delhi Sahitya Akademi in association with Gujarat University’s Department of English, 2011.

• Stood Second in inter-college Business Plan competition, organized by Echai, Flare 2013

Parthvi Choksi• Won 3rd Prize at Techfest Green Campus Challenge

conducted by IIT Bombay in 2012-13

Prasashya Choudhury: • Secured 1st in a dance competition at Chaos IIM-A in

2011.

• Acted in a short film - The Cross Connection in 2011 which got nominated for “Dada Saheb Phalke Award”

• Acted in two short films - The Mute Heart and Ek Udaan- A journey towards Independence and an advertisement with “White Ants Studio” in 2012.

• Member of PDPU team which secured 2nd place in volleyball during sports festival at DA-IICT in 2012 and 2nd place at SVNIT, Surat in 2013.

• Acted in a Gujarati serial “Jeevti Vaarta” with Dhwani Gautam, a Gujarati movie “Deshbook” with Vipul Sharma and a documentary on HIV/AIDS with for the Indian Government in 2013.

Riva Patel:• Participated in a 4 day Kathak Dance Workshops by

Pandit Shri Birju Maharaj assisted by Ms. Saswati Sen in December 2010

Sarthak Malani: • Stood 3rd with his Band Sweetblame in Intra Gujarat

Rock Band competition Rockparva, judged by famous band Agnee

• Won the Rock band competition at MSU,Baroda-Paramarsh.

• Performed at DA-IICT, Gandhinagar in their annual cultural festival Synapse with his band Sweetblame and opened for famous band Bhayanakmaut

• Successfully completed the Sabarmati Marathon 2013 under the average time

Slesha Modh:• Member of the SPIC MACAY Chapter at competition,

organized by Echai, Flare 2013, Gandhinagar (Gujarat).

• Received financial aid worth 40,000 INR from Government of India as a part of Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students, for good academic performance in Higher Secondary School.

Yash Modi:• Holds the Guinness World Record for ‘Most Number of

People Playing Tabla for Longest Time’ at Ahmedabad, 2011

• Selected for the Tata Jagriti Yatra 2013, a 15 day train journey across India to learn the intricacies of Social Entrepreneurship sponsored by Google, Dell and Coca Cola in January 2014

• Selected for the Gurukul Anubhav Scholarship at His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s monastery in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh under a scholarship by SPICMCAY and FURHHDL, Delhi.

• Co-founded ‘Kaarwaan Express’, a literature blog to encourage depleting reading habits among youth.

• Participated in India’s Got Talent with Band RP till Round 2 Won 3rd Prize in Short Film Making Competition at Maadhyam 2011 festival of Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune

• Stood 1st in Branding & Advertising event at Concourse 2013 at Ahmedabad University, BKMIBA.

• Overall Cultural Head of Annual Techno-Cultural Festival FLARE 2013 at PDPU

Yesha Modi: • Overall Design Head of the Annual Techno Cultural

University Festival Flare 2013

• Interviewed various eminent women writers at National Colloquium on Indian Women Writers in English at Gujarat University, 2011

SLS GRADUATING BATCH OF 2014

MESSAGE FROM CAREER CELL

STUDENTS’ PROFILE

Education Background offinal year students

Gender Profile of Final Year

They say that with great power, Comes greater responsibility. A rich cultural heritage, an unparalleled diversity, and backed by the recent growth in business and world politics, India finds itself on the cusp of global significance. ‘Open-mindedness’, ‘globalization’, ‘high awareness’, and ‘all-round development’ have become the buzzwords which are defining the road ahead for the nation; and it is essential to transform the education system and train the young generation to lead, innovate, and take us forward into the new millennium. Designed specifically for this purpose, the Liberal Studies program with a globally accepted pedagogy is the next evolution in Indian academics.

A new batch is passing out heralding a new beginning. A new journey of challenges and achievements, that the students of Batch 2010 will embark upon. We are confident that they will not only meet the expectations of the industry but also surpass them.

This brochure collates all the relevant information for your participation in the placement program for the Batch of 2010. Always ready for new challenges, this batch has undertaken rigorous wide-ranging classroom education, gained valuable exposure by participating in internships in various sectors, and developed themselves into able professionals. We thank the industry for its invaluable support and we sincerely invite the industry and the government to visit our campus for placements; to come & meet with our graduating students; to interact with them; to test them; and to challenge them. We are sure you will find them ready to take on the roles & responsibilities you envisage for them.

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For more Details Please contact:

Mr. Phalgun KumarManager - Career CellPhone: +91-9924133225E-mail: [email protected]

Faculty Coordinators for Career Cell:

Dr. Ritu SharmaMs. Neeta Khurana

DISSERTATION TOPIC : Effect of cartoons on buying preferences of children

INTERNSHIP:• Worked as an Intern in “Urban Renewal

Mission Internship” with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation for one month in December 2010.

• Interned with Kalpataru power transmission limited, Gandhinagar worked in the HR department.

• Interned with Akshaypatra, Gandhinagar. An NGO that provides mid day meals for the government school children, studied the kitchen process and transportation

• Interned with Iha vedic, Haryana as a HR and marketing intern.

• Dissertation Topic: Influence of Animated Figures/ Cartoons on Children’s Buying Preferences

Major : Business Administration Minor : Corporate CommunicationAreas of Interest : HR and PR

Anushree Mehta

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Comparative Analysis of Selected High Priced Motorcycles in India

INTERNSHIP :• Worked as an Intern in “Urban Renewal


• Industrial Internship at Dolphin Steel in May 2011

Major : Business Administration Minor : International RelationsAreas of Interest : Research Analysis

Deep Patel

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :A Comparison of Strategies Employed by Different E-Commerce Sites



• Interned with Steelkraft Industries in the Marketing Department

Major : Business Administration Minor : International RelationsAreas of Interest : Marketing

Bhaumik Bhagat

Age: 22

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Comparison between Traditional e-Advertising Tools and New Interactive e-Advertising Tools



• Interned with Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat


Major : Business Administration Minor : EconomicsAreas of Interest : Marketing and Finance

Ankit Singh Rathore

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : Cross-Culture Marketing Challenges for MNCs



• Interned with Solving Efeso, Abu Dhabi.( 6 weeks) Worked on project involving research on Saudi Arabian Real-Estate market.

Major : Business Administration Minor : EconomicsAreas of Interest : Marketing, Consultancy and Media

Birwa Sanghani

Age: 21

[email protected]

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Consumer Buying Behavior of Luxurious Cars: The Value of Luxury



• Interned with Percept/H for 1 month. Worked on projects like Congress pitch presentation, IOCL (Indian Oil Corporation Limited) sub brand awareness, Tirupati cooking oil, Ditto TV and Bank of India

• Interned with PSPL Advertising Pvt. Ltd., Indore for 1 month. Worked on advertising/ marketing communication related assignments for Indore Development Authority,

• Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences, Daily and Vindhya Valley- a project of M.P. Govt.

Major : Business Administration Minor : EconomicsAreas of Interest : Marketing and Advertising

Anal Jain

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :A Study of young customer’s buying behaviour towards laptop buying



• Interned with Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, Udisha Initiative


Major : Business Administration Minor : Public AdministrationAreas of Interest : Marketing And Administration

Durgesh Gadhavi

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : Changing Scenario of Gujarati Cinema

INTERNSHIP :• Worked for One month for Urban Renewal

Mission Internship Project with AMC in 2010

• One month internship with ‘Divya Bhaskar’ in the Sports Department

• One month internship with Shree Ram Film Production. Worked as an Assistant Director on the sets of Gujarati film : “Mari Preet Kare Pukar“.

Major : Business Administration Minor : Corporate CommunicationsAreas of Interest : Film Making

Farhanmujib Gena

Age: 22

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Using Personality Assessment as a tool for Training and Development in International Talent Management



• Interned with Reliance Industries Limited, Surat in HR Department for 1 month

• Worked on Live project with Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (worked for Vibrant Gujarat)

Major : Business Administration Minor : PsychologyAreas of Interest : Human Resource and Marketing

Isha Gandhi

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Understanding the Consumer Buying Behavior of Edible Oil Products



• Myexamfunda.com, duration - 1 month, 2011

• DDB Mudra, duration -1 week, 2013

• Vertex devices, duration - 2 months, 2013

Major : Business Administration Minor : Corporate CommunicationAreas of Interest : Marketing

Devarsh Trivedi

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :A Study of Consumer Buying Behavior, Satisfaction Level for Big Bazaar



• Interned with Purnima Advertising

Major : Business Administration Minor : Corporate CommunicationsAreas of Interest : Advertising, Public Relations, Branding And Promotion

Hena Modi

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Customer Satisfaction of Gandhinagar Urban Co-operative Bank



• Interned with Hi - Bond Cement, Rajkot, Gujarat.

• Interned with Ammann Apollo India Private Limited, Mehsana, Gujarat.

Major : Business Administration Minor : EconomicsAreas of Interest : Finance and HR

Disha Joshi

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : Consumer Behavior towards Online Shopping

INTERNSHIP :• GESCO Industries: Interned there as an Interim

Assistant in the Production Department.

• Vimal Oil and Food Ltd.: Interned in the Raw Material Purchase Department.

• Worked as an Intern in “Urban Renewal Mission Internship” with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation for one month in December 2010.

Major : Business Administration Minor : EconomicsAreas of Interest : Marketing and HR

Maitri Patel

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Trends in Baking and Patisserie Industry: A Case Study of Ahmedabad Market

INTERNSHIP :• Interned with AIESEC - Teach Mauritius Program,

Mauritius

• Interned with Divya Bhaskar - Circulation Department, Ahmedabad

• Interned with Excel Crop Care Ltd. - Public Relations Department, Bhavnagar

• Worked on Live Projects at DDB Mudra, Ahmedabad & KCG, Gandhinagar


Major : Business Administration Minor : Corporate CommunicationsAreas of Interest : Patisserie and Culinary Arts and Media Communication

Janki Gandhi

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : India’s Trade Relations with US during 2000-2012 and Future Challenges

INTERNSHIP :• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC),

“URMI” (11 December 2011- 10 January, 2012) Submitted a detailed project report for students’ awareness.

• Self Employed Women’s Association Trade Facilitation Center, Ahmedabad. (1 June to 30 June, 2011.) Worked as program facilitator for the “Swawlamban Project”. Submitted a detailed project report, which was used by STFC for performance appraisal.

• Tata DoCoMo, Ahmedabad (10 June to 1 July, 2012), report for analyzing the positioning of TATA photon in the market.

• Participant of the Liberal Arts Summer School Program 2013, Seneca College, Newnham Campus - Toronto, Canada. (June 2 - July 1)

Major : Business Administration Minor : International RelationsAreas of Interest : CSR, Philanthropy, International Organizations And Non Profit Management

Jainisha Chavda

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in relation to Environment Issues



• Interned with DODSAL ENTERPRISES PRIVATE LIMITED (December, 2011) in the HR department under Mr. Sunil Kotiyan

• Worked on Live project with MUDRA

• Interned with PIDILITE INDUSTRIES PVT LTD (May, 2013) in the Marketing (Export Department) under Mr. Bhupesh Malhotra.

Major : Business Administration Minor : EconomicsAreas of Interest : Marketing

Jaidev Yagnik

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Comparison of Behavior Between Different Mobile Subscribers with Respect to Mobile Number Portability





Jaimin Pandit

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Age-Wise Customers’ Perceptions about Life Insurance Products

INTERNSHIP:• Interned at Career Zone Consultancy (VOTOS

Communication) for 2 months in the field of tele-marketing and also in the area of marketing for insurance plan of Bharti-AXA life insurance.

• Interned with Hi-Bond Cement - Rajkot in Dec 2011

• Worked on a Live project with Dexter Consultancy on Market Research


Major : Business Administration Minor : International RelationsAreas of Interest : Marketing Research, Marketing and Management

Jignesh Ladhava

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : Online and Offline Marketing Strategies in E-Commerce Stores.

INTERNSHIP :• 4 weeks internship with Ahmadabad Municipal

Corporation.

• 4 weeks internship with The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDI) on Business Administration.

• 15 day project with DDB Mudra on Market Research.

• 3 week business development project with YOU Broadband.

• 3 weeks project internship with DDB Mudra on Consumer Behavior.

Major : Business Administration Minor : EconomicsAreas of Interest : Marketing, Product Promotion and Campaigning

Mayank Bhatt

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : Work Life Balance in Organizations



• Interned with Hi - Bond Cement (Rajkot)

Major : Business Administration Minor : EconomicsAreas of Interest : NGO, Human Resource and Event Management

Mihika Patel

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Export Marketing and Entry Level Synergy



• Internship at Space Management Pvt. Ltd - May 2013 (2 Months)

Major : Business Administration Minor : EconomicsAreas of Interest : Marketing and Event Management

Maurya Kadia

Age: 22

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : Consumer Preference for Buying Ready to Cook Meals in Ahmedabad

INTERNSHIP :• Worked for One month for Urban Renewal

Mission Internship Project with AMC in 2010

• One month internship at Privy Department, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Alkapuri, Vadodara

• One month internship at Tech Publication Inc, Vadodara related to Search Engine Optimization

• Worked on Live Project under Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG) for Vibrant Gujarat Event

• Worked on Live Project with DDB Mudra, Ahmedabad as research Intern

Major : Business Administration Minor : Corporate CommunicationsAreas of Interest : Marketing, Finance and HR

Mansi Khatri

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : Effectiveness of Employee Engagement in Companies (in Human Resource Department)

INTERNSHIP :• Interned with Knowledge Consortium Gujarat in

December, 2011.

• Interned with Hitachi Hi-Rel Power Electronics Pvt. Limited in Gandhinagar in Human Resource Department. Worked on the project -To study employee feedback system with special reference to suggestion skim and skip level sessions at HHPE


Major : Business Administration Minor : EconomicsAreas of Interest : Human Resource

Manali Patel

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Effects of Branding and Advertising on Apple and Samsung Mobile Phone Consumers

INTERNSHIP:• Urban Renewal Mission Internship with

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), 2010

• Live Project with DDB Mudra, Ahmedabad for Market Research

• Marketing Research at www.myexamfunda.com, Ahmedabad

• Dexter Consultancy, Ahmedebad

• Sales and Marketing Research Assistant at Radiant Engineers, Rajkot

Major : Business Administration Minor : Corporate CommunicationsAreas of Interest : Production and Operation, E-Commerce, Strategic Marketing and Advertising

Monil Paun

Age: 24

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Consumer Satisfaction Level between Gulmohar and Alpha - One Mall



• Interned with GPPC - Gujarat Pipavav Power Corporation

• Worked on a Live project with Dexter Consultancy - Ahmadabad

• Interned with GPCL - Gujarat Power Corporation Limited, Human Resource Department.

Major : Business Administration Minor : Corporate CommunicationsAreas of Interest : Human Resource Management

Prachi Ghoghari

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Customer Service Quality in LIC



• Interned with Hi-Bond Cement, Rajkot, Gujarat. Worked and studied manufacturing and HR department.

• Ammann Apollo India Private Ltd., Mehsana, Gujarat, worked with the HR Dept.

Major : Business Administration Minor : EconomicsAreas of Interest : Finance and HR

Phoram Patel

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : Effect of Innovative HR Strategies on Company’s Success: A Case Study of Google Inc.

INTERNSHIP :• TATA Teleservices Ltd, Gujarat: worked on

Market Analysis for Smart Home Surveillance System.

• TATA DOCOMO: worked on field analysis, prepared questionnaire and conducted consumer survey for the targeted customer segment

• Dexter Consultancy Pvt. Ltd, Ahmedabad: worked on teaching assessment for faculty at CHARUSAT University

• India Ki Khoj (IKK-2013), Indian Institute of Technology-Gandhinagar: Assisted Prof. Rita Kothari for her presentation in the area of ”Multilingual India” and worked as a Residential Counselor for the program.

• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC),”URMI”2010: Analyzed the working of various departments of AMC for the New West Zone Ward and submitted a final report with recommendations for improving the efficiency of their services offered to the public.


Parthvi Chokshi

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : Effectiveness of Packaging in Product Visibility and its Impact on Consumer Buying Behaviour for Stationery Products

INTERNSHIP :• One month “Urban Rural Mission Internship”

with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to study the functioning of public sector organization (December 2010)

• A month long internship with PT Education, Bikaner as a Management Trainee (June 2011).

• One week internship with Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat as a part of Corporate Communication Skills Development Program (December 2012)

• Interned at ITC Ltd. Worked in the Education and Stationery Products Business (Marketing and Branding) Department (May-June 2013)

Major : Business Administration Minor : Economics and International RelationsAreas of Interest : Marketing and Branding

Nupur Saraswat

Age: 22

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Acceptance of E-banking Service by Customer



• Interned with Hi-Bond Cement

• Interned with Ammann Apollo India Private Limited, Ditasan, Mehsana in Human Resource Department.

Major : Business Administration Minor : EconomicsAreas of Interest : Finance

Nidhi Rathod

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Comparative Study Of Brand Personality Of Premium Category Of Sports Shoes



• Interned with India Cements, Chennai (May-June 2013) as a Management Trainee in HR Department. Exposure in Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives, Recruitment, Training.

Major : Business Administration Minor : EconomicsAreas of Interest : Marketing and HR

Nandita Chauhan

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Reaching out to Society: A Study of CSR Activities of Leading Companies of India

INTERNSHIP :• Elitecore Technologies Pvt. Ltd: Worked

for 8 weeks as intern in the Marketing Communications Department.

• Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) in Trade Facilitation Center, Ahmedabad: Worked as program facilitator for the ”Swawlamban Project”. Submitted a detailed project report, which was used by STFC for performance appraisal.

• Varishth Nagrik Kalyan Trust: Worked as intern for 4 weeks as a event promoter and event manager for the trust

• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), “URMI”: Interned for 4 weeks to understand the functions and activities of AMC in different areas

Major : Business Administration Minor : Economics Areas of Interest : Human Resource, Management and Research

Slesha Modh

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Performance Management System in SAIL

INTERNSHIP :• Interned with SAIL, New Delhi in Personnel

Directorate Department, worked on the project: A study and analysis of the Employee Welfare Schemes at SAIL


Major : Business Administration Minor : EconomicsAreas of Interest : Human Resource Management

Ritika Anuranjana

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Consumer Buying Behaviour of Dairy Products from Retail Outlets in Ahmedabad



• Live project with Dexter Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., Market research in Education sector.


Rishigandha Mistri

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : Comparative Analysis of Top Selling Gearless Two Wheelers in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad



• Interned with Dolphin Steelkraft industries

• Interned with Cairo University, Explore Egypt programme.

Major : Business Administration Minor : International RelationsAreas of Interest : Marketing, Administration and Production

Sachin Thakkar

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Study on Service Quality and Passenger Satisfaction on Indigo Airlines and Air India



Major : Business Administration Minor : Corporate CommunicationsAreas of Interest : Marketing

Ronak Halani

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Valued Product Attributes for Consumers in their Purchase Decision for Buying Cars

INTERNSHIP :• Interned with Ahmedabad Municipal

Corporation

• Interned with AIESEC Cairo on project- Explore Egypt. Worked in Tourism Department and Explored the country.

Major : Business Administration Minor : EconomicsAreas of Interest : Marketing, Management, Arts & Crafts and Designing.

Pulkit Viradiya

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : A Study of Use of Visual Communication Techniques by Leading Companies in India

INTERNSHIP :• Ogilvy & Mather: Worked as Public Relations

Trainee for two months. (Summer 2013)

• BTW Magazine, Chitralekha Publications: Working as Freelance Writer and Food Critic (Since August 2012)

• Mauritius Institute of Training and Development (MITD): Cultural Exposure and Teaching Internship through AIESEC. (2010)

• Divya Bhaskar: Journalism Internship in the IMCL Dept.

• Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, Department of Education, Govt. of Gujarat: Worked as an intern to help for Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2013

Major : Business Administration Minor : PsychologyAreas of Interest : Design, Advertising, Copy Writing and Visual Communication

Yesha Modi

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Digital Communication in India and the Impact of Social Media Advertising amongst youth.

INTERNSHIP :• Interned at Ogilvy & Mather, New Delhi from

30th April - 21st June. Worked in the Public Relations department.

• Research Intern at DDB Mudra, Ahmedabad, April & July 2013

• Interned with SPICMACAY & Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Dharamshala (H.P), June-July 2012. Worked on primary research on the Political System adopted by the Tibetan Government-in-exile.

• Interned with Department of Education, Government of Gujarat, Gandhinagar. November - April 2013 worked on Editing and Designing the Department’s monthly newsletter ‘Parmita’

• Interned with Ashvin & Company Advertisers, Ahmedabad, December-January 2011-2012


Major : Business Administration Minor : Corporate CommunicationsAreas of Interest : Advertising, Mass Media, Communications and Copy Writing

Yash Modi

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Customer Satisfaction of Gandhinagar UrbanCo - operative Bank



• Interned with Hi - Bond Cement, Rajkot, Gujarat.

• Interned with Ammann Apollo India Private Limited, Mehsana, Gujarat.


Zankhana Rathod

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : Performance Management System in a BPO



• Interned with Hi-Bond Cement: Prepared a project report after successfully completing a 20 day internship at Rajkot, December 2011.

• Software Testing Projects (Tops Technologies) worked on Airline Reservation System, Google Mail (gmail), Online Shopping Project

Major : Business Administration Minor : International RelationsAreas of Interest : Financial Analysis, Software Testing and Business Analysis

Soham Pandit

Age: 21

[email protected]

Human resources arelike natural resources;

they’re often buried deep.You have to go looking for them,

they’re not just lyingaround on the surface.

You have to create then circumstances

where they show themselves.

- Ken Robinson

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DISSERTATION TOPIC :Indian Bond Market

INTERNSHIP :• Interned at The Forward Markets Commission

(FMC) Mumbai, the commodity derivatives regulator for a period of one month which included Project preparation and submission on the topic “How to Improve the participation of Hedgers on the Indian Commodity market.”

• Interned with the Gujarat Election Commission for a duration of one month, during which was working on the event “Youth Voters Festival 2013”.

• Worked on a month long internship,”URMI” with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) in December 2012.

Pooja Shah

Age: 21

[email protected]

Major : Economics Minor : International RelationsAreas of Interest : Economic Research, Analysis, Policy formation, Writing and Banking

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Examining trends in Indian Exports during the period of 2002 to 2012

INTERNSHIP :• “Urban Renewal Mission Internship: A month

long internship with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to understand their complexities in 2010

• Dexter Consultancy Pvt. ltd. Worked as an intern on Live Project dealing with Teaching Assessment at CHARUSAT University.

• Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Govt. of Gujarat. Worked on Project titled: Trend and Pattern of Household Consumption of Gujarat (1998-09 to 2009-10 ) and also learnt the method for calculation of district income : District domestic product (DDP)

Major : Economics Minor : Business AdministrationAreas of Interest : Macroeconomics, Finance and Banking

Payal Shah

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Analysis of Saving Pattern of Middle Income Group.

INTERNSHIP :• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: “Urban

Renewal Mission Internship” in 2010.

• Kotak Mahindra Old Mutual Life Insurance, Bhopal. Summer Training Program.

• inTarvo Technologies Limited, Bhopal. Training Program.

• Grontmij/Carlbro A/s (JV) EMA Unihorn (India) Pvt. Ltd. Vocational Training.

Major : Economics Minor : Business AdministrationAreas of Interest : Finance and Marketing

Mayank Taneja

Age: 22

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Economic and Political Analysis of World Oil Sector

INTERNSHIP:• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation as intern in

2010

• Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat as intern in Udisha initiative

• Dexter Consultancy, Marketing Research, one week live project

• State Finance Commission of Gujarat, Research assistant under Dr. Himani Baxi

• Directorate of Economics and Statistics, interned in 2013

Major : Economics Minor : International RelationsAreas of Interest : Research

Kruti Nair

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : Analysis of Shipping Trends in Western India

INTERNSHIP :• Interned with the Bihar State Government as a

Student Observer in the Planning Commission Head Office, Bihar State Government, Patna.

• Urban Rural Mission Internship: A month long internship with Ahmedabad Municipal in 2010

Major : Economics Minor : International RelationsAreas of Interest : Behavioural Economics, Policy and Planning Decisions on National and International Scale and Implications thereof

Gayatri Chauhan

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Black Economy – The Size, Presence and Parallel Usefulness for White Economy

INTERNSHIP:• “Urban Renewal Mission Internship”

With Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) December 2010 - January 2010

• Commissionerate Of Technical Education, Department Of Technical Education (DTE), Government Of Gujarat, Gandhinagar

• Intern With The OSDS For Correspondence Purpose for the Establishment of IIT Vadodara and IITRAM, Maninagar

Major : Economics Minor : International RelationsAreas of Interest : International Economics and Writing

Durva Vyas

Age: 20

[email protected]

ECONOMICS

DISSERTATION TOPIC : Challenges in Ship Breaking Industry Analysis: A Case Study of Alang

INTERNSHIP:• “Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, “Urban

Renewal Mission Internship” in 2010.

• Directorate of Economics and Statistics: worked as an Intern on Projects like Analysis of Public Expenditure (Gujarat State) and calculation of District Domestic Product

Major : Economics Minor : Business AdministrationAreas of Interest : Advertising and Marketing

Subud Sinkar

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Analysis of Balance of Payments during 2000-2012

INTERNSHIP:• “URMI” with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation:

worked as an intern in 2010

• Reliance Retail (Jaipur) Worked as a Marketing intern

• Rajasthan Patrika FM station (95 TADKA), made a report on the competition between the FM Stations

• Dexter Consultancy Pvt. Limited. (Ahmedabad) Worked as a Management intern

Major : Economics Minor : International RelationsAreas of Interest : Economics and Finance

Shreya Kothari

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Trend Analysis and Advertising Styling of Male Cosmetics Products Sector in India


Corporation for a month long internship “URMI” in 2010.

• Percept/H: Interned with the creative ad agency for a month in Mumbai. Worked in the Planning and Strategy department on the on-going projects/clients of the agency

Sarthak Malani

Age: 21

[email protected]

Major : Economics Minor : Business AdministrationAreas of Interest : Marketing Research, Microeconomics and Advertising

DISSERTATION TOPIC :A Comparative Analysis of various methods used to Calculate Human Development Index and their Relevance.

INTERNSHIP:• “Urban Renewal Mission Internship”,

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Ahmedabad, 2010

• Exposure at “Sakhi Jyot Sangathan” (NGO) December 2011 - January 2012

• Internship at Divya Bhaskar, Ahmedabad, June 2012

• Internship at Ministry of Health, Government Of Gujarat May - June 2012

Major : Economics Minor : Business AdministrationAreas of Interest : Human Resource Management, Marketing and Operations Management

Sannidhi Vyas

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : Real Estate Management Strategy in the times of Slowdown.

INTERNSHIP:• “URMI” with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation :

worked as an intern in 2010

• TATA DOCOMO (Baroda) Worked as a Marketing intern

• Dexter Consultancy Pvt. Limited (Ahmedabad), Worked as a Management intern and also worked on live projects.

Major : Economics Minor : International RelationsAreas of Interest : Economics

Prithvi Sudan

Age: 21

[email protected]

Some people today are wandering

generalities insteadof meaningful

specifics becausethey have failed to discover and

mine the wealth of potentials in them.

- Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha

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DISSERTATION TOPIC : India - South Africa’s Relation after 1994



• Interned with O.N.G.C.

Major : International Relation Minor : Business AdministrationAreas of Interest : Human Resource

Management, Marketing and Operations Management

Prakruti Trivedi

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : India Canada Economic Relations since 1991

INTERNSHIP:• Interned with Ahmedabad Municipal


• International Exposure Programme at Canada in the Seneca college, Toronto.

Major : International Relations Minor : Business AdministrationAreas of Interest : Research and Analysis

Milan Patel

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : India and the European Union



• Worked as Residential Counsellor at Educational Initiatives

• Worked as Residential Hall Leader at Educational Initiatives

• Interned at Centre for Environmental Education in the Video Library Department

Major : International Relations Minor : EconomicsAreas of Interest : Civil Services

Madhura Deshmukh

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : Feminism in International Relations



• Worked in a Honda two wheeler dealership.

Major : International Relations Minor : English LiteratureAreas of Interest : Social Work

Kinsylph Chauhan

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Black Economy – The Role of Media in Operation Enduring Freedom after 9/11

INTERNSHIP:• Working with Centre for Environment Education,

Ahmedabad (Continuing on part time basis) The project includes 1) Review and Categorization of about 350 Films on Environment 2) Publicity through brochure & other means to various Stakeholders for extensive use as means of communicating on Environment with wider audience. 3) Planned and organized with CEE team “Environment Day” with Food Wastage as Theme of the Day, 2013”

• H and H Kaschade Stiftung, Stendal, Germany in (2012) – was the only Indian selected from among the 43 International Youth for Summer School in “German language and Culture”” Worked with “Altmark Zeitung” - a local German newspaper.

• Centre for Environment Education, Pune (2012) - Developed film on Baner Hill Biodiversity.

• Interned with Media Matters, Mumbai (2011)

• Interned with Perpetual Brand Consulting (2012) - Ahmedabad worked on Script writing and editing for two documentaries

Chehek Bilgi

Age: 21

[email protected]

Major : International Relations Minor : Business AdministrationAreas of Interest : Media and International Relations

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Religious Conflict in Myanmar since the 1991- 92 Exodus of Rohingya Muslims

INTERNSHIP:• Interned at CENTER FOR ASIA STUDIES (Chennai,

Tamil Nadu) (May-June 2013) Wrote a research paper titled ‘Breaking Dawn over Myanmar; how is the World Reacting?’ The research was based on the recent Political, Economic and Social transformation in Myanmar and its relevance to the International community.

• Interned at CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT EDUCATION (Pune, Maharashtra) (Summer 2012)

• Interned at MAURITIUS INSTITUTE OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (Port Louis, Mauritius) (December, 2010) and Developed a workshop module for the students of MITD

Ashwini Srinivas

Age: 21

[email protected]

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Major : International Relations Minor : EconomicsAreas of Interest : Myanmar, Peace and Conflict, Terrorism, Gender in International Relations

Pavneet Kaur

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : The Study of Depression and Anxiety in Patients Suffering with Diabetes.

INTERNSHIP :• Interned at Gujarat Forensic Sciences University

(GFSU)

• Interned at Hospital for Mental Health (Shahibaug)

• Interned with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation for a month long internship “URMI” in 2010.

Major : Psychology Minor : Business AdministrationAreas of Interest : Clinical Psychology, Applied Psychology, Forensic Psychology and Criminal Psychology

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Emotional Needs of Female Partner and Analysis of Satisfaction through Marriage: An Indian Approach



• Masina Hospital, Mumbai. Worked as an Observer, taking part in day care activities of the patients.

Major : Psychology Minor : English LiteratureAreas of Interest : Social Work and teaching in NGO’s

ShreejayaAge: 22

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :A Journey through the Boundaries: A Critical Analysis of The Motorcycle Diaries

INTERNSHIP :• Centre For Environment Education,

Ahmedabad: Worked on projects like research on the historical aspects of water bodies in Ahmedabad, organizing the NDTV Toyota Greenathon Campaign 2011, a green initiative taken by NDTV team, UNEP and which was flagged of from CEE and Involved in discussion, planning & execution of World Environment Day 2011 event.

• A month long internship with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation called the Urban Rural Mission Internship (URMI),2010

Major : English Literature Minor : International RelationsAreas of Interest : Journalism, Translation, Interpretation and Teaching

Shinjali Divanji

Age: 20

[email protected]

ENGLISH LITERATURE PSYCHOLOGY

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Human Rights in China since 1976: A Legacy of the Cultural Revolution



• Worked as Workshop Coordinator, Community Development Initiative, Pandit Deendayal University, Gandhinagar

Major : International Relations Minor : EconomicsAreas of Interest : Human Rights, Peace and Conflict Studies and International Politics

Vaishali Iyer

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Arab Spring and it’s Implications on Israel



• Research intern at Center for Asia Studies (May 2013 - June 2013) During the internship, prepared a research paper titled “Arab Spring, Israeli Winter?”

Major : International Relations Minor : Public AdministrationAreas of Interest : Comparative Politics of the Middle East and Central Asia.

Riva Patel

Age: 22

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :India and China in Post 1962 Era: Conflict Resolution or Conflict Transformation



• Interned with Vicharta Samudaay Samarthan Manch –VSSM in 2011, which was set up with the mission to give social identity, citizen’s rights, education, health facilities, housing and livelihood options to the various communities of Nomadic and De-Notified Tribes (NT-DNTs).

• Interned with City Pulse Institute of Film and Television (CPIFT) in 2013 where she worked for drama named “Kaua Chala Hans Ki Chaal” with the students of CPIFT under the supervision of Mr. Anwar Jamal and Mr. Firoz Zahid Khan.

• Interned with Centre for Civil Society in 2013 where she worked for National Independent Schools Alliance.

Major : International Relations Minor : Public AdministrationAreas of Interest : South East Asian Countries, India and Peace and Conflict Issues

Prasashya Choudhury

Age: 21

[email protected]

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Land and Revenue Administration and e-Governance in Gujarat: A study of e - Dhara Programme



• Worked as an Intern at Collector Office - Surendranagar for one month in May 2013 was placed at Mamlatdar office - Chotila.

Major : Public Administration Minor : EconomicsAreas of Interest : Civil Services, Social Works and Travel & Tourism

Janki Patel

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : People in Poverty: A Socio - Psycho Analysis



• Interned in Government Mental Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat in OPD as for 2 months. Work areas: Case History and Counselling.

Major : Public administration Minor : PsychologyAreas of Interest : Human Resource Management, Clinical Psychology and Private Sector

Drashti Parikh

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : ICT for Rural Transformation



• 12 days Internship at Dholakuva Primary School, Gandhinagar.

Major : Public Administration Minor : Corporate CommunicationsAreas of Interest : Government Sector

Bhumika Makwana

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Civil Society participation in Environmental Protection

INTERNSHIP:• Interned at Knowledge Consortium Of Gujarat,

higher education department of Gujarat

• Interned at Paryavaran Mitra, NGO Ahmedabad

• Interned with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation for a month long internship “URMI” in 2010.

Major : Public Administration Minor : International RelationsAreas of Interest : Rural Development and Environmental Issues

Bhavya Rathod

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Financial Body of Urban Local Governance & Special Comparative study of “BMC & AMC “



Major : Public Administration Minor : International RelationsAreas of Interest : NGO and Government Sector

Aneri Mehta

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Right to Education and Inclusion of the vulnerable sections: A Study of Private Schools in Urban Ahmedabad


Mission Internship” with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation for one month in December 2010. Special focus on areas of health, sanitation, water management etc.

• Interned at the Ministry of Health, Ahmedabad. Worked under the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana

• Internship with Dell. She was the leader representing Ahmedabad for Dell’s project ‘Achieve with Dell’.

• Interned in the Administrative Department of Cosmos Castle International School.

Major : Public Administration Minor : EconomicsAreas of Interest : Social work, Economics

Aashima Agarwal

Age: 21

[email protected]

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

DISSERTATION TOPIC : e-Gram Policy And Effectiveness of Panchayti Raj Institutions In Gujarat



• In Asaramsala, at Vadnagar village, Duration - 3 weeks, 2013

Major : Public administration Minor : Business AdministrationAreas of Interest : Social Work

Neeti Chaudhari

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Best Practices in Health Care Response Administration through e - Governance in Gujarat: A case study of EMRI 108 Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad.



• Interned at Commissionerate of Technical Education, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Major : Governance and Public Administration Minor : International RelationsAreas of Interest : Government Organizations

Madhvi Bhayani

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Livelihood Security, Sakhimandal and Women’s Empowerment: A Study of Rural Gandhinagar.



• Corrtech International Pvt. ltd. Human Resources and Administration Department.

• Gujarat State Petroleum Company (GSPC Gas Co. Ltd.) Administration Department.

• Interned at N. K. Infotech an IT Company, with the Human Resources Department.

Major : Public Administration Minor : Corporate CommunicationAreas of Interest : Government Sectors, NGOs and Corporate Sector

Kruti Pandit

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Child Mortality in Gujarat: A Study of the State Policies.



• Interned at Government school of Vadnagar (Patan), and learnt how they use grants for school management and the implementation of the Yojna’s for students.

Major : Public Administration Minor : International RelationsAreas of Interest : Social work, NGO

Kinjal Choudhary

Age: 21

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : People’s participation and Implementation of Basic Services to Urban Poor (BSUP) under JNNURM: A Study in Ahmedabad.



• Interned at Sakhi Jyot Sangathan-Subsidiary organization under National AIDS Control Society

• Interned at Ministry of Health, Government of Gujarat where she did a study on a scheme laid down by the government for people who fall under the category of Below Poverty Line (BPL).

Major : Public Administration Minor : PsychologyAreas of Interest : Bureaucracy, Personnel Administration and Social Psychology

Keya Shukla

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : Implementation of Policies pertaining to Maternal Mortality Rate with Specific Reference to Gujarat



• Training with Mehsana District Panchayat, Gujarat

• Training with Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) - SAIL, Odisha

Major : Public administration Minor : EconomicsAreas of Interest : Policy Analyst, NGO Administration, Personnel Administration, Banking Sector and Consultancy Firms

Karishma Padhy

Age: 20

[email protected]


DISSERTATION TOPIC :Emerging Culture of Disaster Management in India.



• Internship with Rural Development Department in Taluka Panchayat (Vijapur, Mehsana).

Major : Public Administration Minor : Corporate CommunicationsAreas of Interest : Government Sector

Vishwa Barot

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Social Accountability and Issues in Poverty Eradication



• KRIBHCO: As Vocational Trainee for a month, worked with Human Resources department of the company

• KCG: worked as an intern for a month in education department.

• Health Department Government Of Gujarat: Worked as an intern for a month, learned different initiatives of Government for Health and visited many PHC, CHC.

• SPIC MACAY Internship with Mrs. Aruna Roy: Worked in her organization Mazdoor Kishan Shakti Sangathan. It was a rural exposure for the Law of Right to Hearing

Major : Public Administration Minor : EconomicsAreas of Interest : Administration, Development Studies and Rural Development

Veedehi Patel

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :People’s Participation For Development: Limitations And Challenges

INTERNSHIP :• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: one

month internship “URMI”, which included the observation and analysis of working of all the departments of AMC in 2010

• Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat : one month internship included participation in different initiatives of KCG, particularly worked in ‘Saptdhara’.

• SPIC MACAY: (With Guru Aruna Roy and Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan) one month internship included working with Aruna Roy in spreading awareness about RTI, RTH (Right to Hearing) and MGNREGA benefits.

Major : Public Administration Minor : EconomicsAreas of Interest : Rural Management, Disaster Management and Policy Implementation

Vaidehi Patel

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC :Good Governance and Service Delivery: Case Study of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.



• Interned at GSPC Pipavav Power Company Limited

• Interned at Sheejee Remedies (MFG. of Ayurvedic Products)

• Interned at Gujarat Power Corporation Limited under Human Resources Department.

Major : Public Administration Minor : EconomicsAreas of Interest : Personnel Management (HR) and NGOs

Pooja Varyani

Age: 20

[email protected]

DISSERTATION TOPIC : The School Monitoring Committees and its Impact on the Primary Education: A Study in Gandhinagar District


Mission Internship” with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation for one month in December 2010

Major : Public Administration Minor : International RelationsAreas of Interest : Human Resource Management

Saurabh Datta

Age: 21

[email protected]


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