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Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
IIM Ranchi holds Soul Talk for differently-abled
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) hosted "Soul Talk," bringing seven differently-abled individuals on a common platform to share their inspiring life journeys.


Time of India
29-06-2025
- Time of India
Rajkot's Vyom makes it to IIM-B on third attempt
1 2 3 Ahmedabad: What happens when you score consistently above the 99th percentile, receive call letters from almost all IIMs, but fail to convert it into admission to your dream IIM? Some may move on or accept what's on offer, but not Vyom Vasavada. This Rajkot lad set his eyes on IIM Bangalore (IIM-B) as his dream destination and held on to his dream. In the third attempt, he again scored marks that put him into the 99.93rd percentile and got him on the first merit list! "It was always the dream. The kind of leadership culture, academic excellence, and peer learning it fosters, I knew I wanted to be part of this environment," Vyom told TOI from the IIM-B campus. Vyom completed his BTech in mechanical engineering from Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) in Gandhinagar. He later pursued an MTech in aerospace engineering from IIT Bombay. After completing the course in 2021, he joined HCL Technologies and later worked with a leading multinational brand in Bengaluru. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad It was this stint that fuelled his aspiration to be in a leadership role. "I was vying to lead, innovate, and make strategic decisions that shape the future. I thus gravitated towards an MBA," said Vyom. He appeared in the Common Admission Test (CAT) in 2022 when he was among the students who scored in the 99.85th percentile. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Doutor: Reverter encolhimento muscular após os 50 depende deste hábito noturno Revista do Homem Saiba Mais Undo Despite the impressive score, he could not make it to the top. Undeterred, he prepared for CAT again in 2023 and secured a position in the 99.94th percentile. On the waitlist for IIM-B, he missed out by just seven positions. But the third time was the charm when he made it to his dream B-school. Satish Kumar, Vyom's mentor in his journey for CAT, said that IIM-B not only rewards 2-3 years of work experience but also gives a multiplier score ranging from 0.25 to 2 based on the quality of work experience that helped Vyom secure the seat. "It can be seen as a combination of his perseverance, academic profile, and professional background," he added. Satish Kumar, Vyom's mentor added that for the category Vyom belonged to – general, engineering, male, popularly known as GEM – the competition is stiff. Securing a spot for GEM at top IIMs is an uphill task given the volume of high-performing aspirants and limited seats, he added. "I always believed I could do it—it was just a matter of when," said Vyom, adding that his two attempts also helped him prepare better. "I would tell other aspirants not to lose heart and prepare with much more conviction and always learn from mistakes." He wishes to work for a few years after graduation before branching out on his own to fulfil his entrepreneurial ambitions.


Time of India
24-06-2025
- Time of India
Teachers attend leadership training at IIM-A
1 2 Rourkela: Several headteachers and principals from various govt schools and Plus II colleges across Odisha recently attended a five-day leadership and capacity-building training programme at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad. Out of them, nine were from Sundargarh district. Lalbahadur Sarangi, principal in-charge of Government Higher Secondary School, Bimlagarh, said, "The programme initiated by the Government of Odisha (OSEPA) and DHSE for principals of upgraded higher secondary schools and headteachers/in-charges of PM SHRI Government High Schools was very encouraging. Fifty teachers and headteachers, including myself, attended the event. The quality of training and hospitality was highly satisfactory. "