Report On UG Induction

26th & 27th July, 2019

New batches of BBA and BCCA students were inducted on 26th and 27th July, 2019 at Tirpude Institute of Management Education (TIME), amidst enthusiasm and curiosity. In this programme, planned for two days, the fresh first year students were welcomed and familiarised with the working methods and various curricular, co-curricular & extra-curricular activities that TIME conducts throughout the academic year.
Prof. Carol Rao, Coordinator-UG programme, accorded a warm welcome to the new students on day-1. The induction began with interactions of senior faculty members with new students, on various topics. Dr. Lalit Khullar, Director-TIME spoke on ‘Importance of being different, Dr. Sanjay Kavishwar, Dean-Academics, interacted on ‘3 years of academic journey’, Dr. Praveen Mustoor, Chairman-Placements discussed ‘Self discipline’ and Prof. Carol Rao spoke on ‘Importance of events and activities’. Under the ‘Know Your College’ event, senior students managed various classrooms that showcased different college activities and events, in the form of video shows prepared specially for this purpose under guidance of faculty members. Each classroom was neatly done up and senior students explained activities & events of college that are unique in terms of innovation, format and scale. Major college activities represented included intercollegiate event Crescendo, MindQuest, Behavioural Learning and Sportsmanship at Tirpude (BLAS@T), Tirpude Industry Readiness Exercise (TIRE), Tirpude Premier League (TPL), etc.

Day-2 events included an alumni panel discussion, wherein the alumni of college shared their experiences as past students of TIME and also guided the new students on how to make the most of their days here. The invited alumni included Sparsh Dipani, Kanchan Gupta, Ingela Khan, Jayant Batra, Pragati Baghel, Shubham Dhole and Mukul Vawani . Thereafter, many outdoor sporting activities, management games and treasure hunt were arranged. The incoming students participated with full enthusiasm to explore the college premises and know their faculty members.
Overall, the fresh batch of BBA & BCCA students experienced fun-based learning and explored their college in a unique way. 275 students participated in the induction programme on first day and 270 students on the second day. The event was a grand success under the guidance of Dr. Lalit Khullar, Dirctor-TIME, Dr. Sanjay Kavishwar, Dean-Academics, Dr. Vilas Hajare, Coordinator-BCCA and Prof. Carol Rao, Coordinator-BBA. Faculty members in-charge of the programme were Prof. Saranbir kaur Uppal, Prof. Sarang Warudkar, Prof. Payal Pandey, Prof. Prerna Thakwani, Prof. Atul Ghavane and Prof. Amrita Khandelwal.