GL Bajaj Institute of Management and Research: Cultivating Leaders for Tomorrow

GL Bajaj Institute of Management and Research (GLBIMR) was established in 2007, under the umbrella of GL Bajaj Group of Institutions with a vision to impart value based education, combined with hands-on training for the holistic development of a student, both personally and professionally. In merely 10 years, GLBIMR has experienced a meteoric rise in the field of management education. Having long term associations with several corporate organizations, it is uniquely positioned to groom its students to take up the reins of their professional role as soon as they graduate.

In conversation with the Vice Chairman of G L Bajaj Educational Institutions

Can you brief us about the history of your company?

GL Bajaj Institute of Management and Research, Greater Noida has carved a distinct niche for itself in the field of management education. GLBIMR is a leading Business School of North India offering Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD Govt. of India, a program with a dual specialization in areas of Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Information Technology and International Business.

What is your institute’s position in the current market scenario?

GLBIMR offers a 2-year full-time course in Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) approved by AICTE. We ensure that education is not restricted to classroom teaching and strive for the overall development of students. We have a unique and innovative approach to management education that focuses on providing the right knowledge, imparting the right skills for enduring success in management careers. We have been ranked amongst the Top 4 Management Institutes in “Emerging Category” by AICTE-CII Survey of Industry-Linked Institutes, 2017.

Additionally, our institution was also qualified through four levels of statistical screening and short-listing to be amongst the Top 22 premium institutes providing professional education under AICTE. This was achieved with 783 participating institutes in a survey conducted by Pan India to showcase the best practices of industry partnerships across AICTE-approved technical institutes in the streams of engineering, pharmacy, management, and architecture. We have been recognized among the “Top Institutes of India” and conferred with the “CSR Award for Excellence 2018” by Competition Success Review (CSR) for the third consecutive year for achieving Education Excellence in India.

What does the curriculum comprise of at GLBIMR?

As part of the Post Graduate Diploma in Management, we also nurture corporate ready professionals. The following new initiatives were taken by GLBIMR to equip students for placements-

• Skill Enhancement Program
• The inclusion of new course -Soft Skill Program (SSP)- To provide soft skills, which will holistically develop the personality of the students and nurture them to operate & manage in a global, multi-dimensional and cosmopolitan environment.
• Introduction of Value Added Certification Courses
• In addition to the academic curriculum, following three certifications by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises -Government Ministry (MSME) have been introduced to improve domain knowledge:

1. Digital Marketing Certification
2. Yellow Belt Six Sigma Certification
3. Financial Services Certification
4. Professional Excellence for Corporate Readiness Certification (PECR)
5. Placement Readiness Enhancement Program (PREP) - (Scheduled during Nov 2017)

• Introduction of Employability Enhancement Programs: GLBIMR has introduced multiple workshops and expert sessions for the students:
• Sensitization workshops for Summer Internship Program & Final Placements
• Group Discussion Skill Enhancement Workshops
• Public Speaking Workshops
• Mock Interview Sessions

        We also offer distinctive Corporate Mentorship Programs, in which each student is allotted a corporate and a faculty mentor. The mentors polish students on both academic and industry fronts. Apart from the classroom learning, students get adequate exposure through live projects, Corporate Interface, Industrial visits, Dissertation, Summer Trainings, etc.      

        Additionally, our Soft Skills Program is an integral part of the curriculum with 3 credits assigned each semester. The modules are:

1. Igniting self and Interpersonal Skills: This module enhances the students’ belief in self, with several motivational and real-life examples to understand their SWOT (Strength, Weakness, and Opportunities & Threat)
2. Teams and Emotional Intelligence: This is a module aimed at helping students recognize their own emotions and the emotions of others in order to achieve their goals; team management through case discussions help them in real-world teams.
3. Resume Writing & Art of Converting SIP into PPO: This module emphasizes on developing skills for group discussions, facing, interviews, and delivering effective presentations to gain the demeanor of a seasoned professional and convert a Sumer Internship Placement (SIP) into a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO).
4. Art of Self-Branding for Successful Corporate Inning: To equip students with practical, effective communication skills, the module guides students to become active listeners with comprehension and understanding.
5. Personal and Professional Excellence: It helps students to learn both personal and professional excellence through exposure to various selection procedures and interview techniques to become corporate ready.

What are the companies recruiting from GLBIMR?

Continuing our legacy of excellent placement since inception, we have had several companies recruit students from the PGDM Batch of 2016-18. Some of them are- Decathlon, Big Bazaar, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Securities, Varun Beverages, Asian Paints, Naukri.com, Capital Via, Barclays, Ameriprise Financials, American Express, Reliance JIO, Jubilant Agri and Consumer Pvt Ltd, Audi Delhi, TDI International, CERA Sanitaryware Limited, S&P Global Market Intelligence, E & Y, Ceasefire Industries Ltd, IndusInd Bank Limited, Indiabulls Ventures Ltd., Apollo Munich, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., DCM Shriram Industries Ltd. and many more.

Industrial Interactions with experts

In our constant pursuit to align our academic deliverables with Industry Expectations, we have been conducting Expert Talk Series by leaders and pioneers from academics & research, Global Talk Series with extensive 30 Hours Session in the credit courses by experts of global eminence, Corporate Talk Series by Industry Leaders from Corporate powerhouses, and Alumni Talk Series to provide a learning platform created by a vast pool of a professionally accomplished alumni base. The institute has been associating with the industry through Management Development Programs, HR Conclaves, International Conferences as well as seminars and workshops on a regular basis. This has helped us associate with dignitaries and professionals from varied spectrum of expertise. The following commendations by industry leaders are an acknowledgement to our efforts to align the curricula with Corporate Readiness.

“I found the audience really enthusiastic and eager about the field of knowledge. The infrastructure and other environment are very conducive. I wish GLBIMR a great success. Finally urge the students to be honest in whatever they do.” - Dr. RS Khanna, Chairman, Kwality Limited

“GLBIMR has a well planned execution that matched their plan of any activity. I am especially impressed with the green décor of the campus.” - Mr. Ramesh Agarwal, Chaiman, Agarwal Movers & Packers

“As always, my visit to the campus is unique and filled with numerous activities, professional presentations, dignitaries and interaction with faculty and students. I wish GLBIMR continues to strive and excel to be a pioneer and leader in education.” - Ashish Patel, Managing Director, Morgan Franklin Consulting, Mclean, VA, USA

The driving force behind GLBIMR

Mr. Pankaj Agarwal, Vice Chairman, G L Bajaj Educational Institutions is a visionary and his path-breaking initiatives have won laurels for G L Bajaj Group on various platforms. Being philanthropic and creative, his primary objective is to impart value-based education in a thought-provoking and novel milieu, favorable for the overall development of the students. Over the years, he has been facilitating and promoting academics and research in emerging areas of higher education. His vision provides the foundation for translating dreams into reality for young professionals for 19 years.

Mr. Pankaj Agarwal has been conferred with the highly prestigious Samaj Ratna Award by Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Union Minister of State for Tourism and Culture. Recognized as an Educator Innovator by India Today in April 2018, he has been conferred with the coveted Swachhta Award by The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Sh. Yogi AdityanathJi in the year 2017.

“We have a unique and innovative approach to management education that focuses on providing right knowledge, imparting the right skills for enduring success in management career and shaping the right career.”