More Than a Degree: How Jaipuria Helped Ankit Build Confidence, Communication, and a New Direction

Not every MBA journey begins with confidence.

Some begin with hesitation, self-doubt, and the quiet fear of not being good enough.

For Ankit, the decision to pursue a PGDM was never just about getting a management degree.

It was about changing the way he saw himself.

Coming from Rohtak with a Bachelor of Arts degree and 53% marks, he entered Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida, carrying doubts that many students quietly live with: hesitation while speaking in English, uncertainty about placements, and the fear of being judged for an academic background that did not seem “ideal” for the corporate world.

He was not the most confident person in the room when he arrived.

But somewhere during those two years, that began to change.

Today, Ankit works at Exide Industries as a Sales Officer. Yet when he looks back at his PGDM journey, the achievement he values most is not the placement itself.

It is the confidence he discovered along the way.

Walking Into an MBA With More Doubts Than Answers

When Ankit joined Jaipuria, his expectations were simple.

He wanted a professional degree, better career opportunities, and a chance to build a stable future for himself.

“I did a Bachelor of Arts before my MBA, so I wanted a professional degree that could help me start my career,” he shares.

But the transition was not easy in the beginning.

Coming from a non-commerce background, he often questioned whether he would be able to compete with students who seemed more prepared, more fluent, and more comfortable in professional environments.

One challenge affected him more than anything else: communication.

Speaking English in public made him uncomfortable. Presentations felt intimidating. Even classroom participation sometimes came with hesitation.

But Jaipuria’s environment did not allow students to stay silent for long.

The Classroom Slowly Changed the Person He Thought He Was

At Jaipuria, presentations, discussions, projects, and group activities were not occasional exercises. They became part of everyday learning.

Initially, Ankit struggled.

But repeated exposure slowly started building familiarity. The fear of speaking has reduced. The hesitation became smaller. Confidence started replacing self-consciousness.

“Before my PGDM journey, I was very uncomfortable speaking English. But after several presentations and interactions, speaking English started becoming normal for me,” he says.

The growth did not happen in one moment. It happened presentation after presentation, conversation after conversation, until speaking in front of others no longer felt impossible.

That confidence later opened doors he had never expected.

The Live Project That Made Him Believe He Could Compete

One of the biggest turning points in Ankit’s journey came through a live project opportunity with ZARA.

For someone who had once doubted his communication abilities, getting selected for such an opportunity felt deeply validating.

“The confidence and knowledge I gained from class presentations helped me crack a live project with ZARA,” he says.

The project exposed him to practical marketing environments, real teamwork, and the professional expectations of large brands. More importantly, it made him realise that he was capable of performing in spaces he once found intimidating.

That belief carried forward into his internship journey as well.

From Self-Doubt to Real Industry Exposure

Ankit admits that his undergraduate marks often made him feel uncertain about placements and internships.

Still, he continued participating, preparing, and showing up.

Eventually, he secured a summer internship with Atomberg — a moment that became emotionally important because it proved to him that low marks did not automatically define future potential.

“Even with a low percentage in undergrad, I managed to crack Atomberg for my internship,” he shares proudly.

The internship gave him practical exposure, improved his understanding of business environments, and strengthened his confidence before final placements.

Later, he secured a role at Exide Industries as a Sales Officer.

But according to him, the real change had already happened much earlier: he had stopped doubting whether he belonged in the corporate world.

The One Sentence He Never Forgot

Among all the experiences during placements, one moment stayed with him more than any other.

During a mock interview for Varroc, a faculty member asked him about the package being offered by the company. When he replied, “8 LPA,” she responded with a simple sentence:

“You deserve more.”

For many people, it might have sounded like ordinary encouragement.

For Ankit, it became unforgettable.

Coming from a student who once questioned his own abilities, hearing someone else believe in his potential changed something internally.

“That moment significantly boosted my confidence,” he recalls.

Sometimes growth begins when someone sees capability in you before you fully see it in yourself.

Learning Beyond Academics

Another major part of Ankit’s growth came from campus life itself.

Working on group projects with students from different states, educational backgrounds, and personalities helped him become more adaptable and socially confident.

Hostel life, peer learning, late-night discussions, collaborative assignments, and daily interactions slowly expanded his perspective far beyond academics.

“In group projects, we learned a lot from each other’s experiences,” he says.

For him, Jaipuria became more than an academic institution. It became an environment where students continuously pushed each other to improve.

The Journey That Changed His Confidence

Ankit’s story is not simply about placements.

It is about transformation.

A student who once felt hesitant speaking English gradually became someone confident enough to present ideas, handle interviews, participate in live projects, and build a professional identity for himself.

From a B.A. graduate with self-doubt and low undergraduate marks to securing opportunities with brands like ZARA, Atomberg, and Exide Industries, his journey reflects what consistent exposure, mentorship, and self-belief can gradually build.

Jaipuria Institute of Management gave him the environment, opportunities, faculty support, and practical learning experiences that helped him grow.

But the most important thing it gave him was something harder to measure than a placement package:

the confidence to believe he was capable of far more than he had once imagined.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How did Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida help Ankit build confidence?

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida, helped Ankit overcome self-doubt through regular presentations, group discussions, live projects, and continuous classroom participation that gradually improved his communication skills and confidence.

How did live projects and internships contribute to Ankit’s growth?

Live projects such as the one with ZARA and his internship with Atomberg helped Ankit gain real industry exposure, improve communication, and build confidence in professional business environments.

What role did placement preparation play in Ankit’s journey?

Mock interviews, faculty feedback, and structured placement training at Jaipuria Institute of Management helped Ankit improve interview skills, overcome hesitation, and develop clarity in communication and thinking.

How did Ankit secure a role at Exide Industries?

Through continuous skill development, internships, live projects, and confidence-building activities at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida, Ankit successfully secured a role as a Sales Officer at Exide Industries.

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