FMS Bids adieu to the Golden Jubilee Batch

It’s not a common sight in Delhi University to see a bunch of young, energetic students in black robes waiting for their turn patiently so that they can be a part of the history. Faculty of Management Studies, the first B-School in India (started in 1954) and one of the best B-Schools in Asia, churned out yet another bunch of classic, enigmatic and of course, with close to Rs. 9 lakh as average salary, soon-to-be rich managers.

Presided by the former Pro-Vice Chancellor of Delhi University and ex-Dean of FMS, Prof. Abad Ahmed, the evening was filled with intellect, jubilance and emotions. “I left Harvard Business School and my job in Montreal to come to FMS”, said Prof. Ahmed with gleam and enthusiasm. “This (FMS) is a place which produces people who are not only passionate, but also compassionate, which is the need of the hour for the growing India”.

The ceremony saw the graduation and official close of yet another successful batch which had a mix of talent from a person who earned himself close to 30 lakhs (INR) through campus placements, to another student who, despite, being a top ranker decided to serve the country instead of corporate world by stepping into the highly-impactful world of Civil Services. When speaking about her experiences in FMS, an emotional Aziza Khan, an Uzbekistan Citizen, said, “FMS gave me a huge opportunity to learn not only in classes, but also from people of diverse backgrounds. I wish I can stay here forever”. FMS is the only B- School on the country to have a separate quota to foreign students. When other B-Schools run to foreign countries to set-up shops and learn about cross-cultural differences, FMS brings the world to India and builds a synergetic relationship with the foreign students. The event was presided over by FMS’ Dean Prof. C.D. Bhattacharya, Prof. N.R. Chatterjee, Prof. A.S. Narag and Prof. J.K. Mitra and also saw the presence of the faculty members, staff and students of FMS.