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Dr. Mrs. Surbhi Jain is the professor and Head of the Department of Management Sciences Savitribai Phule Pune University. She holds the work experience of two decades. These twenty years in the educational sector have made her a great guide to her students for their career prospects as well as personal life for leading a successful life.

What are the key factors that keep you connected with the education sector?

“Pride value of guiding students towards their future aspect for contributing towards Nation”

I am very proud to be associated with the education sector, as it is the foundation of any society. Education is liberating, it is empowering. It is a continuously evolving sector that keeps one energized. There is also a sense of fulfillment as you are making some meaningful contribution to the lives of people. Good interpersonal interactions with bright minds keep one engaged positively.

Being the HOD of PUMBA, how do you strategize about the key programs and plans for the marketing and administration of your school?

“Plans for establishing the best facilities for the members of the institute to draw what they deserve”

Founded in 1971 PUMBA is a pioneer in business education. We are celebrating our golden jubilee. PUMBA initiated the course ‘Diploma in Industrial Administrations and Services Management’, on 1st August 2008, at Queen Mary’s Technical Institute, Khadki, and Pune. The aim of the course is imparting Management and Entrepreneurship training to disabled soldiers as a social responsibility, PUMBA faculty, alumni, and students teach in this course. We conduct 3 Post Graduate courses MBA, MBA (Pharma Biotechnology), and Executive MBA. The course has students from different nations, like Srilanka, Vietnam. Jamaica, Nepal, Afghanistan, etc.

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The education systems in India and other foreign countries are structured very differently. In your experience, what can an inbound student gain from studying here in your institute?

“Exploration of several activities to bring in the international concept of education in our institute”

  • In our institute, foreign students get a good ecosystem. They get exposed to different cultures from all across the country. 
  • There is a good exchange of values and cultures, simultaneously as they are studying the course content. 
  • The university provides the best ecosystems that any student from any nationality can get exposed to. 
  • So many cultural programs and addresses by dignitaries are frequently held in the university. 
  • Our NIRF ranking over the past several years has been consistent. We have been featured in the top 10 universities over several years. Besides the educational facilities that we have, whole round personality development is possible.

What is your opinion on the New Education Policy 2020? And how will it benefit the students to become corporate ready?

“Vocational series of education for students for customizing the education”

One of the most important benefits that I found was the multiple entry points and especially for international students, there is a lot of focus on vocational education. Students like to work on live projects simultaneously; they like to start working at an early age. So, they are already looking up to an environment where a lot of flexibility and agility is there in terms of the courses and curriculum that we offer. 

“Learning is not attained by chance. It must be sought for with ardor and attended with diligence.”

How does the curriculum of PUMBA ensure the best practice of the industry?

“The experiential learning to carve a great work experience and teamwork management for students”

We follow a trimester pattern with a flexible syllabus incorporating a choice based credit system with Cafeteria subjects taught by alumni with industry exposure. We have 4 projects in the course

  • Group project.
  • Trainings
  • Summer Internship.
  • Social project
  • Final Internship or Pre Placement project.

What are some plans that you’re currently (or will be) designing for your College?

“Flexibility of academia and active curricular to get the institute on another level”

As a university, our focus as of now is implementing the NEP and molding our syllabi so that it is more suitable to NEP. So, the advantages of the new educational policy should circulate to all departments, to all courses. That’s one area that the university is working on. And simultaneously in the departments, our courses will also be restructured according to the new educational policy, which is more flexible, which is more accommodative, and will take our educational system a notch higher than what it was before. On that hand, a lot of effort is being already concentrated and different boards have already started working on the NEP. 

Any suggestions you would like to give to the current youth and the aspiring students?

“Mindfulness and focus of the youth to develop in every arena”

The younger generation needs to realize the importance of mindfulness and focus. The focus on the present and not the past or future keeps us energized, relieves stress, helps us in taking better decisions, and makes us more joyous persons.

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What do you see as PUMBA’s greatest strengths?

“We have created education excellence with the support of our faculty and students”

  • We are situated in the heart of the city, amidst the lush green ambiance of Savitribai Phule Pune University.
  • SPPU campus is well equipped with Gym, sports ground, medical services, refractories, hostel, etc.
  • Several seminars by dignitaries and cultural events are held throughout the year, which students can attend.
  •  PUMBA has a legacy of 50 years
  •  We have more than 6000 alumni spread across the globe.
  • Excellent placement record. 
  • We get top-ranked students from various entrance exams.
  • Highly qualified internal faculty, more than 70 visiting professors from the industry.
  • The flexible syllabus incorporates all current topics.
  •  Several student-driven events, seminars, and activities.
  •  Several skill development initiatives spread throughout the year.
  • Strong corporate interface.