Interview with Devyani Ajgaonkar, 2nd Ranker, TYBMS Sem 5 2014-15, Vidyalankar College

Devyani Ajgaonkar
BMS 5 Sem 2nd topper of the college
Scored 76.42%

Name – Devyani Ajgaonkar

College Name – Vidyalankar school of IT

Course Name – BMS

Rank in TY Sem V : 2^nd rank

GPA / Percentage: 76.42 %

• Tell us about yourself?

I belong to the science stream joined B.M.S as I had interest in management field after graduation I am planning to start my own business.

• How does it feel to be a Topper of the college in TY Sem V exams?

It feels great like achieving a milestone

• Whom will you credit your success to?

All the credit of my success goes to my parents, my family & my friends for supporting me

• Did you start preparing from the first day of your TY Sem V?

Not exactly from day 1 but yes I started preparing in small parts as and when I got time

• How did you study for Sem V?

I prepared my own notes for all subjects.

• Which are the easy subjects in Sem V?

Ethics, marketing and service sector is what I found easy

• Any special way of writing the answers? Do you write answers in bullet points or in paragraphs?

Yes I do write my answers in bullet points and underline them

• How do you crack case studies in theory and practical subjects?

I read the case study first and put myself in the same situation and write the answers

• Did you draw any diagram in any paper? Is it mandatory? Does it help to get more marks?

Diagrams and flow charts help me remember answers whenever necessary I do take their help. It helps the answers to look more effective.

• Any specific study pattern adopted i.e. timetable / how many hours per subject per day etc.?

I made timetables but hardly did follow them as and when I got time I studied whatever I could

• How do you fight against mood swings and distractions during exam preparation?

I take frequent breaks & small naps also try to avoid using my cell phone.

• If you are made the Vice Chancellor of Mumbai University, what changes would you like to initiate in Indian education system?

Subjects should be made more interesting and practical so that students will not only learn but enjoy them.

• Many students prepare sincerely but constantly live under fear that they are not from big college / not from English medium and eventually lose confidence. What message would you like to these students?

University exams treats everyone as equal it doesn’t matter if you belong to big college or not or about the medium u studied in so let out your fear & focus on your goals!

• Through this struggle and success, what have you learned? What is the wisdom of life and competition?

Focusing on your goals and keep trying helps you a lot. Competition should always be healthy which helps you grow to your best

• Your feedback for BMS.co.in?

BMS.co.in really helped me a lot thanks to u guys for helping so many of us & guiding us!