Interview with Vikas Kothari, TYBMS Topper 2013, K.J. Somaiya College

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Were you expecting to top in the exams? To whom would you credit this success to?

I will give the credit to my college only without whom this cannot be possible.

Did you prepare religiously from day One or A few weeks before the exams?

I started my studies before a month of exams and I am enjoying it.

How did you allot time to different subjects?

I had given 4 days per subject and I followed the timetable seriously.

Can you share some insights on how to crack the subjects before exams?

Have confidence in you because without your hardwork it cannot be possible.

Which are the easy subjects?

I love theory subjects and that’s why I prepared my own notes for all theory subjects.

Any special way of writing the answers?

Write neatly and present it well.

How to crack case studies in theory and practical subjects?

Keep reading case studies given in the book because it helps us while writing in papers.

Which reference books you used?

I used books of Vipul and Rishabh and in some cases Himalaya also.

Exam tips?

Keep on practising each and every subject.

Do you think BMS student require coaching classes or is self-study enough?

I think we require coaching classes for practical subjects.

Had you joined any coaching class for a particular subject?

Yup I joined coaching classes for all practical subject at Navigator Tutorial.

Did you participate in college fests or extra-curricular activities?

Nooo

Do you think a BMS student can manage both studies and extra activities?

Yup we can manage.

Did you pursue any additional courses/ internships alongside BMS?

Noo

Today, we often come across students committing suicide out of failure, depression or tension of exams. What do you have to say about this? Did you use any special techniques for stress management?

Please don’t do such rubbish things. Because until you don’t try, you can’t succeed.

Do you think the number of Industrial visits should be increased for BMS Students?

Yup.

Do you think BMS students are flooded with assignments, projects and internal exams round the clock? What changes would you like to bring in the BMS Curriculum?

I enjoyed all my assignments, projects etc.

What message would you like to give to the next batch of BMS students?

Its not too much hard…Keep motivating ur self.

What are the future plans post BMS?

I am going for CFA…

Any Feedback/Suggestions for BMS.co.in?

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