‘Study hard, work hard and don’t take BMS exams lightly’ says Sharad Bajirao Padalkar, TYBMS Sem 5 Topper 2013-14, Bhavans College

Interview with Sharad Bajirao Padalkar, TYBMS Sem 5 Topper 2013-14, Bhavans college who scored 72.28%.

How does it feel to be a Topper in the university exams? Whom will you credit your success to? What was your success mantra?

I feel very good to be a Topper in the university exams. Because some paper is hard and university can give result is 51%. I will give credit to my mom, dad, friends and teacher. I don’t have any success mantra. I only put my effort for hardworking study.

Did you prepare any timetable and please share your study strategy/exam tips to crack each subject of sem 5?

I had prepared my time table in last 1 month. I will give 5 day to 6 subjects. I will finish 1 subject in 5 days.

Do you think BMS student require coaching classes or is self-study enough? Had you joined any coaching class for a particular subject?

I think BMS student require coaching classes. In 5 th sem financial management and special study in finance subject can require classes. I had joined Navigator tutorial.

What was your specialization subject? Why did you opt for it?

My specialization subject is special study in finance.

Can you list the textbooks you referred for all subjects?

Financial management, special study in finance- Navigator tutorial notes

Human resource management, Business ethics and corporate social responsibility-Himalaya publication

Logistic and Service sector management- Rishab publication

Which was your worst paper? Why? Which was your best paper? Why?

My worst paper is Financial management because paper was very tricky. My best paper SSF.

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?

Whenever I feel stressed, I meet my friends and have a gossip. Whenever I am depressed, I share my problem with my brother.  After finishing my FM paper I used to cry because it is worst paper in my life then I called up my brother and spoke to him.

The Black Book project contributing a significant part to the percentage, please share the experiences you had during the preparation of the project and how has it benefited you.

Yes, The Black Book project contributing a significant part to the percentage.

Did you pursue any additional courses/ internships alongside BMS? What are your future  plans?

No, I don’t pursue any additional courses/ internships alongside BMS.

Any tips and advises for your juniors?

I would like to give advise that study hard, work hard, BMS exam don’t take it lightly.