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VISION
To be an internationally renowned and respected institution imparting
excellent education and training based upon the foundation of futuristic
research and innovations.

MISSION
To free the mind and allow to explore the undefined boundaries of liberated thinking...

To allow the intellectual spirit to take over and allow it to course its way through multiple disciplines and
provide fresh lines of perception...

To lend a bit of art to science and a bit of science to art...

To bridge existing divides of conventional wisdom...

To foster independence...

To transform and to endow society with the benefits of a novel education...

The School of Liberal Studies simply conforms...

BOARD OF
GOVERNORS
Dr. Mukesh Ambani
Chairman & MD
Reliance Industries Ltd. &
President, PDPU
Chairman of the Board
Dr. D. J. Pandian
IAS (Retd.)
Director General, PDPU
Mr. Pankaj Joshi, IAS
Principal Secretary
(Higher & Technical Education)
Education Department,
Government of Gujarat
Mr. K. V. Kamath
President, BRICS Bank
Chairman, Infosys Limited, Pune &
Mr. L. Chuaungo, IAS
Principal Secretary
Energy & Petrochemicals
Department,
Government of Gujarat
Mr. Vikram Singh Mehta Dr. H. B. Raghavendra
Chairman, Brookings India Director, School of Technology,
PDPU
Mr. Sudhir Mehta
Chairman, Torrent Group, Prof. Nigam Dave
Ahmedabad Director, School of Liberal Studies,
PDPU
Mrs. Pallavi Shroff
Partner, Amarchand & Mangaldas &
Suresh A Shroff & Co., New Delhi
Dr. R. A. Mashelkar
FRS Bhatnagar Fellow &
President, Global Research Alliance,
National Chemical Laboratory, Pune
Prof. N. R. Dave
Educational Advisor, PDPU
ACADEMIC
COUNCIL
Dr. D. J. Pandian,
IAS (Retd.)
Director General, PDPU
Prof. S. A. Bari
Vice Chancellor
Central University of Gujarat
Prof. Indira J. Parikh
President, FLAME University, Pune
Prof. Virender Prakash
Sharma
Professor & Head, Indian School of
Mines (ISM), Dhanbad
Dr. Jayant Kelkar
Reliance Industries, Navi Mumbai
President's Message
Dr. Mukesh Ambani
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU), a leader in
providing world-class education in Oil & Gas and allied energy
sectors has also taken an initiative of inculcating human
values and has tried to tap the talent pool in the form of future
leadership for the world by introducing the School of Liberal
Studies. PDPU realizes the global requirement of producing
young leaders with inquisitiveness and passion for knowledge
and wisdom. The global market expects students not just to be
‘informed’ but also ‘enlightened’ and ‘responsible’ today. Young
Chairman & MD
Reliance Industries Ltd. &
leaders have to chart their own path with innovative solutions
for the world today which are seasoned with social concerns.
Prof. Nigam Dave
Director, School of Liberal Studies,
President, PDPU
Chairman of the Board
Liberal Studies programme, which is highly popular abroad is
the need of the hour for the Indian society.
PDPU
As the third batch of the School of Liberal Studies is on the verge
Dr. Anirbid Sircar of climbing the pedestals of research, careers and self-realization
Director, School of Petroleum for a better world tomorrow, I convey my best wishes to the
Technology, PDPU
students and hope that the School with its advanced academic
structure and innovative approach will enable students to
Dr. H. B. Raghavendra
participate in constructive work to achieve a dignified quality of
Director, School of Technology,
PDPU life through intellectually self-propelled pursuits.
I am sure the inclusion of students from Liberal Studies in the
Dr. Surendrasinh Kachhwaha
School of Technology, PDPU workforce would bring interdisciplinary perspectives and mould
economic concerns with ethical dimension.
Dr. Pramod Paliwal
My good wishes to students.
School of Petroleum Management,
PDPU
Dr. T. P. Singh
School of Technology, PDPU
Dr. Nirendra Misra
School of Technology, PDPU
 Chairman's Message Dean's Message
Shri D. J. Pandian, IAS (Retd.) Prof.(Dr.) Nigam Dave

I feel a great sense of privilege in presenting the class of 2016 to Mahatma Gandhi used to say, “I do not want my house to be
you. For a few years now, the School of Liberal Studies at PDPU walled in on all sides and my windows to be stuffed. I want
has passionately engaged itself in providing a program where the cultures of all the lands to be blown about my house as
students and faculty can encourage intellectual exploration and freely as possible. But I refuse to be blown off my feet by any.
discovery of ideas and concepts to promote the individual’s mind I refuse to live in other people’s houses as an interloper, a
for lifelong learning. This learning is achieved in a variety of modes beggar or a slave.”
across a wide spectrum of disciplines. We offer a choice of majors
As the fourth batch of School of Liberal Studies is climbing
complemented by many minor courses to embed the consistent
the first step of their corporate ladder, I am confident that
Director General, delivery of holistic learning.
Director, the liberal arts pedagogy has not only provided them enough
Pandit Deendayal The 4 year undergraduate program provides an opportunity for School of Liberal Studies exposure to the global trends and demands but has also
Petroleum University
students to broadbase their exposure through internships and sensitized them to the grass root realities and challenges of
applied study programs. These endeavours allow our students Indian society.
to combine their classroom education with practical workplace
I warmly express my best wishes to the batch and would like
experience so that our graduates are prepared for successful
to convey, “From those who have received much, much is
careers. On our part, we have ensured that our undergraduate
expected”. I look forward to relevant and genuine contribution
students are immersed in an environment of academic courses,
from the batch for the nation and for the world at large.
creativity and primary research where they develop basic skills to
effect change and indulge in out of the box thinking in their chosen
fields. Our collaborations with international institutions of repute
also provides an opportunity to experience internships with a
strong academic flavour.

I invite you to visit our campus, and assess our students for their
professional capabilities as an attestation of the differentiated
learning delivered through this unique program.

Recognition
UGC
This University has been established by
an Act of the Gujarat Legislature, on 4th
April, 2007. The University is recognized
by UGC vide E.NO.9-17/2008 (CPP-L)
dated 9th November,2009.
About Other
PDPU SCHOOLS
PDPU has been promoted by Partnership of Government, Industry & Energy to create a world
class University in energy education and research with special focus on the oil and gas sector.
The University has further expanded its programs to address the need for trained human
School of Petroleum School of Petroleum School of Technology
resource in the domains of engineering, management and humanities. It intends to broaden
Management offers Technology offers offers Undergraduate,
the opportunities for students and professionals to develop core subject knowledge which
Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Postgraduate and
are duly complemented by leadership training interventions, thereby helping the students to
Executive and Doctoral Postgraduate and Doctoral Programmes.
make a mark in the global arena. This objective is being further addressed through a number of
Programmes. Doctoral Programmes.
specialized and well-planned undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral programs as well as
intensive research projects.
The School offers: The School offers: The School offers:
• 2 year MBA programme focused on • 4 year B. Tech. in Petroleum Engineering • 4 year B. Tech. in Civil, Electrical, Chemical,
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) has been established by GERMI as a Private
Marketing, Finance, Operations and HRM • 2 year M. Tech. in Petroleum Engineering Industrial and Mechanical Engineering
University through the State Act enacted on 4th April, 2007.
• PGDPM-X for working executives in Energy & • Ph.D. Programme in Petroleum Engineering • 2 year M. Tech. in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical,
Infrastructure Sector Chemical and Nuclear Engineering
• Ph.D. Programme in Petroleum Management • Ph.D. Programs in Engineering
About
SLS
PDPU launched School of Liberal Studies in the year 2009, which currently
offers a four year Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral Programme
that equips a student to develop an array of intellectual skills, a variety of
methodologies or ways of understanding our changing world, and a broad base
of varied knowledge. In turn, such a liberal education establishes an invaluable
foundation for more specialized study in one’s major or in one of the professions,
and for a life-long affinity for learning and continuing intellectual development.

The Programme offers classical education in various fields like art, Values
literature, languages, music, dramatics, philosophy, politics,
The School imparts following values
history, law, mathematics, science and general studies. It through real time experiences in:
emphasizes on the need to seek knowledge for knowledge’s • Multicultural / multi-religion tolerance
sake, promoting intellectual growth, creative expression • Respect for tradition and beautiful inquisitiveness and perseverance
and rational thought. products of art
• Political awareness
• Respect for tradition and beauty of art
• Zeal for independent learning
• Environmental concerns
• Community spirit
Philosophy
School of Liberal Studies focuses on
developing holistic personalities who
are governed by the spirit of academic
to positively impact the nation in a
particular and the world in general.
We provide education that is:
• Collaborative, interactive and
interdisciplinary
• Extensively designed to provide rich
breadth of courses
• Research oriented
• Designed to challenge the creativity and
imagination of students
Objectives
• To encourage creative thinking and
ability to see things as a whole. Critical
moments in life require ability to think
out-of-the-box, to perceive a situation
in totality and imaginatively find out
solutions
• To serve as a catalyst and install a
desire for innovation in order to nurture
disciplined yet creative habits of the
mind
• To encourage experience of pleasure
while doing research in a field for which
one has passion and to transfer this
sense of freedom from the ‘School to
the Society’

• Designed to cultivate atmosphere of • To foster scholarly teaching-learning

tolerance, multicultural understanding
and appreciation for the beauty of arts
and culture
culture based on reflective and creative
independence
• To participate with industry,
government, other academic institutes
and NGOs and create new opportunities
for internship programs
The
Liberal
Studies
Programme
In order to develop comprehensive and School of Liberal Studies gives full At the end of the fourth semester Admission School of Liberal Studies conducts its own national entrance exam for students interested in
taking admission for the undergraduate and post graduate programme.

responsible future leaders, PDPU has
introduced an innovative undergraduate
course of BA (Hons.) and BBA (Hons.) with a
PDPU Diploma in Liberal Arts. The duration
of this course is four years.
exposure to students by offering a wide
range of inter-disciplinary subjects
such as Social Sciences, Humanities
and Arts, History, Economics, and
Political Science etc.
The Undergraduate Programme
enables students to participate in
research initiatives and its uniquely
creative pedagogy to develops their
analytical and critical skills.
The Undergraduate Programme
consists of Eight semesters.
Students at SLS will study General
Education from semester one to four
which will be common for all students
and minimum credit requirement is of
90 credits.
Process
students can opt for major and minor
subjects according to their interests and The admission process consists of written test The total seats offered are:
aspirations. followed by personal interview. The written • 120 for BA/BBA (Hons.) Program
test evaluates the applicant’s competence in
• 60 for B.Com (Hons.) Program
The major and minor programmes the following areas:
• 20 for Post Graduate Programme in
attract students who wish to explore • English English, Public Administration and Policy
the most intellectually engaging and
• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension and International Relations each
promising interdisciplinary fields
• Quantitative Aptitude
under the direction of scholars who 50% seats are reserved for girls.
are pioneers in charting these new
• Logical Reasoning
areas and methods of inquiry. The • General Knowledge
University has been and continues to be • Essay Writing
an incubator for new ideas, combining Field
Exposures
experimental programmes and courses
with a curriculum designed to promote
the ideals of an education in liberal arts.
Experience
Sharing
Participation
Group
in sports
Discussions and
and other
Presentations
activities

Lecture
Discussions Simulation
Case Exercises
Workshops Studies
for improving Research
life and social Based
skills TEACHING Projects

PEDAGOGY
PROGRAM BA (Hons.)
• Economics
BBA (Hons.)
• Marketing
& COURSE
• Environmental Studies • HR
• Psychology • Finance
STRUCTURE
• English Literature
• Governance &
Public Administration
• International Relations
Semester 1
General Education
• English Communication
• Science in Everyday Life
• Basic Mathematics
• Introduction to Computer
Science
• Understanding Theatrical Arts
• Foreign Language
• Leadership
Semester 3
Core Papers
• World Classics
• Principles of Management
• Introduction to
Environmental Studies
• Sports
• Foreign Language - 3
• Introduction to
International Relations
• Industrial Psychology
Electives
(Anyone of the Following)
• Films and Society
• Workplace Communication
• Basics of Accounting
• Atmospheric Sciences
• Cognitive Psychology
• Indian Government and Politics
• Event Management
MA
• Public Administration
• International Relations
• English Literature
Semester 2
General Education
• Basic Economics
• Introduction to
World Civilizations
• Theories of Mass Communication
• Introduction to Psychology
• Musical Styles and Ideas/
Folk Dances/Painting
• Foreign Language: 2
• Geography
Semester 4
Core Papers
• Foreign Language - 4
• Principles of Public
Administration
• Basics of Indian Foreign Policy
• Exploration of Literary Forms
• Economic Thoughts
• Principles of Marketing
• Introduction to
Environmental Laws
Electives
(Anyone of the Following)
• Statistics
• Rural Development in India
• Soft Skills
• Stress Management
• Programming through C
Language
COURSE Majors
STRUCTURE
A ‘Major’ is the subject chosen by
students at the end of the fourth
semester. A student has to fulfil credit
(MAJOR &
requirements before selecting a Major.
In Majors, seven subjects are proposed
out of which the students can choose
MINORS)
one subject, which consists of eight
papers. Minimum credit requirement is
60 credits.
Minors
A ‘Minor’ is a subject of secondary
specialization that is to be chosen by
a student after the fourth semester. In
Minors, seven subjects are proposed out
of which the students can choose one
subject, which consists of four papers.
Minimum credit requirement is of 30
credits.
Course Credits:
Credits for Four Year BA (Hons.) /
BBA (Hons.) Programme:
• First Four Semesters: 30 papers (03
credits each) = 90 Credits
• Last Four Semesters: 12 Papers (08
majors + 04 Minors: 06 credits each) =
72 Credits
• Seminar/Undergraduate Research
Dissertation: 06 Credits (mandatory)
• Minimum Academic Credits required
to earn the Degree: 168
• Rural/Urban Internship: 03 Credits
• Corporate Internship: 03 Credits
(Voluntary)
• International Exposure Program: 03
Credits (Voluntary)
Credits for Four Year B.Com. (Hons.)
Programme:
• Academic Courses: 168 Credits
• Mandatory Internship: 03 Credits
• Corporate Internship: 03 Credits
(Voluntary)
• International Exposure Program: 03
Credits (Voluntary)
• Minimum Credits required to earn the
Degree: 168
Business Administration
Core Papers
• Management Information System
• Business Research Methods
• Management Process and OB
• Business Environment
Minor
• Financial Management
• Productions & Operations Management
• Strategic Marketing
• Financial Management 2 or
E-commerce, Cyber security and CRM
Economics
Core Papers
• Micro Economics
• Macro Economics
• Introduction to Econometrics
• International Economics
Minor
• Money, Banking & Public Finance
• Indian Financial System
• Development & Environmental E conomics
• Indian Economy
Psychology
Core Papers
• Research Methodology & Statistics
• Psychological Testing
• Biological Bases of Behaviour
• Experimental Psychology
Minor
• Applied Psychology
• Psychopathology
• Social Psychology
• Psychology of Human Development
English Literature
Core Papers
International Relations
Core Papers
• American Literature • Theories & Approaches of IR
• Literary Criticism • Political Geography
• Indian English Literature • Approaches to International & Regional
• British Literature Organizations
• International Political Economy
Minor Cluster -1
Corporate Communication Minor
• Organized Communication • Comparative Constitutions & Politics - 1
• Ethics of Corporate Communication • Comparative Constitutions & Politics - 2
• Publicity Writing & Branding • Indian & the World
• Internal & External Corporate • Energy Politics
Communication
Minor Cluster - 2
Writing Cluster Governance & Public
• Business Writing
• Creative Writing
Administration
• Editing & Proof Reading Core Cluster - 1
• Writing for Media Public Admin Theory
• Bureaucracy & Organization
Minor Cluster - 3
• Personnel Administration in India
Literature Cluster
• Comparative Administration System
• Literature of the Diaspora
• Rural & Urban Local Governance inIndia
• Literature in Translations
• Gender Studies Core Cluster - 2
• History of English Literature Public Policy &Governance
• ICT & E-Governance
• Environmental Policy AnalysisAdministration
• Crisis & Disaster Management Policies
Environmental Studies • Public Policies, Government &Governance
Core Papers Minor
• Energy Resources & Management • Administrative Principles & Theories
• Bio Resources & Management • Structure & Processes of Indian Administration
• Water & Land Resources Conservation • Public Policy Making in India
Management • Financial Administration
• Industrial Ecology & PreventiveManagement
Minor
• Institutional & Financial Mechanisms f or
Environmental Management
• Global Conventions/Protocols and
International Environmental Cooperation
• Principles and Practice of Environmental
Policy & Planning
• Environmental Ethics & Leadership
AUDIT
COURSES
Courses The School of Liberal Studies offers Audit
Courses specially for its first year students.
• Graphic Design
The Audit Courses are envisioned to impart
• Warli Art
value based education and develop a skill
• Macrame
set amongst the students to broaden their
• Dhurrie Making vision, experience and enable them to stand
• Disaster Management Drill out amongst their competition. It is a non
• Western Dance credit based course. The course directs the
• Adventure cum Nature Program students towards one of the main objectives
• Calligraphy of SLS, to enhance the creative thinking and
• Fiction Writing also foster the scholarly teaching and learning
• Fire Safety Drill culture based on reflective and creative
• Photography independence.
Objectives
• Knowledge through independent learning
• Social skills through group work & team projects
• Exploratory activities to develop success skills such as high self esteem and
confidence, responsibility, time management, problem solving, thinking skills
• Having fun with peers, being more creative, thinking out of the box
The course is a medium of inter disciplinary
exposure and helps the students to discover
areas related to art, design, literature,
adventure, tradition and culture which still
remain unexplored by many. Certified courses
do not hold any credits but are mandatory
for every student. The successful completion
of the Audit Program is important to get the
Diploma offered by SLS.
In order to supplement the classroom
sessions, enhance the student’s overall skills
and to develop the confidence amongst the
students, SLS PDPU has arranged numerous
workshops and activities under these Audit
Courses. These are offered as an on-going
activity during the Academic programme.
STUDENT
INTERNSHIPS
& RESEARCH
PROJECTS
Corporate Internships
The Corporate Internships ensure that the student
at SLS gets an exposure and acquaintance with the
corporate dealings. The students go beyond the
classroom and gain experience in their respective
and related fields. They work practically and get a
chance to connect their academic knowledge with
the well-known companies of corporate world.
The opportunity to participate with the workforce
enables the student to gain a real know how of the
established business and industries.
Urban Renewal Mission
Internship (URMI)
True Academic value of any course is realized
only if class room sessions are complemented
by industry orientation, international exposure or
field trips and internships. School of Liberal Studies
at PDPU is known for such unique academic
pedagogy. It offers it student’s opportunities of
conferences, government roundtable events, study
on the campuses of other universities, corporate
internships and urban internships.
A successful step in this direction is URMI, a
month long program with Ahmedabad Municipal
Corporation (AMC). It provided a rare opportunity
to first semester young students to have hands
on experience to urban development tasks like
- Heritage preservation, water filtration process,
solid waste management, health, revenue, BRTS, Research Project
education, town planning, road construction and This is a mandatory feature of the SLS Program.
other facets of urban development. Batch 2010 Students need to complete a research project
made it a grand success and laid the foundation of worth eight credits. This project is undertaken
a strong relationship between SLS, PDPU and AMC. during the fourth year of the course. It involves
selection of a topic that is inter-disciplinary in
nature, but located with the academic domain of
the students’ major field of specialisation.
TEACHING
School of Liberal Studies believes that its reputation owes much to the outstanding calibre of its faculty.
The School is in the process of building a world-class intellectual community of distinguished and dedicated
faculty who will promote learning and knowledge - building of a very high order. The School endeavours to

FACULTY create an environment of considerable academic freedom and research opportunity overlaid by meticulous,
self-monitored standards of excellence and socially responsive practices.

DETAILS
We sincerely see that the faculty willingly submit themselves to distinctive, open and incessant process of
assessment and feedback from the students. This will enable the faculty to refine course contents, teaching
and delivery mechanisms.
By way of structured mechanisms, the faculty plays an active role in the faculty-shared governance with a
complete sense of belonging to the School of Liberal Studies.
The School also recognizes that research provides a major interface with the wider academia and industry
and brings in international visibility. It provides new conceptual frameworks that enable reassessment and FACULTY
refinement of current practices and thinking. Pioneering inter-disciplinary research by the faculty feeds
directly into a better learning environment at the School, fostering creativity and innovations indirectly to a
SPEAK
wider audience.

Core Faculty Adjunct Faculty PDPU Faculty Non Teaching

Team Dr. Adithya Yagnik at SLS Staff
Foreign Languages
Prof. (Dr.) Nigam Dave Ms. Supriya Pal Mr. Darshit Shah Mr. Phalgun Kumar
Communication, English Business Administration Ms. Asha Mandappa Computer Science Manager
Literature, Leadership World Civilization, Fine Arts
Dr. Prashanta Panda Dr. Gopichandran Mr. Pratik Desai
Ms. Neeta Khurana Economics Mr. Hemant Kothari Environment Sciences Executive Assistant
Communication, Literature, Music
Film Studies, Fine Arts Dr. Himani Baxi Dr. N. Madhavan Mr. Nirav Upadhyay
Economics Ms. Parna Mukherjee Environmental Studies Executive Assistant
Ms. Niyati Shah Laws
Communication & English Dr. Rupakjyoti Borah Mr. Palak Sheth Ms. Piyali Dass Ms. Niyati Shah
Literature, Folk Dances International Relations Mr. Rajesh Jani Event Management Dr. Ashvin Dave
Administration Academic Coordinator, SLS
Sports Faculty, Business Administration
Ms. Urmi Satyan Dr Sanjay Kumar Pradhan Mr. Phalgun Kumar Ms. Khushali Purohit
Communication International Relations Mr. Saumya Joshi Mass Communication Audit Course,
Theatre National Cadet Corps (Girls)
Dr. D. Sriram Mr. Manoj Kumar Sahoo "As the new batch of School of Liberal Studies PDPU It is a proud moment for us to express when
Public Administration Public Administration Ms. Shaheen Mansuri Ms. Manju Yadav is getting ready to step into the corporate world, we at the students of School of Liberal Studies,
Foreign Languages Library PDPU have a sense of pride to have been involved in PDPU are at the outset of entering into the
Mr. Anurag Srivastava Dr. Pradeep Malllik
crafting this group of fine young people. They embody new world of corporate, that we can see a
Public Administration Mass Communication Ms. Preeti Das Mr. Sandeep Pathak a perfect blend of education and a 360-degree outlook fine blend of academic, co-curricular and
Mass Communication Library
Dr. Neeta Sinha Dr. Tejas Dave of the world weaved in by the hands of experience, creative excellence in them. The students
Psychology Business Administration Mr. Sudhir Phangat exposure and training in Business Administration and are ready to face the new challenges with
Business Administration other disciplines that they have pursued. It has provided high aspirations, sense of hard work,
Dr. Ritu Sharma Dr. M. Venkatraman Reddy
them the understanding to evaluate real life challenges commitment, and passion in their heart. The
Psychology Public Administration Ms. Nisha Vyas
Foreign Languages and opportunities for making the appropriate and freedom to share, experiment and initiate
Dr. Ashvin Dave Dr. Sitakanta Mishra timely decisions and, to become responsible citizens, new ways of inter-disciplinary learning will
Business Administration International Relations Ms. Lavanya Trivedi employees and team members. I am sure that from the sure provide them a bright future.
Foreign Languages time of their absorption as fresher’s in organizations, My best wishes to all.
Dr. Chaitanya Vyas they will certainly learn the skills and acumen necessary
Business Administration Alliance Française Inst.
Foreign Languages to go up the corporate ladder quickly.
My best wishes to everyone for a very bright future."
Ms. Esha Shah
Corporate Communication
DISTINGUISHED Pandit Deendayal Memorial Lecture

VISITORS
The 6th Pandit Deendayal memorial lecture was held
at PDPU on 25th September 2015. Dr. R. A. Mashelkar,
FRS, Padma Vibhushan was invited to share his insights on
“Reinventing India as an Innovation Nation.” He pointed the fact
that India was always innovated, but there was a missing link when
APJ Abdul Kalam Adam Gilchrist Cheryl Matherly Louis Goodman
it came to technological innovation with respect to the industrial
Former President of India Brand Ambassador, University of Tulsa American University
University of Wollongong innovation.
Narendra Modi Eleanor Marvin Hough
Prime Minister of India Q. Yang University of Cape Breton Canada Canada
University of Saskatchewan,
Mukesh Ambani Fazal Karim Mike Hugentobler
Canada
MD and CEO, Reliance Industries Republic of Trinidad & Tobago VP, Halliburton Offshore Services Inc.

John Kerry
Jim Nickel
Deputy High Commissioner,
Francisco J. Sanchez Nelson INDUSTRY
SPEAK
United States Secretary of State, USA Secretary for International Trade USA
Canada
Adi Godrej Jaipreet Bindra Richard Redner & Cheryl Matherly
Michimi Muranushi
Chairman, Godrej Group University of Western Ontario University of Tulsa
Ph.D (Yale University),
Jin-Yong Cai Gakushuin University, Tokyo Jeffrey A. Serfass, Sosnowski
CEO, President, USA
International Finance Corporation Chelsey Laird National Hydrogen Association, USA
Memorial University, Canada Subrata Chakrabarti
Chanda Kochhar Jeremy B. Bentham Western Ontario
CEO, ICICI Bank VP, Global Business Environment,
Ms. Valerie Hase
Royal Dutch Shell, USA Governor
Bernard Mazuka IC2 Institute, University of Texas
Antwerp, Belgium
Prime Minister
Mr. Greg Selinger
Republic of Rwanda John Lee
The Premier of Manitoba, Canada
University of Houston
Bob Dudley
Li Liu Group Chief Executive, British Mr. Jagat Shah
University of Regina
Mr. Sunil Parekh
Petroleum Advisor, Zydus Cadila Healthcare, Trade & Investment Representative
Ahmedabad Govt. of Manitoba - Canada for India
Greg Selinger
Premier of Manitoba Province
"SLS offers cutting edge programs "According to me, liberal education lies
Kiyoshi Asako
focused on exposure and exploration above all other disciplines or forms of
The Consul General of Japan in Mumbai
for the students which is the need of education. Due to the knowledge of
Sven Clarke the hour. Certainly industries require various subjects and the high exposure
University of British Columbia technical people, however for strategic provided by School Of Liberal Studies, the
and long term sustainable growth of students undoubtedly stand apart from
Brad Wall
any organization; they need leaders and their counterparts in other colleges. In
Hon’ble Premier
creative thinkers who are able to think future, they would not only have the ability
Saskatchewan, Canada
beyond the box. Liberal Studies help to understand their work, but they would
Antonio Bullon students obtain such competencies. India also be able to perceive and interpret
Spanish Consul General needs strategic thinkers, visionaries and their environmental cues very efficiently.
motivating leaders. An employee of liberal They are the torch bearers, visionaries and
Francisco Sanchez study background would be the end of leaders of the future. Organizations need
Under Secretary for International Trade,
search for Indian employers certainly." them."
US
MAJOR
ACADEMIC
ACTIVITIES
3rd National Seminar on
Interdisciplinary Approaches to
Knowledge
The 3rd National Seminar on Interdisciplinary Approaches to
Knowledge, 20th - 21st August 2015, was organized by the School
of Liberal Studies, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University. The
seminar focused on various emerging and challenging issues of
national and international importance in the field of International
Relations, Psychology, English Literature, Public Administration,
Economics, Business Administration, Commerce & Trade. While
providing a platform to debate and ponder over multifarious
subjects on contemporary world concerns, the seminar brought to
the fore the necessity of adhering to the transdisciplinary approach
along with interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary outlook.
International Exposure Program 2013
Students travelled to Seneca College, Canada for 4 weeks to
undertake a certification-based summer program. A highlight was
the session by the Oscar-winning special effects team of Hollywood
film ‘Hugo’.
Industrial Exposure Programs 2014
and 2015
Students travelled to University of Wollongong, Australia for 4 and
6 weeks respectively to undertake certification-based programs.
Moreover, they were able to visit aborigine sites, see Australian rural
life, visit the House of Representatives and the Senate and also
attend the Australian Parliament while it was in session.
Dept. of Public Policy’s Visit to Lal
Bahadur Shastri National Academy of
Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie
LBSNAA is a research and training institute under Union
Government. It’s main purpose is to cultivate young minds for Civil
Services. Students explored the academy with officials, including
the auditorium, classrooms, gallery, and facilities. They were
particularly impressed by the expansive library. The trip motivated
them by projecting a career vision and providing inspiration for
Public Policy students.
Gender Studies Workshop
A professor from an American University conducted a 24-hour
Gender Studies workshop spread across 2 months. Through joint
study of research papers, classroom discussions and project work,
the workshop introduced students to the progression of gender
studies and the concept of gender, feminism, LGBT issues, and
gender sensitivity.
Mass Communication Workshop
Andrew Miller, Associate Professor, Sacred Heard University
(CT USA) conducted a one-week workshop on film making. The
classrooms consisted of viewing and discussing classics, and were
complemented by practical film making lessons and hands-on
projects.
Bhutan Trip
A study tour to Bhutan was undertaken by 40 students
and five faculty members in September-October 2015. The
students visited the educational institutions and interacted with
counterparts in Royal Bhutan University. They got the opportunity
to visit rural areas of Bhutan and understand the marketing strategies
of agricultural produce and other products in these areas; as well as the
strategies of Indian companies who sell their goods to the Bhutanese. They
also attended cultural shows, shopped in local markets, and visited notable
landmarks including Tiger’s Nest monastery, Dochula Pass and Indo-Bhutan
Friendship Bridge.
OTHER
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
Psychology symposium
On 1st of August, the First Psychology Symposium on Society, Career and
Relevance in Everyday Life was held in PDPU. The event was initiated and
organized by the Department of Psychology, School of Liberal Studies (SLS).
Some of the eminent names in the field of psychology graced the event with
their presence and gave the students valuable inputs on various topics of
psychology. The chief guest, Dr. S. L. Vaya, Director(Research and Design),
Raksha Shakti University, chaired the panel discussion that was co-chaired by
Dr. Jyotsna Yagnik, Retd. High Court Judge currently Director, School of Law,
United World and Dr. Sunil Shukla, Head of the Centre for Entrepreneurship,
Education and Research at EDI.
Economics Conclave
As a part of an endeavor to provide academic rigor to the students,
Department of Economics, School of Liberal Studies at PDPU organized an
Economics Conclave on 21st and 22nd August 2014. The Conclave aimed at
providing an exposure and learning experience to the students about current
economic and development issues, policy dynamics and also new theoretical
framework. The series of interactive sessions of experts, who delivered
lectures in their area of expertise to provide students with an exposure to
their knowledge and applications of the subject matter, from various fields
of academics and industry,were organized. This provided an insight into
industries and institutions of the real world and these lectures were followed
by interactive deliberation and discussion on past issues, current challenges
and the road ahead for the economy.
Community
Development
Initiative (CDI)
2015
The fifth edition of PDPU's
annual CSR pro- gram, the
Development Initia-tive
(CDI), was organized by
Mr. Phalgun Kumar and Ms. Neeta Khurana, in the summer of 2015. Village
volunteers as well as students from School of Liberal Studies provided the
ground-level planning & support. CDI promotes inclusive development of
villages and educational institutions near its campus. The aim is to sensitize
and motivate students to be a part of societal progress along with their
own development and to accelerate the learning process of students from
villages by offering them various skill sets by inculcating confidence through
exposure.
Center for Civil Society (CCS) Workshops
CCS is India’s top-rated think tank and has an active partnership with SLS.
CCS conducted 2 workshops. The i-Policy certification was attended by 26
students who underwent 4 days of engrossing sessions and in-class debates
on public policy with national and international experts on the subject.
The Economics & Public Policy workshop was attended by 40 students who
underwent a 30-hour course spread across 2 weeks which included classroom
learning, interaction, documentary viewing and discussion, project work,
and certification exam. Both workshops enriched students’ understanding of
policy planning, policy planning and policy evaluation.
STUDENTS'
RESEARCH
& PAPER
PRESENTATION
Avni Gupta
Individual Research for State Bank Of India,
Corporate Accounts Group Unit on 'Power
Scenario of India' – Current generation
capacity, the Supply Demand Gap, Coal and
Thermal Power, Impact of Power in the Indian
Economy and Government Policies and
initiatives in the Power Sector.
Devanshi Shah
“A Study of Teaching Pedagogy and Extra
Curricular Activity across Four Boards of The
Indian Education System” at the 2nd National
Seminar on Interdisciplinary Approaches to
Knowledge (2014) at PDPU, Gandhinagar.  through TKI” at National Seminar on
Dhiren Vasudev Pagarani
“Analysis on comparative profit between
different sectors of public and private sector
banks” by analysing 5 years annual bank
accounts of 5 different banks at National
Seminar on Interdisciplinary Approaches to
Knowledge, PDPU, Gandhinagar.
Dhwani Panchal
“Recruitment and selection in health care
industry” at 2nd National Research Seminar on
Interdisciplinary Approach to Knowledge.  conference on Poverty and Sustainable Development
Disha Joshi
• “India’s quest for energy security: UAE’s
renewable energy policy and its implications”
at 2nd National Seminar on Interdisciplinary
Approaches to Knowledge (2014), PDPU,
Gandhinagar.
• “Smart Cities: A Gateway to Futuristic
Urbanization” at 2nd National Seminar on
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge
(2015), PDPU, Gandhinagar.
 
Gurmeher Juneja
• “Study on Behavior and Attitude of college
going students towards conflict situations
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge
(2014), PDPU, Gandhinagar.
• “An exploratory study on workplace noise
and its effects on the psychological well
being: A study on aviation industry” at 49th
National And 18th International Conference
Of Indian Academy Of Applied Psychology,
Ahmedabad (2014).
Ishita Dave
“Resolving the conflict in Kurdistan : Setting
a precedent for the Middle Eastern crisis” at
The International Conference on Comparative
Literature and Culture, (2015) held at Nagpur
(organized by the Higher Education and
Research Society).
Jainy Kothari
“Recruitment and Selection in Health
Care Industry” at the National Seminar on
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge
(2013), PDPU, Gandhinagar.
Jasmine J. Pereira
“A Study of Teaching Pedagogy and Extra-
curricular Activities Across Four Boards of
the Indian Education System” in the National
Seminar on Interdisciplinary Approaches to
Knowledge (2014), PDPU, Gandhinagar.
Phalak Vyas
• “India's Act East Policy: Problems and
Prospects” at 3rd National Research
Seminar on Interdisciplinary Approaches to
Knowledge (2015), PDPU, Gandhinagar.
• Article on “Counter-Balancing the Sino-Pak
Axis in the Indo-Pacific region” in South Asian
Voices (Stimson Centre, Washington DC).
Pooja Patel
“Trends in Indian Foreign Policy – Diaspora”
at 2nd National Research Seminar on
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge
(2014), PDPU, Gandhinagar.
Prachi Chavda
• “Social Perception: A comparative study of Awareness
an Acceptance towards LGBT” at 3rd National
Research Seminar on Interdisciplinary Approaches to
Knowledge (2015), PDPU, Gandhinagar.
• “Empirical Study on Social Perceptions towards LGBT”
in an international conference by IAAP.
• “Empirical study on Relationship between Income and
Subjective Well-being' in 41st NACIACP conference
by the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists,
Gandhinagar.
• Research Assistant for joint research project between
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University,India and
Edith Cowan University, Australia titled "Women's
Economic Empowerment in Asia: Psychological and
Anthropological Factors".
Ruchi Arora
“Empirical study of work life balance amongst
employees belonging to Middle management in
Private sector”- 41st National Annual Conference Of
The Indian Association Of Clinical Psychologists (2015),
Gandhinagar. 
Rupangi Shah
• “Social Perception: A comparative study of Awareness
an Acceptance towards LGBT” at National Seminar on
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge (2013) at
PDPU, Gandhinagar.
• “Empirical Study on Social Perceptions towards LGBT”
in an international conference by IAAP.
• “An Empirical Study of Quality Life of Fire-fighters-
Impact of Irregular Work Shifts” in 41st NACIACP
Conference by The Indian Association Of Clinical
Psychologists, Gandhinagar.
• Research Assistant for joint research project between
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University,India and
Edith Cowan University, Australia titled "Women's
Economic Empowerment in Asia: Psychological and
Anthropological Factors".  Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey (2015) by International
Saksham Singh
“Quest for renewable energy by UAE and implications
and lessons for India” at National Seminar on
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge (2013) at
PDPU, Gandhinagar.
Sanaya M. Patel
• "An Exploratory Study On Workplace Noise And Its
• “Emerging Market Economies in Conflict: Growth
Economics and an Econometric Model of Political
Effects On The Psychological Well-Being: A Study Instability” at The International Conference on Studies
On The Aviation Industry" at the 49th National and in Humanities and Social Sciences, Paris, France
18th International Conference of Indian Academy of (2015) by Emirates Research Publishing (ERPUB),
Applied Psychology during 1st-3rd March, (2014) at EAAMP, La Rochelle Business School & University of
Gujarat Law Society Arts College, Ahmedabad. Montreal [Paper will be published in Google Scholar
and submitted to SCOPUS and Thomson Reuters for
• “Study on Behaviour and Attitude Of College Students
towards Conflict Situation through TKI” at the 2nd indexing].
National Seminar on Interdisciplinary Approaches
To Knowledge on 3rd and 4th April,(2014) at PDPU, Shivani Shah
Gandhinagar. “Perception and Cultural Awareness of international
• “Psychological Well-Being of School going children College Students about India : A Cross-Cultural Study”
from Military families: An Empirical Survey” at the 41st at International Conference on Identity, Culture and
National Annual Conference of Indian Association of Communication (2015), Dubai.
Clinical Psychologists from 5th-8th February, (2015) at
Gandhinagar. Snehi Bhavsar
“An Empirical Study On Work-Life Balance With
Shashank Sreedharan Special Reference To Middle Management In Private
• “Is There A Need To Review the CTBT and NPT?” at the Sector” at 41st National Annual Conference Of The
National Seminar on Interdisciplinary Approaches to
Indian Association Of Clinical Psychologists (2015),
Knowledge, School of Liberal Studies, PDPU (2013),
Gandhinagar.
Gandhinagar.
• “The Nigerian Energy Dynamic in the 21st Century” at Talvinder Singh Samra
National Seminar on Interdisciplinary Approaches to
“Study on Behavior and Attitude of College Students
Knowledge, School of Liberal Studies, PDPU (2015),
towards Conflict Situations through Thomas Kilman
Gandhinagar.
Conflict Mode Instrument” at National Seminar on
• “Resolving the Situation in Kurdistan: Setting
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Knowledge at PDPU,
a Precedent for the Middle Eastern Crisis” at Gandhinagar.
International Conference on Comparative Literature
and Culture, Nagpur (2015) by Higher Education
Tushnaa Kapadia
Research Society (HERS), Mumbai [ISSN 2349-0209].
“Trends in Indian Foreign Policy: Diaspora” at 2nd
• “Will GREXIT Fix It? The Greek Debt Crisis and its
National Seminar on Interdisciplinary Approaches to
Ramifications” at The 9th International Conference
Knowledge (2014), PDPU, Gandhinagar.
on Economics and Social Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
(2015) by International Foundation for Research and
Development (IFRD) [ISSN 2307-7549].
Urmi Ramchandani
• “Smart Cities: A Gateway to Futuristic Urbanization” at
• “The Energy Geopolitics of the Caspian” at the 9th
3rd National Seminar on Interdisciplinary Approaches
International Conference on Economics and Social
to Knowledge, PDPU in August, (2015).
• “Evaluation of Monitoring Mechanisms of DCPCR to
Foundation for Research and Development (IFRD)
Ensure the Implementation of RTE Act in Delhi” at
[ISSN 2307-7549].
Centre for Civil Society, New Delhi.
• “The Dynamics of International Political Economy:
A Realist Perspective” at the 9th International
Yogendra Vishnoi
Conference on Economics and Social Sciences,
"Environmental Beautification and Rehabilitation: A
Istanbul, Turkey (2015) by International Foundation for
Case Study of Sabarmati Riverfront " at International
Research and Development (IFRD) [ISSN 2307-7549],
Won the Best Paper Award.
2015 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

SLS 12 student,
Yash Patel’s article
titled “Pakistan’s
Rejoinder to India’s
Operation in Myanmar”
was published in the South
Asian Voices on 9th September
2015. Link of the article: http://
southasianvoices.org/pakistans-
rejoinder-to- indias-operation-in-
myanmar/
SLS 12 student, Phalak Vyas’s article titled
“Counter-Balancing the Sino Pak Axis in the
Indo-Pacific Region” was published in the South
Asia Voices on 17th September 2015. Link of the
article: http:// southasianvoices.org/counter-
balancing-the-sino-pak-axis-in-the-indo-pacific-
region/
The innovative ideas and concepts of the ‘Grow,
Cook, Eat’ Club at PDPU, earned a feature in
the Ahmedabad Mirror, a popular compact
newspaper (P.8, 1-Sep-2015.) Manas Daxini
(SLS Class of 2016) is the President of the Club.
Girls NCC Cadets successfully completed a CAT
Camp II on 22nd July, 2015. Around 500 Cadets
(250 SW, 250 JW) of Army Wing from different
institutions participated in the camp. Many sports
activities, weapon training, tent pitching, rifle
shooting, obstacle training, drill, map reading,
lectures and competitions took place during the
camp. The cadets participated in all the activities
and made PDPU proud by excelling in every field.
Anmol Jain (SLS 13) and Moksha Pillai (SLS
14) have qualified for Stage -2 (City Finals) of The
United Mind Quiz Hunt: Edition III from PDPU
Article by Ishita Dave (Sem VII, BA/BBA, IR Major
Student) in South Asian Voices (Stimson Center,
Washington DC), "India's Strategic Access to
Chabahar", http:// southasianvoices.org/indias-
strategic-access-to- chabahar/
Article by Devanshi Shah, (Sem VII, BA/BBA,
IR Major Student) in South Asian Voices (Stimson
Center, Washington DC), "India and Pakistan
Membership – A Strategy to Increase SCO
Influence in Eurasia", http:// southasianvoices.
org/india-and-pakistan-membership-a-strategy-
to-increase-sco-influence-in-eurasia/
Theater enthusiast Pratik Thakkar of SLS ’13
was invited by Lamayuru Gonpa School, Leh,
to conduct a 3-week theater workshop for their
students.
Hrim Shah of SLS ‘12 won the 2nd prize at S.R
Bhandari Best Speaker Competition, organized
at Ahmedabad Management Association.
Moksha Pillai and Rootu Patel from SLS' 14
have successfully completed a project with the
HR Department of PDPU. In the course of their
6 week long project, they got to learn about the
nuances of HR, HR policies and practices followed
across the continents and an opportunity to be
mentored by Mr. Ankur Pandya (CHRO, PDPU).
PDPU Basketball (Girls) Team which
participated in the 'Khele Gujarat' Zonal Round,
has qualified for the State Round.
SLS alumnus Sarthak Malani of SLS ’10 ran
the 21-kms in Durshet Forest Monsoon Marathon
backwards.
Abhishikt Chauhan (SLS PG Batch of 2012),
M.A. in Public Administration, has joined IIM
Ahmedabad as an Academic Associate in Public
System Group (PSG ) from June 2015. The PSG
was set up in 1975, the Public Systems Group
(PSG) at IIM-A is an interdisciplinary group with
a focus on the generation and dissemination
of knowledge concerning the public sphere,
the performance and management of
public systems, the formulation and
implementation of public policies,
their societal determinants as well as
consequences.
Sanaya Patel of SLS ’12 recently represented India under Utkarsh Dance Academy
at the 37th World Dances Festival, Dancas do Mundo organised by Casa da Gaia in
Argoncilhe, Portugal. During the festival she performed at various places in Portugal like
Milheiros de Poiares, Canedo, Alcanena, Braga and many more.
Simran Bhatia, SLS’14 attended the memoir
workshop during the summer vacation. Previously, she
had attended the MEMOIR ESSENTIALS nonfiction
workshop taken by THEO NESTOR at Hugo House-a
place for writers in Seattle, Washington, USA in June.
Hugo House is a place where one can read words, hear
words, and make our own words better.
Rupangi Shah, SLS’12 took a lecture on the topic
“Awareness on addiction among teenager" for the
students studying in class 9th -12th on 26th June 2015 at
C.N. Vidhyalaya School, Ahmedabad.
SLS ’14 Students performed a street play in Sector 21,
Gandhinagar during the IAS Officers Wives Association's
Swatchh Bharat Campaign.
The PDPU Basketball (Girls) Team, with 9
SLS team members, won the inter-university finals at
IIM- Ahmedabad sports fest “Shaurya – The Uprising of
Champions”.
Pratik Thakkar, SLS’13 played a lead role in a
Gujarati play called “The Planet of LOJI MOJI” - written
by Manish Khernar and Directed by Devarsh Kothari and
Nishith Notani. “The planet of LOJI MOJI” is Gujarat’s
first Sci-fi play which is weaved by fresh youthful
thoughts, innovative script, excellent visual impacts and
involvement of international artists in set designing and
use of modern technology. The play was performed at
20th June 2015 at Thakorbhai Desai Hall, Ahmedabad.
The play was appreciated by the well-known theatre
artists from the city.
EVENTS 41st NACIACP 2015
Pre-conference event

&
Dept. of Psychology, School of Liberal
Studies, PDPU is hosting the 41st National
Annual Conference of The Indian Association

CONCLAVES
of Clinical Psychologists (NACIACP 2015). The Pre-
Conference sessions were organized with specialized tracks
by eminent psychologists including Dr. Vijaya Raman (Associate
Professor & Consultant Child Psychologist, Dept.of Psychiatry,
St. John’s Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore); Dr. Brindha Sitaram
(Founder Director, Center of Psycho-oncology for Education & Research
COPER, Bangalore); Dr. Tanya Machado (Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry, St.
John’s Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore); and Dr. M. Manjula (Dept. of Clinical
Psychology, NIMHANS, Bangalore).

FLARE Two of the biggest USPs of FLARE are Atmoshphere and Pro-Nite. FLARE 2015 probably created a record
in terms of sheer numbers with Pro-Nite. A packed cricket field screamed, danced, jived, sang, cried, laughed and
made lasting memories to the magic of Sonu Nigam’s voice. Performing his hits, and old Bollywood classics,
memories rose like Borealis dust, as the music united all, and the feet hit the ground to the tunes recognized
by all.

Global CEO Conclave The Global CEO conclave held on 11th January,
2015 was one of the major highlights of Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2015. PDPU had the
responsibility of hosting this gathering of some of the most dynamic and powerful
leaders, on its ground. The event was presided by the Honorable Prime
Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi along with Honorable Chief Minister
PROJECT ONE WORLD - AIESEC "International Economic and
of Gujarat, Smt. Anandiben Patel and Honorable Finance Minister of
Commercial Sciences Students Association" is a global youth organization that develops
India, Mr. Arun Jaitley. The UN Secretary General, Mr. Ban Ki Moon
leadership capabilities through their internal leadership programs and engages students
was our special guest along with the US Secretary of State,
and graduates in international student exchange and internship programs for profit and non-
Mr. John Kerry, Chairman of PDPU, Dr. Mukesh Ambani,
profit organizations. The One World Project is a one month long cultural internship hosted by
Chairman of HDFC Bank, Mr. Deepak Parekh, Indian
PDPU and facilitated by AIESEC Ahmedabad. Vasudhaivakutumbakam is a Sanskrit phrase that
Corporate honchos like Adi Godrej, Gautam
means “The whole world is one family”. We receive students participating in this project from various
Adani, Sunil Mittal and Chanda Kochhar
corners of the world such as from France, Poland, China, Ukraine, USA, Netherlands, Colombia, Canada,
among others.
Estonia, Hong Kong and Ireland. This project has strengthened the international appeal and furthered
the delivery of the liberal studies program which has increased the leverage for all PDPU students including
Engineering and Management.
STUDENTS' Jharokha – The Literary Club
Jharokha provides an open forum for ideation,
Grow Cook Eat
GCE is the Food club of PDPU. GCE provides a forum
Offbeat is the music club focusing on providing platform to talented
students at campus and create awareness on different genre of music.

CLUBS
discussion, and deliberation on literary pieces, for information exchange and network around a Music has the ability to reduce pain through release of endorphins which act as
current and social issues, or any other idea under the common interest - food. natural pain killers. One of the key objective of music is to increases self-esteem
sky. The club arranges workshops on creative writing and self-confidence of the students.
and drawing. Drop in to participate in activities in Elixir
activities like poetry recitation and listen to budding
The Fashion Club promotes and inspires fashion
poets making lively recitations of their poems. 
creativity among like-minded students who learn
from each other, explore their interest, and make new
friends.
Debate Society
DebSoC is a students’ forum at PDPU, which actively
encourages intellectual and creative interaction. SPIC MACAY
The forum organizes debates on various topics and
SPIC MACAY is a nationwide voluntary movement that
provides a competitive environment to the students
organises programmes of classical music and dance,
where they can enhance their communicative and
folk arts, crafts, yog, classic cinema screenings,
public speaking skills.
heritage walks, etc. inside school and college
campuses throughout the world to make students
more aware about Indian and world heritage. Society
for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And
Sorriso is formed to make student aware about Culture Amongst Youth. PDPU chapter of SPIC MACAY
photography as an art form. Photography is all promotes Indian Classical Music & Culture through
about "seeing" things differently - about thinking various activities.
and discerning more fluently, so you can see the
unique elements and factors that others may have
overlooked in their habitual way of looking at the
world.
 Respawn PDPU recognizes the Generation next’s
interest in E-Sports and encourages the same. Students
share their talent and knowledge of E-sports in games like -
Arcade, CS, FIFA, Quake, Racing Games, Puzzles and Chess.
E-Sports event annually and students also go to Inter-college
competitions.
“BRAHMAND” - The Astronamy Club mainly focuses
on various activities that connect us with our Universe. The club
organizes events related to astronomy and astrophysics. The Universe
is full of spectacular events which creates a lot of excitement among
the people. And the explanation is also covered with mythical beliefs.
The Club will make sure to introduce the reality behind them. This
club helps Enthusiasts to learn more about astronomy and explore
more of deep sky and EXPLORE THE UNEXPLORED!!!

Soul Pepper is a dance & dramatics club

started by students. Its objective is to demonstrate
and understand the nature of basic voice
production, modulation and delivery. Examine the
nature of trust and responsibility in the context of
Drama as a social art form. And its aim to develop
the depth of concentration necessary for inventive
role-play activities.
Rotaract Club
Rotary’s main objective is leadership,
development & service - in the community, in the
workplace, and around the globe. The mission
of Rotary International is to provide service to
others, promote integrity, and advance world
understanding, goodwill, and peace through
its fellowship of business, professional, and
community leaders.
Rang
“The Fine Arts Club” is the proposed title for fine
arts and crafts club of PDPU which has been
functioning to bring out the hidden creativity
of students and provide a platform for those
who want to show their creative and designing
skills. The main aim of this club is to create an
atmosphere of innovation and creativity in the
institute for all the students interested.
Cretus the Robotics Club
Cretus club endeavors to provide a platform for
learning about hardware, electronics, fabrication
and programming for robotics and its application
in the energy sector. The club exposes students
to latest automation techniques in the oil and gas
sector.
Encode
Encode is the coding club of PDPU. The Club’s
main objective would be to support Programming
as an initiative to empower logical skills as well as
object oriented skills.
Mind-Ripple
The objective of the Club is to ignite and sustain
the spark of curiosity in students, which would
give PDPU students the edge in this world of
mediocrity and uni-dimensional thought. To
adorn PDPU students with the jewel called
‘Awareness’ whose dazzle would speak volumes
about the glory of their intelligence wherever they
go.
SPPG
The club believes in creating stage for futuristic
policy practitioners in public governance and
business for welfare in the country & engage the
students fraternity in discussions and debates
with regard to the emerging issues and challenges
in the larger socio-political-administrative
domains and encourage them to think for the
welfare of the society.
VGA club
VGA Club focuses on spreading a social message
to people through their skill and by developing
their ideas through script writing, shooting,
editing and directing. Typically, it involves a large
number of students who work together with
single goal in their mind. Its main mission is to
develop appreciation for film.
Knock out
Knock out is the Mix Martial Art club of PDPU.
Knockout believes in imparting the motto of “My
Body Is My Weapon”. The club aims to impart
self defence training to students and make them
self capable of protecting themselves if the time
comes, make them physically and mentally fit
& impart qualities like obedience, self-control,
discipline, humanity to the students.
INFRASTRUCTURE

Library Wellness Centre Cafeteria & Food Court

Library is basically a collection of sources,
resources and services. Library and
Information Centre here extensively utilizes
Information Technology so that best source
and information can reach to the user.
The library has been automated using
Alice for Windows (AfW) - an international
user friendly library package. The software
facilitates automated circulation (issue-
return) of books and speedy access to
bibliographic, location and availability
information of the books in the library.
There are 5520 books, 44 journals, 141 CD’s
all kinds of newspaper.
Lecture hall
A nutritious diet and a good workout helps
students to combat academic stress.
PDPU has set up a state of the art wellness
centre which offers cardio & weight training
equipment and helps students workout
under the expert supervision of a certified
trainer. The wellness centre can look after
the needs of more than 50 students per
session and is functional throughout the
day.
As part of its wellness initiative, the
university also provides an open ground for
outdoor games, such as football and cricket
and practice courts for basketball, volleyball
and badminton.
The University has ensured that the
students enjoy a healthy food diet charted
out by a dietitian which is wholesome and
nutritious. The food court also provides
refreshments throughout the day. The
cafeteria is attractively laid out and offers
students an eco-friendly environment to
relax while deliberating on their academic
challenges. 
Language Lab
To enable students to comprehend and
use languages efficiently, PDPU has set
up multi-media Language Laboratory
(Language Lab) set in 2110 sq. feet spacious
room, the Language Lab is fully furnished

Air-conditioned lecture halls of the
university give the comfortable ambience
to the students to learn and develop more.
All the Lecture Halls are equipped with
Projectors and PC. They have comfortable
seating of rotatable chairs. There are
around 10 Lecture halls for School of Liberal
Studies.
Performing Arts Room
This room is particularly built to keep the
Culture alive in SLS. Students prepare and
practice for their Dance, Music, Drama etc.
competition and SLS cultural activities in
this room. Theatre, Music and Dance class
is also conducted here. It has mirror on one
wall and empty space to practice.
Hostel Facility
Our in-campus residential facilities offer
furnished hostel rooms n a twin occupancy
basis. This is an optional facility offered to
the students. Separate hostels are provided
for female students. There are Wi-Fi enabled
hostel blocks which are well-designed to
meet the needs of the students. These
include emergency medical facilities, a
doctor on call, 24x7 access to computer
labs and a well equipped and comfortable
lounge to facilitate group activities.
and air-conditioned. The Language Lab at
PDPU is a Computer based laboratory with
flexibility to conduct laboratory sessions
without computers also. The software
used in the Language Lab is developed by
Globarena Technologies Private Limited.
The Software has default 200-hour self-
learnable digital program.
FACILITIES FOR
RECRUITERS
Other than a warm welcome, we provide the
recruiters with the following aids :
• Large Air Conditioned Classrooms and
halls for pre-placement and written tests
• Air-conditioned Rooms for GD and PI
• Hi speed internet connectivity
• Photocopying and Business Center facilities
• Student volunteers for prompt action on the day of
visit
• Arrangement /Accommodation on Campus if intimated
prior to visit
INTERNATIONAL
COLLABORATIONS
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University has collaborated with various reputed universities across the globe. The University
provides international opportunities to students & members of the faculty for exchange of knowledge between the
universities. The collaborations enable the University to provide international exposure to students by developing joint
research projects as well as long term and short term courses at these reputed universities.
MESSAGE
They say that with great power, will come greater responsibility.  A rich
cultural heritage, an unparalleled diversity, and backed by the recent
growth in business and world politics, India finds itself on the cusp of

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 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Aakar Amin
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Economics
Areas of Interest : Advertising, Copy writing,
Marketing, Branding, Digital
Marketing
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month.
• Zero Gravity Communications: Copy writing and
Marketing intern for 2 months
• Project World View with AIESEC International:
Finance head for the Cultural Immersion
Program for 11 international students from 5
nations in PDPU for 1 month.
• Freelance Copywriter and Social Media Marketer
for various organizations including Infocity,
Joules, MYBYK, KP Sanghvi Infra, where etc.
Gained meaningful experience and an exposure
to the advertising world
Dissertation Topic :
Comparative Analysis of Branding strategies
employed by start-ups
Atman Oza
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Corporate Communication
Areas of Interest : Business Development
Internship:
• Manyar tyre: Marketing intern for 6 weeks
• Sun pigments and polymer: Business
Development for 8 weeks
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month.
Dissertation Topic :
A study of Indian Paint Sector
Dhiren Pagarani
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Economics
Areas of Interest : Government sectors,
Finance, Entrepreneurship
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month.
• Ac Nielsen: Field Marketing Research intern in
automobile sector for 1 month
Dissertation Topic :
Profitability analysis of public and private sector
banks
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Dhwani Panchal Divya Bhardwaj Dolly Hindocha
Major : Business Administration Major : Business Administration Major : Business Administration
Minor : Psychology Minor : Psychology Minor : Psychology
Areas of Interest : Industrial & Organizational Areas of Interest : Human Resources Areas of Interest : Human Resource Manager
Psychology, Human Resource
Management
Internship: Internship: Internship:
• Kotak Mahindra Bank: HR Intern for 1 month, • Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban Internship done in Ahmedabad Municipal
completed a project on Female Employee Job Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month. Corporation for 1 month duration.
Satisfaction • Blue Star Pvt. Ltd.: Intern with Human Resources
Department for 1 month
• Indica Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.: HR Intern for 1
month, gained exposure to aspects of labour • Global innovsource Solution Pvt Ltd.: Human
law Resources Department for 1 month
• Viber Mobile: Part-time Marketing Intern for 3
• Kanoria Hospital: Intern with Dept. of
months
Psychology for 1 month
• Admission Committee, School of Liberal Studies
(PDPU): Core Team Member for 3 months
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Viber Media as Crew Member (Marketing) for 2
Months
• Change dissertation topic to: Workplaces
challenges and Workplace Issues faced by the
Indian Women Professional after Career break
Dissertation Topic : Dissertation Topic : Dissertation Topic :
Issues and challenges faced by Indian women Talent retention in Times of India Impact of personality in conflict resolution styles
professionals after a career break
 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Jainy Kothari
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Psychology
Areas of Interest : Marketing, Advertising,
Integrated Marketing
Communications,
Neuromarketing
Internship:
• Youth Connect Magazine: Marketing Department
Intern for 3 months, gained exposure to Client
Handling, Marketing Strategy Development and
Field work
• Project One World, AIESEC: Team Leader / Co-
Director (Design)
• Finilite Technologies: Business Development
Intern for 3 months
• ITC Limited: Marketing Department Intern for 2
months (Focus on Modern Trade)
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month.
Dissertation Topic :
Comparative study of consumer buying behaviour
in the FMCG sector with specific focus on modern
trade
Jyotil Ladani
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Economics
Areas of Interest : Business Development,
Entrepreneurship, Business
Management, Event
Management and Marketing
Internship:
• EnCompass, New Delhi (Vibrant Gujarat - Global
CEO Conclave): Amongst the three students
selected from university to work on the project
with event organizer for 4 weeks
• Havells India Ltd: Market Research Intern for 1
month, gained exposure to SCM practices
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Dept. of Student Activities & Leadership (PDPU):
Core Committee Member for 1 year
• FLARE - The Socio-Cultural Fest of PDPU:
Logistics Head for 2 months
• Laxmi Bakery, Gandhinagar: Marketing Intern for
1 month
• Community Development Initiative, PDPU:
Project Coordinator for 3 weeks
• Organizing Committee Vice President- Logistics
of Project World View with AIESEC International
for 1 Month, conducting Cultural Immersion
Program for 21 international students from 7
countries in PDPU.
Dissertation Topic :
A study to measure impact of various marketing
practices followed by e-commerce portal in
Indian Market with specific focus on Myntra and
Jabong
Kalgi Gothi
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Economics
Areas of Interest : Finance
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month.
• ONGC Ltd: Finance Intern for 1 month
• R cube: HR Intern for 1 month, conducted skill
gap analysis
• Sigma Surgical Pvt. Ltd, Ahmedabad:
Management Intern for 1 month
Dissertation Topic :
Financing of Micro, Small and Medium enterprises
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Karan Pala
Major : Business Administration
(Marketing)
Minor : Mass Communication
Areas of Interest : Education, Gender
Studies, Media,
Performing Arts
Internship:
• Delhi Public School, Ahmedabad. : Special
education intern for 1 month focusing on
students with special learning needs.
• School of Liberal Studies: Intern with Admission
Committee for the academic year 2013-14.
Dissertation Topic :
Analysing the film “Bey Yaar” as a specimen of
globalised folk literature
Khushboo Changlani
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Mass Communication
Areas of Interest : Marketing
Internship:
• School Helpline Project, DB Corp. Ltd. (Divya
Bhaskar): Business Development Intern for 3
months school
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Canada Pavilion at Vibrant Gujarat 2015: Event
Volunteer
• Abhik Advertising Pvt. Ltd.: Advertising Intern for
1 month.
Dissertation Topic :
A study to measure effectiveness of various
marketing strategies executed by global and Indian
companies to capture food and beverages industry
in Gujarat (Ahmedabad & Gandhinagar) specific
focus on Lays, Balaji, Haldiram, Samrat and Real.
Love Chavda
Major : Business Administration
(Finance )
Minor : Economics
Areas of Interest : Business Development,
Finance
Internship:
• Vibrant Gujarat Internship for 1 month
• International Exposure Program in Canada for 1
month
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
Dissertation Topic :
A Business feasibility analysis of selected service
providers of telecommunication sector in India
 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Mansi Patel
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Economics
Areas of Interest : Entrepreneurship, Marketing
Internship:
• CIIE- IIMA (Center for Innovation Incubation
and Entrepreneurship): Management Intern
for 6 months; gained exposure to Logistics,
Administration and HR functions.
• The Duke University Talent Identification
Program ( Duke TIP): Residential Counselor for 1
month
• Gobananas Event Management (Vibrant Gujarat
2015 Global CEO Conclave): Administrative
Intern for 1 month
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Gobananas Event Management: Committee
Member for Execution and Management
of the 43rd Federation of Corrugated Box
Manufacturers of India (FCBM) Conference
hosted in Radisson Blu
• DDB Mudra Group: Market Research Internship
for 1 month
• Resala (Cairo, Egypt): Development Intern for 6
weeks
Dissertation Topic :
Measure the market feasibility of cold storage
business in Gujarat
Mohmed Ahad
Saiyed
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Economics
Areas of Interest : Business Management
Internship:
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
Dissertation Topic :
A study to measure impact of social media
marketing on consumer of Ahmedabad and
Gandhinagar region
Mohammad Tariq
Farooqui
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Corporate Communication
Areas of Interest : Marketing, Business
Development
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Project Startup (Mauritius): Entrepreneur
Internship for 1.5 month
Dissertation Topic :
A Study on Consumer behaviour towards branded
petrol in Ahmedabad City
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Nimit Desai
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Economics
Areas of Interest : Sports Management and
Entrepreneurship
Internship:
• REAP (Reviving And Energizing Through
Agricultural Practices), Phillippines-based NGO:
Development Intern, learning and promoting
the use of organic farming
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Chief organizer, PDPU Open Tennis
Championship 2015
• Advisor, Sports committee, PDPU (2015-2016)
• Captain, PDPU Tennis Team
Dissertation Topic :
Studying the interdependence between physical
education, physical literacy and sports an Indian
context.
Parth Patel
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Economics
Areas of Interest : Marketing, Entrepreneurship
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• International Exposure Program (Seneca College
Canada) for 1 month
Dissertation Topic :
An In-Depth study to measure market potential
for fitness point business in ahmedabad Region
Pooja Patel
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Psychology
Areas of Interest : Human Resource/
Industrial and
Organizational Psychology
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Calorx Prena, Delhi Public School:
Developmental and School Psychology for 1
month, assisted in remediation of individual
students with the learning disabilities
• Viber Media: Viber Crew Member (Marketing
Intern) for 3 months
• Arvind Limited: HR Intern for 2 months
• Dhruv Corporate (HR) Solutions Pvt. Ltd.:
Technical Recruiter for 1 month
Dissertation Topic :
Exploring the facets of personality & motivation as
driving factors of one's attire - A Qualitative study
 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Mehek Agarwal
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Psychology
Areas of Interest : Human Resources
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Delhi Public School (Calorx Prerna):
Development & School Psychology, assisting
students with learning disabilities for 1 month
• Arvind Mills Ltd.: Internship with HR Division for
1 month
• Go Bananas Events: Worked in a wedding event
for 2 weeks
Dissertation Topic :
Is retail therapy helpful in curbing stress?
Rachna Vyas
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Human Resources
Areas of Interest : Event Management
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Amultek Softwear Solution Pvt. Ltd., Rajkot: HR
Intern for 4 weeks
Dissertation Topic :
Exploring talent acquisition strategy: Building a
bridge between academic and employment in
Gujarat
Rajpal Singh
Patel
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Mass Communication
Areas of Interest : Management
Internship:
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
Dissertation Topic :
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Rajvi Shah
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Mass Communication
Areas of Interest : Marketing
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Divya Baskar: Media Marketing Intern for 1
month
• Juggernaut Sport Café: Marketing Intern for 1
month
Dissertation Topic :
A study to investigate the effect of brand
placement in movies on consumers of
Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar region
Rajvi sheth
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Economics
Areas of Interest : Finance
Internship:
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
Dissertation Topic :
Stock market in relation to economic growth
Riddhima Solanki
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Economics
Areas of Interest : Marketing
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• International Exposure Program (University of
Wollongong Australia) for 1 month
• GeNextStudents, Mumbai: Content Writer and
Social Marketing Intern for 3 months
• Marketing intern and designing team head at
self- established online website
• GeekCases.com: Online Retailing Intern for 1
month
Dissertation Topic :
Female Insurance In India (with special reference
to LIC- Life Insurance Corporation Of India)
 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Ruchi Arora
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Psychology
Areas of Interest : Human Resource
Management
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Calorx Prena, Delhi Public School:
Developmental and School Psychology for 1
month, assisted in remediation of individual
students with the learning disabilities
• Sri Sri Ravishankar Vidhya Mandir: Public
Relations Intern for 1 month
• IMCL (Divya Bhaskar E-paper): Mass
Communication Intern for 1 month
• International Yoga Day with Art Of Living:
Event Management Core Team Member Event
Management, organized an event of 60000
persons in Ahmedabad.
Dissertation Topic :
Career plateau, organizational citizenship
behaviour and knowledge management : A
correlation study
Rumani Agnihotri
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Psychology
Areas of Interest : Entrepreneurship,
Leadership, Networking,
Communication, Creative
Writing, Advertising and
Branding
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban Renewal
Mission Internship for 1 month.
• Gujarat Government for Shaala Praveshotsav (A
flagship program of the Government in the direction
of Education for All): Assisted the Hon. Education
Minister, Gujarat State in various districts
• AIESEC Ahmedabad (Chapter of AIESEC
International): Team Leader- Marketing for 6 months
• Organizing Committee Vice President- Events of
Project One World with AIESEC International for 1
Month, conducting Cultural Immersion Program for
26 international students from 10 countries in PDPU
• Campus Ambassador for SLS-PDPU at Kgurus.com (a
venture to showcase inspiring career stories of young
achievers across India for 6 months)
• Marketing Intern at Club Golf 27 for the first edition
of Vibrant Gujarat Golf Cup - An Invitation only golf
tournament for participants of the Vibrant Gujarat
CEO Conclave 2015.
• PlexusMD (India's leading online doctor network),
Management Intern for 10+ months. Currently
handling User Engagement.
Dissertation Topic :
From Manchester of the west to Silicon Valley of
the west – What can Ahmedabad do to become
the start-up hub of India?
Rushit Joshi
Major : Business Administration
Minor : International relations
Areas of Interest : Financial Analysis, Equity
Markets
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Godrej Properties Ltd.: Sales Intern for 6 weeks
Dissertation Topic :
Financial stability in Banking system in emerging
countries
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Shefali Patel
Major : Business Administration
Minor : English Literature
Areas of Interest : Graphics & Animation
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Delhi Public School (Calorx Prerna):
Development & School Psychology, assisting
students with learning disabilities for 1 month
• Divya Bhaskar: Digital Marketing Internship for 1
month
• Sri Sri Ravishankar Vidyamandir: Marketing
Internship for 1 month
• International Yoga Day in Art of Living
Foundation: Event Management and Marketing
Internship
Dissertation Topic :
Relationship of shopping behaviour with gender
and rural urban divide.
Shreya Naidu
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Economics
Areas of Interest : Financial Services, Financial
Consultancy
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Nirmal Foundation: Developmental Intern for 1
month
Dissertation Topic :
Comparative study of capital structure decision in
public and private sector oil and gas companies
in India, and the influence of capital structure on
their profitability
Simantini Chatterjee
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Finance
Areas of Interest : Finance, Banking
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Delhi Public School (Calorx Prerna):
Development & School Psychology, assisting
students with learning disabilities for 1 month
Dissertation Topic :
Evaluation of Mutual Fund
 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Snehi Bhavsar
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Psychology
Areas of Interest : Human Resource
Management
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month.
• Prerna School for Special Children, Delhi Public
School: Worked with students suffering from
learning disorders for 1 month
• United HR Solutions: Recruitment Process
Intern for 1 month
• Human Matrix: Intern with Training Department
for 2 weeks
Dissertation Topic :
An empirical study of more value difference within
generation Y
Swarali Bhalerao
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Psychology
Areas of Interest : Human Resource
Internship:
• Krishak Bhartiya Co-operative Ltd.: Studied the
Human Capital Management module under SAP.
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Krishak Bharati Co-operative Limited as
Management Intern, working on Performance
Management System
• Onlineprasad.com, as Content writer
Dissertation Topic :
To examine the role of emotional intelligence (EI)
in organizational conflict management
Talvinder Singh
Samra
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Economics
Areas of Interest : Marketing and Business
Development
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Landmark Honda Dealership: Sales Intern for 1
month
• HDC (Hutheesing Design Company):
Management Intern for 1 month
• Laxmi Bakery: Marketing Intern for 1 month
• Havells Private Limited: Market Research intern
for 1 month
Dissertation Topic :
To study the role of attitude, lifestyle and
profession influencing automobile sales in India
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Tanya Shah
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Mass Communication
Areas of Interest : Learning And Development,
Corporate Communication,
Mass Communication
Internship:
• IQue Ideas pvt ltd, Ahmedabad: HR Intern
for 1 month, worked on talent sourcing and
institutional branding
• Hi-Tech Outsourcing Services Ltd: HR Intern
for 1 month, worked on recruitment, HRIS and
designed an employee handbook
• Adecco India: Recruitment Consultant for Perm
Desk, worked on sourcing, interviewing etc and
gained exposure to software like HireCraft
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
Dissertation Topic :
Study to identify contemporary issues pertaining
to emotional intelligence in sales channel in
FMCG sector
Tushnaa Kapadia
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Psychology
Areas of Interest : Human Resource
Management
Internship:
• Gracia Marcom: Marketing Intern for 2 months,
gained exposure to design, print, web, interactive
media and Search Engine Optimization
• Gujarat State Petronet Limited (Human Resource
Department): HR Intern for 1 month, gained
exposure to T&D, Recruitment, Welfare and
Statutory Compliances
• Janvikas (NGO): HR Intern, prepared an HR
manual and engaged in community work on
women empowerment.
• Viber Media: Viber crew member (Marketing), an
online internship
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
Dissertation Topic :
The perks of over justification effect over
moonlighters - an overview of the millennial
generation of Gujarat.
Vatsal Gandhi
Major : Business Administration
Minor : Mass Communication
Areas of Interest : Marketing communications,
Corporate communications,
Mass Communications.
Internship:
• Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Vidya Mandir: Marketing
intern for 1 month.
• Respire Experiential Learning: Worked for
development of Mr. Octopus, a learning kit for
students.
• Professor Haresh Vayeda: Interned as
Teaching Assistant(Economics and Business
Administration) for 3 months.
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Plexus MD (A social media for medical
professionals) as a marketing intern for 2
months
• Event Manager with Jazz 101 Events and
Marketing, for the event of Global Indian
International School Ahmedabad for their
National Level Dance Competition - "Jankar"
and their Annual Function.
Dissertation Topic :
A Study to design marketing mix strategies for
Metal Waste Recovery Machine business in
Gujarat Region.
 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION GOVERNANCE & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Vishal Goplani Yakruti Dabhi Amrita Devi Disha Joshi Heer Nanavati

"Design is not
Major :
Minor :
Business Administration
Corporate Communication
Major :
Minor :
Business Administration
Economics
just what Major : Governance & Public
Administration
Major : Governance & Public
Administration
Major : Governance & Public
Administration
Areas of Interest : Business Development, Areas of Interest : Marketing Minor : International Relations Minor : Economics Minor : Mass Communication
Management it looks like and Areas of Interest : Central Government
Functioning, International
Areas of Interest : Civil Services of India Writing Areas of Interest : Civil Services,
Communication, Academics

feels like. Affairs, Consulting

Internship: Internship: Internship:

Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban Renewal
Internship:
• Coca Cola Company Ltd.: Marketing Intern for 3
Design is how it Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban • Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban • Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban
months Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month. Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month. Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
Mission Internship for 1 month
works.
"
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban • Rajkot District Collector's office: Public Policy • Mocktail Shots And Cutting Chai (Startup):
• Managing Production and Administration at Laxmi intern for 1 month, evaluated the role of Management Intern for 1 month
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
Bakery Gandhinagar for 2 years. collector at district level and limitations of his • PANKH (Shoppers Stop): CSR Project intern for
power 1 month. Pankh provides training in fields of
English, Mathematics and Life Skills to persons
STEVE JOBS with disabilities.
• Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Vidhya Mandir Ahmedabad:
Public Relations Internship for 1 month

Dissertation Topic : Dissertation Topic : Dissertation Topic :

Dissertation Topic : Dissertation Topic :
Is clean India a pipe dream? Focusing on the local Justice delivery system : with reference to A study on job satisfaction of government
Impact of Social Media upon Consumer Decision A study to understand consumer buying behaviour bodies privileged classes in India employees with survey of Probandar Zilla
in cosmetics product segment in India Panchyat and AMC employees
 GOVERNANCE & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Heta Pandya Jay Raval
Major : Governance & Public Major : Governance & Public
Administration Administration
Minor : Economics Minor : International Relations
Areas of Interest : Criminology Areas of Interest : Public Administration,
NGO, Rural and Urban
Development
Internship: Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban • Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Western railways summer cricket camp: Assistant
• Samvedana (NGO): Volunteer for 1 month
Cricket Coach for 2 months
• Dev Quest Foundation: Development Intern for 7
weeks, promoted educational rights of children in
cotton growing areas under a UNICEF Project.
• Development Quest Foundation: CSR Intern for
3 weeks, prepared reports for CAIRN India in
Viramgam Taluka of Gujarat.
• Dev Quest Foundation: Development Intern with
Central Level Program, Sansad Adarsh Gram
Yojana And Planning Of Village Management
Dissertation Topic : Dissertation Topic :
Human Trafficking and Poverty : A Critical Issues and challenges for the Panchyati Raj
Connection. institute members on the way of good governance
Pallavi Bhalla
Major : Governance & Public
Administration
Minor : International Relations
Areas of Interest : Human Resources, Civil
Services, NGO Management
Internship:
• Project YANA (Novosibirsk, Russia): Teaching
Intern for 6 weeks, interacting with students in
the age group of 11-14 years
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• ONGC, Ahmedabad: HR Intern for 1 month
• RCUBE: HR Intern for 1 month
• Videocon Telecom: HR Intern for 1 month
Dissertation Topic :
Implementation of right to education Act:
Comparative study of primary and secondary
level education in Gujarat and Maharashtra
GOVERNANCE & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Pavani Shah
Major : Governance & Public
Administration
Minor : Corporate Communication
Areas of Interest : Political Science
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Godrej Company, Ahmedabad: Marketing
Trainee for the project of 'Chotukool'
Dissertation Topic :
Heat action Plan
Urmi Ramchandani
Major : Governance & Public
Administration
Minor : International Relations
Areas of Interest : Public Administration and
Policy, Political Science,
Development Studies, Civil
Services
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Centre for Civil Society, New Delhi: Researching
Reality Internship, doing primary and secondary
research on implementation of the RTE Act.
• Team Leader, Development Sector Outgoing
Global Community Development Program
AIESEC Ahmedabad for 4 months
• Vice President Events for Project MAGIC (Make
a Globally Integrated Community): Hosting,
supervising and managing 30 international
interns from 11 countries.
• Core Committee member of Society for Public
Policy and Governance, PDPU for 1 year.
Dissertation Topic :
Right to Education Act in Gujarat
Yogendra Vishnoi
Major : Governance & Public
Administration
Minor : International Relations
Areas of Interest : Public Health, Civil Services
Internship:
• iNDEXTb (Industrial Extension Bureau):
Volunteer with Pravasi Bhartiya Divas 2015 &
Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2015 for 3 weeks
• Development Quest Foundation:
Developmental Intern for 1 month
• Gujarat Alkalies And Chemicals Limited: HR
Intern for 1 month
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Vidhya Mandir Ahmedabad:
Public Relations Internship for 1 month
• Divya Bhaskar (Dainik Bhaskar Group): Phone
Application Marketing for 1 month
• The Association Of Surgeons Of India (Gujarat
State Chapter): Volunteer for 1 week at the
73rd Annual Conference of The Association of
Surgeons of India
Dissertation Topic :
Service delivery in public health - A case study of
emergencies in Ahmedabad Region

Avni Gupta
Major : Economics
Minor : International Relations
Areas of Interest : Developmental Studies,
Macroeconomic Policy Framework,
Political Science, International
Relations and World Politics,
Human Resources Development
Internship:
• State Bank of India, Corporate Accounts Group Branch:
Summer Internship Program at the specialized Unit,
CAG, under the Research wing for 1 month (Research
and Analysis on 'Power Scenario of India')
• Amphenol Interconnect Private Limited, Pune
(American MNC): Intern with HR Division for 1 month
• Team Leader, Development Sector (Incoming - Global
Community Development Program) AIESEC in
Ahmedabad (Chapter of AIESEC International) for 1
year
• President for Project WorldView and Vice President
External Relations for Project One World, for a period
of 1 month each - Organizing, Managing and hosting
international interns from over 20 countries.
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban Renewal
Mission Internship for 1 month.
• Teach for India (DPS Pune): Teaching Basic English &
Mathematics to public schools in Pune for 2 weeks
Dissertation Topic :
Farmer suicides and agrarian crisis in India:
A case study of Vidarbha region of Maharashtra
ECONOMICS
Karishma Arya
Major : Economics
Minor : Business Administration
Areas of Interest : Quantitative Economics
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• HDFC Jaipur: Internship with Collections Team for
5 weeks
• Education Department of Rajasthan State: Auditing
Intern for 1 month, visited 125 government schools
and collected the information how schools
utilised the grants under Sarva Shikshan Abhiyaan
(SSA)
Dissertation Topic :
To study the economic factors behind Indian
stock market volatility and impact of Foreign
Institutional Investor (FII) on stock market
instability.
Saksham Singh
Major : Economics
Minor : Psychology
Areas of Interest : Development Sector
Internship:
• FutureBrands: Market Research Intern for 1
month for Lavassa City’ branding
• CEAT Tyres Halol: HR Intern for 1 month, gained
exposure to Kaizen system
• DIPR- DRDO: Intern with Strategic Behaviour
Department for 1 month
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• HDC (Hutheesing Design Company):
Management Intern for 1 month
Dissertation Topic :
Impact of personality and health expenditure on
the income of an individual across income classes
Shashank
Sreedharan
Major : Economics
Minor : International Relations
Areas of Interest : Economic Theory,
International Political
Economy, Public Policy
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• The Hindu, Chennai: Editorial & Reporting Intern
for 1 month
• Clariant India: HR Intern for 1 month
• Head, AIESEC PDPU Chapter
• Team Leader – Development Sector
• President – Project One World
• Co-founder, Debate Society, PDPU
• Core-Committee Member, Mind-Rippler-
The Offical PDPU Quiz Club and co-curator
TED*PDPU
Dissertation Topic :
Emerging Market economies in conflict
An econometric Model of Political Instability
ECONOMICS
Shivani Singh
Major : Economics
Minor : Mass Communication
Areas of Interest : Entrepreneurship, Economics
Internship:
• Greenpeace, Mumbai, as an activist and fund
raiser at the international Environmental NGO-
Greenpeace for 2 months
• Prerna School for Special Children, Delhi Public
School, as a psychology intern; studied the
behavior of children suffering from learning
disorders for 1 month
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
Dissertation Topic :
Overseas black money of India:
A Case study of Seychelles
Vinni Arya
Major : Economics
Minor : Governance & Public
Administration
Areas of Interest : Data Analyzing,
Development Economics
Internship:
• Global Community Development Program
at Project Sunshine (Novosibirsk, Russia):
Teaching Intern for 6 months
• Bank of Baroda, Jodhpur: Management Intern
for 1 month
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Organising Committee President for Project
MAGIC (Make a Globally Integrated Community),
heading a project with 30 interns from 10
countries and 50 members from different fields
for 3 months.
• Heading departments for AIESEC in PDPU,
working under the Office of International
Relations at PDPU as Vice President Student
Sector (1 year) and Executive Body Coordinator
(1 year)
• Sambhai Trust as Field Intern in Department of
Women Empowerment for 2 months
Dissertation Topic :
Leverage Tourism for income and employment :
An empirical study of the state of Rajasthan
 ENGLISH LITERATURE ENGLISH LITERATURE

Anamika Devani Bhakti Parikh Namrata Bhadania Riya Javia Sahil Desai

" The book to

Major :
Minor :
English Literature
Psychology
Major :
Minor :
English Literature
Mass Communication
Major :
Minor :
English Literature
Psychology
Major :
Minor :
English Literature
Psychology
Major :
Minor :
English Literature
Environmental Studies read is not
Areas of Interest : Creative Writing and Social Areas of Interest : Journalism Areas of Interest : Academics Areas of Interest : English Literature, Media Areas of Interest : Teaching
Psychology the one that
thinks for you
Internship: Internship: Internship: Internship: Internship:
• Times of India, Front Desk for 1 month • Duke University’s TIP Aademic program: • ASICON Plast India: Content Writer Urban Renewal Mission Internship (URMI) with • Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban but the one
Residential Counselor for 1 month • Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation for 1 month Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month.
• Freelance content writer since September 2013
• Sri Sri Ravishankar Vidhya Mandir: Public Relations
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month • Paryavaran Mitra (Ahmedabad based NGO):
Environment Advocacy Inter for 1 month
which makes
"
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Urban Renewal Intern for 1 month • SNK School, Rajkot: Teaching Mindspark
Mission Internship for 1 month • University Admissions Committee intern for 2
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month.
• ASICON Medical Conference: Event Management
Volunteer months you think.
• Vibrant Gujarat: Events Volunteer for 2 weeks
• International Yoga Day with Art Of Living:
Event Management Core Team Member Event
Management, organized an event of 60000 persons
HARPER LEE
in Ahmedabad.

Dissertation Topic : Dissertation Topic :

Dissertation Topic :
A critical analysis of the hunger games books and the
relevance of its dystopian world in post modern time.
Dissertation Topic :
Methods and techniques of immersion journalism
through the lens of VICE news channel
Dissertation Topic :
Deconstructing the Disney adaptations of Aladdin A beautiful union of music with literature – A case
Fear of Urbanization in British dystopian novels
and the Hunchback of Notre Dame from an study of Steven Wilson’s solo albums
orientalist perspective
 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Devanshi Shah Ishita Dave Phalak Vyas Yash Patel Zuben Tirmizi

"Learning gives
Major :
Minor :
International Relations
Mass Communication
Major :
Minor :
International Relations
Mass Communication
Major :
Minor :
International Relations
Mass Communication
Major :
Minor :
International Relations
Environmental Studies
Major :
Minor :
International Relations
Governance & Public Creativity,
Areas of Interest : Diplomacy, Journalism Areas of Interest : Publishing, Journalism Areas of Interest : International Relations and Areas of Interest : Environmental Policy and Administration
Politics International Relations Areas of Interest : Public Policy, Government
Functioning
Creativity leads
to Thinking,
Internship: Internship: Internship: Internship: Internship:
• Author at southasianvoices.org (A website by • The Duke University Talent Identification Program • Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban • SAYEN (South Asian Youth Environment • Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban Thinking provides
Stimson Centre) (Duke TIP): Residential Counselor for 1 month Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month Network), CEE (Centre for Environment Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Center for Air Power Studies (CAPS) Delhi: Research
Intern for 1 month
• Kuensel Corporation Ltd. (Bhutan): Intern
Reporter for 1 month, writing articles on the socio-
• International Exposure Program (University of
Wollongong, Australia) for 1 month
Education): Intern in Biodiversity Project for 1
month.
• Admissions Committee, School of Liberal
Studies (PDPU): Core Team Member for 3
Knowledge,
economic issues and interviews, mainly focused • Development Quest Foundation: CSR Intern for 3 • Jeev Daya Trust: Birds Rescue Team on months
• Editorial Dept., Daily News & Analysis (DNA),
Ahmedabad - Divya Bhaskar Corporation Ltd.:
within the city of Thimphu. weeks Uttarayan Festival • iNDEXTb - Interned in Pravasi Bharat Divas and Knowledge makes
"
Journalism Intern for 6 weeks in Editorial department • Pravasi Bhartiya Divas, 2015 and iNDEXTb • Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2015 under
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month iNDEXTb and Government of Gujarat
• Drishti NGO - Community Radio Nazariya:
Production Intern for 1 month
(Vibrant Gujarat): Volunteer in both events
• Research Assistant with Dr. Sitakanta Mishra, • Lead Green project (Mauritius): Environmental • Art of Living Foundation (International Yoga Day you Great.
Asst. Professor International Relations at SLS Intern for 6 weeks 2015): Event Management Intern for 1 week
• Esense Learning Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad (A Navneet
Initiative of a Digital Education Company): Marketing • Center for Air Power Studies (CAPS) Delhi: • Paryavaran Mitra: Environmental Intern for twice
Intern for 1 month Research Intern for 1 month for 1 month each, working on Environmental
Impact Assessment
• Sri Sri Ravishankar Vidhya Mandir: Social Media
Marketing Intern for 1 month
A PJ A B D U L
• Ardorite (Sports & Fitness Club): Social Media KALAM
Marketing Manager for an Inter-village Kabaddi
tournament
• Volunteered in ‘Beti Bachao’ and ‘Under the Star’
campaigns of Government of Gujarat
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban Renewal
Mission Internship for 1 month

Dissertation Topic : Dissertation Topic :

Dissertation Topic : Dissertation Topic : Dissertation Topic :
Transcontinental sustainable energy policy: India's security providing role in South Asia
Legality of Unmanned Aerial vehicles (UAV) drones in Influence of Indian print media on India's Foreign India's Soft Power: Trends and Issues A study on Asia and Europe
International discourse Policy

Foram Patel
Major : Psychology
Minor : Corporate Communication
Areas of Interest : General Counseling in Psychology
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban Renewal
Mission Internship for 1 month
• Internship with a Child Psychologist for 1 month
• Internship in Saksha Shakti University under
Dr. Vaya mam in psychology
Dissertation Topic :
Attachment styles and depression among college
students
PSYCHOLOGY
Gurmeher Juneja
Major : Psychology
Minor : Business Administration
Areas of Interest : Clinical Psychology
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Prerna, Delhi Public School: Counselling intern for
students with learning disabilities for 1 month
• Prerna, Delhi Public School: Team Leader of a
team of 7 students counsellors, working with
students with learning disabilities for 1 month
Dissertation Topic :
Depression, anxiety and stress -
A co-relational study of suicidal attempt and
completed suicide among Indian adults
Jasmine Pereira
Major : Psychology
Minor : Business Administration
Areas of Interest : Clinical Psychology,
Educational Psychology,
Human Resource, Creative
Writing
Internship:
• Mental Health Division, Defense Institute Of
Psychological Research (DIPR), New Delhi:
Research Intern for 1.5 months
• Duke Talent Identification Program (DukeTiP) at
Jindal Global University, Haryana: Residential
Counselor for 1 month
• Carlox-Prerna (DPS) Ahmedabad: School and
Developmental Psychology intern; working with
children with learning disabilities for 1 month
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month.
• The Human Matrix, Ahmedabad: Research
intern for 2 weeks, prepared a module for a
workshop on training and development for
college students
• United HR Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad:
Marketing intern for 1 week
Dissertation Topic :
The effect of personality on the breach of
psychological contract
Prachi Chavda
Major : Psychology
Minor : Mass Communication
Areas of Interest : Media Psychology &
Advertisement Psychology
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Calorx Prena, Delhi Public School:
Developmental and School Psychology for 1
month, assisted in remediation of individual
students with the learning disabilities
• The Human Matrix, Ahmedabad: Intern for
2 weeks in psychometric testing field to
understand psychological test administration
and report formation
• Kanoria Hospital and Research Center,
Ahmedabad: Psychology Intern, working with
de-addiction department, observed case
studies of alcoholic and schizophrenia patients,
observed counselling sessions
Dissertation Topic :
Media that objectify women: The Influence on
individual's body image and its impact on one's
self esteem
PSYCHOLOGY
Preksha Balia
Major : Psychology
Minor : Mass Communication
Areas of Interest : Child Psychology and Social
Psychology
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
Dissertation Topic :
Difference between introvert and extrovert
personality
Rupangi Shah
Major : Psychology
Minor : Mass Communication
Areas of Interest : Clinical, Counselling and
Organizational Psychology
Internship:
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Delhi Public School (Calorx Prerna): Development
& School Psychology, assisting students with
learning disabilities for 1 month
• The Human Matrix, Ahmedabad: Intern for 2
weeks in psychometric testing field to understand
psychological test administration and report
formation
• Kanoria Hospital and Research Center,
Gandhinagar: Psychology Intern, working with
de-addiction department, observed case studies
and observed counselling sessions
• Research Assistant (Intern) for a project titled
‘Sakhi Sahay’ under Surksha Setu Society (an
initiative by Ahmedabad City Police) for 2 months
• Research Assistant (Intern) for a research project
titled "Women’s Economic Empowerment in
Asia: Psychosocial and Anthropological Factors”,
for 7 months
Dissertation Topic :
Relationship between spatial ability and driving
ability in adults: an experimental study
 PSYCHOLOGY

Sanaya Patel Shivani Shah

" What you do

Major :
Minor :
Psychology
Business Administration
Areas of Interest : Clinical Psychology, Military
Psychology, Industrial
Psychology
Internship:
• Calorx Prena, Delhi Public School: Developmental
and School Psychology for 1 month, assisted
in remediation of individual students with the
learning disabilities
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation : Urban
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Kanoria Hospital and Research Center,
Gandhinagar: Psychology Intern, working with de-
addiction department, observed case studies and
observed counselling sessions
• Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DRDO),
New Delhi: Research Intern for 1 month, completed
a research on "The Impact of Social Networking
and Perceived Online Social Support on the
Psychological Well-being of Youth". Learned how
the recruitment and selection process works in the
armed forces.
Major :
Minor :
Psychology
Mass Communication makes
Areas of Interest : Culture Studies, Media and
Human Development a difference,
and you have
Internship:
• Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM, Ahmedabad: Radio to decide what
Programming and Production Intern
• Duke Talent Identification Program, New Delhi:
The Duke University Talent Identification Program
kind of
(Duke TIP): Residential Counselor for 1 month
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Urban difference you
"
Renewal Mission Internship for 1 month
• Duke Talent Identification Program (Duke Uni,
USA) at New Delhi: Teaching Assistant for 1 want to make.
month, assisting instructors on weekdays and
conducting instructional staff meetings
• The Foundation of Universal Responsibility of His
Holiness The Dalai Lama: Research Fellow for
1 month (Culture Studies, Monastic Education, JANE GOODALL
Tibetan culture-lifestyle-freedom struggle)

Dissertation Topic : Dissertation Topic : (not to scale)

Stressed in the sky: A quantitative research on "Pleasurable" adult content on Internet :

crew in the aviation industry A psychological survey of Men and Women
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