Contents

Message from General Secretary, MSA .................................................................................................. 3

Message from the Secretary of Finances, MSA ...................................................................................... 4
Message from the Secretary - Corporate Relations and Placement ...................................................... 5
Message from the Secretary - Media Relations ..................................................................................... 6
Message from the President – Marketing Society .................................................................................. 7
Message from the President – Finance Society ...................................................................................... 8
Message from the President – HR & OB Society .................................................................................... 9
Message from the President – Systems Society ................................................................................... 10
Message from the President – ECell ..................................................................................................... 11
Message from the Secretary – FMS Fiesta............................................................................................ 12
Message from the President – VIHAAN: The Social Service Cell .......................................................... 13
Message from the President – Consulting Club .................................................................................... 14
Message from the President – FMS Scholastic Council ........................................................................ 15
Message from the Secretary – Alumni Relations .................................................................................. 16
Message from the Secretary – Cultural Affairs ..................................................................................... 17
Message from the Secretary – Sports .................................................................................................. 18
One Day @ FMS .................................................................................................................................... 19
Getting About in Delhi .......................................................................................................................... 20
Places of Residence ............................................................................................................................... 21
Essentials at FMS................................................................................................................................... 23
Important : A Final Word ...................................................................................................................... 24
 Message from General Secretary, MSA

Dear Batch of 2013,

Welcome to Faculty of Management Studies and congratulations on having qualified one of the toughest
B-school entrance procedures in the world. You have become part of a 57 year old institute which was the
first in India to offer management training for professional managers in the form of an MBA part time
program. FMS has always been a leadership crucible and our alumni have made their mark in every
conceivable field from entrepreneurship to politics and of course in the corporate world.

It is not just the right head-start in your careers that you will receive at FMS. The journey itself will be quite
unlike anything that you expect and will leave you with life-long memories. Unique challenges, fierce but
healthy competition, plenty of celebrations and abundant opportunities to showcase your talents are some
of the things that you can expect at FMS.

We realize that you will bring diverse experiences to this institution from all over the country as well as from
overseas. We hope to learn from you as much as we teach you how to build a stellar career in the B-school.
Each and every person from my batch is committed to ensuring that you get the maximum out of your MBA
experience. Once you become part of this institute, your performance will reflect on all the batches of FMS
who preceded yours as well as on those who will succeed you. Therefore, in every possible way, our success
lies in yours and vice versa.
In a B-school, it is important to forge close relationships among all the students and with the alumni. These
networks will serve you well throughout your career right from an intern to a CXO level. This has been one of
the strengths of FMS as our relatively smaller batch sizes ensure that each student interacts with all of his/her
batch mates as well as with the senior batch. In fact, many of the activities that we have planned for you are
specifically designed to dramatically accelerate interactions among ourselves; much more than would
otherwise be possible.
FMS is a truly student-driven campus where a majority of activities are completely owned and driven by us. It
is my honor and privilege to introduce our student body, Management Science Association (MSA) to you.
MSA’s breadth and depth of activities make it an organization without a peer in Indian B-schools. Right from
the design of the Admission Brochure to the website; from conducting industry workshops and guest lectures
to organizing national level fests, from helping the placement team to mentoring the incoming batch; every
activity is meticulously planned and executed by the students. MSA owns the entire gamut of student
initiatives at FMS.

As soon as you step into FMS, each and every one of you will become part of MSA. Our core strength stems
from the strong processes that have been put in place over the course of many years. One of the joys of
being at FMS is discovering these processes and making them stronger as every batch prior to yours has
done.

So, welcome once again, batch of 2013. Rest assured, you have made an excellent choice and have taken a
significant step towards a successful career.

Regards,

Arpan Srivastava
gsec@fms.edu

Management Science Association -3- 2011-12

 Message from the Secretary of Finances, MSA

Dear Batch of 2013,

I would like to extend my heartiest congratulations and welcome you all to Faculty of Management Studies,
Delhi. It’s a matter of great honour and pride to be a part of the legacy and culture of one of the most
prestigious institutes of the country. This place will not only serve as an ideal platform for giving a boost to
your career but will also be instrumental in developing a rich thought process which will ensure that you
succeed in every facet of life.

One of the unique features of FMS is the Management Science Association (MSA), a completely student
driven body, which is the heart of FMS and is responsible for most of the activities that take place on campus.
It is a juncture where ideas meet, initiatives are taken and results achieved. It thereby develops in an
individual a sense of ownership, builds the requisite skill sets and provides an exposure to real time
management.

In order to successfully organize the wide range of events in accordance with the stature of a premier
institute like us, we require the necessary amount of funds. These funds that are mainly generated from the
member’s contribution finance the smooth functioning of the large gamut of activities, both existing and
new, that the MSA undertakes every year. It also enables us to organize and manage all the additional
facilities that we, the students, require during the course of our MBA education. The annual contribution fee
for this fund is Rs 25,000. MSA Finances is the official custodian of the fund and constitutes of a Finance
Secretary, assisted by a Joint Finance Secretary from the first year.

I look forward to interacting with you people and accompany you in the quest of your dreams. I wish you all
the very best. In case of any query regarding the payment to be made, please feel free to contact me.

Regards,

Rahul Taskhande
finsecy@fms.edu

Management Science Association -4- 2011-12

 Message from the Secretary - Corporate Relations and Placement

Dear Batch of 2013,

Congratulations on making your dreams come true! The time is now to live your dreams. Believe in yourself,
spread your wings, and set out to fly!

We at FMS take pride in our heritage as one of the first and finest B-Schools in the country. We have given
the nation some of its finest entrepreneurs, corporate leaders and visionaries and we welcome you all to the
toil that goes into becoming one of them.

Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi has been in existence from a time when little was known about what
Management Education meant. Thus, we have not only produced leaders but have also witnessed the
evolution of the knowledge, which most B-Schools now imbibe. Since last 57 years, young people have
walked into the hallowed portals of this institute and stepped out with the potential to change the landscape
of social and business environment.

Corporate Relations and Placement provides you the springboard that catapults you into your chosen career
and gives you the opportunity to lead change. We ensure that FMS continues to hold its esteem in the
industry through collaboration with stalwarts of the corporate world by organizing Alumni Lectures,
Knowledge Sessions, Projects, Corporate Competitions and various other industry interactions. FMS to most
of us denotes the sum total of our efforts so far and we ensure that this culmination is befitting to the name
that you represent.

We wish you all the best in your endeavours here. FMS is not about living in defined landscape; it is about
making your own terrain with your sweat and imagination. Come and live the change!

Yes, you have it in you!

Regards,

Gajendra Mohan
placement@fms.edu
Corporate Relations and Placements:

Amarjot Singh
Anupam Yadav
Chaitanya P.
Debprakash Das
Ravi Kumar S.
Alnoor Venkani
P. Vikram Reddy

Management Science Association -5- 2011-12

 Message from the Secretary - Media Relations

Dear Batch of 2013,

On behalf of the Media Relations Team, I extend my heartiest congratulations to all of you and
welcome you to the FMS family.

Any good Business school requires a strong media and communication channel to gain competitive
and sustainable advantage. The Media and Communications Team at FMS attempts to provide this
and much more. We are the official Public Relations Manager of FMS, striving to constantly enhance
the image of FMS in the minds of its various stakeholders, be it corporate houses, alumni or
prospective students. The team is responsible for both internal & external communications at FMS,
ensuring that FMS is seen and heard at the right places, at the right time.

The Media team starts rolling even before the session starts, by supervising the FMS Admission
results, waitlists, et al as well as ensuring a smooth welcome for them through the Online Induction
and Learning (OIL) Portal.
From contacting reporters to handling the b-school ranking surveys in various magazines, from
managing all communications, both internal and external to serving as the official mouthpiece of the
Management Science Association, from handling and updating the website to making our presence
felt on Social Media, from acting as the first point of contact for the incoming batch to updating
their email and intranet accounts, from designing the FMS brochure to making the visiting cards, the
Media team handles it all. However, the most important activity performed by team Media is
keeping FMS in the news through regular press and online insertions. Ensuring the wide spread
visibility of events conducted at FMS is one of the key deliverables of the Cell.

The team sets a scorching pace as far as the work schedule throughout the year is concerned and
we look forward to an exciting and fulfilling year ahead.

On behalf of the “Brand Managers of FMS”, I once again welcome you all to FMS and wish you all a
productive and enjoyable two years.

Regards,

Amol Endait
media@fms.edu
Media Relations Team:

Ashutosh
Ashwini R.
Athira Warrier
Samia Naqvi

Management Science Association -6- 2011-12

 Message from the President – Marketing Society

“A small effort from each one of us and FMS will be the Kellogg of India.”
- An FMS Alumnus
Dear Batch 2013,

You are branded!!

Welcome to F-M-S, a 56-year old brand that will stay with you for years to come.

Team MarkSoc takes great pride in being the oldest interest group at FMS – one of the most sought
after campuses for Marketing in India. FMS is called a ‘Marketing Campus’ with great conviction and
that puts a lot of responsibility on MarkSoc.

Our vision is to establish FMS as a ‘World Class Marketing Campus’. And Team MarkSoc is
passionate and determined to make this happen. We are confident that you would share the same
spark. And together we will spread the message far and wide that if you think of Marketing
Management and don’t think of FMS, you are committing a crime.

Team MarkSoc will leave no stone unturned to help you achieve your dreams in the field of
marketing. The activities pioneered by MarkSoc include corporate events, student competitions,
industry publications and a calendar of events that comes and goes by at a demanding pace. Fasten
your seatbelts because an exciting, breath taking and once-in-a-lifetime journey is about to begin.

Let our actions tell other B-Schools, the Recruiters and the Community, that FMS is here to be the
best, come what may.
And nothing can stop us from reaching our destination.

Power to YOU.

Cheers!

Chitrang H. Desai
marksoc@fms.edu
Team MarkSoc:

Karan Kapoor
Nikhil Dubey
Sivasubramanian
Sukesh Chandra Gain

Management Science Association -7- 2011-12

 Message from the President – Finance Society

Dearest Batch of 2013,

On behalf of The Finance Society, I extend my heartiest congratulations to all of you and welcome
you to the FMS family!

“The thing always happens that you really believe in; and the belief in a thing makes it happen.”
-Frank Lloyd Wright

It is with this conviction that The Finance Society strives to instil passion for finance amongst the
students of FMS. The world of finance is ever evolving. It is full of complex linkages that govern the
economies across the globe amidst unforeseeable events.

The society functions to set the fundamentals in place so that the mind-boggling riddles of finance
seem challenging and intellectually stimulating. It provides the lens to uncover the ideas and
strategies that seem unfathomable to an untrained eye. Making finance much more than balance
sheets and tedious calculations, the society aspires to bring forth the most sought-after finance
wizard out of you.

The vision is to crown brand FMS as the most coveted destination for finance talent amongst big
known names across all facets of this diverse industry. The task is not easy but the team has taken
up the challenge. We will ensure that the activities here will never let you lose sight of this vision.
There will be gyaan sessions, corporate interactions, competitions and serious discussions to keep
you abreast with the latest developments across the globe.

The team is ready to deliver and is waiting eagerly to meet you onboard filled with the same
enthusiasm and fervour to achieve.

Best Regards

Neha Garg
finsoc@fms.edu
Team FinSoc:

Harpreet Singh
Rachna Biyani
Rashi Mittal
Udit Chopra

Management Science Association -8- 2011-12

 Message from the President – HR & OB Society

Dear Class of 2013,

It seems almost as if it was yesterday that we, Class of 2012, joined FMS a year ago. The year has
been a memorable one, with many ups and downs. On one hand there was slogging for the exams
or the summer placements; on the other hand there were unabashed celebrations for the
placements and birthdays. Here we learnt to make friends with complete strangers. Here we learnt
to compete with friends for that dream job. For many of you, getting admission to FMS is like a
dream come true. You must have a lot of doubts and queries regarding your career path. Hopefully
your stay at FMS will give a contour to your dreams.

HRSoc, the HR&OB Society of FMS plays an instrumental role in assisting your smooth transition into
the FMS life: right from the Mentorship program to helping you with GDPI and CV building sessions
for your Summer placements. The society also conducts a series of Guest Lectures and Workshops
and constantly strives to make a mark in the HR domain in corporate world.

As students of FMS, you now have the onus of carrying the legacy of the hallowed institute. Our
alumni have set high standards for us and we need to ensure not to let them down. On behalf of the
HRSoc, I urge you to take part enthusiastically in the different events that take place on the campus
and make the best of your stay here. We are sure you will soar high and see your dreams turn into
reality.

I congratulate each one of you for being among the chosen few and we look forward to interacting
with you and sharing your ideas and passion. May your stay in FMS be a truly memorable
experience. Keep asking, keep learning and keep having fun.
Welcome aboard leaders of the future!

Regards,

Satyajit Bagchi
hrsoc@fms.edu +

Team HRSoc:

Amit Srivastava
Manish Kr Mandal
Shruti Agarwal
Tarun Avtar Arya

Management Science Association -9- 2011-12

 Message from the President – Systems Society

Dear Batch of 2013,

Firstly, on behalf of Systems Society, let me congratulate each one of you for making your dreams
come true. Rest assured, the next two years of your life, if nothing else, are going to be full of fun,
surprises and by the end, you will have a whole new perspective of looking at things.

Systems Society at FMS is responsible for all IT and Operations activities at campus, right from
Corporate Interactions in form of keynote Speaker sessions, workshops to short term Projects with
IT and Operations organizations. The idea behind it is to provide you with adequate opportunities to
interface with the Corporate World and let you make an informed career choice.

Right at the onset, we will arrange a Bulk Laptop deal for you, where we try our best to get the best
deal for you. We are also the ones who are responsible for all Network hardware facilities and
Internet facilities at campus, which is going to be to be indispensable for these two years of your
life.

Systems Society is dedicated towards developing successful management professionals, highly

sought after by corporates, who see technology as an enabler to management success. We don’t
doubt your ability to marvel in your careers ahead; we are just the ones who guide you in the right
direction. Looking forward to enthusiasm and inquisitiveness from your side; don’t worry, the fun
will come along.

Welcome on board…the excitement is about to begin!!!

Cheers

Nitin Garg
syssoc@fms.edu
Team SysSoc:

Aditya Gupta
Deepanshu Rajoria
Poonam Gangwal
Sauhil Kansal
Tarun Saini

Management Science Association -10- 2011-12

 Message from the President – ECell

Dear Batch of 2013,

It takes great effort and perseverance to make it to one of the most esteemed B-Schools of
India. A lot of unprecedented experiences and enjoyment awaits you. So does a lot of hard work and
struggle, but for the time being, you may bask in the glory and enjoy your moment. Welcome to
FMS, batch of 2013!

Incessant efforts, self-belief and right support is what makes any dreamer a successful
Entrepreneur. E-Cell attempts to boost your self-belief through various in-house activities and
provides you opportunities to meet established Entrepreneurs, develop strong business ideas, learn
the art of pitching and most importantly, establish a network of industry leaders. The International
Entrepreneurship Challenge (IEC) conducted by E-cell is one of the largest events of its kind where
aspirants from all over the world compete for top honours.

We have given students of FMS a chance to apply their expertise by letting them consult
Start-Ups. The vision is to support entrepreneurs within the institution and outside of it. Of late,
ECell is also working on developing business building skills in young managers to help them in their
respective Industries. With the Placement Holiday Rule in place, FMS has taken a purposeful and
organized step in promoting entrepreneurship. We look forward to the batch of 2013 bringing in
their own ideas and contributing to the legacy of FMS and that of ECell.

Dreams come true through undying passion, creativity and endless toil. At Ecell, we try not
only to never let your dream die but also to ensure that someday it materializes through
channelized efforts.

But for any of that to happen, at first, we’ll request that you - DREAM! Because, no dream,
my dear friends, is unreasonable.

Regards,

Dhaval Panchal
ecell@fms.edu
Team E-Cell:

Anand Singh
Pranav Kachhawa
Sanchit Sawhney
Sachi Prakash

Management Science Association -11- 2011-12

 Message from the Secretary – FMS Fiesta

“Encumbered forever by desire and ambition, there’s a hunger still unsatisfied, Our weary eyes still stray
to the horizon, though down this road we've been so many times” – High Hopes (Pink Floyd)
Dear Batch of 2013,
First of all Team Fiesta would like to congratulate all of you for making it to one of the pioneers of
management education in India. We hope to see all of you soon, and as they say “get down to business”.
Please keep in mind that FMS should be the means to an end for you and not the end of your journey in
your pursuit of success. Studying here should be viewed as an opportunity to reach the pinnacle of
success in the business world, in the foreseeable future, and to build contacts with your batch mates,
who’ll be the next big things of the business fraternity in India, and more importantly, will be your
friends for life.
Fiesta – An interface between us and the world
Fiesta started in 2005 as the Annual Management fest of FMS, which served the purpose of being one of
our biggest branding exercises and a showcase event to the outside world, corporate leaders,
academicians and the brightest minds across the country. It enables us to show what sets us apart from
other excellent B-schools and how we have managed to stay way ahead of the competition. Fiesta
encompasses all the management disciplines. The flagship event of Fiesta is Icon which will be entering
its 4th edition this year. This is an event which is keenly anticipated in the calendars of the biggest B-
schools across the country, and which ensures participation of the highest quality from a select pool of
the top-notch B-schools.
Convention – The legacy continues
Fiesta brings with it the Annual Convention, which has a rich tradition of 35 distinguished years and has
over the years, provided excellent opportunities for leading policy makers, industry leaders,
academicians, entrepreneurs and management thinkers to get together and brainstorm on latest
management trends and path-breaking innovations in the industry. The theme for the Annual
Convention 2010 was "Shifting Paradigms".
Fiesta'11 – Our life. Our soul. Our reason. Our world. Our way to be
FMS is currently gearing up for the seventh edition of Fiesta and we are determined to make Fiesta 2011
live up to the rich FMS tradition of being passionate about bringing perfection, in what we do and
transcending the existing, to set newer benchmarks for ourselves. At Fiesta, we provide you with an
opportunity to contribute towards what FMS has stood for during the past 57 years and bring out the
Leader, the Initiator and the Innovator in you. It gives you an opportunity to set newer benchmarks and
shape the legacy as you want it to be, and become the originator of the change that you want to see.
Finally I want to say, “For those about to rock, I salute you” and wish you all the best for the journey
ahead.

Regards, Team Fiesta:

Aniket Samat
Saurabh jyot Singh Anubhav Kanodia
fiesta@fms.edu Deepali Sharma
Deepankur Malik
Ramnik Makker
Reshbha Munjal
Management Science Association -12- 2011-12
 Message from the President – VIHAAN: The Social Service Cell

Congratulations batch of 2013 and heartiest welcome to all.

Determination and Aspiration are the keys to any achievement, and if any place assures you of the
requirements and the results, FMS is it. They say you get what you give to life, and nothing could be
more apt in describing the next two years that you are going to spend here.

The society works towards providing an opportunity to use whatever we learn here in giving back to
the society in one’s own capacity. Apart from working with NGOs and non-profit organizations, we
work with the corporates and partner them in their CSR programs. The society is actively engaged in
ground activities such as Blood and Eye donation camps, guest lectures, live projects, seminars and
counseling sessions for the underprivileged etc on issues currently relevant to the society, or which
may be so in the near future.

Vihaan has evolved into a society with a cause to behold, and a cause which is not inspired by
personal gains, but is motivated by social concern and a sense of responsibility. We don’t work
towards a profitable future, but for a more prosperous one.

You are fortunate to get these marvels in life, but many people in the society are suffering even if
they are not wholly responsible for it. So, life bestows humans with the opportunity to understand
these concerns and be sensitive towards these issues. Vihaan will attempt to present you with such
realities of life. I would expect that this society succeeds in sowing a seed of a responsible
citizenship within you right from the moment you enter the corporate world.

It has been three years since Vihaan came into existence, and the work done by the society has been
appreciated and encouraged by all, press included. We intend to keep up the good work already
done by those who have treaded the path before us, and would like to take this opportunity to
invite you to join us in strengthening the cause this society promotes.

My best wishes for the journey ahead!

Regards,

Chetan Gadia
vihaan@fms.edu
Team Vihaan: The Social Service Cell

Aashish Gupta
Sanchita Gupta
Shakti Prakash Chittara
Shila Schoots

Whatever you do may seem insignificant, but it is most important that you do it
-M. Gandhi

Management Science Association -13- 2011-12

 Message from the President – Consulting Club

Dear Batch of 2013,

Team Conclub welcomes the batch on board, with heartiest regards and wishes for the exciting
journey here and beyond.

The Consulting Club takes pride in its endeavours to prepare budding managers to face the
challenges of the real consulting world, which along with being thoroughly exciting is also as taxing
and demanding as it can be. It is not just a society but a place where work is utmost fun, passion
guides actions and great camaraderie is always at display. The aspirations and joy of greater
achievements drive our ideas as we strive to make the brand FMS the chosen destination for the top
national and international consultants across the corporate world.

Our activities include increasing the presence of Global consulting firms on campus, while preparing
the students to face the same confidently. We achieve that by activities ranging from corporate
events, guest lectures, strategy games and competitions, industry publications and a lot more which
keep students on their toes. The last year in particular saw successful events such as “KPMG
International Case Study Competition” in which our campus represented India globally, Guest
lecture series including “Talk to Consultants” in which students interact with industry experts and
consultants about life in Consulting, a pan-India Strategy competition as a part of Annual Fiesta
“Symvouloi Supereme… The Ultimate Consultants” etc.

Looking forward to an enthusiastic response to achieve greater heights in the coming year.

Warm regards,

Jagriti Gupta
conclub@fms.edu
Team ConClub:

Ashok K. Chakravarthy
Prannay Vats
Rohit Chaudhari
Seher Contractor

Management Science Association -14- 2011-12

 Message from the President – FMS Scholastic Council

Batch of 2013,

First of all, heartiest congratulations for making it till here. We are proud to have you all here. We
are Team FSC, the team that is bountiful with many of the exciting challenges. But as Aristotle said

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.”

We facilitate rigorous academic brainstorming by facilitating constructive interaction between

faculty and students. We also organize a myriad of lectures, competitions and workshops to foster
the desire to learn and develop strong business acumen.

We also focus on gaining recognition for FMS at an international academic arena, we work on
building relationships with foreign universities in terms of International Programs, seminars etc. We
are working on building alliances with international Management Associations which would give us
the required global exposure.

Team FSC, gladly welcomes you all. Now we are all part of the FMS Legacy and it’s up to us that we
deliver excellence in all our tasks.

We believe that FMSites would soak in the spirit that has taken us to greater heights.

“We shall not be simply good but for something deeper “

Warm regards,

Abhijit Kirtunia
fsc@fms.edu
Team FSC:

Amrit Keyal
Varun Yadav

Management Science Association -15- 2011-12

 Message from the Secretary – Alumni Relations

Dear Batch of 2013,

Team Alumni Relations acts as the body to facilitate interaction among the Alumni, students and
faculty. It acts as the crucial interface between our Alumni and our institute and acts as the
executive of what FMS Alumni Association envisages for the institute. It not only provides perhaps
the best platform to students to learn from the industry experiences of our distinguished Alumni
and how to fare well on the corporate front but also a great opportunity for networking. Over the
past half a century, our institute has produced some of the best Corporate honchos who have
brought glory and won several laurels for it. If India Inc. is on its way to becoming a global
superpower, a significant portion of it is our Alumni’s contribution. It is here that Team Alumni
Relations plays a significant role, to tap this immense potential by fostering ties with the best in the
industry.

With activities like organising FMS Annual Alumni Dinner, Annual City Chapter Meets, Annual Picnics
and new initiatives like GAMA, CXO on campus etc., the team seeks to provide maximum
opportunities to students to leverage on our strong alumni base. While, publication of Souvenir and
Footprints keeps our Alumni updated regarding the latest happenings on campus, our newly
designed website www.fmsalumni.in offers a great platform to establish communication with our
Alumni all over the globe. Apart from these, Silver Jubilee reunions help keep that bond established
between our senior alumni and their Alma Mater, enabling them to relive their days on campus
once again.

It is our constant endeavour to grow from strength to strength and Team Alumni Relations is indeed
a significant stake holder in achieving that mission of 10000 members of FMS Alumni Association!
We hope that, we would be able to effectively tap the immense power of the extensive FMS Alumni
Base and continue to enhance the lines of communication with the Alumni through various activities
and initiatives.

Regards,

Ashutosh Kaushik
alumni@fms.edu
Alumni Relations:

Esha Chabra
Karan Agarwal
Venkat Sujit Samrat

Management Science Association -16- 2011-12

 Message from the Secretary – Cultural Affairs

If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision
wherever it takes him.

-John F. Kennedy
Welcome Leaders!!

There is a specific reason as to why I referred you all as Leaders and not ‘Batch of 2012’ or ‘Dear All’.
It is my belief that whatever you may or may not learn at this great institute, no matter how low you
score in your academics and how high during the placements, one thing which FMS would make out
of you is great Leaders. As someone rightly said

“The only real training for leadership is leadership.”

Competition, Pressure, All Nighters and Academics are the most common words that find its way
when you talk about life in a B School. The Cultural Society at FMS questions this very notion and
makes you think otherwise.

The Cultural Society strives to make you feel relaxed in the hectic B-School life and focuses on
promoting and showcasing the talent of the students on campus. Be it inducting new students into
the FMS family, to battling it out in the numerous quizzes and Debates in the yearlong competitions
to partying at a disc all through the night, we do it all.

So let us discover abilities which will possibly make us more confident, flexible, tolerant, and
creative in personal as well as professional life. At FMS culture is what is left after everything we
have learnt has been forgotten. It consists of a deepened understanding, a breadth of outlook, an
unbiased approach and a heart that has deep sympathy and strength of courage.

Learn and most importantly have Fun!!

Siddhant Namgyal Wangdi

culsoc@fms.edu

Management Science Association -17- 2011-12

 Message from the Secretary – Sports

Dear Batch 2013,

On behalf of sports society, we congratulate one and all .We also welcome you all for making it to
one of the most sought after B Schools of our country.

FMS is quite known for its extracurricular activities where we understand that academics alone is
not enough for an all round personality of a top executive. A healthy body and winning attitude is
imperative.

Sports society at FMS caters to all sports activities, e. g. Inter,intra batch events and national level
tournaments. We also provide a platform to showcase one’s sporting talent, leadership qualities and
working in team abilities. The fun filled activities around the year will act as stress busters from the
academic rigour; one will also be able to interact better with one’s batch mates and seniors.

The first of its kind among the top ten B-schools, we proudly organized a T-10 cricket tournament,
called the ALTIUS Cup 2011, which was played under flood lights. It was a thrilling experience for all
of us and mesmerized both players and spectators alike. T-10 cricket tournament will be a legacy
event and we will try to add many more events to our portfolio this time. Sports society aims to
develop a lifelong healthy habit of staying fit in budding managers as well as strengthen the image
of FMS as a place to groom managers in every aspect.

Sports is all about discipline, sticking to timelines, training well, never giving up and preparing for
assignments. All of this needs to be applied in your corporate career as well.

Sports Society is looking forward to your enthusiastic participation and support. We welcome you
once again and wish you good luck for an exciting time ahead!

"Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep
inside them—a desire, a dream, a vision." --- Muhammad Ali

Warm Regards,

Manoj Meena
sports@fms.edu
Team Sports:

Alok Kumar Singh

Karuna Sangat

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 One Day @ FMS

On the brink of a new beginning, all of you would be keen to know what a typical day at FMS is. So
read on for an account of the first fifteen days of an FMSite: a whole lot of fun and hard work: the Big
Bang called the Induction Fortnight!!

9:00 AM – First Lecture begins and if you reach at 9:05, you have the first one and a half hour of your
morning free.

2:00 PM - Lunch Break. Half an hour to grab something from Anna’s along with 235 others!!

4:00 PM - Free from classes with usually lots of work for the next day.

4:00 PM onwards- Society Activities, Events, Guest Lectures

Generally you would have your hands full with society activities - guest lectures, gyaan sessions,
workshops and other fun events like quizzes & competitions that would keep you occupied till 9 pm.

Following a quick dinner would be the last activity or event of the day: the most fun with lots of
music, masti, acting, etc etc..

Go back to your den and prepare for the next day. On a normal day, you would hit the bed when the
birds are about to leave their nest. But in spite of a packed schedule, you would always find time to
interact with your batch mates, seniors, teachers and Anna of course!

If MBA is all about time management and about finding a method in the madness, then Induction will
surely give you all a hands-on experience of this: every night you would feel wiser and all the more
convinced of your managerial skills.

Once the Induction fortnight is over, we would start with what is known as ‘Summer Preparation’ to
kick-start your corporate career with your dream company. Life for the first few months is going to be
hectic. Be prepared to fight it out, to earn the brand FMS and feel a part of this place, which would be
a part of your identity for the rest of your lives!

Welcome juniors to a world where every second presents a new opportunity for you to grab and
excel. Every moment filled with surprises to teach you about yourself as well as other things. We
sincerely hope you will carry on the legacy of this institute and make it reach greater heights! As the
batch of 2012, we wish you all the luck for a very enjoyable experience. You would find us at each
step to guide and support you.

After all, we at FMS are addicted to excellence!!

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 Getting About in Delhi

This is a must read for all Non-Delhites. Public Transport in Delhi can be a hard lesson if you are
unprepared and therefore we bring to you a quick guide to make your life easier (not to mention that
to make you reach college on time!)

Pretty much all modes of transport are available: DTC buses, auto rickshaws, taxis, cycle rickshaws,
and of course the Delhi Metro. However, it is often recommended that students arrange for some
personal vehicle of their own. Motorcycles and scooters are the most popular mode utilized, while
some students even have their own cars.

For movement within Delhi, students living outside the university campus can make use of the
University special buses, which service the campus colleges in the mornings and afternoons. This
brings with itself the additional opportunity of interacting with students of other colleges. However
do not count on these U-Specials too much because your own schedule would be quite erratic with
classes, lectures and group assignments, at times, stretching late into the night. The general trend has
been to rely on the Metro for travel and convenience. Transport during late night sessions is
generally not a problem as the students either arrange for a car pool or decide to halt for the night at
hostels and nearby flats.

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 Places of Residence
As FMS is not a fully residential campus, one does get the liberty of deciding one’s own living
arrangement as per one’s convenience. However, it is better to take up accommodation in or around
the university campus as close as possible to the Faculty. This saves valuable time and is particularly
important when you have to work on group assignments.

For the out-station gentlemen, there are many hostels (number of seats, indicated in brackets, is
subject to change). You can contact the hostels on the contact numbers mentioned alongside:

1. VKRV Rao Hostel (32 seats – for FMS’ first years) (Contact No. 01127667198)

2. PG Men’s Hostel (1 seat – for FMS both years) (Contact No. 01127662068)

3. D.S. Kothari Hostel (3 seats – for FMS both years) (Contact No. 01127666741)

4. Jubilee Hall (2 seats – for FMS both years) (Contact No. 01127667501)

5. Gwyer Hall (Contact No. 01127666396)

VKRV Rao Hostel seats are allotted on the basis of the rank in the FMS entrance exam and are only
for male candidates outside Delhi. You can call up at 011- 27667198 (Mr. Narayan/ Mr.Parashar) for
any queries. Hostel forms are already available. You can get the prospectus from the hostel or you
can send a draft of Rs. 150 only in favour of “Provost, VKRV Rao Hostel” to the hostel address and can
mail it by post. The form should be duly completed and submitted by June 30th.

Applications for the hostel would be processed only after you join the Faculty, so the final allocation
of hostel seats will happen within a fortnight of your joining the Faculty. Till then, all applicants will
be provided with accommodation in the hostel on a twin-sharing basis. Applications for the rest of
the hostels are available only after September.

For the out-station ladies, there are four women’s hostels for post graduate students of University of
Delhi. (Number of seats available is indicated in brackets). You can contact the hostels on the contact
numbers provided:

1. University Hostel for Women, University Enclave (4) (Contact No. 011-27667189,27667725,
27661724)

2. Meghdoot Hostel, University Enclave (2) (Contact No. 011-27666109)

3. International Students House For Women, Indra Vihar, Mukherjee Nagar (4 for General Category)
(Contact No. 011-27655395)

4. North Eastern Students House For Women, Indra Vihar, Mukherjee Nagar (2 for General
Category) (Contact No. 011-27605616)

Admission is strictly on the basis of merit (your rank in the FMS entrance examination) as they have
very few seats for FMS students. The Girls’ Hostel process is a very long drawn out process that
begins in the first week of July while seats are finalized only in the first week of August (the forms of
Meghdoot hostel would be out by June 20th). In the International Students House for Women,
preference is given to international students, so others are given seats only by October. In all the

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 Girls’ Hostels named above, the seats can be allotted on the basis of merit to both first year and
second year FMS students. In the interim, you can contact one of your seniors in the hostels and stay
as a guest.

In addition there are a couple of places in Kamla Nagar where girls from FMS have made a de facto
hostel accommodation. More information on this can be found on OIL, where you have seniors (girls
living at those places), answering your queries regarding the same.

Feel free to get your queries answered from them. Moreover, your mentors shall assist you during
your stay at the Faculty. You have every right to trouble your mentors with queries and
apprehensions. We are all here to assist you and make your stay a memorable one.

Beyond these hostels:

There are a number of options around the campus to stay in case you do not opt for hostels. You can
contact the following estate agents to get hold of a facility that you like

 Mr. Phool Singh - +91- 9811441283

 Mr. Mohit - +91-9871549271 OR +91-9910196333

Nearest ATMs:

Punjab National Bank, SBI, Corporation Bank, ICICI, HSBC and Citibank are located close to FMS. SBI
and ICICI even have a branch in the university campus. It is advisable to have a bank account in either
of these.

Places to binge:

Nearby markets provide lots of food options in the form of McDonald’s, Nirulas, Karims, Bercos,
Dominos, Khaaja Chowk, Barista, Subway, Cafe Coffee Day, Krishna’s, Ved Dhaba, Sethi’s to name a
few.

Chowringhee’s Rolls, Chacha’s Chole Bhature and Kamla Nagar’s Chaat Market offer mouth watering
delicacies. Connaught Place (or CP) is just a metro ride away, host to some of Delhi’s most happening
night spots and eating joints.

Some important phone numbers:

 Domino’s Pizza: 011-68886888

 Slice of Italy - 011-43778863-64
 China Bowl - +91-9810197582
 Food Factory – 011-27132713 / 011-64652713

Sports facilities:

For all sports enthusiasts, there are plenty of options available around North Campus.

Table tennis (FMS), Football (Hindu College), Cricket (Hindu), Volleyball (Hindu), Basketball (St.
Stephen’s and KMC), Lawn Tennis and Squash (St. Stephen’s and Khalsa College), Swimming (Khalsa
College), etc.

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 Essentials at FMS

Management is all about unpredictability, thinking on your feet and being prepared for every
situation. The very basic things that you took for granted for so long like regular working/studying
hours, good sleep and loads of time to while away is a scarce, nay tradable, commodity here.

Still, every manager worth his salt knows that it helps to get some basics right straight away. So read
on for some of the essentials at FMS!

Clothes:

Strict Formals: For women, 2-3 formal saris and a business suit should do. For men, more than a pair
of formal clothing (formal business suit, formal shoes, formal shirts, ties etc) is required for events
like seminars, convention and summer placements.

Only ‘formals’: Formal salwar kurtas as well as western formal wear (pant/skirt + Shirt) for women,
and trousers with full sleeves, solid shirts along with formal shoes for men.

Please note that you would be required to wear only formals (and occasionally strict formals)
throughout your first two weeks at FMS i.e. Orientation Week. Afterwards, you would be required to
wear formals or strict formals as and when the need arises.

For everyday wear: Jeans, shirts, T-shirts, etc. are perfectly ok. However be prepared for the extreme
variations of the Delhi weather.

Last but not least, arm yourself for the umpteen parties we would be having throughout the year!!

Computer:

It is advisable to get a laptop to access the Wi-Fi connection in the campus. Laptops are easy to
maintain and carry around in the campus. The Systems society is arranging a deal with a leading
computer manufacturer for a bulk purchase of laptops and we would suggest that those who do not
own laptops should avail of this deal . However, you are also free to bring your own laptop to the
college. You may get in touch with any of your seniors regarding the configuration of the laptop.
Details of the same are also provided in the Google groups and OIL.

You can also avail of the well-equipped Computer Center, which is open from 9 am to 9 pm.

Books:

All the regular core books are available in the library, though in limited numbers. Some of the books
are also available in the VKRV Rao hostel library. You might get some books from your mentor also.
Required course books can be bought from shops around the campus which give decent discounts
(10-20%). For avid readers, our library has a decent collection, but we want you to start your
management lessons from now itself and so we recommend that you start your reading activity right
away.

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 Important : A Final Word

1. Cheques /drafts (A/C Payee) are to be brought along on your first day at FMS:

 Rs. 25000 favoring Management Science Association.

 Rs. 2750 favoring FMS Alumni Association

The last date for the cheque (A/C payee) or a draft is 15th July. The cheque for FMS Alumni
Association HAS to be a LOCAL cheque; Outstation cheques will NOT be accepted. The cheque
favouring Management Science Association may be an out-station cheque.

2. The first two months will be very rigorous, all focus being on the Summer Placements in October.
To ensure that you all get your dream jobs, we seniors would be there to help and guide you.

 Mentors will be allotted to you soon and you should try and interact with them as much as
possible. Buzz them with queries, doubts, etc. and they would help you as much as possible.
 You are recommended to read the books mentioned on OIL for your general reading on
management and for the Book presentations that happen during the induction week.
 Build your basic fundamentals in MBA by going through all the material that is posted on OIL:
Online Induction & Learning, at this url: www.fms.edu/oil . In case you haven’t registered by
now, do so at the earliest as there are quite a few quizzes, articles and prizes being offered
per week by each society. We also suggest that you take a back-up of all the presentations,
quizzes and gyaan material provided at OIL by the various societies as they shall be needed for
your ready reference later on.

3. The first few months of effort you put in towards learning at FMS shall stand you in good stead all
your life. Make utmost use of this time and enhance your learning. The rigor of learning and toil here
is unmatched and we excel at striking a good balance between work and play. Academics is to be
taken very seriously, and also the gyaan sessions and guest lecturers conducted by various societies.
As regards attendance, a minimum of 75% is a must in all the semesters failing which you shall not be
allowed to appear for your semester end examinations. The first few months shall test the real
manager in you. We hope you live up to the challenge. Thereafter, things just fall in place or rather
are made to fall in place.

4. The must learn computer skills are MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel in that order. Efficient
working at FMS would require these skills. We suggest you familiarize yourself with the efficient
operation of these tools before you commence your MBA journey. Any good book from Microsoft
Press or online learning would help you to build up on your skills in these tools.

5. The dress code for orientation week is ‘formals’ and strict formals occasionally. Formals indicate
full-sleeved shirts of solid colors for men and suits/salwar for women. Strict formals refer to business
suits for men and saris/business attire for women.

Please avoid any fancy dress materials for the orientation week. It is advisable for the students to
carry at least 5-6 pairs of formal wear and a minimum of one business suit.

6. It is advised to the day scholar students that they consider taking accommodation near the campus
itself to facilitate their attendance and participation in the institutional activities.
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 MBA students are usually hard pressed for time; it is recommended that students spend as much
time as possible in the campus to gain the maximum benefit from their admission to FMS.

Finally, there shall be a lot of pressure and burden on you during the first few months. We suggest
you take utmost care of your health and get geared up mentally and physically to face the action that
awaits you. As we mentioned earlier, it’s gonna be one helluva ride!!

Two years at FMS, we promise, will be an unforgettable experience: exhilarating, draining, fun, and
painful. You will encounter the most fascinating and diverse kind of people here. You will experience
the most bizarre of situations, rub shoulders with the who’s who of the industry (both present and
future), compete with some of the best brains in the country and discover your own unique skill sets.

We gel together, party together, study and play together and to quote one of our seniors, even spam
together.

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 And finally, some things which will stay with you for the next two years and beyond:

MSA, Sop Boxes, CRAP, Induction, RECESSION, Live Projects, Presentations, more presentations, some
more presentations, Attar Singh’s paranthas,Gwyer Canteen, Group Assignments, Anna’s Canteen,
Wi-Fi, GAS, AlumniDinners, TV Shows, Press Releases, Holi @ VKRV, McDs, PVR Plaza, GLs, Gyaan
sessions, Societies, Delhi Roads, 8/8, DPs at8/8, 9 o’clock lectures, 8:58 am lectures, Conventions,
Barista/CCD, Options, Derivatives, Google, Foreign Placements, Free Riders, Jugaad, G Sec, Crappie,
Conclaves, Latenight assignments, God-jee, Reports, Reviews, MSA Reviews, Fiesta, Convention,
Sponsorships, Placements, Press Conferences, IIM A/B/C, Malls, Ring Road, Elevate, Hostel LAN ,
Prison Break, 24, season 5, C14, Chachas, Billas ,Lassi, Dilli ki Sardi, Formals, Strict Formals, McAloo
Tikkis, Dominos @ 9, Nightouts, Company Forms, CVs, Chairman’s Round, OIL, DRIVE, MockGDs,
Define solid shirt, Mock Interviews, Accountancy Test, Semend Exams, Lappies, Pizza McPuff, Cocos,
Locos, FnB, Comcos, Infra, Controls, Charts, HR, Stalling, Fruit Salad, Sem Hall, 11:59:59 deadlines,
LiveProjects, Selections, Elections, Alum, Formals, Mail Server, Crack, Spam, some more spam, first to
reach 100, HinduCollege Canteen, Dominos, Red Bull, Red Bull babes, Brands, Gizmos,Gadgets, Night
drives, return parties, Cramming sessions, JAM sessions, Newsletters, MR, term reports, OR, KT
sessions, D-school canteen, Quizzes, Value addition, Campus Connect, Notice Board, Scores, Sweat
Shirts, Working for fests, working for assignments, Paper Presentations, National Finalists, Roll #91,
Vella Niwas, Biker’s Club, Tennis, TT, Gym, Attendance List, 75% attendance, 65% attendance, CV
Verifications, Knags, Bakar, Latest flick, Last Metro, PVRSaket, Group Trips, Group Discounts, Mentor,
Buddy, Fines, Case Studies, Google groups, mailing lists, Facebook, Late nite on Gtalk,
OfficialCommunication, Photo shoots, Interviews, Market condition, Indian Economy, Retail, Marcus,
CRAP Interactions, Knock before you enter, Silent mode, North, Cultural Nites, Soccer matches,
Cricket tournaments, Projectors, Fundoo, Late nite maggi, What is in it for me, Bittoos Bus Service,
NashaNiwas, KMC chai, Knowledge Portal, Acads, Ctrl A/C/V, Banta, JP tea stall, competitions, Day
zero…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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