IILM Institute for Business and Management WELCOME TO GURGAON

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1 IILM Institute for Business and Management WELCOME TO GURGAON

This guide is compiled to serve as a concise reference booklet providing information to you as you join IILM Institute for Business and Management at Gurgaon

2 This guide is compiled to serve as a concise reference booklet providing information to you as you join IILM Institute for Business and Management at Gurgaon CONTENTS Gurgaon: The world class city and corporate hub of India I Climate I Connectivity I Industrial Hub I Attractions and Things to Do I Education I Health

3 GURGAON: THE WORLD CLASS CITY AND CORPORATE HUB OF INDIA View to the top in every sphere! The city of Gurgaon boasts of a over a million inhabitants, glossy professional office complexes housing companies like Bharti to Deloitte. Shopping malls are the highlight of the city with more malls per square mile than anywhere else in the country making it an exhilarating experience every time one visits the city. India of my dreams may seem idealistic to some, but it is a reality that I, and others who love this nation, will make happen, these beautiful words of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru ring through, when one experiences the development of the city of Gurgaon. It enkindles hope in the progression of our country and their nascent future that lies ahead. Gurgaon being the second largest city in the Indian state of Haryana has emerged as the industrial and financial center of Haryana. It is located 30 km south of national capital New Delhi. One of Delhi's four major satellite cities and part of the National Capital Region,. Gurgaon has the 3rd highest per capita income in India after Chandigarh and Mumbai. It ranks 11th amongst Indian cities on the "Life after Work" index of Business Today. Popularly known as the Home of the Guru, Gurgaon got its name from a mythological origin. However rapid change and development in the past 25 years has seen the city emerge as a City of Lights. Cruising down the freeway after crossing the toll bridge at night welcomes you to the glitz and glamour of the place. The interest of renowned builders like Ireo, DLF, Emaar MGF, Unitech and other 2nd tier builders changed the layout of the entire city. The development of Luxury Villas, Condominiums, Pent houses, Service Apartments created a buzz in the realty sector. Pinnacle, Central park, Nirvana County, Laburnum and Aralias to name a few, attracted a lot of investment and led to the hype.

5 CLIMATE Gurgaon s climate is almost the same as Delhi NCR with cold, foggy winters, wet sub-tropical monsoons and warm summers. Summers last from mid-march to mid-june, Monsoon from mid-june to mid-september while Winters sets in by mid-november and goes on till mid-march. May is the hottest month with temperatures soaring to almost 42 degrees centigrade and a minimum temperature of 25 degrees centigrade. The mean maximum and minimum temperatures for Winters lies at 21 and 3 degrees respectively with January as the coldest month of the year.

CONNECTIVITY With Delhi s Indira Gandhi International Airport just across the border, the city is well Industrial connected which Hub: adds to its popularity.

6 CONNECTIVITY With Delhi s Indira Gandhi International Airport just across the border, the city is well Industrial connected which Hub: adds to its popularity. With the Airport Metro coming into the picture, it will take commuters only 30 minutes to reach Gurgaon from the Airport. The city Further, of Gurgaon the is Delhi home Metro to a large runs number from of 6AM companies in the morning such as Bharti, to 11PM Pepsi, in the night Bain & allowing Company commuters India Private to Limited, travel from Nestle, Gurgaon Coca Cola, to Delhi/NCR Deloitte, Google, in the McKinsey least time! The and city the like. has 10 The metro city slowly stations developed as of now into and a Corporate to add to and easy industrial travel Hub within which the led city, the to movement Rapid Metro and Rail settlement Gurgaon of will expatriates bring with and it corporate connectivity community. not only Prominent to Delhi/NCR but telecom also within companies Gurgaon. are headquartered The latter will here allow like commuters Bharti Airtel, to Nokia, travel Motorola, between Alcatel 5 AM- 12AM Lucent with & Ericsson. a fare of Automobile Rs. 12 for manufacturing, the entire line garment using the manufacturing, same Delhi Metro world-class token or smart real estate card and (if any). shopping malls are the other main industries. In 2005, GECIS became The an independent city is spread company out between - Genpact, old which and new is now Gurgaon, headquartered the wide in Gurgaon. expansion This made connectivity trend continued with after the several capital other a major firms concern. established themselves in the city. Gurgaon also has a major manufacturing industry. Car manufacturing facilities include India's largest passenger car company, Maruti Suzuki. Hero Honda, the world's biggest motor The city is a half an hour drive from the domestic and international airport and is cycle company is based in Gurgaon. connected with a very efficient service of radio cabs. The City also has a bus stand with efficient luxury buses to most cities and trains that run to and fro.

ATTRACTIONS AND THINGS TO DO Tourist Attractions : The city has a lot for a visitor to see and has created some manmade attractions to add to the charm: The Dum Duma lake and Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary

7 ATTRACTIONS AND THINGS TO DO Tourist Attractions : The city has a lot for a visitor to see and has created some manmade attractions to add to the charm: The Dum Duma lake and Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary that is home to over 5000 species of migratory birds is an interesting way to enjoy nature to the fullest iskate- The best way to beat the heat is by enjoying a frolicking day at the iskate café in Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and further unwinding at BlueO by playing a game of bowling adds to an amazing experience for everyone! Bio-diversity Park- Get in touch with nature and discover the hilly patches of Gurgaon through one of the finest parks in the city.

roof. The Culture Gully has restaurants from 17 states of the country, while the Nautanki Mahal holds live stage

8 Kingdom of Dreams brings together the myriad essence of multicultural India. This magnificent place has put together the entire country, its beauty, its charm and its fascination under one roof. The Culture Gully has restaurants from 17 states of the country, while the Nautanki Mahal holds live stage shows like Zangoora and Jhoomru by stars like Hussain and Gauhar Khan have been loved by the audience from around the globe and adds to the repertoire.

Movies: The city boasts of many vibrant and entertaining cinema halls: DT Cinemas, Mega Mall DT Cinemas, City Centre PVR Cinemas, Sahara Mall, M.G Road PVR Cinemas, MGF Metropolitan Mall, M.

9 Movies: The city boasts of many vibrant and entertaining cinema halls: DT Cinemas, Mega Mall DT Cinemas, City Centre PVR Cinemas, Sahara Mall, M.G Road PVR Cinemas, MGF Metropolitan Mall, M.G Road PVR Cinemas, Ambience Mall, National Highway, N.H 8 Clubs and other places to hangout: The city has major attractions for all age groups, it boasts of German Breweries like Brauhaas, other pubs like Baronial, Strikers, Howzzat, Vapour and Rockman s Garden. These outlets host a lot of expat crowd and people working in Corporate houses in the vicinity. The city has a range of clubs that have regular members participating in the events on weekends. These clubs also have in house outdoor and indoor sporting activities. Most popular among the clubs are: DLF Golf club, Phase-V, DLF City, Gurgaon DLF City club, DLF City Club, Opposite Galleria Market, DLF City Phase IV, Gurgaon The opportunity for recreation and spending an enjoyable evening is enormous as the city is full of panache and pizzazz.

Malls: The shopaholics can feast their eyes on all the major malls in the city. The Mall road which has seven malls opposite one another are truly sought after by all visitors.

The shopping experience in Gurgaon is truly world class, as it is home to all the best brands in the world All designer brands have opened showrooms in the city-gucci, Guess, Espirit, Aldo, Mango,

10 Malls: The shopaholics can feast their eyes on all the major malls in the city. The Mall road which has seven malls opposite one another are truly sought after by all visitors. MGF Metropolitan, DT Mega mall, City Centre and the Ambience mall are few of the malls that receive a high footfall. The shopping experience in Gurgaon is truly world class, as it is home to all the best brands in the world All designer brands have opened showrooms in the city-gucci, Guess, Espirit, Aldo, Mango, Next, Debenhams and Marks and Spencers to name a few. Malls have the high end cinemas like the premium gold lounge with beautiful ambience and eateries or food courts to lounge around in. NAME OF THE MALL Ambience Mall Gurgaon Central DLF Mega Mall Galleria Towers DLF City Centre LOCATION N.H 8, Gurgaon Mehrauli Gurgaon Marg, DLF City II, Gurgaon Sushant Lok, Gurgaon Phase-IV, Sushant Lok, Gurgaon DLF City Mall Parking Road, Saraswati Vihar, Gurgaon Gold Souk Mall Sahara Mall MGF Megacity Mall MGF Mall Sushant Lok I, Sector-43, Gurgaon DLF Phase 3, Gurgaon Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Gurgaon Heritage Colony DLF City Phase-II, Gurgaon

EATERIES AND FINE DINING The City has a niche segment of food lovers and socialites and they frequent these unusual eateries and fine dining restaurants as regular customers.

11 EATERIES AND FINE DINING The City has a niche segment of food lovers and socialites and they frequent these unusual eateries and fine dining restaurants as regular customers. The Indian Grill room, 56 Italian Avenue, Jing, Haoshiniannian, Red hot café, China Court, KhawajaChowk, Umami are a few places that appeal to the food palate. The city has few of the best and newly built hotels to add to the look of the place. The LeelaKempenski, The Oberois, Crowne Plaza, The Plazzio and few Business hotels like Courtyard Marriot, Westin, Fortune and many more.

Flip Bistro American, Italian, European Suncity Business Tower, Golf Course Road, Sector-54 Galleria Market, Phase-IV; Nine-X Mall, Sohna Road Dunkin Donuts Pirates of Grill Barbeque Nation Striker

12 Flip Bistro American, Italian, European Suncity Business Tower, Golf Course Road, Sector-54 Galleria Market, Phase-IV; Nine-X Mall, Sohna Road Dunkin Donuts Pirates of Grill Barbeque Nation Striker Pub and Brewery Indian Grill Room Fat Lulu s Donuts, Bagels and Fast Food North Indian, Continental, Asian Cuisine North Indian North Indian, Asian, Continental North Indian, Mughlai Pizza, Fast Food Ambience Mall MGF, Mega City Mall, M.G Road, Gurgaon Sushant Lok Global Foyer Mall, Sector-43, Gurgaon Suncity Business Tower, Sector-54 Gurgaon Arjun Marg, DLF Shopping Mall, Phase-I McDonalds Fast Food Mega Mall; MGF Metropolitan Mall; Metropolis Mall; Ambience Mall Cocoberry BlueO Ice-cream Parlour Casual dining plus bowling alley Galleria, Qutab Plaza, Phase-I Ambience Mall Kobe Fine Dining Ambience Mall Sizzlers KFC Fast Food South Point Mall, Phase-V Vaango South Indian South Point Mall, Phase-V Pizza Hut Pizza, fast food City Centre Mall, Ambience Mall Pinocchio Italian, DLF Shopping Mall, Smokin Joe s Continental Italian, Pizza Phase-I DLF Cyber City

Weekend Getaways: Some of the important cities closely connected to Gurgaon are Noida, Ghaziabad, New Delhi, Manesar, Sohna, Jaipur, Agra - all within 300 kilometers of each other.

13 Weekend Getaways: Some of the important cities closely connected to Gurgaon are Noida, Ghaziabad, New Delhi, Manesar, Sohna, Jaipur, Agra - all within 300 kilometers of each other. Agra - known for possessing one of the Seven Wonders of the World, The Taj Mahal, is perhaps the most popular tourist destination in India. With history and architecture all over the city, Agra is perfectly situated at the banks of the river Yamuna. The city has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites- Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri and Agra Fort, truly making it the hub of Mughal art, culture and architecture. Jim Corbett - is the first national park of India and was selected as one of the nine tiger reserves. It is considered to be India s most picturesque and well-known National Parks. Haridwar - is also known as Gateway to Gods or Gangadwar. The holy city is situated perfectly on the banks of the river Ganga which was said to have brought by King Bhagirath to provide salvation to his ancestors. Jaipur - the Pink City, which was once the capital of royalty and the first planned city is now swarmed by visitors every year who are left awestruck by the history that the Rajputs and the Royal family have. Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Amber Fort are the architectural attractions while the Elephant festivals, Kite festivals and the famous Chokar Dhani depict the reservoir of Indian customs, traditions and legacy.

14 EDUCATION The city has the best international and national schools, all located in close proximity to each other. Most of them are concepts schools and are preferred by the new age parent that wants the child to relate to concepts rather than cram and learn. Some of the well-known schools are Shri Ram School, Heritage, Shikshantar, Shiv Nadar, Banyan Tree World School, idiscoveri etc. 1. Banyan Tree World School It is located on the Golf Course Road in Sector 53.The Banyan Tree World School is a co - educational school affiliated to ICSE. It is committed to achieve excellence in the field of of education. the campus provides a safe and green environment which is conducive to learning. 2. The Shri Ram School, Aravali Nestled between the high-rises in DLF City Phase-4, the school boasts of their children s ability to think independently. It has topped in various categories, including sports, extra-curricular activities and competence of teachers. 3. The Heritage School Heritage has the highest score on the infrastructure and facilities, teacher care and development and innovative teaching parameters. The school invests a great deal in its teacher training programmes and has been one of the Top 10 schools since Suncity School The school offers a choice of CBSE, Cambridge International Examination (CIE) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. It has topped safety and hygiene and has the second highest score on infrastructure and facilities. 5. Delhi Public School, Sector 45 The school aims at holistic development, providing education through a blend of academics, sports and activities. It has the second highest value for money score and does well on the academic rigour and competence of teachers parameters.

HEALTH The new hospitals and healthcare facilities in Gurgaon have assumed a different dimension all together.

Medanta Medicity Hospital Artemis Hspital Sector-38, Near Rajiv Chowk, Gurgaon J - Block, Mayfield Gardens, Sector 51, Gurgaon,

Hospital The Apollo Clinic Neelkanth Hospitals Pvt. Ltd.

15 HEALTH The new hospitals and healthcare facilities in Gurgaon have assumed a different dimension all together. The city has large and flamboyant health care facilities and the easy availability of land has led to big brands investing in Gurgaon. Medanta Medicity Hospital Artemis Hspital Sector-38, Near Rajiv Chowk, Gurgaon J - Block, Mayfield Gardens, Sector 51, Gurgaon, Haryana, Max Hospital B-Block, Near Huda City Metro Station, Sector 43, Phase-1, Sushant Lok, Gurgaon Paras Hospital Privat Hospital The Apollo Clinic Neelkanth Hospitals Pvt. Ltd. C-1, Sushant Lok- 1, Sector-43 Phase- I, Gurgaon DLF City II & Dlf City Phase III, Gurgaon 1 & 2, Old Delhi Road, Delhi Rd, Sector 14, Gurgaon Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Near D.L.F. Corporate Park, Phase-III, Gurgaon, DL

17 Life at IILM Institute for Business and Management - Gurgaon This beautiful and upcoming city hosts one of the finest B-schools in India that nurtures talent and grooms managers to blend into the corporate hub. IILM Institute for Business and Management is a premier management institution located in the heart of the city on the Golf course road. The institute offers courses and curriculum bench marked against the best in the world. The institute has carved a niche for itself and hosts the best and competent faculty from well recognized management colleges and universities. The infrastructure and facilities in the campus are state of the art and adept with requirements of the current generation. The few aspects of the organization that add to the essence are an integrated curriculum, new age technology aided delivery of lectures and seminars, high quality placements, world class faculty and researchers. The organization incorporates western concepts like Student, Industry and Alumni engagement to create a comprehensive learning environment for each and every student. A student would join the institute and get inducted into an environment that builds and nurtures talent. The interactions of the student with faculty, mentor, staff and peers, would enable the student to understand and evolve into a capable individual that prepares to embark on a professional journey. The development of this potential is oriented towards paving life long learner The concepts of management education are seamless and cannot be confined to text and theory. Understanding and applying management principles is the first step to execution and evolution. IILM provides a platform that integrates the Industry and Academia to expose the students to a simulated atmosphere. This simulation prepares an aspirant to secure a good job opportunity amongst the top recruiters that visit our campus for the placement cycle every year. Typically a student would undergo the rigor of group discussions, mock interviews, grooming and etiquette workshops, resume writing and development. Live projects, Summer Internship, Industry visits, Guest Lectures, Business plans, conferences and seminars create assimilation to the Business World. The Academic clubs and societies driven by the students, would ensure enthusiastic participation from one and all.

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