What happens when a new MBA journey begins with inspiration, industry insights, and fresh possibilities?
For the MBA Batch 2026 to 28 at GL Bajaj, it began with Parichay 2026, the 21st Orientation Program, organized by the Department of Management Studies on 16 and 17 September 2026.
Held at SHD Hall, Academic Block 1, the programme brought students closer to experienced professionals and conversations on leadership, innovation, and digital transformation.
With “FIND YOUR SPARK” as its theme, PARICHAY 2026 marked a meaningful beginning to their journey at an MBA College in Greater Noida.
PARICHAY 2026: A New Beginning for MBA Batch 2026 to 28
An MBA is not limited to learning management theories inside a classroom.
It is also about understanding people, responding to change, solving problems, communicating ideas, and learning how organizations work in the real world.
PARICHAY 2026 was designed as an introduction to this wider journey.
For the new students, the orientation offered an opportunity to become familiar with the academic environment while also listening to experienced professionals who have spent years working across different areas of leadership, business, and management.
The presence of distinguished guests and industry experts made the beginning even more meaningful for the incoming batch.
Dr. Deepak Vohra: Perspectives That Go Beyond the Classroom
The orientation was graced by Dr. Deepak Vohra, associated with I-GAUGE, who brought a wider perspective to the welcome programme.
For students beginning their MBA journey, exposure to experienced leaders can help them look beyond textbooks and classroom assignments.
Leadership is not simply about holding a position.
It involves understanding people, responding to changing circumstances, taking responsibility and developing a clear sense of purpose.
Dr. Deepak Vohra’s presence at PARICHAY 2026 added an important dimension to these conversations and gave students the opportunity to hear perspectives shaped by extensive professional and international experience.
For a new management student, such interactions can become an early reminder that an MBA journey is as much about developing a mindset as it is about gaining academic knowledge.
Mr. C.K. Sabharwal: Lessons from Years of Corporate Experience
The orientation also welcomed Mr. C.K. Sabharwal, Former Managing Director, ISK Biosciences, as the Guest of Honour.
With his corporate experience, Mr. Sabharwal brought another valuable perspective to the programme.
Students entering management education often have questions about what it takes to build a meaningful career.
Academic knowledge provides a foundation, but professional growth also depends on attitude, integrity, discipline, adaptability and the willingness to keep learning.
Interactions with experienced corporate professionals can help students understand these expectations from a practical perspective.
For the MBA Batch 2026 to 28, the presence of Mr. C.K. Sabharwal made the orientation an opportunity to connect the beginning of their academic journey with the realities of professional life.
From Orientation to Industry Conversation
One of the important highlights of PARICHAY 2026 was the panel discussion on:
“Future Ready Managers: Leadership, Innovation and Digital Transformation”
The topic reflects the changing expectations from today’s management professionals.
Organizations are operating in an environment where technology is changing business processes, innovation is influencing competition, and leadership is increasingly connected with the ability to adapt.
For future managers, understanding these changes is becoming an important part of professional preparation.
The panel discussion created a platform where students could hear perspectives from industry professionals and think about the skills and mindset required in a changing business environment.
Meet the Industry Voices at PARICHAY 2026
The discussion brought together professionals including Mr. Akshay Meher, Ms. Supriya Sharma, Mr. Gurpreet Singh, Mr. Vipul Kapoor and Mr. Abhishek Singh.
Their participation added an industry-oriented dimension to the orientation programme and allowed students to look at management from different professional perspectives.
Rather than treating leadership, innovation and digital transformation as separate concepts, the discussion connected them to the everyday realities of organizations.
For students at the beginning of their MBA journey, these conversations can help turn broad management concepts into questions they can continue exploring throughout their academic years.
Leadership in a Changing Business Environment
The role of a manager is changing.
Modern organizations need professionals who can work with different teams, communicate effectively, respond to new challenges, and make informed decisions.
Leadership therefore goes beyond giving instructions.
It involves listening, collaboration, accountability, and the ability to guide people through change.
For MBA students, developing this understanding from the beginning can help them approach their academic journey with a broader perspective.
Innovation: Looking at Problems Differently
Innovation is another important part of becoming a future-ready manager.
It does not always begin with a major technological breakthrough.
Sometimes, innovation starts with a simple question:
Can this process be done better?
Management students need to learn how to identify problems, understand different perspectives, and think of practical solutions.
This mindset can become valuable across industries, whether a student eventually works in marketing, finance, human resources, operations, technology, or entrepreneurship.
Digital Transformation and the Future of Management
Technology is also changing the way businesses operate.
From data-driven decision-making and automation to digital communication and evolving customer expectations, technology has become closely connected with management.
This means future managers need more than traditional management knowledge.
They also need the ability to understand technological change, work with digital tools, and recognize how technology can influence business decisions.
The panel discussion on digital transformation gave the MBA Batch 2026 to 28 an opportunity to think about this changing professional landscape from the very beginning of their course.
When Industry Meets the Classroom
One of the valuable aspects of an MBA College in Greater Noida is the opportunity to connect academic learning with professional perspectives.
Classroom discussions can introduce students to management concepts.
Industry interactions can show them how those concepts are applied.
Together, they can create a more practical understanding of management.
PARICHAY 2026 reflected this approach by bringing experienced professionals into the orientation experience and giving students a chance to listen, observe, and think about the professional world they are preparing to enter.
Finding Your Spark at GL Bajaj
The theme of the orientation “FIND YOUR SPARK” is particularly meaningful for students starting an MBA.
Not every student begins the programme with the same career goal.
Some may already know the industry they want to enter.
Others may be interested in entrepreneurship.
Some may want to build careers in technology, finance, marketing or human resources.
Others may still be discovering where their interests and abilities fit best.
An MBA journey gives students time to learn, experiment and develop.
Finding your spark does not necessarily mean having every answer on the first day.
Sometimes, it means being curious enough to ask better questions.
More Than a Welcome Programme
PARICHAY 2026 was more than a formal welcome for the new batch.
It created the first opportunity for students to experience the academic and professional environment they will be part of during their MBA journey.
From the presence of Dr. Deepak Vohra and Mr. C.K. Sabharwal to the industry perspectives shared by Mr. Akshay Meher, Ms. Supriya Sharma, Mr. Gurpreet Singh, Mr. Vipul Kapoor and Mr. Abhishek Singh, the programme brought together different perspectives on leadership, careers, innovation and the changing world of management.
For students, these first interactions can become the starting point for many conversations and ideas that continue throughout their two-year journey.
A New Batch, A New Chapter
The MBA Batch 2026 to 28 has now taken its first step into a new academic chapter.
There will be classrooms, presentations, projects, discussions, deadlines and examinations.
There will also be friendships, challenges, opportunities and moments of discovery.
Some students may find their professional interests through a classroom discussion.
Others may discover them through an internship, project, competition or interaction with an industry professional.
That is what makes the MBA journey different for every student.
And PARICHAY 2026 marked the beginning of that journey at GL Bajaj.
Looking Ahead
As the MBA Batch 2026 to 28 moves forward, the ideas introduced during PARICHAY 2026 can become part of a much larger learning experience.
Leadership can be developed through responsibility.
Innovation can grow through curiosity.
Digital understanding can develop through continuous learning.
And professional confidence can come through experience.
The orientation was only the beginning.
The real journey starts now.
Where Journeys Begin
Every journey has a first chapter, and for the MBA Batch 2026 to 28, PARICHAY 2026 became that first chapter, a welcome shaped by industry interaction, leadership perspectives and conversations about the future of management.
With the theme “FIND YOUR SPARK,” the programme reminded students that an MBA is more than earning a degree.
It is about discovering strengths, building confidence and preparing for the professional world.
The journey has begun. Welcome to GL Bajaj! Ready to begin your management journey? Learn more about MBA opportunities at GL Bajaj today.
