The Career Development Centre (CDC) at Ahmedabad University guides and prepares students for success in their careers by providing them significant resources to explore, discover, develop, and pursue not just their professional goals, as is traditionally expected of a career centre, but their personal goals as well. The CDC facilitates students' connections with organisations in the corporate world that match those goals.
The CDC is committed to working with students at all levels of their career aspirations, from understanding their interests to a judicious assessment of the same, from providing networking opportunities to equipping them with job searching strategies. It functions as the nodal office for the University's corporate relations.
Role of Career Development Centre
The CDC helps build a solid and active university-industry interface.
It enhances students' career readiness through coaching, counselling, instruction, and innovative programming, aligning with prevalent industry trends.
It organises various forums for students and faculty to engage with the industry, such as guest lectures, workshops, seminars, conferences, and projects.
It provides experiential learning to students through internship opportunities.
It assists students in achieving their career goals by creating employment opportunities.
It promotes a sense of responsibility among students for lifelong career development efforts through exploration, education and experience.
Activities at Career Development Centre
Activities conducted by the CDC help students work on areas of development and strategise their careers. These activities include:
Career counselling, guidance and planning
Career assessment and testing
Career development workshops and interactions with industry leaders
Industry engagement (guest lectures, seminars, research projects, etc.)
Placement and internship assistance
Campus-to-corporate training, including:
Professional grooming sessions
Personality development workshops
Communication proficiency interventions
Resume writing workshops
Mock group discussions and personal interviews
Quantitative, analytical and logical practice tests
Aptitude practice tests
Notable Recruiters
Placement Statistics
160+
Recruiters on-Campus
70+
Amrut Mody School of Management Recruiters
90+
School of Engineering and Applied Science Recruiters
Career Development Centre-Student Committee
The CDC works closely with students via a Student Committee. Their members represent students' interests and act as a bridge between the community and the CDC, thus helping build a symbiotic environment for students' development.
Amrut Mody School of Management Placement Committee- Graduate Programmes
ADVAIT AGGARWALA
MS in Quantitative Finance
Class of 2025
SAKSHI BHARAVADA
MS in Quantitative Finance
Class of 2025
VISHAKHA BHATIA
Integrated MBA, Class of 2025
MOHIT CHANDAK
MBA, Class of 2025
NISHI MISHRA
MBA, Class of 2025
BHAVANI R
MA in Economics
Class of 2025
MEHUL THACKER
MBA, Class of 2025
Amrut Mody School of Management Placement Committee- Undergraduate Programmes
YASHITA AGRAWAL
BBA (Honours)
Class of 2024
HITARTH GODASARA
BBA (Honours)
Class of 2024
ADITYA GUPTA
BBA (Honours)
Class of 2024
MANSI JAIN
BBA (Honours)
Class of 2024
BHAVIKA SAJNANI
BBA (Honours)
Class of 2024
DHAIRYA SHAH
BBA (Honours)
Class of 2024
DHRUV SOLANKI
BBA (Honours)
Class of 2024
School of Engineering and Applied Science Placement Committee
JEET BHADANIYA
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering
Class of 2025
CHARMI DESAI
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering
Class of 2025
SAAHIL DOSHI
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering
Class of 2025
KASHISH JETHMALANI
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering
Class of 2025
DIMPLE MALVIYA
BTech in Chemical Engineering
Class of 2025
DHRUVI RAJPUT
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering
Class of 2025
DIPESH SOLANKI
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering
Class of 2025
KRISHANG SHAH
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering
Class of 2025
VISHAL SHARMA
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering
Class of 2025
KATHAN THAKKAR
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering
Class of 2025
Mohit has a rich experience spanning over 25 years in distribution and marketing across office products, telecom, and direct-to-home services, with a proven track record of leading large teams. Passionate about training and career development, he believes in creating lasting relationships and strategising operations. An out-of-box thinker with an analytical bent of mind, Mohit is also a certified IELTS trainer.
VISHAL SHAH
Associate Director
Vishal has two decades of experience in launching and managing commercial ventures for prominent international hotel chains and establishing leading brands in the Indian market. He has worked across domains, including sales, marketing, brand development, product promotion, and hotel management. Driven by a passion for training and development, Vishal has successfully mentored numerous emerging talents. His forte lies in nurturing corporate relationships, student counselling, and mentorship. With his global education, a strong career within the hospitality and FMCG industries, and his technical skills, Vishal brings deep multi-industry insights to the Career Development Centre.
NARENDRA KUMAWAT
Deputy Manager
Narendra is a seasoned professional with over nine years of expertise in sales and marketing and corporate relations. He is skilled in team management, business development, client relationship building, strategic thinking, and problem-solving, and has collaborated with top global brands.
ALOK GOSALIA
Assistant Manager
A chemical engineer, Alok brings in experience spanning the corporate and educational industries. He has worked in the sales and marketing domain with a gamut of products, and in brand management. Additionally, Alok has been closely associated with career guidance and alumni relations in academic settings. He possesses good negotiation and team management skills, along with a strategic planning mindset. When not at work, he enjoys managing investments, travelling, cooking, and playing badminton.
SHRESHTHA KANANI
Executive, Analytics and MIS
Shreshtha is an Ahmedabad Alumna with a BBA (Hons) in Business Analytics. She is proficient in analytical tools like Power BI and Advanced Excel that focus on transforming data into actionable insights. Shreshtha is responsible for managing information systems and supports enhanced decision-making processes at the Career Development Centre.
Contact Us
Career Development Centre,
4th Floor, University Centre,
Ahmedabad University Central Campus,
Navrangpura, Ahmedabad – 380009
Gujarat, India