A National Level Table Tennis Player Who Conceptualized A Midnight Café | Paramita Das, IIM Rohtak

Even as a child, she wanted to understand the business world. She says, “In sixth grade, I was interviewed by a journalist from Times of India after winning a TT tournament, and while questioned about my future goals, I proclaimed that I wanted to be a successful businesswoman.” Paramita had to learn time management at a young age to balance her academics and sports, as scoring good marks was as crucial as winning tournaments.

As a professional, she has worked as a consultant for a financial services software solution company for the past two years. Her career helped her gain technical expertise in the diverse field of financial services and shaping ideas into reality. Her capacity to solve problems, handle pressure, and interpersonal relationship management helped her gain recognition at her workplace.

Paramita started preparing for entrance exams in 2017. She says, “I was working full time, and I had to prepare for CAT in between office hours. My colleagues would question my whereabouts, and I was paranoid that I would be asked to leave the company. During weekends, cafes were my library, and the energy there fueled my quest.”

Her relentless and sincere efforts finally led her to the doors of IIM Rohtak. On a concluding note, she says, “This birthday didn’t just end up being another birthday in the books - this year was extra special because I had another cause for celebration. I never imagined that the countless hours playing table tennis would provide me with skills that have molded me into a better professional. IIM Rohtak is the next stop on this journey, and I cannot wait to be one step closer to making those words in the article from sixth grade come true!”