IMS Jammu conducted Orientation programme for BBA/BCA
IMS Jammu Hosts Young Filmmaker Shekhar Sharma in the Orientation programme for BBA/BCA students on August 5, 2024
The Institute of Management Sciences (IMS) conducted an engaging orientation ceremony for BBA and BCA 3rd and 5th-semester students. The event commenced with a warm welcome from the Director of IMS, Dr. Meenakshi Sharma, who emphasized the importance of introspection, networking, and the balanced use of AI tools in the new academic year. Following her address, the coordinators of the Management and Computer Science departments introduced their respective subjects to the students.
The highlight of the event was a Special Guest session by Mr. Shekhar Sharma, a renowned independent filmmaker from Jammu, who shared his inspiring journey in the film industry. His short film “Herath” which won the Best Director award at Indo Bangla International Film festival at Kolkata was screened He provided insights into various aspects of filmmaking and addressed students’ queries about career opportunities and challenges in the field.
The orientation also featured an interactive “30,000 Money Challenge” activity, where students, in groups of five, planned a budget for a hypothetical monthly salary of 30,000 INR over a year. This was followed by presentations and evaluations of their ideas.
The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. Gurshish Kour and a token of appreciation presented to Mr. Shekhar by Dr. Meenakshi Sharma. The event successfully combined motivational speeches, practical sessions, and interactive activities, setting a positive tone for the new academic year.

