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SAM CLUB DAY ‘16

MSM '73: Yes, I think so.

PA'2k11: The recent trend shows most of the SCAs are IITians. Do you think that affilia on with BIT, Mesra,
for gradua on degree is mee ng the academic exper se?

MSM '73: The affilia on with BIT, Mesra is not mee ng the quality of educa on of SCAs to the fullest. But,
something is be er than nothing. It gives them the degree of Bachelor of Engineering, which is recognized
by the UGC. The issue of permanent faculty for teaching SCAs needs our considera on so that quality of
educa on can be improved.

PKS '2k13: Sir, what do you miss the most about your four years' stay in Jamalpur Gymkhana as an
appren ce?

MSM '73: I had a very good me as an SCA in Gymkhana. I was only disappointed with the sub-standard
teaching classes that were provided to us back then. We used to study on our own most of the me, but
that was s ll to our advantage, seeing the academic achievements many of us have had. I s ll follow many
prac ces that I picked up while at Gymkhana 41 years ago. They have come to serve me greatly in my
career. I wish the same for you two and all SCAs that will join our fraternity in the coming me.

(We would like to wish Mr. M. S. Mathur our very best for the mes to come. Mr. and Mrs. Mathur were
kind enough to host members of 2011 batch at their residence in Badhwar Park in Mumbai early this year.
Mr. Mathur's contribu ons to Gymkhana and his efforts towards the improvement of the condi ons
provided to SCAs, both at IRIMEE and Gymkhana will not be forgo en any me soon. Thank you, Sir. You
are a stalwart. – Chief Ed.)

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