WHY MENTORSHIP EXISTS AT GES
At Gayathri Education Society, every student has a named faculty mentor — someone responsible for their academic progress, professional readiness, and personal development throughout their programme.
The GES mentorship programme exists to close that gap. Not through a helpline number or a suggestion box — but through a structured, one-to-one relationship between a student and a faculty mentor who tracks that student's progress from their first semester to their final placement.
This applies across both GES institutions — the Management Wing (MBA) and the Pharmacy Wing (PRIP). The structure is adapted per programme, but the commitment is the same: no student at GES should be navigating their academic and professional future without guidance.
HOW THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME WORKS
The Mentorship Process — From Day One to Placement
The mentorship cycle at GES is structured across the full duration of each programme — it is not a one-time orientation session or an end-of-year review. Here is how it works:
Mentor Assignment at Enrolment
- Every student is assigned a dedicated faculty mentor
- The assignment is deliberate
- MBA student's mentor has direct knowledge of management education
- B.Pharmacy student's mentor understands pharmacy programme
Orientation Meeting — First Month
- Within the first month, each mentor holds an individual orientation session
- It is a one-to-one conversation to understand the student's academic background
- Mentor understands career expectations, any concerns about the programme
- A personal development plan is initiated from this meeting.
Regular One-to-One Sessions — Every Semester
- Mentor-student meetings are held at defined intervals each semester
- Additional sessions scheduled around examination cycles
- Internship application periods, and placement preparation phases
- Sessions are documented, so progress are tracked over time
Mid-Programme Review — End of Year One / Year Two
- Mentors conduct a structured review of each student's academic performance
- Skill development, and career readiness.
- A corrective action plan is put in place
- Higher internship targets, research participation, or leadership opportunities
Pre-Placement Preparation Support
- Mentors shift focus to direct career preparation.
- Includes reviewing the student's resume, conducting mock interviews, identifying target companies
- Ensuring the student has the documentation, skills, and confidence to perform in placement rounds.
Post-Placement Follow-Through
- GES mentors stay in contact through the notice period to help students prepare for joining
- Workplace etiquette, professional communication, what to expect in their first weeks on the job
- How to build a long-term career from the role they have secured.