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We are glad to present the 2nd edition of Buzz – the newsletter of Shri
JaiChandlal Karwa Maheshwari (JCKM) Hostel, run by A B
Maheshwari Educational Trust, New Delhi (inspired by Akhil
Bharatvarshiya Maheshwari Mahasabha).
For this edition, it has been a longer gap than intended. The past few
months have been uncertain & chaotic. Covid’19 turned upside down the
UPSC academic calendar. Interviews for Civil Services were halted
midway. 2 JCKM students appeared for Interviews while 2 other
Maheshwari students used JCKM hostel facility to prepare & appear.
Suitable mentoring / guidance was organised for the students at the
hostel.
And there was the first
breakthrough – Mr. Deepak
Karwa (s/o Trustee Sh.
Babulalji Karwa) cleared
UPSC to make it to IAS with a
stellar 48th rank.
in this issue >>>
Operations Pg. 2-4Programs Pg. 5-6Student Life Pg. 7-8
Needless to say, the moment belongs to Deepak. We present to
you an interaction with Deepak Karwa on his UPSC Journey.
See Samvaad with Deepak Karwa at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCWfjY0i0NE
UPSC Prelims 2020 was conducted in Oct’20. Though a tough & tricky
paper, JCKM students came out with flying colours - with 19 students
qualifying for Mains.
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OPERATIONS
Pandemic & Lockdown
The hostel maintained 80% overall occupancy in 2019-20, which however
dropped to 25% (20 students) during Covid lockdown. The hostel(s)
continued to stay operational through the lockdown & thereafter, in the
interest of Prelims 2020 students. All services like mess & housekeeping
continued while adequate safety measures, such as Covid SOPs, infrared
thermometer, hand sanitisers, surface disinfectant, posters etc. were put in
place to ensure that the hostel stayed a Covid free zone.
SHRI JAICHANDLAL KARWAMAHESHWARI HOSTEL
INSTALLEDAROGYASETU APP
CHECKEDYOUR
TEMPERATURE
READ DO'S & DONT'S
SANITISEDYOUR
HANDS
CHANGEDYOUR
FACE MASK
Let's
FOR SAFETY FROM COVID, HAVE YOUSHRI JAICHANDLAL KARWAMAHESHWARI HOSTEL
In the wake of reduced student strength & delayed admissions,Karol Bagh hostel (on rent) was vacated after lockdown.
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A B MAHESHWARI EDUCATIONAL TRUSTNEW DELHI
SOP MANUAL
The hostel standardised & documented the hostel running & operations by way of the SOP (Standard Operating Process) Manual. The Manual covers aspects like Admission & Joining, Student Life & Services, Hostel Operations, Safety & Security etc.
SHRI JAI CHANDLAL KARWA MAHESHWARI HOSTEL
Girls Hostel
The Trust has taken on rent premises for a separate Girls Hostel. In close proximity to the existing hostel at Patel Nagar, this floor (part of a newly constructed building - with lift and stilt parking) has 6 student rooms to accommodate 17 girls besides a warden room, kitchen, library, dining lobby & utility area. With the addition of Girls Hostel(& closure of Karol Baghpremises), JCKM Hostel would have a total strength of 68 students (51 boys + 17 girls).
OCTOBER’20
Civil Services Webinars
JCKM Hostel participated in the Civil Services Webinars organised by
Maharashtra Pradesh Maheshwari Sabha (Civil Services Guidance
Committee). Organised by Prof K P Darakji, the webinar series has seen
active participation from students, parents & community leaders. Dr.
Shrikantji Baldi– IAS has been the chief mentor, duly joined by
Shri Sanjayji Pungliya– IRS (on 18/04/20), Shri Santoshji Ajmera – IIS &
Shri Vipinji Maheshwari – IPS (on 24/05/20). View the 24/05/20 Webinar
here -
Introduction by Prof Darakji -
Presentation by Shri Santoshji Ajmera (IIS)
Presentation by Dr. Shrikantji Baldi (IAS)
Shri JaiChandlal Karwa Maheshwari (JCKM) Hostel
We take this opportunity to acknowledge & appreciate the ground
breaking work done by Prof Darakji & Maharashtra Pradesh Maheshwari
Sabha in inspiring & channelizing the youth & parents towards Civil
Services.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVqjjjETfTU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkBD4Bb6VBE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wefJeS485ao
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnJH_DeEZzI
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Judiciary Services
The hostel shall now be admitting students
pursuing Judiciary Services. Delhi attracts
scores of Judiciary services aspirants &
hosts some of the leading institutes. JCKM
Hostel shall facilitate the students in this
pursuit.
OCTOBER’20
PROGRAMS
Conclave (Mentoring Seminars)
Shri Architji Chandak (IPS -
2018 Batch) had an inspiring
discussion with students on
Saturday / Feb 8, 2020. About 45
UPSC aspirants (from Patel Nagar
and Karol Bagh hostels) attended
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the talk on tips and tricks on cracking UPSC. Mr Archit then spent an hour
with the UPSC Interview Students guiding them on the same.
Many thanks to Shri Architji Chandak & also Prof. Kishan Prasadji Darak
who coordinated the session.
'Twice the Fun' – is how the students put it – after the Conclave Session on
Dec 13. It was a very engaging 2 hour session with Shri Niteshji Jain
(CA, IRS – 2018, 96th Rank) & Shri Diwakarji Bothra (Mentor &
Coach for Civil Services Aspirants). Full of energy – with lots of student
queries and apt convincing answers, the session finally ended with
quenched minds but also thirst for more.
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Students continued to show good progress with the fortnightly
Mock Tests which carried on until Feb'20.
All programs had to be suspended after Feb'20 since Covid safety &
social distancing became a priority.
Discussion Forum – Feb 1, 2020Case Study
Discussion Forum – March 1, 2020Economic Survey & Budget
Discussion Forum
In order to build confi-
dence & oratory skills
besides providing a rich
platform to express &
exchange views & infor-
mation, JCKM Hostel
initiated a Discussion
Forum. About 8 -10
students get together in
the Seminar Room &
discuss a Case Study or
Current Affairs topic. This
is a student led activity
with students playing
moderator & participant.
We share some pictures.
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STUDENT LIFE & NEWS
• 19 JCKM students qualified for Mains (out of about 55 who
attempted Prelims 2020). On behalf of all Trustees, we congratulate
them and wish them all the best for their journey ahead. The Trust is
supporting them with their Mains preparation.
1. Shantanu Malani 7. Jayesh Saboo 14. Kushal Mantri
2. Adarsh Baser 8. Yogesh Jajoo 15. Niyati Choudhary
3. Anuj Jhanwar 9. Prakash Daga 16. Sagar Goel
4. Pratik Mantri 10. Vipul Falor 17. Sarvesh Bhattad
5. Ritesh Bhutara 11. Anushka Lohiya 18. Abhishek Mundada
6. Shubham Ajmera 12. Radhika Maheshwari 19. Shubham Inani
13. Sanket Murkya
• Students & Staff put together a Video Tour of the Hostel on the
Hostel's Foundation Day. Prospective students & their parents can get
a good look at the Hostel Infrastructure & Programs.
See the video at
Another quick snapshot can be seen at
• Our star Deepak Karwa shares his success story through these
videos & blogs –
Samvaad with Deepak at
https://youtu.be/mxhQfy5oh-o
https://youtu.be/9I2Yxo28tzE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCWfjY0i0NE
https://www.csewiki.org/Strategy:Deepak_Karwa,_AIR_48_(CSE_
2019)
https://medium.com/@deepdk/my-upsc-success-story-unflinching-
perseverance-and-unwavering-patience-produce-rich-rewards-
57a6195d8e04
https://youtu.be/FqUaH8Mk6HYz
OCTOBER’20
• Student Advisors
We acknowledge the valuable inputs from our student advisors –Jugal Mundra (Mumbai) & Deepak Karwa (Mumbai) – in giving shape to the Hostel Programs.
Mr. Jugal Mundra (CA, LLB), a 2018 resident, qualified through to Interviews. Destiny carried him onto a blooming corporate career involving law & taxation. He is a sounding board for the Hostel.
Mr. Deepak Karwa cleared in CSE 2019 for a seat in the distinguished IAS club. Being a resident in 2018 & 2019, he has extended valuable inputs – including the initiation & execution of Mock Tests.
• Radhika Baheti (cleared Prelims & Mains on her first attempt toappear for Interviews in 2020) put up a youtube video on Civil Services preparation. See the video at
• JCKM Students pursuing Civil Services are some of the brightest & most aware minds of our society. They are today's thought leaders & tomorrow's action heroes. So we bring to you curated writeups from some of these students.
Aditya Somani (Harda, MP) urges the youth to think & do with courage & to make a difference to the society in this well articulated piece 'The Role of India's Youth in Present Times'.
Keshav Karwa (Varanasi) discusses the lessons for humanity, from the Pandemic in this brief eloquent article titled 'Corona Pandemic: Lessons learnt & precautions to be undertaken?'.
Harsh Dhoot (Jodhpur) shares his love of gardening & nature in this heart felt commentary 'Sowing the seeds in You'.
https://youtu.be/35-0WBWfbrg
https://jckmhostel.com/wp-content/uploads/docs/AdityaSomani.pdf
https://jckmhostel.com/wp-content/uploads/docs/KeshavKarwa.pdf
https://jckmhostel.com/wp-content/uploads/docs/HarshDhoot.pdf
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From the Secretary’s Desk - Sh. Rajiv Marda
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Managing Committee
Shri Nand Kishore KarwaChairman
A B MAHESHWARI EDUCATION TRUST
Shri Kailash Chand MalaniManaging Trustee
Shri Rajeev MardaSecretary
Shri Brij Mohan RathiTreasurer
Shri Nilesh KarwaJt. Secretary
Members
Shri Sohan Lal KasatShri Pradeep Karnany
Shri Arun Kumar Chandak
Shri Rajinder KabraSmt. Pushpa Kabra
Shri Vikram Lakhotia
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For Video Tour click
For 2020/21 admissions, click
Visit for details.
https://youtu.be/mxhQfy5oh-o
https://jckmhostel.com/wp-content/uploads/docs/AdmissionLeaflet-Jun'20.pdf
www.jckmhostel.com
Boys HostelCottage 22, Balraj Khanna Marg,West Patel Nagar, New Delhi 110008Call – 011-49147979 / 49147373, [email protected]
Girls HostelCottage 14, Balraj Khanna Marg,
West Patel Nagar, New Delhi 110008Call – 7827993298
Compiled & Edited by Nilesh Karwa
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