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Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
27-year-old IIM student pens 'smart study' book for exam aspirants
Yugantar Gupta, a 27-year-old IIM Ahmedabad student, recently created a stir by declaring he earned a top grade for an assignment he prepared using ChatGPT at the country's top management school. The young man has always believed in working smarter than harder, a strategy he shares in his book for aspirants. Gupta, a qualified chartered accountant and a company secretary (all-India rank 12), scored a 99.58 percentile in the CAT exam held in 2023 and is pursuing MBA from the prestigious institute. His book-- 'STUDY SMART- The Ultimate Exam Guide'-- came out in 2024 to provide a "complete clarity" to students who are vying for their deserved place in the world by succeeding through a variety of competitive exams conducted in the country like JEE, CLAT, NEET, CUET, UPSC, CA, CS and even the school boards. The volume runs into 50 chapters with just over 200 pages. Also read: Rhodes scholarship for studying at University of Oxford to be available to more Indians from 2028 It talks about a host of topics ranging from 'how to study specifically for exams', 'managing distractions' to guiding students on diet, sleep, physical, emotional and mental health, preparing and sticking to the timetable with certain segments that guide them to deal with people's comments and also their own thoughts. Gupta says he spoke to "hundreds of people" across the exam spectrum--those who are currently studying, those who have succeeded, those who failed, those who succeeded after failing etc.-- before penning his thoughts. Also read: Study abroad: University of Strathclyde opens applications for MSc Artificial Intelligence & Applications course "Through this process, I've come across insights that can transform your exam journey completely. This research covered almost every exam in India. The strategies given here are a compilation of the exam preparation strategies of rank holders in UPSC, CA, CS, JEE, NEET, CLAT, CAT, CUET, 10th and 12th," he writes. The book, according to the author, tries to cover "every possible mistake" students can make in their exam journeys and it gives specific, practical and actionable advice. How to maintain concentration, improve memory, manage time and score higher are discussed across the headers. A full chapter is dedicated to creating an 'Accountability Partner' who can be any person close to a student-- someone who can motivate them, give them rewards and punishments, and can be handed over their mobile phone in order "to keep all distraction away". Also read: Study abroad: Pursue MA International Development at University of Sheffield, applications open; check course details His suggestions to the aspirants and students are straight: Keep things simple. Trust your knowledge. Trust your preparation. Trust your hard work. "Trust is the sole important thing today. You won't even remember what you got in a couple of years," he says in the book. The book also goes in detail to discuss the otherwise mundane-looking subjects like choosing an appropriate table and chair for studying and ensuring proper lighting in the study room apart from the pros and cons of joining a coaching class. The young achiever created news about a month back when he posted on his LinkedIn that he used the ChatGPT AI tool while preparing his project on cosmetics and got an A in assessment by his professors. Plagiarism is completely prohibited but AI (Artificial Intelligence) use is allowed (at IIM Ahmedabad), he posted on the social networking platform while explaining why he did what he did during the assignment. While AI tools are there to help a researcher, he said, no one is going to pay you anything anymore for researching or writing reports off the internet. "One can only add value if you can get something that's not available on the internet - personal experiences, expert interviews, original surveys, observational studies and talking to stakeholders," he posted on the social networking platform. Gupta concluded that post by quoting American entrepreneur Steve Blank, who said 'Get out of the building'.
Mint
05-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
‘Talk with actual humans…': IIM Ahmedabad student scores A+ using ChatGPT for project, shares note on ‘real creativity'
An MBA student from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad has stirred up debate online after revealing that he used ChatGPT to complete an entire marketing project — and still received an A+. In a now-viral LinkedIn post, student Yugantar Gupta shared that he relied entirely on the AI tool to write his project. He wrote, 'MBA at IIM Ahmedabad is full of assignments, projects and reports. Plagiarism is completely prohibited but AI use is allowed. Getting an A+ on any report is really difficult at IIM Ahmedabad. Some professors don't give it to anyone at all, as a policy. Most restrict it to the top 5% or fewer. While meaningless, an A+ always feels like a medal.' He further noted, 'We had to prepare a research project on cosmetics. So I went to a nearby mall and visited every cosmetics shop there. From Lifestyle to Forest Essentials to Smytten - around 8 shops in all. I discreetly observed shopper behaviour - what kinds of customers came, what kinds of questions they asked, what they actually ended up buying. I chatted up the sales people asking them for gift recommendations for my (imaginary) girlfriend. And what they had observed over the months. For every observation and every interaction, I sent myself a voice note. In excruciating detail.' On getting back to campus, he explained to ChatGPT our project requirements and uploaded the entire audio transcript. 'And out came one of my best graded projects at IIM Ahmedabad (after a lot of heavy editing of course),' he added. IIM Student noted, 'No one is going to pay you anything anymore for researching or writing reports off the internet. ChatGPT can already do far better quality secondary research than most of you can. At zero cost and in zero time.' You can only add value if you can get something that's not available on the internet - personal experiences, expert interviews, original surveys, observational studies and talking to stakeholders, he added. 'Don't waste time on writing, spend time on reviewing what AI is writing for you. Don't waste time in artificially 'humanising' AI content to avoid detection filters. Talk with actual humans whose opinion matters. Don't keep discussing amongst yourselves. Cold DM people on LinkedIn and interview them,' he further said in the LinkedIn post. By the time of writing, the post has garnered 3,369 likes, 141 comments, and 55 reposts. In the comments, IPS Yogesh Gupta said, "What a powerful write up. Extremely well articulated and based on first hand experience. Your posts are a treat to read, always positive. Welcome the new developments, technology and use it to improve your life but don't forget the basics. ' Get out of the Building ' explains it all. This is the crux of the modern policing methods too." Another said, 'This post so very well brings out how the new emerging and ever evolving technologies can be used productively without giving up on originality and creativity. If Artificial Intelligence is used intelligently and ethically it can revolutionise the quality and pace of research for bettering human lives.' User commented to the viral LinkedIn post. A user commented, "And that is how humans and AI can be complementary." A user said, 'Yugantar Gupta: you did a wonderful observational study and used AI as a writing assistance. Researchers are widely using this assistance. Many good journals are also not preventing the AI as a writing tool. But one should apply own brain to see that AI does not present misleading results.' Key Takeaways AI can significantly enhance research and writing tasks when used alongside personal insights. Engaging directly with people provides valuable data that AI cannot replicate. The future of academic work may involve a blend of AI tools and original human research.
NDTV
05-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
IIM Student Claims He Got an A+ After Using ChatGPT To Write Project, Sparks Debate
Quick Take An IIM Ahmedabad student went viral for using ChatGPT on a project. Yugantar Gupta received an A+ on an AI-generated marketing report. At IIM Ahmedabad, AI use is allowed, but plagiarism is strictly prohibited. An IIM Ahmedabad student went viral on LinkedIn for claiming he used ChatGPT to complete a marketing project. Yugantar Gupta noted that while plagiarism is prohibited at IIM Ahmedabad, AI use is permitted. To his surprise, an assignment largely generated by AI earned him an A+, a rare grade typically reserved for the top 5% of students. His post sparked a heated debate about the role of AI in education, raising questions about effort, ethics, and the true value of learning. "MBA at IIM Ahmedabad is full of assignments, projects and reports. Plagiarism is completely prohibited, but AI use is allowed. Getting an A+ on any report is difficult at IIM Ahmedabad. Some professors don't give it to anyone at all, as a policy. Most restrict it to the top 5% or fewer. While meaningless, an A+ always feels like a medal," he wrote on LinkedIn. See the post here: For his marketing project on cosmetics, Mr Gupta visited eight stores, observed shoppers, and took voice notes on their behaviour and questions. He then fed these notes into Chatgpt, which generated a polished report that earned him an A+ grade, one of the highest possible marks at IIM Ahmedabad. "For every observation and every interaction, I sent myself a voice note. In excruciating detail. On getting back to campus, I explained to ChatGPT our project requirements and uploaded the entire audio transcript. And out came one of my best graded projects at IIM Ahmedabad (after a lot of heavy editing, of course)," he explained. Mr Gupta noted that the true value lies in generating unique content, such as first-hand observations, stakeholder interviews, surveys, and personal insights, which AI can't replicate. He concluded with three key takeaways for students leveraging AI in academics: focus on reviewing AI-generated content rather than writing it, engage with real people instead of trying to humanise AI output, and seek insights from professionals beyond peer discussions. "And that's how you show that you can do something beyond what AI can on its own. At that moment, I could just remember a quote by Steve Blank, famous within startup circles - "Get out of the building' Real work gets done on the ground, not in front of your laptop," he concluded the post. The post sparked a lively debate, with some users praising Mr Gupta's approach and others expressing scepticism. One user wrote, "AI can accelerate the process, but human curiosity, initiative, and outreach are irreplaceable." Another commented, "I fully agree AI shouldn't be viewed as a cursed entity and rather as a tool to make ourselves more efficient and better. That's what I have been doing at my work. Also it's good to see that IIM Ahmedabad doesn't limit use of AI, would make my life a lot easier!" A third said, "Brilliantly articulated. This is a timely reminder that real value lies in original thinking, conversations, and insights gathered from the field, not just clever prompts or surface-level summaries. AI can accelerate the process, but human curiosity, initiative, and outreach are irreplaceable. Thanks for the push to 'get out of the building' and engage with the real world."
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIM Ahmedabad student writes project using ChatGPT, scores A+: Sparks debate on AI, effort and what ‘real learning' means today
When Yugantar Gupta , an MBA student at IIM Ahmedabad , took to LinkedIn to share how he aced a marketing project using ChatGPT , he probably didn't expect his post to ignite a philosophical debate on education, effort, and ethics. But the post, which detailed how Gupta earned an A+ grade for a report generated largely by AI, has done just that—prompting applause, scepticism, and a deeper reckoning with what learning truly means in the age of artificial intelligence . #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India much better equipped to target cross-border terror since Balakot India conducts maiden flight-trials of stratospheric airship platform Pakistan shuts ports for Indian ships after New Delhi bans imports from Islamabad Gupta's now-viral story begins with a confession: 'I wrote my entire project using ChatGPT. It got an A+.' At an institution where top grades are scarce and usually awarded to the crème de la crème, his admission raised more than a few eyebrows. A+ Without the All-Nighter Unlike his peers slogging through late-night group meetings, Gupta decided to take a different route for his assignment on the cosmetics market. Armed with curiosity and a smartphone, he visited eight retail stores, posed as a customer shopping for a gift, and meticulously recorded every shopper interaction and sales pitch he witnessed. These raw field notes, dictated as voice memos, were then transcribed and handed over to ChatGPT. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Top 25 Most Beautiful Women In The World Articles Vally Undo The AI took the reins, and soon, a polished, articulate marketing report emerged—one that impressed the faculty enough to award him one of the highest possible grades. What made the story even more compelling was Gupta's candour. 'I hadn't even spent that much time on this,' he admitted. 'It felt almost wrong to get a medal for something I didn't labour over the traditional way.' You Might Also Like: Marketing professor's hilarious LinkedIn comment on alma mater IIM Ahmedabad will leave you in splits. Netizens call him 'legend' AI in the Classroom: Taboo or Tool? The twist? At IIM Ahmedabad, AI tools like ChatGPT are not forbidden. In fact, they're accepted as part of the learning process. Gupta recalled his surprise when Turnitin , a tool commonly used to flag plagiarism and AI-generated content, gave a full AI usage report—but no red flags were raised. Instead, a professor gave him a powerful reality check: 'No one is going to pay you anymore for researching or writing reports from the internet. ChatGPT already does that better, faster, and for free.' According to faculty, the true differentiator now lies in what AI can't replicate—first-hand observations, real conversations, surveys, and original insights. In short, it's not about resisting the tool, but knowing how to wield it wisely. You Might Also Like: IIMs revising curricula faster to keep pace with AI, business disruptions 'Get Out of the Building' Gupta's final takeaway echoed a quote by startup mentor Steve Blank: 'Get out of the building.' It was his way of reminding fellow students that real value is born not from prompts and polish, but from getting their hands dirty in the real world. His advice? Spend less time perfecting prose and more time talking to people, learning from professionals, and collecting knowledge AI can't generate. His post included three pieces of advice for students navigating this new world: Don't waste time writing—spend it reviewing AI outputs. Don't 'humanise' AI content—talk to real humans instead. Don't stay in echo chambers—reach out, connect, and learn from outside. Internet Reacts: Cheers and Concerns Social media erupted with mixed reactions. Some applauded Gupta for his honest, experience-based approach. 'AI can accelerate the process, but human curiosity, initiative, and outreach are irreplaceable,' one user wrote. Others raised concerns about the implications. 'You missed the joy of writing the report, but wrote this post,' a commenter noted. Another questioned the boundaries of academic evaluation in the AI era: 'The professor had no choice. How can he prevent AI in the evaluation process?' Gupta responded that detection tools like Turnitin were effective and could easily highlight AI-generated content. His report, though written by ChatGPT, was built on a foundation of original research—a nuance he believes sets the right precedent. The Bigger Question Gupta's viral post has opened a broader conversation about the evolving role of education in a world where AI can draft, design, and deliver content at lightning speed. It also leaves institutions and educators with a pressing question: If AI is permitted, what exactly counts as original work? And more importantly, how do we teach students to think—not just prompt? As Gupta's experience shows, perhaps the answer lies not in banning the tools, but in redefining what effort, insight, and originality truly mean in an AI-assisted world.
India Today
04-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
IIM Ahmedabad student claims he used ChatGPT to write project, got an A+
A student from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad claimed that he used ChatGPT to complete an entire marketing project, and still scored an A+. His statement left the internet with questions, opinions, and a few raised a now-viral post on LinkedIn, MBA student Yugantar Gupta shared that he wrote his entire project with the help of ChatGPT and landed an A+.advertisementIn his words, 'Plagiarism is prohibited, but AI use is allowed.' What he didn't expect was that an AI-written assignment would fetch him top marks at one of India's most competitive B-schools. "MBA at IIM Ahmedabad is full of assignments, projects, and reports. Plagiarism is completely prohibited, but AI use is allowed. But getting good grades with an AI-written project? I always thought that was impossible," he explained that A+ grades were rare at IIM Ahmedabad, often reserved for the top 5 per cent of students, and in some cases, not awarded at all due to faculty policy. Yet, his AI-driven report broke through."Getting an A+ on any report is really difficult at IIM Ahmedabad. Some professors don't give it to anyone at all, as a policy. Most restrict it to the top 5 per cent or fewer," Gupta added, "While meaningless, an A+ always feels like a medal. But what have I done? I hadn't even spent that much time on this. Study groups had been conducting multiple rounds of long, late-night meetings".The assignment in question was a marketing project on cosmetics. Gupta took a walk through a nearby mall, visited about eight cosmetic stores, from Forest Essentials to Smytten, and began discreetly observing listened to the questions they asked, watched their purchasing behaviour, and even struck up conversations with salespeople under the guise of buying gifts for an 'imaginary girlfriend'.Every observation was recorded as a voice note, which he later converted into a transcript. Back on campus, he fed the notes to ChatGPT, explained the project requirements, and let the AI do the rest. The result? A report that received one of his best his post was more than just a humblebrag. It showcased the evolving role of AI in academics. Gupta said that despite Turnitin generating full AI usage reports, no action was taken against to one professor, 'No one is going to pay you anymore for researching or writing reports from the internet. ChatGPT already does that better, faster, and for free.'advertisementThe real value, he was told, lay in generating content that AI couldn't like first-hand observations, stakeholder interviews, surveys, and personal concluded his post with three takeaways for students navigating AI in academics:1. Don't waste time writing - spend that time reviewing what AI generates.2. Don't try to 'humanise' AI content - talk to actual humans.3. Don't limit your discussions to peer groups - reach out to professionals and learn from a popular quote by startup guru Steve Blank, he concluded his post with his learning: 'Get out of the building.'Take a look at the post here:Social media users flooded the comments section of the post to share their thoughts. While several users applauded Gupta's approach, others were not impressed."Brilliantly articulated. This is a timely reminder that real value lies in original thinking, conversations, and insights gathered from the field, not just clever prompts or surface-level summaries. AI can accelerate the process, but human curiosity, initiative, and outreach are irreplaceable. Thanks for the push to 'get out of the building' and engage with the real world," a user user added, "Two points; three actually. First, you missed the joy of writing the report, but wrote this post. Odd isn't it. Second, law firms are advising their juniors to desist from using AI as it is throwing up false cases. Third, the professor had no choice. How can he prevent AI in the evaluation process?"advertisementSee the comments here:Yugantar Gupta's post triggered a larger discussion around how AI is shaping higher education. For several users, it raised one question: if AI is allowed, then what exactly counts as original work?Must Watch
