Sometimes, the subject you least expect ends up shaping your career. For Amarjith, that subject was Financial Valuation during his MBA in Gurgaon.
Originally from Palakkad, Kerala, Amarjith completed his undergraduate education before moving to Gurgaon for his MBA. Like many management students, he explored different domains until valuation began to stand out.
What started as a classroom subject soon turned into a serious career interest. He realized valuation was not just about numbers but about understanding businesses and their real worth.
That curiosity led him to pursue practical training at QuintEdge. With consistent effort and hands-on model building, Amarjith moved from classroom theory to a professional role as an Analyst -- Valuation at Knowcraft Analytics.
Here's how his journey unfolded:
How did you develop an interest in Business Valuation?
I studied financial valuation as a subject during my MBA, and I gradually developed a personal interest in understanding how companies are valued and how financial decisions are made. What started as classroom material eventually became my primary focus — it surpassed every other domain in terms of appeal for me.
What steps did you take to enter this field?
I recognised early on that theoretical knowledge alone was not going to be sufficient. I needed practical training. After researching various options, I enrolled in QuintEdge's programme specifically because it targeted hands-on learning and model-building experience rather than just pure conceptual understanding. That practical focus was exactly what I was looking for.
What made you choose the Financial Modeling and Valuation course at QuintEdge?
What appealed to me most was the hands-on learning and the opportunity to actually build valuation models ourselves. The programme took a step-by-step approach to understanding each component of a model, and it emphasised practical application over theory. That aligned perfectly with how I learn best and what I knew the industry would expect.
What challenges did you face during your preparation?
Building confidence in practical execution was the biggest hurdle. Moving from theoretical understanding to independently constructing models felt challenging at first. I made a conscious decision to prioritise genuine comprehension over just mechanically following formulas — I wanted to understand the why behind every step.
How did QuintEdge support you in your journey?
The faculty provided structured, step-by-step instruction that made complex topics approachable. The instructors explained concepts clearly and were very patient when addressing doubts. That kind of support strengthened my foundational understanding and made me feel professionally ready by the time I completed the programme.
What outcome did you achieve?
I secured a position as Analyst – Valuation at Knowcraft Analytics. I am now applying the concepts I once studied academically to real valuation engagements. It is incredibly fulfilling to see that journey come full circle.
What was your preparation strategy?
My approach emphasised consistency and repetition. I practiced building models multiple times, did regular concept revision, and prioritised logical understanding over formula memorisation. The goal was always to build genuine confidence through repeated practice, not just surface-level familiarity.
What would you tell students beginning in Valuation or Core Finance?
Stay consistent and believe in yourself. Practice regularly, even when it feels difficult at first. The initial difficulty always yields to clarity through sustained effort. If you put in the work and keep showing up, the results will follow.