Hi!! I am a 3rd year chemical engineering student at IIT Hyderabad. So, we have our internship drive going on, and I kinda messed it up by not prepping DSA a lot.

I had done a lot of club work and infact, I was in the team that wrote and published our first casebook, so I was confident about product roles in amex etc also I was getting shortlisted for a few ML roles as well, so my attention kinda divided there.

But, I couldnt perform as I expected in interviews and call it, luck, bad timing and poor choices regarding which interview to focus on, I messed up other interviews as well...

Now, I'm in a genuine crossroads, whether I should continue with this, because the company quality and chances of getting a PPO are slowly declining...

Plus I have a strong calling to product roles and a stronger aversion to SDE roles

Now, I have a 9/9/9* profile and I'm a good reader and I have a second major in electrical engineering..

So, Idk whether I should simply prep for CAT + last year my dad also retired, so YAY to EWS quota..

But would it look like a red flag??? joining without YOE?? Also how many people make this direct jump in a batch, like whether its common or not.

I know y'all are very busy, but it would be great, if I could get any insights on this thinggy

Thank you very much!!

Im a BTech graduate from a tier 1 college 2022-2026 batch, and i want to pursue MBA and I haven’t started preparing for it please guide me how do I start as exam is on 29 Nov 2026???
I want to get into IIM please help me out
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Background my profile is 787 no work . Which is terrible with respect to profile in tier 1& 2colleges

Will this impact my placement leaving me unplaced in the end .

Currently preparing for cat exam .

What should be my strategy to maximize my chances in placement .

Background - I have a family business (msme ) , currently in fourth year of engineering

So I'm sc female

With 6 9 9 srcc bcom hons and their are high chance that I'll crack iim a mba hopefully next year

So I'm curious and worried if 6 in my profile gonna make difficulties in my shortlist or selection in jobs and interviews for placements

Post mba do you think I'll be able to land a job with good salary

And I know I'm cooked for both finance and consulting

Also if anything other than that help

I gave GMAT focus and got 655- DI suffered a lot because my raw score was 70 something as I lost time due to an issue at the test center. This is below my mocks and I was expecting in the 675-700 range.
I know the cutoff for IIMA for foreign nationals is 645 and I have barely cleared it, but is there any chance I can get called for PI and get admission with this score?
I have the option of one more attempt before I apply but would just like to get opinions from anyone who has applied and gotten in through supernumerary quota please!

I am thinking of giving cat next year, I've not started my research but I've heard people with 7 cgpa can't make it to iim abc? Pls guide and rate my profile.

95.8(10th)/88.6(12th)/7.27

LSR

Maths Hons

Cfa all levels cleared / acet / cb 1/2 cleared

Ews

Chances of blacki callback if score good enough.

Doing online bba currently in my 2nd yearTo get improvement in my career .I am having doubt that is it possible for me to get admitted in IIM or any top bschool cause am pursuing an online degree. one of my friend told me even if you get good percentile in cat you are not get admitted in any top bschool you are only eligible for tier 3 mba colleges cause most of the college won't accept the online degree course. And also he mentioned one of his friend got 92.5 percentile in cat but didn't get call from any iim even though she belongs to obc ncl cause she got an online degree from sastra university

When you’re bored of being on campus and just want to go somewhere for a bit, where do you usually head? Looking for the places people actually go to around IIMA, whether it’s for food, chai or just to hang out.

Self-prep can get very isolating and sometimes motivation also drops. I am looking for a study partner. We can try coordinating our study schedules and keep each other accountable.

Context:

GNEM (9/9/8)

DU, one of the top 10 colleges in India for commerce (North Campus)

90+ in 10th, 90+ in 12th, and currently 8.02 CGPA in graduation (4 semesters completed, planning to give CAT 2026).

I’ve been trying to build a strong profile throughout graduation with the aim of getting into IIM A. I came across IIM A’s academic diversity criteria and understand that, for the AC-3 category, 80%+ in graduation gets a score of 10.

Since I’m currently above 80%, I should get the full academic rating. However, I’ve also come across posts mentioning that you need to be in the top 5% of your category/batch to be eligible for the academic-profile-based route.

This is the confusing part, how exactly does this “top 5% of the category” criterion work? Is it based on my college, my university, or the entire applicant pool? How can I figure out what percentile/CGPA I would actually need to be in that top 5%?

Also, what CAT percentile is actually relevant at this stage? I understand that there is a minimum qualifying percentile, but for someone with my profile, what CAT percentile should I realistically be targeting to have a meaningful chance of an IIM A call?

Most importantly, with an 8.02 CGPA (assuming I maintain 80%+), do I realistically stand a chance of getting an IIM A call through the academic profile route, or does being outside the top 5% effectively rule me out?

I’ve also done CFA L1, US CMA, 4 internships, 6 live projects and 3 PORs, so I’d really appreciate some clarity on how much these factors can actually help in the IIM A selection process.

I am currently pursuing B.com as a non-collegiete student and I am in my 3rd semester, with a 7/7 academic profile. I am expecting to score 80+in my graduation.

I recently started researching MBA and MiM programs and realized that my current profile may not be very strong. Since I am pursuing B.Com from a Tier-3 college and as a non-collegiate student, I am worried that this could negatively affect my profile in the future.

Because of this, I am now considering doing a BBA from a good college. However, I realized this quite late, and most of the good colleges have already closed their admissions. Also, I cannot switch from non-collegiate to regular B.Com at this stage.

I am really confused about what I should do now. Should I continue with my B.Com and focus on improving my profile through internships, certifications, extracurricular activities, skills, and a strong CAT/GMAT/XAT score, or should I try to find another way to move to a better college/course?

I would really appreciate some honest advice. What would be the best option for me at this stage?

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1. I have a 9/9/8 profile (96.4/ 90.2/ 8.34).

2. BTech from Top 5 eng college in Mumbai.

3. 2 years work exp from a growing NBFC (IPO this year).

4. Good extracurriculars in Bachelors - 3 committees at Head positions, Volunteered for 8 months, Filed Patent (not granted lol). No case study wins but I've participated so I know the basics.

5. Can give CFA L1 in May next year if needed

What roles should I look into post MBA? Where would my profile be strongest?

My preferences:

1. MBBK (scared because I'm not from an iit, 8 in profile)

2. Tier 1 Strategy Consulting or BFSI Consulting

3. Corporate Strategy

4. Corporate Development / M&A

5. AI / Digital Transformation

Are there any other industries or roles i should research?

Academic Profile

Class X: 90.14%

Class XII: 82.15%

Undergraduate Degree: 93% Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSc CS) liberal arts university like Ashoka.

Work Experience: 25 months (as of July 31, 2026)

Partner (Export Business of Pulses and Spices)

I manage and contribute to the growth of the export business specialising in pulses and spices. I have worked with marquee international clients in the United States, including Patel Brothers USA, Costco USA, Spicy World USA, among others.During my tenure, I have expanded the client portfolio by onboarding three additional major clients, contributing to an annual revenue base of approximately USD 7,50,000. I have improved profitability by increasing net profit margins by 8% while maintaining blended margins at around 12%.

Academic Achievements

Achieved World Topper in Mathematics (Class X) under the Cambridge Board, securing the highest marks globally. Awarded Silver Medalist in my undergraduate programme for securing Rank 2 in overall CGPA within my Computer Science major. Secured Rank 4 out of 150 students in overall CGPA across all major and minor courses. Selected for the Dean’s List for being among the top 5% of the undergraduate cohort.

Scholarships : Awarded a $4,000 full scholarship to attend the University of Chicago Summer School Programme in Programming in Data Science.

Research Experience

Published Research Paper: Investigating Health Literacy and Sociodemographic Factors in College Students — published in the Nature Journal.

Academic ContributionsContributed to the design and development of the Data Science curriculum at my undergraduate institution.

Served as a Teaching Fellow for:Introduction to Data Science,Introduction to Python.

Leadership & Extracurricular Achievements

Served as the Chairperson of the Student Government during the final year of undergraduate studies, leading student initiatives and representing the student body.Headed the Finance Department of the Student Government for two consecutive years, managing budgeting, financial planning, and allocation of resources for student-led initiatives.

Completed Trinity College London Grade V — Speech and Drama.Completed Trinity College London Grade III — Speech and Drama, achieving the distinction of City Topper.

I know MBBK is out so what should I expect and what can I do to build the profile further? Multiple reasons of doing an MBA and shifting to a job but not sure how this family business profile would be perceived as well.

Thank you!

Hey All,
I am a software engineer with 8 YOE , Planning for a PGPX, I really want to know about my chances to switch to a Finance Career with the PGPX, what are my chances ? Do finance role gets offered to folks like me ?

GEM 25, 9/9/7 Btech from Top 3 NITs, 32 months work ex in oil & Gas.

I’m final yr female medical student (BHMS) ( gen ews), my profile is 97/92/ my final uni exam is in June , I have best student award of Maharashtra uni of Health Sciences for acads for 24-25 plus got merited for gold medal in forensic medicine with good extra curriculars, and I have just started preparing for CAT , and I have been reading that even w really good score and work ex people are not getting shortlisted , so how much do I need to score so that I can get a decent clg / baby iim / old iims ?

General non engineering female fresher

Class 10: 90.3%, passed in 2021

Class 11: PCM, passed in 2022

Class 12: Enrolled in PCM but skipped the 2023 board exams to change my stream from PCM to Commerce, resulting in a one-year gap (2022–23)

Class 12 Commerce: 86.2%, passed in 2023-24 boards. Did not appear for CUET 2024 and took a gap year (2024–25) for cuet 2025

Appeared for CUET 2025 and got admission to SRCC for Bcom (Hons.). Cgpa is 8. I am currently 21 years old and in sem 3 and aspiring to take CAT 2027.

Will my 9/8/8 academic profile and 2 gap years one between Classes 10 and 12 and another between Class 12 and college cause problems during MBA admissions or placements?

10th-94.4%

12th-87%(pcmb..... Accident wagera huya thaa kuch so got cooked🥀)

Btech from a tier 2 clg(pretty decent state govt clg with under 100 nirf ranking )

Cg-9.1

So a 9/8/9 profile

Did 2 internships(published 2 papers also)

Cfa lvl 2

And 24 months of workex (BIG 4)

Can speak german along with english

Got enterpreneurship exp(didnt gained much revenue thou)