Admitted Profiles of IIM Lucknow

Name/username: Arjit Srivastava
Age : 32 Years
Country/Location : Gurgaon
Under-Graduate School : SJCIT
Under-Graduate GPA: 72.5 %
GMAT/GRE Test scores: GMAT 660
Total Work Experience : 9 years
Pre-MBA Industry : IT products/IT consulting
Target industry post-MBA: IT products/IT consulting
Brief about Work Experience : A cybersecurity expert with experience in protecting organizations from data breaches and cyberattacks.
What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc): Manager
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars: Toastmasters, Choreography
International Experience : Yes
Scholarship Given? : N/a
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief? : Functional shift
Why IIM-L? : IIML is one of the oldest IIM’s in the country with a brand value of its own.
Which Round did you apply in? : 1st round
Status of your application? (A or WL) : A
Short-Term Goal : Work as a cybersecurity leader, Cyber Transformations for organizations
Long-Term Goal : Cybersecurity Start-up
Link to your interview debrief:
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Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? : No
Any comments, feelings, advice to share?: n/a

Name/username: samsing19
Age : 32
Country/Location : India
Under-Graduate School : Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA
Under-Graduate GPA: 3.65/4
GMAT/GRE Test scores: 660
Total Work Experience : 8.5 years
Pre-MBA Industry : Consumer Goods Manufacturing and Automotive
Target industry post-MBA: TBD
Brief about Work Experience : 6 years in the US working in automotive and 2.5 years in India managing own business
What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc): Managers
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars:
International Experience : Undergraduate Degree, Graduate Degree and 6 years of work experience in USA
Scholarship Given? :
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief? : MBA from a reputed institute in India is one of the best way to enter back into the Indian job market and it gives a very detailed perspective of the Indian landscape.
Why IIM-L? : Brand reputation, small class size, diverse cohort, location (NCR campus), reasonable tuition fee
Which Round did you apply in? : 2
Status of your application? (A or WL) : A
Short-Term Goal :
Long-Term Goal :
Link to your interview debrief:
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Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? : Partially
Any comments, feelings, advice to share?: IIML IPMX program is one of the top 1 year MBA program in the country and it has a location advantage of being in NCR where all top recruiters are present. Candidates who are presently located outside India and are planning to move back to India and want a smooth transition into the job market should definitely consider this program.

Name/username: cantaffordname
Age : 31
Country/Location : India
Under-Graduate School : Bcom
Under-Graduate GPA: N/A
GMAT/GRE Test scores: 321
Total Work Experience : 9.5
Pre-MBA Industry : Edtech
Target industry post-MBA: Fintech
Brief about Work Experience : 9.5 years of exp in Travel, EdTech, PR domains to improve their digital presence and get the best ROI.
What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc): Manager
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars: co-founder of NGO, multiple sport certification from Mumbai University such as Football, Table Tennis, Carrom
International Experience : none
Scholarship Given? : no
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief? : Want to switch my industry.
Why IIM-L? : Brand name, Noida, as location advantage.
Which Round did you apply in? : Second
Status of your application? (A or WL) : Admit
Short-Term Goal : PM
Long-Term Goal : N/A
Link to your interview debrief:
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Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? : Nop, I haven't found it useful.
Any comments, feelings, advice to share?:

Name/username: Arun Sharma
Age : 31
Country/Location : India / Pune
Under-Graduate School : Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Engineering Pune
Under-Graduate GPA: 7.3 / 10
GMAT/GRE Test scores: 720
Total Work Experience : 8 Y 4 M
Pre-MBA Industry : IT
Target industry post-MBA: IT Consulting
Brief about Work Experience : Worked at a global automobile manufacturing partner as a Software Developer, Technical lead and Subject Matter Expert within MES Automation domain.
What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc): Client
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars: Representation at District level Football Kochi, Mentor to 4 children through CRY NGO
International Experience : 5 Y 8 M in UK as the SPOC for the global british automobile manufacturer.
Scholarship Given? : NO
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief? : Functional change
Why IIM-L? : IIM Brand - Tier 1 business school in India. close proximity to the IT Hub Delhi NCR.
Which Round did you apply in? :R1
Status of your application? (A or WL) : A
Short-Term Goal : work as a strategy consultant
Long-Term Goal : Leadership role in a MNC
Link to your interview debrief:
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Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? : Mock sessions for interview. If you do not have close acquaintance to practise then you may consider taking a few mock sessions to be ready for the interview.
Any comments, feelings, advice to share?: IIM Lucknow interviews are known to be stressful and are very different from the usual BSchool interviews. In addition to behavioural questions, the knowledge on one's own domain & industry helps to present the case cogently. As the overall interaction is very restricted a well structured and crisp answers in the interview will help tremendously.

Name/username: Anirudh Chaturvedi
Age : 28
Country/Location : India
Under-Graduate School : IHM Bangalore
Under-Graduate GPA: 71%
GMAT/GRE Test scores: 314 (GRE)
Total Work Experience : 6.5
Pre-MBA Industry : Global Hospitality
Target industry post-MBA: Ecom / FMCG
Brief about Work Experience : Hospitality Sales & Marketing professional worked across geographies and luxury hotel brands. Core Competencies include - B2B Sales, Business Development, Account Management & Corporate Marketing.
What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc): Manager
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars: Football, Badminton, Singing, Writing, Story-telling & Public Speaking
International Experience : -
Scholarship Given? : -
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief? : MBA is the best way to transition the career from mid management to senior management roles. I was already in a team handling role and the career was on track too but the desired CX positions need a 'T' shaped learning. I have experience and knowledge of the vertical stroke and now I am coming to club that knowledge with the learnings about the horizontal stroke and in turn have a holistic growth.
Why IIM-L? : Always dreamt of studying in one of the finest schools in the country. IIML has always been and will always stay in that chart.
Which Round did you apply in? : R1
Status of your application? (A or WL) : A
Short-Term Goal : Learn the maximum and avail tiniest of the opportunity at IIML and pass out with an offer letter of the desired role.
Long-Term Goal : C-suite position and TedX speaker!
Link to your interview debrief: One of the smoothest interview ever! Industry & role specific questions. To the point discussion and a very warm ending.
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Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? : No! From preparing to getting admitted into IIML, I covered the journey on my own without any external help.
Any comments, feelings, advice to share?: I want to reach out to those profiles who are not a part of the majority. The profiles who bring diversity to the campus. "Don't be afraid". I know a lot of careers are self sufficient or they have their own PG programs but if you choose to take up MBA, go for it. Bring a change in your industry. Take the road less travelled. Trust me, this journey is highly enriching and will turn you into a much finer version of yourself.

Name/username: Shubham Gupta
Age: 28
Country/Location : India
Under-Graduate School: IIT(ISM) Dhanbad
Under-Graduate GPA: 7.27
GMAT/GRE Test scores: 700
Total Work Experience: 6.3
Pre-MBA Industry: Oil & Gas
Target industry post-MBA: Technology
Brief about Work Experience: 6 years of Product management & operation experience in the Energy Sector. Managed and Commercialized two products in the last 20 months for my current organization. Executed projects for clients from more than 10 countries spread across 5 continents for my previous organization.
What is your relation to the Recommenders? (Manager. client etc): Client & Previous Manager
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars: VP E-Cell (IIT-ISM Dhanbad), gave free tuitions to underprivileged kids for an NGO, Coordinator/Organiser of various events in college, played Hockey for around 8 years and represented my school at CBSE Zonal & National Hockey Tournaments, etc.
International Experience: 6 Months as a Field Engineer in Saudi Arabia
Scholarship Given?: N/A
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief?: Primarily to switch my industry
Why IIM-L?: One of the best B-Schools in the country, Location (Noida Campus)
Which Round did you apply in?: R2
Status of your application? (A or WL): Admit
Short-Term Goal: To switch my industry and make a transition to a Product Management role.
Long-Term Goal: Entrepreneurship
Link to your interview debrief: The interview was short and stress-free, with few questions related to my current industry, work experience, and the usual Why MBA, ended on a lighter note with a brief discussion about the poster on my wall.
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Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant?: No
Any comments, feelings, advice to share?: Have clarity about your goals and try to align them properly with your profile. For Interviews - be informed about your industry and the latest developments around it.

Name/username: Rash0404
Age :28
Country/Location :Kolkata/ India
Under-Graduate School : Sri Shikshayatan College /Calcutta University (B.Com (H)
Under-Graduate GPA:62%
GMAT/GRE Test scores:690
Total Work Experience : 6
Pre-MBA Industry : Real Estate
Target industry post-MBA: Open
Brief about Work Experience : Real Estate entrepreneur engaged in construction of residential and semi-commercial units
What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc): Investor and Financial Advisor
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars: Yes
International Experience : No
Scholarship Given? :No
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief? :
Why IIM-L? :
Which Round did you apply in? : Round 2
Status of your application? (A or WL) : Admitted
Short-Term Goal : Strategy or project management in real estate
Long-Term Goal : Head the housing vertical of a real estate giant
Link to your interview debrief:
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Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? : Yes
Any comments, feelings, advice to share?:

Name/username:
Deep Agarwal
Age :30
Country/Location :India
Under-Graduate School:
NIT Surathkal
Under-Graduate GPA:8.1
GMAT/GRE Test scores: 680
Total Work Experience :7+
Pre-MBA Industry : Energy|Hospitality-tech
Target industry post-MBA:
No particular industry pref.
Consulting.
Brief about Work Experience :
Worked around 4 years at Hero carrying out projects aimed at cost reduction, resource n & process improvement.
At OYO, was responsible for carrying out projects aimed at business growth, improving customer experience, revenue increment etc.


What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc): Manager
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars:
Toastmasters club.
Weekend cycling group.

International Experience :None
Scholarship Given? : NA
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief? :
Profile diversification into business roles.
Why IIM-L? :
IIM brand.
Which Round did you apply in? : R2
Status of your application? (A or WL) : Selected.
Short-Term Goal :
Shift to program/project management in an MNC.
Long-Term Goal :
Shift profile to international roles & lead strategic function in startups or MNCs.
Link to your interview debrief:
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Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? : No.
Any comments, feelings, advice to share?:
All the phases of selection are quite important with GMAT being the easiest scoring opportunity.

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Name/username:AdityaVP
Age :33
Country/Location :India
Under-Graduate School :Andhra University
Under-Graduate GPA:6
GMAT/GRE Test scores:660
Total Work Experience :9.5
Pre-MBA Industry :Actuarial Science
Target industry post-MBA:Consulting, Strategy
Brief about Work Experience : I come from a Niche market called Actuarial Science which specialises in Financial Risk Management.
What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc):Manager
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars:Author of a novel 'Rescued by Time' , Photography
International Experience : 0
Scholarship Given? :
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief? : Want to move into more general consultancy roles and senior management.
Why IIM-L? : One of the premier B schools synonymous with Strategy.
Which Round did you apply in? : R1
Status of your application? (A or WL) : A
Short-Term Goal : Consultancy
Long-Term Goal : Startup
Link to your interview debrief:
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Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? : No
Any comments, feelings, advice to share?: Do not hold back during the interview.

Name/username: Jatin Jain
Age :28
Country/Location : Pune/ India
Under-Graduate School : Vellore Institute of Technology,Vellore
Under-Graduate GPA:71%
GMAT/GRE Test scores:750
Total Work Experience : 6.5
Pre-MBA Industry : IT Industry
Target industry post-MBA: Open
Brief about Work Experience : Senior SAP BW4HANA Consultant
What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc): Manager
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars: Yes
International Experience : Yes
Scholarship Given? :No
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief? :To Understand end to end Business.
Why IIM-L? :One of the best B-Schools in the country, Location (Noida Campus)
Which Round did you apply in? : Round 2
Status of your application? (A or WL) : Admitted
Short-Term Goal : Program Manager or Project Manager
Long-Term Goal :
Link to your interview debrief: Interview was short and stressed, They asked about the current work experience,why MBA, short and long term goal,general knowledge(Mostly from politics)
Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? : No

Name/username: arv91
Age : 29
Country/Location : Delhi
Under-Graduate School : Lovely Professional University
Under-Graduate GPA: 7.52
GMAT/GRE Test scores: 700
Total Work Experience : 6
Pre-MBA Industry : IT
Target industry post-MBA: IT
Brief about Work Experience : Software Development
What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc):
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars: Door Step Ngo, Cognizant Outreach Volunteer
International Experience : Handled Client across UK and US
Scholarship Given? : No
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief? : Functional Shift
Why IIM-L? : One of the best institutes in the country
Which Round did you apply in? :1
Status of your application? (A or WL) : A
Short-Term Goal : Transition to Technology functional roles
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Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? : Y

Name/username:Shreejith
Age :29
Country/Location :India/Kerala
Under-Graduate School :NIT Calicut
Under-Graduate GPA:7.25/10
GMAT/GRE Test scores:720
Total Work Experience :69months
Pre-MBA Industry :BFSI
Target industry post-MBA:BFSI
Brief about Work Experience :worked as risk manager in bank of baroda
What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc):Manager
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars:
International Experience :Nil
Scholarship Given? :Nil
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief? ropel career growth and overcome stagnation
Why IIM-L? : Easy access to corporates due to locational advantage
Which Round did you apply in? :2
Status of your application? (A or WL) :A
Short-Term Goal :Senior Management position
Long-Term Goal : Country head position
Link to your interview debrief:
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Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? :No
Any comments, feelings, advice to share?:[/b][/quote] take interview seriously

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Name/username:Meenu Dwivedi
Age :30
Country/Location :India
Under-Graduate School : Delhi university
Under-Graduate GPA:69% (Economics Honors)
GRE Test scores:320
Total Work Experience :10
Pre-MBA Industry :Consulting
Target industry post-MBA:Consulting/Banking
Brief about Work Experience :Risk consulting, Transfer pricing
What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc): Client and Manager
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars: yes – associated with NGOs- education, environment etc. (consistent)
International Experience : yes (secondment, trainings, worked with clients across all 4 geographies)
Scholarship Given? :no
Which Round did you apply in? : 1
Status of your application? (A or WL) :A (IIML)
Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? :No
Any comments, feelings, advice to share?:Get in touch on Linkedin for any queries

Name/username: Rahul Gaur
Age : 28
Country/Location : India/Ahmedabad
Under-Graduate School : NIT Surat
Under-Graduate GPA: 8.72
GMAT/GRE Test scores:690
Total Work Experience :7 years
Pre-MBA Industry : Hospitality and Tourism
Target industry post-MBA: Hospitality and Tourism
Brief about Work Experience : 1 year Tata housing, 2 years oyo, 4 years entrepreneurship
What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc): Client and co-founder
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars: College Cult secy, Sponsorship head during college, part of a local NGO
International Experience : No
Scholarship Given? : No
Which Round did you apply in? : 2
Status of your application? (A or WL) : Admitted

Long-Term Goal : Entrepreneurship

Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? : Yes
Any comments, feelings, advice to share?: Get your general knowledge in place about major events.

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Name/Username: Soumyadeep
Age: 28
Country/Location : Kolkata, India
Under-Graduate School: JIS College of Engg., WBUT
Under-Graduate GPA: 8.22
GMAT/GRE Test scores: 710
Total Work Experience: 5.3
Pre-MBA Industry: Technology Consulting
Target industry post-MBA: Technology Consulting
Brief about Work Experience: Senior consultant at a Big 4 with 5 years of full-stack and devops experience in the software sector specializing in Microsoft Azure Cloud platform.
What is your relation to the Recommenders? (Manager. client etc): Current Manager and Previous Manager
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars: Run an institute for computer education, also organized relief drives after natural disasters, play the guitar and have my youtube channel. Also published multiple short stories and photography works over the years.
International Experience: Handled US and European clients but no on-site experience
Scholarship Given?: No
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief?: Primarily to push my career up the corporate ladder
Why IIM-L?: One of the best B-Schools in the country
Which Round did you apply in?: R2
Status of your application? (A or WL): Admitted
Short-Term Goal: To work on the techno-functional roles attached with cloud consulting
Long-Term Goal: To lead the line of service of a major consulting firm
Link to your interview debrief: The interview was short and stress-free, with few questions related to my hobbies, work experience, and the usual Why MBA, ended abruptly with no "Any questions for us?"
Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant?: No
Any comments, feelings, advice to share?: Have clarity about your goals and try to align them properly with your profile. For Interviews, be aware of what you wrote on your application, even the minute hobby related things. Also, be informed about your industry and the latest developments around it.

Name/username:Rewant Rai
Age :28
Country/Location : Gurugram India
Under-Graduate School : National institute of technology Patna
Under-Graduate GPA:83.83%
GMAT/GRE Test scores:690
Total Work Experience :5 Yr 9 months
Pre-MBA Industry : Maruti Suzuki
Target industry post-MBA:E commerce/ IT
Brief about Work Experience :Was involved in introduction of various new models in Assembly shop of Manesar plant, Maruti Suzuki
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars:Member of NSS in college
International Experience : 2months experience at Suzuki motor corporation plant
Scholarship Given? :no
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief? : To know & about different sectors & be ready for new waves of companies which will.be coming to India
Why IIM-L? : Top B school in India & has location advantage
Which Round did you apply in? :Round 1
Status of your application? (A or WL) : Admit
Short-Term Goal : Manager role in E commerce company/PM
Long-Term Goal :Head of the company
Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? : No
Any comments, feelings, advice to share?: Getting gmat score is the most important thing

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Name/username:Harshit Srivastava
Age :28
Country/Location :India
Under-Graduate School :NIT Bhopal
Under-Graduate GPA:8.2
GMAT/GRE Test scores:317
Total Work Experience :5.5 years
Pre-MBA Industry : Manufacturing
Target industry post-MBA:technology
Brief about Work Experience :worked for companies manufacturing FMEG goods to charging station for EV vehicle
What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc):Manager
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars:
International Experience :0
Scholarship Given? :No
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief? :
Why IIM-L? :NCR advantage and Lincubator club for budding entrepreneurs
Which Round did you apply in? :1
Status of your application? (A or WL) :A
Short-Term Goal pen to explore
Long-Term Goal : Build own startup
Link to your interview debrief:
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Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? :NO
Any comments, feelings, advice to share?:

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