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­1st attempt - GMAT FE     645 (89%) [31st May 2024]
2nd attempt - GMAT FE - 685 (97 %) [19 June 2024]

Hello,

I am Abhijit Pal, I am B.Tech from IIT Dhanbad in 2016 and is working in Coal India Limited (PSU) since 2016. 
I have been actively involved in Project Formation and Project Management work in my company and have gained considerable experience in Project  management, Leadership, CAPEX and Import.

I wish to do MBA from a renowned institute ( India/ abroad). I am not sure if I should persue executive MBA or full time MBA or which colleges I can apply to.

I wish to change my profession of work too after MBA.

Can someone please provide some Insights.

PS: ignore spelling errors, i am posting from mobile😆
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­1st attempt - GMAT FE     645 (89%) [31st May 2024]
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Hello,

I am Abhijit Pal, I am B.Tech from IIT Dhanbad in 2016 and is working in Coal India Limited (PSU) since 2016. 
I have been actively involved in Project Formation and Project Management work in my company and have gained considerable experience in Project  management, Leadership, CAPEX and Import.

I wish to do MBA from a renowned institute ( India/ abroad). I am not sure if I should persue executive MBA or full time MBA or which colleges I can apply to.

I wish to change my profession of work too after MBA.

Can someone please provide some Insights.

PS: ignore spelling errors, i am posting from mobile😆
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@ABHIJITPAL ­- The IIT pedigree and GMAT score are good. A few q's before sharing feedback:

1. How has your professional journey been i.e. have there been promotions, have you led teams, any key achievements?

2. What are your career goals post mba i.e. which sector/ functions/ geographies are you keen on?

3. Anything on the extracurriculars front? Most global B-schools value this angle.

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­1st attempt - GMAT FE     645 (89%) [31st May 2024]
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Hello,

I am Abhijit Pal, I am B.Tech from IIT Dhanbad in 2016 and is working in Coal India Limited (PSU) since 2016. 
I have been actively involved in Project Formation and Project Management work in my company and have gained considerable experience in Project  management, Leadership, CAPEX and Import.

I wish to do MBA from a renowned institute ( India/ abroad). I am not sure if I should persue executive MBA or full time MBA or which colleges I can apply to.

I wish to change my profession of work too after MBA.

Can someone please provide some Insights.

PS: ignore spelling errors, i am posting from mobile😆
@ABHIJITPAL ­- The IIT pedigree and GMAT score are good. A few q's before sharing feedback:

1. How has your professional journey been i.e. have there been promotions, have you led teams, any key achievements?

2. What are your career goals post mba i.e. which sector/ functions/ geographies are you keen on?

3. Anything on the extracurriculars front? Most global B-schools value this angle.

Regards,
Arvind
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­Thanks for replying sir,

Point wise reply is as below -

1. I have got 2 promotions in my company and have been holding a position in my company from last 4 years that is supposed to be held by executives who are 3 scales above of me

2. Finance or Project Management

3. a. I have worked with NGO in teaching poor childrens for free
     b. I have taken part in International seminars and have presented paper there.
     c I have won prices in Chess and shotput and have International ranking of over 1800 in chess
     
 
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­1st attempt - GMAT FE     645 (89%) [31st May 2024]
2nd attempt - GMAT FE - 685 (97 %) [19 June 2024]

Hello,

I am Abhijit Pal, I am B.Tech from IIT Dhanbad in 2016 and is working in Coal India Limited (PSU) since 2016. 
I have been actively involved in Project Formation and Project Management work in my company and have gained considerable experience in Project  management, Leadership, CAPEX and Import.

I wish to do MBA from a renowned institute ( India/ abroad). I am not sure if I should persue executive MBA or full time MBA or which colleges I can apply to.

I wish to change my profession of work too after MBA.

Can someone please provide some Insights.

PS: ignore spelling errors, i am posting from mobile😆
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­Hi  ABHIJITPAL, 

Your profile looks impressive. However, we would need more information on your profile, your post-MBA aspirations, etc., to provide informed advice on whether you should pursue it from India or not, as well as whether to pursue an executive or full-time MBA.

Our team of consultants has guided multiple clients in making the right career choices with regards to an MBA. We encourage you to book a complimentary profile evaluation call here.

Alternatively, you can reach our team directly by calling +91 7780769732.­

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­1st attempt - GMAT FE     645 (89%) [31st May 2024]
2nd attempt - GMAT FE - 685 (97 %) [19 June 2024]

Hello,

I am Abhijit Pal, I am B.Tech from IIT Dhanbad in 2016 and is working in Coal India Limited (PSU) since 2016. 
I have been actively involved in Project Formation and Project Management work in my company and have gained considerable experience in Project  management, Leadership, CAPEX and Import.

I wish to do MBA from a renowned institute ( India/ abroad). I am not sure if I should persue executive MBA or full time MBA or which colleges I can apply to.

I wish to change my profession of work too after MBA.

Can someone please provide some Insights.

PS: ignore spelling errors, i am posting from mobile😆
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­Hi Abhijit,

A couple of points here:
1. Mostly everyone does an MBA for a career change, so your reason is valid. Having worked in the same industry and same company for 8 years can lead to hurdles in changing jobs, but that's where the MBA helps reset things for you.
We have helped several applicants who have done an MBA with similar profile like yours, and post- MBA, they have been able to change some element in their careers- industry/ function/ geography. (Case in point is one applicant who after working for 10 years in an oil and gas PSU, graduated from IESE this year and is joining an internal strategy role in an European company. So he was able to change all 3 elements post MBA). 

2. This brings me to my second point- where do you want to do an MBA from?  India or abroad? How do you decide this? 
Typically, you will want to work in the country/ region from where you do your MBA. It will help you gain some valuable global experience and also pay your loans by earning in the currency in which you paid your tuition fee.
This does not have to be a long term decision, but you will want atleast a few years experience in that region. Once you decide on the region, you can finalize the b-schools.  IMO, you can do apply anywhere with your specific experience- India, UK, Europe, USA, or Asia. Its a matter of what your preferences and financial, social, geographical considerations are.

3. Executive MBA/ Full time MBA - Abroad, an exec MBA means that you continue to work while studying for MBA. You will have a few days every 1-2 months in the classroom, so you will need to travel or this. In India, Exec MBAs are run by the IIMs, but these are one-year, full-time, immersive MBA programs, akin to programs such as ISB PGP. I guess, when you mention exec MBAs, you mean the ones run by IIMs. A one year MBA makes sense and there are several options available that can be useful for you.   

hope I have answered all your questions.

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­1st attempt - GMAT FE     645 (89%) [31st May 2024]
2nd attempt - GMAT FE - 685 (97 %) [19 June 2024]

Hello,

I am Abhijit Pal, I am B.Tech from IIT Dhanbad in 2016 and is working in Coal India Limited (PSU) since 2016. 
I have been actively involved in Project Formation and Project Management work in my company and have gained considerable experience in Project  management, Leadership, CAPEX and Import.

I wish to do MBA from a renowned institute ( India/ abroad). I am not sure if I should persue executive MBA or full time MBA or which colleges I can apply to.

I wish to change my profession of work too after MBA.

Can someone please provide some Insights.

PS: ignore spelling errors, i am posting from mobile😆
@ABHIJITPAL ­- The IIT pedigree and GMAT score are good. A few q's before sharing feedback:

1. How has your professional journey been i.e. have there been promotions, have you led teams, any key achievements?

2. What are your career goals post mba i.e. which sector/ functions/ geographies are you keen on?

3. Anything on the extracurriculars front? Most global B-schools value this angle.

Regards,
Arvind
Founder, admitStreet | Schedule a free chat
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­Thanks for replying sir,

Point wise reply is as below -

1. I have got 2 promotions in my company and have been holding a position in my company from last 4 years that is supposed to be held by executives who are 3 scales above of me

2. Finance or Project Management

3. a. I have worked with NGO in teaching poor childrens for free
     b. I have taken part in International seminars and have presented paper there.
     c I have won prices in Chess and shotput and have International ranking of over 1800 in chess

 
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­Thanks for the update, Abhijit. Your work-ex, undergrad pedigree/ GMAT and EC's present good angles. Latest publish GMAT averages of global B-schools are here FYI, as a benchmark.

The decision on executive/ part-time MBA vs full-time MBA would depend on whether you would prefer short bursts of intense sessions (and thus fewer transitioning opportunities, broadly speaking) or a deeper intense program (where networking and career transition play a larger role) respectively. ISB and IIM PGPEx's are the 1-year (full-time) Indian equivalent of the executive MBA.

Broadly, top MBA programs for finance are here and consulting are here. Shortlisting programs would require a deeper discussion on parameters such as these.

Feel free to reach out through the links below for a deeper chat.

Regards,
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Hey ABHIJITPAL,

I am Priyanka, Client Manager at ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, that GMAT score jump from a 645 to a 685 in a month! That's seriously impressive. It sounds like you've been working hard at Coal India Limited – two promotions and handling responsibilities meant for senior folks, now that's what I call making your mark!

Here's the thing, Abhijit. With that kind of drive and a GMAT score that sharp, you present an amazing profile! An MBA could be the perfect springboard to jump into a new career path, whether it's finance or project management. Plus, your volunteer work with the NGO and those international seminars with presentations – that shows you're not just all numbers, but a well-rounded individual, too. Business schools love that kind of depth in their applicants.

The thing is, to really give you the best advice on whether a full-time MBA or an executive program would be your best fit, and which schools to target, we need to get to know you a little better. Your background, your specific goals – that kind of stuff. Please feel free to connect.

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Hi Abhijit,

I remember replying to your messages earlier. I think you've improved on your GMAT since then - congrats on this.  This is a pretty good improvement.

You are a bit on the older side for regular MBA programs abroad - though you may be able to squeeze in at this point. But slowly you are becoming more experienced, so in a year or two you will not be able to consider regular MBA programs.

You can consider exec programs in India now - there're some good programs at ISB and the IIM's.

Feel free to reach out for a more detailed chat. https://bit.ly/GM_AugAcd_Profile_Evaluation

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2nd attempt - GMAT FE - 685 (97 %) [19 June 2024]

Hello,

I am Abhijit Pal, I am B.Tech from IIT Dhanbad in 2016 and is working in Coal India Limited (PSU) since 2016. 
I have been actively involved in Project Formation and Project Management work in my company and have gained considerable experience in Project  management, Leadership, CAPEX and Import.

I wish to do MBA from a renowned institute ( India/ abroad). I am not sure if I should persue executive MBA or full time MBA or which colleges I can apply to.

I wish to change my profession of work too after MBA.

Can someone please provide some Insights.

PS: ignore spelling errors, i am posting from mobile😆
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