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I have scored 7.8 CGPA in 10th & 83.53 in 3 year Diploma in Electrical Engineering & 6.87 in AMIE ( Equivalent B.tech) . I have 6+ year of working experience in MNC company in Engineering field . Can you please confirm for the target GMAT score and possibility for IIMA.
With the right narrative (essays + overall application) and a strong GMAT, you can definitely be in the race for .

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- Minimum: 700

One area to be mindful of : candidates from AMIE backgrounds sometimes face challenges in communication/clarity during interviews. That’s something hard to assess over chat.

Overall: possible with the right positioning + GMAT.

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Hi SwiftBat,

Your profile has strong elements, particularly your CA qualification and the entrepreneurial experience of running your own practice, which can stand out if positioned effectively. However, your academics are relatively weak. The short stints and your recent role may also raise questions around stability and depth of impact. A strong GMAT score (675+) will be important, especially given the high number of CAs targeting these programs. Ultimately, your overall narrative and how well you connect your past experiences to your post-MBA goals will be critical.

All the Best!

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Can you please evaluate my profile and provide some guidance on my chances of getting shortlisted?
Academic Background:
• Class X (CBSE): 8.8 CGPA
• Class XII (CBSE): 91%
• B.Com (Hons), DU SOL: 60%
• Chartered Accountant: 53% (Final)
Professional Experience: 6+ Years
• Articleship (3 years) – Completed from a mid-sized CA firm in Delhi, with core exposure to Audit, Taxation, Accounting, and Finance. (I would also like to understand whether this period is considered as formal work experience for executive programs.)
• Post-Qualification Experience:
1. NatWest Markets (RBS) – Worked for 7 months as a Senior Analyst in Regulatory Reporting (Derivatives), handling trade and transaction reporting.
2. Own CA Practice – Managed and operated my own firm in Delhi for approximately 2 years and 3 months, handling end-to-end client engagements across finance, compliance, and advisory.
3. Current Role – Working as a Credit Manager in Business Banking at one of India’s leading banks for the past 3 months. My role involves credit assessment, financial analysis, and risk evaluation of business profiles.
Test Scores:
• GMAT: Not attempted yet
I am particularly targeting the one-year Executive MBA program at IIM Ahmedabad or Tier 1 B Schools and would value your honest assessment of my profile, along with any suggestions on how I can strengthen my chances.
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Hi WorkDrop,

I would need more details about your work experience to provide more specific guidance. Also, it’s important to clarify your post-MBA goals, as your narrative and positioning will be critical—especially since this would be your second MBA. You will need to clearly answer the “why MBA” and “why now” questions. Additionally, aiming for a GMAT score of around 675 or higher will significantly strengthen your chances.

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31/male/India
1. 10th - 10 CGPA
2. 12th - 89%
3. undergrad - B.E - 68%
4. MBA in Marketing from Tier 2 college in India- 8.2 CGPA
5. 5 years work experience in Market research industry
6. yet to take GMAT

targeting IIM A PGPX for my second MBA

how does my current profile look and what gmat score should I ideally target?
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Hi,

Overall, you have a strong profile for PGPX, with a good GRE score, international exposure, and CFA credentials. It would be helpful to understand more about your current role in terms of impact, nature of work, and any leadership responsibilities. I agree that the key will be clearly articulating why you need an MBA at this stage and how it will add value beyond your current position.

All the Best!

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10 th 10 cgpa
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UG- Delhi University Economics honours - 6.68 cgpa
Diploma in finance _ ISBF/ UOL - first division
Masters in finance - Esade business school ( international exposure)-8.5 cgpa
CFA 2 passed
5 yes work experience inIB from big 4 India

GRE 333- (167;166)

How is this profile for pgpx IIMA ?
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10 th 10 cgpa
12 th 90%
UG- Delhi University Economics honours - 6.68 cgpa
Diploma in finance _ ISBF/ UOL - first division
Masters in finance - Esade business school ( international exposure)-8.5 cgpa
CFA 2 passed
5 yrs work experience in IB from big 4 India

GRE 333- (167;166)

How is this profile for pgpx IIMA ?
Amazing... 😀

Check profile of this candidate... 332 GRE and Finance background CA... Joined IIM-A this year

If you reach him on LinkedIn, then he will be happy to help... 😀

https://www.linkedin.com/in/utsavpathak222/

Check his success story that he posted on his linkedIn ..

Bhoopendra Singh
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Q: How is your profle for PGPX???
Ans: Amazing… 😀

Check profile of this candidate… 332 GRE and Finance background CA… Joined IIM-A this year

If you reach him on LinkedIn, then he will be happy to help… 😀

https://www.linkedin.com/in/utsavpathak222/

Check his success story that he posted on his linkedIn ..

Bhoopendra Singh
http://www.GMATinsight.com | http://www.AdmitSure.com
and he didn’t just get admit from IIM-A... He got it from IIM-B and ISB too... 😀
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