Calling all IIM Bangalore EPGP Applicants (2022 Intake, Class of 2023)

Yes -there would be many people who got shortlisted with less than 700 GMAT. Getting MBA admit is not only a factor of GMAT score It matters on many factors including how the contents were curated and presented to the AdCom. Please go through this post that may help to understand how to maximize odds of success of an MBA application - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/ur ... 9763414016

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Yes, I have drafted the application well, proofread by my friend, an alumni of Bangalore with a similar profile. The only thing is that he scored less on GMAT last year. Not sure what I missed; I am currently heading more than 20 employees and handling a branch of 170 croroes. Awarded by Governor also for my good work. Not sure what else I would have needed to impress adcom There are many 750+ candidates deliberately left out by B.

Lets see how interview in A & C will go.

I am very surprised that so many candidates with outstanding GMAT scores and a very strong academic and professional background have not been even shortlisted. The only ridiculous reason that I can think of is that the admissions team might have felt that you all would probably get into b-schools like Harvard, Insead etc, and IIMA and choose them over IIMB. So, they might have left you out to show IIMB as an institution that is very hard to get into. I cannot understand how I stood a chance against strong candidates like you.

Not sure if the competition is so high this year but I got shortlisted for interviews at ABC with a 710 GMAT and 5 WE. Couldn't convert probably due to applying in Round 3.
I hope this message inspires some of you to keep trying.

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I have a WE of over 9 years in the IT services. Scored 700 on the GMAT. Have good extracurricular achievements. I believe my SOP was well written too, portraying my story properly. Yet didnt get shortlisted.

Could it be a case where the programme is looking for diversity in the class and hence not looking at IT folks as much? Or is it that a 700 score for an IT Indian male is too generic a profile at the outset?

Also, is there a chance that the profiles which havent been shortlisted now will be considered for R2 & R3?

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We worked with many candidates with below 700 GMAT score and a few of them is in IT services profile (highest competition); it isn’t always about GMAT score. A lot depends on your application & Essays. Maybe you were unable to convince the admissions committee on why you need MBA.
Also, from experience, everyone believes their essays and application is well written (of course, since they have given their best) but sometimes key points are missed and that might cost you a lot.
For IIM B, sometime higher years of experience (10+) is also a deterrent. While the class always has a few candidates in 10+ yrs of exp range, not too many are shortlisted.

Regards,
Tridisha

Has anyone got the dates for the WAT/Interview? It is not mentioned in the application status link.

Hi Shashank933,

Sorry to hear that. But you have a good GMAT score and as you mentioned, a lot of extracurricular. So, you will definitely crack some good colleges!!

Do not let a small setback disturb you. But take it as a learning curve. GMAT is only a small part of profile evaluation. Try to prepare the application in the best possible way you can, so that you get what you deserve.

Best of luck for other colleges. You definitely will come out stronger out of this and get some great admits this year!!

Hi Rachit6989,

Its not just the profile, but how you market your profile in the SOP.

There are large number of candidates with less than 700 GMAT who got shortlisted this year. Anyways, the average GMAT of IIMB is around 690, that means more than 50% of the successfully admit candidates have scores lower than 700.

But, since the score is less than 700 GMAT, you will definitely require more than average application and interview to pull this off.

Don't get disheartened, you will definitely convert some college good. Wish you the best for your future!

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Friends,

Today I learned why it is essential to have a good guide beside you; otherwise, even after winning 50% of the battle of MBA, you may lose the final war!

After being applied to ABC, I got shortlisted for A & C as per expected lines. So my interview for Cal got scheduled for 12th September, i.e., Today. However, to my dismay, I got an explicit rejection from IIM-Bangalore two days before my Cal interview, and my confidence and the world came crashing down. So I have left the hope for getting into the other B-Schools in which I have received the shortlist.

To vent the frustration, I posted this on the IIM Group discussion forum that even after scoring 750 in GMAT and having sufficiently good extracurriculars, I got rejected by B!

As the saying goes, "when anything is written in destiny, the whole universe conspires to make it happen." And then I received a text from Mr Rupam Lakhar, an IIMC Alumni (https://www.mentoringsquare.com) and gave me few pointers that may have led to rejection and shown me few slides that have the ingredients to succeed, especially what I feel is he is an expert in guiding what IIM's wants being alumni. Immediately I requested him to conduct a mock for the upcoming interview, and we settled for few mocks. He gave me the success mantra for maximizing the chances of getting selected and boosted my confidence for the IIM Cal interview.

After Today's interview, I feel that I have decoded 80% of my interview well in advance of the scheduled interview because of him only; he got into the nerves of the institute and showed me the right things they wanted. Now, I am sure that I will cut; if not, I will have no regrets because I have given my 100%. I have that satisfaction.

This post expresses my gratitude to Mr Rupam may not be construed as a Publicity or Marketing Post. I want to thanks my mentor from the bottom of my heart. Would you please continue to provide such services in the field of mentorship?

Shashank

I wish you all the best!

Thanks Shashank933

Did anyone with 10+ year Ex got shortlist listed?

when will interview schedule will come for IIM B interview any idea?

*dates

falgun01, schedule came in the mail now

Yes! Just received! 20th Sep

Guyz I am still not sure how and what to prepare/expect in WAT? Any help will be appreciated