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https://www.linkedin.com/company/iim-ba ... e-program/


Please refer the official pages of IIMB EGPG ( Instagram and LinkedIn) for any info.
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Hi
I scored 645 in gmat fe
I have 6 years of work ex in ongc (psu) where i manage a shift of around 20 people at an onshore oil rig.

I wanted to know what my chances are at iims a b c.

Or should i try to improve my score
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Hi Toddlerandgmat,

You have stellar academics and a stable career graph; yes, it would have liked to see some extra-curricular activities out there but it is what it is.

Put a set of compelling essays in place along with a 665+ on the GMAT and you should have a very competitive chance at receiving an interview call.

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Hello , can someone help me evaluate my profile

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10th - 98.6%
12th -96.8%
UG Engg- 9.23/10 CGPA (within top 5 out of 75 students)
PG Engg- 10/10 Gold medalist

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2) Ford &Volvo (6 yrs) :
Project/Product development Engineer Electric Vehicles for electric vehicle fleet
Handled many onsite projects in Sweden and Germany

Planning for colleges IIMs and ISB within India

Not any noteworthy extra curricular I have.

What should be the GMAT score I should target for ?
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Hi MacT750,

You have shared very limited details pertaining to your profile.

On the GMAT front, your existing score is a bit under the average; so, it makes sense to give the GMAT one more shot; you have nothing to lose.

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I wanted to know what my chances are at iims a b c.

Or should i try to improve my score
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I wanted to know what my chances are at iims a b c.

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Hi @MacT750,

Your selection depends on number of other factors than GMAT score. But based in score itself, 645 is on a slightly lower side, though few people qualify with this score from oil PSUs every year.

A better score will always help.
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Hello Everyone! I am an EPGP Alum from 2017-18 and for the past 7+ years, I and my team have been helping candidates put their best foot forward for Indian B-school admissions. Just like every year, we have opened up slots for R1 admission to IIMS and ISBs and will only be taking a handful of candidate so that we can maintain high personal attention. Reach out through DM if you are looking for support in your application journey.
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Hi please help in evaluating my profile (Indian male engineer 😭)

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12th: 82.8%
Btech: 8.08 from IEM, Kolkata (Tier 3 college but qualified via WBJEE, probably not relevant)
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Should I take another attempt at the gmat or should I put all my focus now on the application?
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Score is higher than the class average(past 3 years). Since only 6years of Exp(lessthan class average) general trend last year was that candidates with <7 years are preferred. But need to understand the professional journey as the above info is basic and meets criteria
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Are test scores looked at differently for different backgrounds as well? For example, will a commerce bg be favoured over an engineering bg if they have the same gmat/ gre score?
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No that is not the case. There will be a profile cummulative score - Score+Appliaction(profile strength)+WAT+Interview

Score/WAT is purely student control, Application - Subjective but criteria based assessment
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I see that the R1 deadline is on August 7th, 2025. I'm yet to appear for my GMAT and was planning to take the exam in the last weekend of July. Would that leave me with enough time to apply for the program, considering I would need to work on my applications and recommendations and everything else? What are the other things I should be keeping in mind for the application process, which might be time and effort consuming, so that I can plan accordingly?
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I see that the R1 deadline is on August 7th, 2025. I'm yet to appear for my GMAT and was planning to take the exam in the last weekend of July. Would that leave me with enough time to apply for the program, considering I would need to work on my applications and recommendations and everything else? What are the other things I should be keeping in mind for the application process, which might be time and effort consuming, so that I can plan accordingly?
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Hi,

Thank you for your query. It is indeed tough to manage so many things together.

To begin with, you won't need a separate CV to prepare for IIMB. In the form itself you have to enter your roles and responsibilities and work accomplishments in 200 words for each job. So, you can start jotting down those pointers whenever time permits.

A 600-words SOP with no specific essay needs to be submitted that will take time to think and structure to cover your past, present, and future to EPGP.

Two LoR you need to trigger from the application portal itself, and you won't be able to submit the application unless LoRs are submitted by your recommenders. So, you can plan accordingly if you want to go with R1 only.

LoR Questions:
1. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?
2. According to you, what are applicant's key strengths?
3. According to you, what are applicant's major weaknesses?

However, if you believe you'd be able to put forward a strong application if you apply in R2, then apply in R2. A strong application in R2 is much better than a rushed R1 application.

And all the best for your GMAT. Aim for a 645+ score (equivalent to 700 of GMAT classic version) as the average for IIMB EPGP is around 690 of classic version.

Hope this helps!
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This really helps a lot, thank you!
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I see that the R1 deadline is on August 7th, 2025. I'm yet to appear for my GMAT and was planning to take the exam in the last weekend of July. Would that leave me with enough time to apply for the program, considering I would need to work on my applications and recommendations and everything else? What are the other things I should be keeping in mind for the application process, which might be time and effort consuming, so that I can plan accordingly?
Hi,

Thank you for your query. It is indeed tough to manage so many things together.

To begin with, you won't need a separate CV to prepare for IIMB. In the form itself you have to enter your roles and responsibilities and work accomplishments in 200 words for each job. So, you can start jotting down those pointers whenever time permits.

A 600-words SOP with no specific essay needs to be submitted that will take time to think and structure to cover your past, present, and future to EPGP.

Two LoR you need to trigger from the application portal itself, and you won't be able to submit the application unless LoRs are submitted by your recommenders. So, you can plan accordingly if you want to go with R1 only.

LoR Questions:
1. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?
2. According to you, what are applicant's key strengths?
3. According to you, what are applicant's major weaknesses?

However, if you believe you'd be able to put forward a strong application if you apply in R2, then apply in R2. A strong application in R2 is much better than a rushed R1 application.

And all the best for your GMAT. Aim for a 645+ score (equivalent to 700 of GMAT classic version) as the average for IIMB EPGP is around 690 of classic version.

Hope this helps!
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IIM B needs 5 years of work ex right?
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They need 5 years of work by 31st March, 2026.
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