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I applied 2 years ago, the feedback that they gave is my score was low ( i applied using 324 in gmat) along with my experience. I didn’t apply last year

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Hi,

I am planning for course of 2027-28,

Profile:
Age: 27, Male
5.5 yrs (as of March’ 27) - Mechanical Design Engineer
Companies: Hyster-Yale Material Handling, Vanderlande

Education:
M. Tech. - WILP BITS Pilani - Automotive Engg. - 7.90 CGPA
B. Tech. - MIT-WPU Mechanical Engg. - 8.04 CGPA
12th - 79%
10th - 9.0 CGPA

Target - ISB PGP, IIM A PGPX, IIM B EPGP

Could you advise me on:
1. Competitive GMAT Score required
2. Improvements in profile for conversion

Thank you in advance.
You need a clear post MBA goal and a clear narrative on how PGP/MBA is going to add value. Having said this

You have a decent profile for ISB and IIM 1-year programs, but I’ll be honest, this is not a profile that sells itself automatically. A lot will depend on how well you position your experience and what kind of impact you can show.

The good part is that core engineering/manufacturing profiles are relatively less crowded compared to IT or consulting applicants. Your experience at companies like Hyster-Yale and Vanderlande gives industrial depth, and 5.5 years of experience is in a comfortable range for ISB and closer to the sweet spot for IIM executive programs. The BITS WILP M.Tech also adds some academic credibility.

Where I would be slightly critical is that, based on what you’ve shared, the profile currently feels a bit execution-heavy. “Mechanical Design Engineer” can sometimes get viewed as technical delivery unless there are clear stories around ownership, cost savings, design improvements, cross-functional leadership, client interaction, patents, automation, or measurable business impact.

Also, for IIMA PGPX and IIMB EPGP, post-MBA goal clarity becomes very important. If the goal is simply “move into consulting/management,” it may feel generic.

Academically, things are fine overall. Nothing concerning, but also no major spike that compensates automatically.

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Hello Animesh7

Your profile is strong. The main task is to develop a persuasive narrative that connects your background, achievements, MBA need, and post-MBA career direction.
You are competitive, but your applicant pool is also highly competitive. Therefore, you should target a score above the class average. Aim for 685+ on the GMAT or 330+ on the GRE.

For a detailed discussion and profile-building guidance, please schedule a free strategy session: https://www.expertsglobal.com/gmat-gre-prep-admission-consulting-bundle/

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Hi,

I am planning for course of 2027-28,

Profile:
Age: 27, Male
5.5 yrs (as of March’ 27) - Mechanical Design Engineer
Companies: Hyster-Yale Material Handling, Vanderlande

Education:
M. Tech. - WILP BITS Pilani - Automotive Engg. - 7.90 CGPA
B. Tech. - MIT-WPU Mechanical Engg. - 8.04 CGPA
12th - 79%
10th - 9.0 CGPA

Target - ISB PGP, IIM A PGPX, IIM B EPGP

Could you advise me on:
1. Competitive GMAT Score required
2. Improvements in profile for conversion

Thank you in advance.
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