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General note: If anything please refrain posting especially when you are not sure or not confident.
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is anyone here applying for the ISB YL program?
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is anyone here applying for the ISB YL program?
planning to but still preparing for GMAT, will give an exam in November.
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This is no more the case in focus edition

Also I had a question, if we apply in R2. Does that mean our chances of getting in are less compared to folks who are applying in R1?
No.
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I have scored 675 with Q-86, V-81, DI-83 in GMAT with 6 years experience with below transition in career :
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4-Project Engineering Manager

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BTech -9.35 NIT Agartala
12th- 88% State board UP
10th - 85% State Board UP

Can someone do the profile evaluation please. I am planning to apply for round 1.
Which company? Goals?
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Alstom Transport. Targetting to infrastructure practices of MBB for urban mobility solutions. Long run targetting lt lead an urban mobility business or own a rolling stock portfolio.
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I just had a query regarding the placements at ISB....are there any companies or roles which specifically look for people with 5+ years experience or is everyone eligible for all companies?
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Companies do specify their requirements in JDs.

So, yes there will be companies that also look for 5+ years of work ex
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while in ISB recommendation page it mentions that LOR to be taken by a manager to whom we report, does it add any weightage or makes a difference if the director of the company or Manager + 1 level fills it?
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okay, thanks
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Academics:

10th : 79.33%
12th : 72.60%
Grad : 60.00%

Acads are a bit messed up due to personal health reasons but coped up in working.

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8 plus years.

Started at 3.5 lpa currently at 18 lpa plus and receiving job offers upwards 25 lpa in marketing related roles.

Have held a senior management position, driven projects and led teams (8-10 avg headcount), managed P&L accounts above 5 + cr, closed multiple pitches and managed operations.

Core expertise: Brand strategy, social media management and marketing, operational workflows, client relations, Ai workflows and financial management.

Kinds of clients managed ITC, Kotak811, Reliance Jio, Crompton Greaves, Milex, Pidilite etc.

Apart from this, managed a 9 month onsite project for the Rajasthan Government, build operations, workflows, social media campaigns and strategy.

Worked on brand side as well a top digital agency.

What are my realistic chances of making to any top B school in India and how much CAT/XAT/NMAT/GMAT scores will I need ?

A realistic and honest profile evaluation will help me determine my wayforward plan of action to pursue my MBA alongside a freelance gig I can opt for or stick to my job/pursue entrepreneurship.
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Hi, pls review my profile:

10th – 10 CGPA
12th – 94.6%
Undergrad – 8.6 CGPA, Mechanical Engineering, PSG

I currently work at Mahindra in Vehicle Architecture/Product Development and have ~5 years of experience. I’ve had two promotions relatively early in my career and have worked across multiple vehicle programmes, including BE 6, XEV 9e, XEV 9s and XUV 7XO. Currently leading 5 projects.

I also have 3 patents and have received multiple Mahindra Excellence Awards for my work. My experience is primarily in vehicle architecture, ergonomics, packaging, vehicle integration and cross-functional programme work.

I have also authored a research paper on vehicle ergonomics.

I also have a 3-month work stint with Magna, Austria, which gave me some international exposure.

Outside work, my profile is quite different from a typical engineering background. I’ve been involved in MUNs for 8+ years, including delegating experience as well as serving as a Delegation Head and Executive Board member. I’m also a portrait painter with exhibition experience and a business based on commissions and have been a lead vocalist for my college band. I also am the lead strategist in my family’s hospitality business.

I’m now considering an MBA to eventually move from core engineering toward product strategy, programme/general management, consulting or entrepreneurship.

I’d like an honest assessment of my chances at the top B schools in India, particularly ISB.

How would my profile be viewed? And what GMAT score should I realistically target for ISB?

Looking for a realistic assessment.
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