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ISB PGP 2028 Profile Review What GMAT Score Should I Target? 27 Aug 2026, 05:09
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Hi everyone,
I am targeting the Indian School of Business (ISB) PGP for the Class of 2028 and would really appreciate your feedback on my profile, particularly regarding the GMAT score I should target.
Profile:
  • Work Experience: 4 years as of August 2026, currently working as a Management Consultant at a multinational consulting firm. I have worked with clients across the retail, media, and logistics sectors.
  • Education: B.Tech. in Biotechnology from IIT Roorkee, graduated in 2022 with Honors.
  • Research Experience: During college, I completed research internships at Harvard University, Australian National University, and Fudan University.
  • Graduation Percentage: 74%
  • Higher Secondary (Class 12): 80.8%
I would especially appreciate insights on:
  1. How competitive my overall profile is for ISB PGP.
  2. What GMAT score range should I target to maximize my chances of getting an interview/admit?
  3. Are there any potential weaknesses or red flags in my profile that I should address through my application?
Any feedback from current ISB students, alumni, or applicants with a similar profile would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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ISB PGP 2028 Profile Review What GMAT Score Should I Target? 27 Aug 2026, 21:59
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Hi,

This is a strong profile, with the IIT brand and international research experience at Harvard, ANU, and Fudan adding good differentiation. With 4 years of work experience, you’re also within the sweet spot for ISB. The key now is to be very clear about your post-MBA goals and what you specifically want to do after ISB. I’d recommend targeting 675+ on the GMAT to remain competitive, while putting equal focus on demonstrating your impact and career progression.

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Hi everyone,
I am targeting the Indian School of Business (ISB) PGP for the Class of 2028 and would really appreciate your feedback on my profile, particularly regarding the GMAT score I should target.
Profile:
  • Work Experience: 4 years as of August 2026, currently working as a Management Consultant at a multinational consulting firm. I have worked with clients across the retail, media, and logistics sectors.
  • Education: B.Tech. in Biotechnology from IIT Roorkee, graduated in 2022 with Honors.
  • Research Experience: During college, I completed research internships at Harvard University, Australian National University, and Fudan University.
  • Graduation Percentage: 74%
  • Higher Secondary (Class 12): 80.8%
I would especially appreciate insights on:
  1. How competitive my overall profile is for ISB PGP.
  2. What GMAT score range should I target to maximize my chances of getting an interview/admit?
  3. Are there any potential weaknesses or red flags in my profile that I should address through my application?
Any feedback from current ISB students, alumni, or applicants with a similar profile would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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ISB PGP 2028 Profile Review What GMAT Score Should I Target? 28 Aug 2026, 02:41
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A 645+ score will significantly boost the profile. All the Best.
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ISB PGP 2028 Profile Review What GMAT Score Should I Target? 28 Aug 2026, 03:11
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Your odds come down entirely to what you say about your work and how you say it. The profile on its own, stripped of the narrative, is fairly ordinary. I have seen mentees with as little as two years of experience get into ISB PGP off a consulting background, so the sharpness of the application and how you hold up in the interview are the two most important things. Treat the GMAT the same way, and don't settle for adequate, push past 675.

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Hi everyone,
I am targeting the Indian School of Business (ISB) PGP for the Class of 2028 and would really appreciate your feedback on my profile, particularly regarding the GMAT score I should target.
Profile:
  • Work Experience: 4 years as of August 2026, currently working as a Management Consultant at a multinational consulting firm. I have worked with clients across the retail, media, and logistics sectors.
  • Education: B.Tech. in Biotechnology from IIT Roorkee, graduated in 2022 with Honors.
  • Research Experience: During college, I completed research internships at Harvard University, Australian National University, and Fudan University.
  • Graduation Percentage: 74%
  • Higher Secondary (Class 12): 80.8%
I would especially appreciate insights on:
  1. How competitive my overall profile is for ISB PGP.
  2. What GMAT score range should I target to maximize my chances of getting an interview/admit?
  3. Are there any potential weaknesses or red flags in my profile that I should address through my application?
Any feedback from current ISB students, alumni, or applicants with a similar profile would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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ISB PGP 2028 Profile Review What GMAT Score Should I Target? 29 Aug 2026, 01:39
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Hi everyone,
I’m planning to apply to the ISB PGP for the Class of 2028 and am currently targeting Round 2.
I wanted to understand how the different application rounds work in terms of admission chances. Does applying in R2 or R3 actually reduce your chances compared with R1 because a significant portion of the class has already been admitted?
More specifically, does ISB maintain a roughly proportional intake across rounds based on the number of applications received, or are a fixed number/percentage of seats allocated to each round?
ISB mentions that applying in different rounds does not materially affect the chances of selection, but I’m curious to hear from current students, alumni, or applicants about how this works in practice.
Would appreciate any insights, especially regarding R1 vs R2 for the Class of 2028.
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ISB PGP 2028 Profile Review What GMAT Score Should I Target? 31 Aug 2026, 05:00
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If by "Targeting" a GMAT score, you could get it, I would suggest you to target 805. It will give you a sound footing to negotiate high scholarships (provided of course your application comes out well).

If you cannot get an 805, then the job is simpler. Target your best possible score... Prepare seriously for the GMAT for a maximum of 3.5 months (NOT MORE)

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Hi everyone,
I’m planning to apply to the ISB PGP for the Class of 2028 and am currently targeting Round 2.
I wanted to understand how the different application rounds work in terms of admission chances. Does applying in R2 or R3 actually reduce your chances compared with R1 because a significant portion of the class has already been admitted?
More specifically, does ISB maintain a roughly proportional intake across rounds based on the number of applications received, or are a fixed number/percentage of seats allocated to each round?
ISB mentions that applying in different rounds does not materially affect the chances of selection, but I’m curious to hear from current students, alumni, or applicants about how this works in practice.
Would appreciate any insights, especially regarding R1 vs R2 for the Class of 2028.
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