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Hi I am looking to apply for ISB, IIM A PGPX and IIM Kozhikode PGP BL 2026-2027 intake through GRE
What is the recommended GRE score for it
My academics
10th-88%
12th-88%
UG(Bachelor of Business Administration)-66%
PG(MBA)-8.6

Positions of Responsibility
Debate Club and Theatre club in my UG
Placement Coordinator in my MBA
Running a food page with 23000 followers in Instagram
Worked part time in a startup and helped scale and generate revenue.

Work Experience
Worked for 11 months in EY as an Analyst
Working for 5 years in TCS in numerous roles:
Started as a Business Analyst in General Management Team where I was involved in Talent transformation and
key strategic initiatives
Moved to Education Business Unit as a Bid Manager where I handled end to end bid management and submission.

Currently working as a Strategic Alliances and Partnership Manager for the TCS Google Business Unit where I am involved in selling,implementing and guiding the new and existing customers on all Google Products such as Google Cloud,Google Workspace and Gemini solutions.

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Awarded as Best Performer in TCS
Awarded Class 2nd in my 12th Commerce Stream
Awarded in my MBA for key contributions to placements.

What is the ideal GRE score to get in
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Dear isbaspirant2026,

While even a 336+ GRE score doesn't guarantee an admission, based on your profile and prior academic scores, you need to ideally aim for a score in excess of 325 to get a realistic shot at both ISB and IIM A PGPX. For the Business Leadership course at IIM K, the score threshold can be lower - but still 320+

Hope this helps.

Feel free to reach out to us when you are ready to start working on your apps.

Cheers and all the very best !
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Good profile all the best
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Hi isbaspirant2026 Hope this finds you well

I might receive criticism for saying this, but if you are new to B-School admissions, the first thing you must understand is that core IT profiles (TCS, Infosys, Wipro) are the most critiqued among all the segments that apply to top-tier B-Schools. I find it interesting that you worked directly with MAANG-associated clients/products, but how deeply you have understood the nuances of the technical roadmaps leading to an improved business outcome is crucial to demonstrate in your B-School applications/interviews. You will have to prepare a very strong case about post MBA plans.

Trust me when I say that if you are serious about IIM AB or ISB, you should target a very high score, ideally upwards of 330 on the GRE. Anything less, and there will always be someone from these companies with a better score or slightly better work experience, potentially snatching the seat from you.


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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aanchal-sahni-83b00819/ |WEBSITE: https://mbaguideconsulting.com/| Message(WA): +91 9971200927| email- mbaguideconsulting@gmail.com­

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Hi I am looking to apply for ISB, IIM A PGPX and IIM Kozhikode PGP BL 2026-2027 intake through GRE
What is the recommended GRE score for it
My academics
10th-88%
12th-88%
UG(Bachelor of Business Administration)-66%
PG(MBA)-8.6

Positions of Responsibility
Debate Club and Theatre club in my UG
Placement Coordinator in my MBA
Running a food page with 23000 followers in Instagram
Worked part time in a startup and helped scale and generate revenue.

Work Experience
Worked for 11 months in EY as an Analyst
Working for 5 years in TCS in numerous roles:
Started as a Business Analyst in General Management Team where I was involved in Talent transformation and
key strategic initiatives
Moved to Education Business Unit as a Bid Manager where I handled end to end bid management and submission.

Currently working as a Strategic Alliances and Partnership Manager for the TCS Google Business Unit where I am involved in selling,implementing and guiding the new and existing customers on all Google Products such as Google Cloud,Google Workspace and Gemini solutions.

Accolades
Awarded as Best Performer in TCS
Awarded Class 2nd in my 12th Commerce Stream
Awarded in my MBA for key contributions to placements.

What is the ideal GRE score to get in
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Hi
My profile is not a Core IT profile as I have worked in multiple functions and also from a non engineering background.
Won't that add to diversity?
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Hi isbaspirant2026 Hope this finds you well

I might receive criticism for saying this, but if you are new to B-School admissions, the first thing you must understand is that core IT profiles (TCS, Infosys, Wipro) are the most critiqued among all the segments that apply to top-tier B-Schools. I find it interesting that you worked directly with MAANG-associated clients/products, but how deeply you have understood the nuances of the technical roadmaps leading to an improved business outcome is crucial to demonstrate in your B-School applications/interviews. You will have to prepare a very strong case about post MBA plans.

Trust me when I say that if you are serious about IIM AB or ISB, you should target a very high score, ideally upwards of 330 on the GRE. Anything less, and there will always be someone from these companies with a better score or slightly better work experience, potentially snatching the seat from you.


Best wishes
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alumna, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
Founder, MBAGuideConsulting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aanchal-sahni-83b00819/ |WEBSITE: https://mbaguideconsulting.com/| Message(WA): +91 9971200927| email- mbaguideconsulting@gmail.com­

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Hi I am looking to apply for ISB, IIM A PGPX and IIM Kozhikode PGP BL 2026-2027 intake through GRE
What is the recommended GRE score for it
My academics
10th-88%
12th-88%
UG(Bachelor of Business Administration)-66%
PG(MBA)-8.6

Positions of Responsibility
Debate Club and Theatre club in my UG
Placement Coordinator in my MBA
Running a food page with 23000 followers in Instagram
Worked part time in a startup and helped scale and generate revenue.

Work Experience
Worked for 11 months in EY as an Analyst
Working for 5 years in TCS in numerous roles:
Started as a Business Analyst in General Management Team where I was involved in Talent transformation and
key strategic initiatives
Moved to Education Business Unit as a Bid Manager where I handled end to end bid management and submission.

Currently working as a Strategic Alliances and Partnership Manager for the TCS Google Business Unit where I am involved in selling,implementing and guiding the new and existing customers on all Google Products such as Google Cloud,Google Workspace and Gemini solutions.

Accolades
Awarded as Best Performer in TCS
Awarded Class 2nd in my 12th Commerce Stream
Awarded in my MBA for key contributions to placements.

What is the ideal GRE score to get in
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Hello isbaspirant2026,

No score guarantees an admit; however, a score in excess of 325 is what will give you a reasonable chance; of course, the higher the score, the better it is going to be.

All the best!
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Hi I am looking to apply for ISB, IIM A PGPX and IIM Kozhikode PGP BL 2026-2027 intake through GRE
What is the recommended GRE score for it
My academics
10th-88%
12th-88%
UG(Bachelor of Business Administration)-66%
PG(MBA)-8.6

Positions of Responsibility
Debate Club and Theatre club in my UG
Placement Coordinator in my MBA
Running a food page with 23000 followers in Instagram
Worked part time in a startup and helped scale and generate revenue.

Work Experience
Worked for 11 months in EY as an Analyst
Working for 5 years in TCS in numerous roles:
Started as a Business Analyst in General Management Team where I was involved in Talent transformation and
key strategic initiatives
Moved to Education Business Unit as a Bid Manager where I handled end to end bid management and submission.

Currently working as a Strategic Alliances and Partnership Manager for the TCS Google Business Unit where I am involved in selling,implementing and guiding the new and existing customers on all Google Products such as Google Cloud,Google Workspace and Gemini solutions.

Accolades
Awarded as Best Performer in TCS
Awarded Class 2nd in my 12th Commerce Stream
Awarded in my MBA for key contributions to placements.

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Hi I am looking to apply for ISB, IIM A PGPX and IIM Kozhikode PGP BL 2026-2027 intake through GRE
What is the recommended GRE score for it
My academics
10th-88%
12th-88%
UG(Bachelor of Business Administration)-66%
PG(MBA)-8.6

Positions of Responsibility
Debate Club and Theatre club in my UG
Placement Coordinator in my MBA
Running a food page with 23000 followers in Instagram
Worked part time in a startup and helped scale and generate revenue.

Work Experience
Worked for 11 months in EY as an Analyst
Working for 5 years in TCS in numerous roles:
Started as a Business Analyst in General Management Team where I was involved in Talent transformation and
key strategic initiatives
Moved to Education Business Unit as a Bid Manager where I handled end to end bid management and submission.

Currently working as a Strategic Alliances and Partnership Manager for the TCS Google Business Unit where I am involved in selling,implementing and guiding the new and existing customers on all Google Products such as Google Cloud,Google Workspace and Gemini solutions.

Accolades
Awarded as Best Performer in TCS
Awarded Class 2nd in my 12th Commerce Stream
Awarded in my MBA for key contributions to placements.

What is the ideal GRE score to get in
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Hi isbaspirant2026 ! Your profile looks good. With a great MBA CGPA, professional experience at TCS, and leadership in various extracurriculars, you're positioning yourself as a well-rounded candidate. However, your undergraduate score (66%) may raise some concerns for highly competitive programs like ISB and IIMs, so it might be important to provide context around it in your essays. For the GRE, aiming for a score in the range of 320-330 would make you a competitive candidate, especially for ISB and IIM A, PGPX program, while a score closer to 325+ can strengthen your application for IIM Kozhikode's PGP BL. Additionally, focusing on measurable achievements in your work roles, such as your involvement in strategic partnerships and leadership in business initiatives, will further enhance your profile. Keep in mind that a strong application narrative, focusing on your impact and growth, alongside a good GRE score, will be key to your success. All the best!

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