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Hello,

I'm planning to apply for ISB in Jan’26

Can your please help me with my profile?

10th- 79.4% (2010)
12th- 88.6 % (2012)
B.Tech- 8.22 GPA (Government Engineering College, UP, Graduated in 2017)
M.Tech - 8.6 GPA ( IIT BHU, Varanasi, Graduated in 2020)

2017 - 2018 Took a break for 1 year as I had preparation for GATE Exam.(GATE 1st attempt - AIR 648, GATE 2nd attempt- AIR 374)

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Work ex- 5 Years -: Entirely on Software development of Electric Vehicles
1. L&T
2. EATON INDIA INNOVATION CENTER
3. KPIT TECHNOLOGIES

EXTRA CIRRICULAR -
Gold medal in Acting and Theme dance in bachelors.
Silver medal in district Football competition
Geopolitics and Power Electronics blogs.
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Your profile for ISB’s Jan 2026 application is strong, with an 8.6 GPA M.Tech from IIT BHU, 5 years of EV software development experience at L&T, Eaton, and KPIT, and extracurriculars like acting, football, and blogging.

Aim for a GMAT score of 645+ to stay competitive. Highlight leadership in work/projects, quantify achievements, and craft a unique narrative around EVs and sustainability.

Engage in community initiatives to enhance your profile. Start GMAT prep and essay drafting by mid-2025. Good luck!
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Thanks for the suggestions.
Please tell me more about community initiatives.
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A GMAT score of 645+ will significantly boost the chances.

All the Best.
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Batmna

You have a pretty interesting profile for ISB.

Here’s how I’d break it down:

Strengths
  • Solid academics: Strong B.Tech GPA + M.Tech from IIT BHU is a big plus, even with the one-year break for GATE (which you can frame positively as perseverance).
  • Specialized domain: 5 years in EV software is unique — ISB likes tech candidates who work in emerging industries.
  • Leadership in ECs: Acting/dance medals add personality; most engineers don’t have such creative credentials, which could help you stand out.
  • Blogging: Geopolitics + technical topics give you interesting essay fodder.

Watch-outs
  • GMAT: Without a score, it’s hard to gauge competitiveness, but for your demographic (Indian engineer), aim for 710+ (GMAT) / 665+ (GMAT Focus) to be in a strong position.
  • Work scope: You’ll need to showcase impact — not just the tech you built, but how it drove business value, innovation, or leadership opportunities.
  • Gap year: Will need a crisp explanation (your GATE ranks are good evidence of productive use).

Suggestions for next 5–6 months
  • Lock in GMAT prep early — target score by Dec this year.
  • Collect stories of leadership, innovation, and collaboration at work.
  • Keep blogging — one or two high-quality, widely-read pieces could become part of your “hook.”

Do you already have a sense of whether you’ll pitch product management or strategy/consulting as your post-MBA goal? That choice will shape your entire ISB narrative - you should think of post-MBA goals that align with EV/clean-tech trends

Post your GMAT if you want to brainstorm on your application materials, feel free to reach out to us at https://www.crackadmission.com/contact-us

Wishing you all the very Best !!
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A GMAT score of 645+ will significantly boost the chances.

All the Best.
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Thanks. I am yet to give GMAT. Targetting 700+ although.
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Thank you for the detailed response Arijit
Yes, i am targeting 700 plus in GMAT Focus. Also i am more inclined towards Product management and strategy as compared to consulting.