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­Welcome 2025-2026 ISB Applicants

Welcome, all ISB class of 2027 hopefuls. Let's use this platform to know each other, exchange ideas, and discuss app strategies. Who all are applying? Let us know by commenting below. Follow the thread and bookmark this post.






ISB MBA Deadlines 2024-25
RoundApplication DeadlineDecisions Released
Round 1Sep 14, 2025End of Nov 2025
Round 2Dec 7, 2025End of Feb 2026
Round 3Jan 25, 2026Mid March 2026

ISB MBA Essays 2024-25
Essay 1Provide an honest portrayal of yourself, emphasizing your strengths and weaknesses. Highlight the key elements that have shaped your personal journey. Give relevant illustrations as needed. (400 words)
Essay 2Contemplate two distinct situations—one where you experienced success and another where you faced failure. Delve into the personal and interpersonal lessons you learned from these instances. (400 words max)
Essay 3Given your previous experience and future aspirations, how do you plan to use the PGP at ISB to fulfil your professional goals?
Note: It is not necessary for you to write this essay. Please use this space only if there is something really significant that you would like us to know.(250 words max)

ISB MBA Admission Stats 2024-25
Average GMAT716
Average GRE330
Work Exp.49 months

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Hey DSK23!
Thanks for sharing your profile—it actually has quite a few strengths that align well with what ISB typically looks for.

You’ve got a solid academic background with strong 10th and graduation scores, and coming from NIT adds weight to your profile. What really stands out, though, is the breadth of your work experience—from electrical consulting to investor research, and now operational consulting. That shows versatility, and it’s a great foundation if you’re looking to pivot into more strategic roles within consulting.

That said, ISB is a competitive space, so here are a few areas you might want to focus on to further strengthen your application:

  1. Telling a cohesive story
    Since you’ve moved across different domains, it’s important to clearly explain why those transitions happened and how they all lead to your next goal—strategy consulting. The admissions team will want to see a clear thread connecting your past roles to your future ambitions.
  2. Highlighting impact, not just responsibilities
    At this stage in your career, ISB wants to see evidence of leadership—even if it’s informal. Try to bring out specific moments where you drove results, led initiatives, or influenced decisions. Numbers and outcomes go a long way in making that case.
  3. Strong test score and positioning
    If you haven’t taken the GMAT/GRE yet, aim high—710+ for GMAT or 325+ for GRE will keep you competitive. Since research analyst profiles are fairly common, what’ll really help you stand out is positioning your unique edge—like your exposure to both operational and investor-focused work, which could be a great angle for someone aiming at strategy roles.


You’re definitely on the right track. If you can tie your experiences together and show clear motivation, you’ll have a compelling case.
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wow!. Thanks for the comprehensive evaluation. I am currently prepping for my GMAT and aiming for a score in that range. Will definitely keep in mind the points mentioned above during my application process. Thanks again!!
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I am a Mechanical Engineering graduate from MNNIT Allahabad with over 6 years of experience across the corporate, development, and consulting sectors. I began my career as a Design Engineer at L&T, working on international projects. Driven by my passion for impactful change, I transitioned to the development sector as a Project Associate at Better World Foundation (BWF), and later as a PPIA Fellow with Transform Rural India (TRIF), where I led grassroots governance and development initiatives in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.
Currently, I am working with EY LLP as a Project Consultant, based at the District Administration office in Chaibasa, Jharkhand, where I serve as the Programme Officer for Livelihood and Skill Development. This role has deepened my expertise in public service delivery, policy implementation, and stakeholder management.
With a GMAT Focus Edition score of 645, now pursuing an MBA to transition into higher-growth, globally competitive roles in strategy or impact consulting with firms like BCG, Deloitte, Dalberg,EY and consulting also parallel looking in ESG domain.. I am looking to build my career internationally, particularly in the UK, USA, Singapore, or the Middle East. Suggestion for college and any good affordable consultant
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o I need to buy insights books separately if I have the gmat official complete guide?
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I am a Mechanical Engineering graduate from MNNIT Allahabad with over 6 years of experience across the corporate, development, and consulting sectors. I began my career as a Design Engineer at L&T, working on international projects. Driven by my passion for impactful change, I transitioned to the development sector as a Project Associate at Better World Foundation (BWF), and later as a PPIA Fellow with Transform Rural India (TRIF), where I led grassroots governance and development initiatives in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.
Currently, I am working with EY LLP as a Project Consultant, based at the District Administration office in Chaibasa, Jharkhand, where I serve as the Programme Officer for Livelihood and Skill Development. This role has deepened my expertise in public service delivery, policy implementation, and stakeholder management.
With a GMAT Focus Edition score of 645, now pursuing an MBA to transition into higher-growth, globally competitive roles in strategy or impact consulting with firms like BCG, Deloitte, Dalberg,EY and consulting also parallel looking in ESG domain.. I am looking to build my career internationally, particularly in the UK, USA, Singapore, or the Middle East. Suggestion for college and any good affordable consultant
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Hi, your profile is very interesting. The work experience is diverse, which points to knowledge of significantly different industries. The b-schools will be interested in seeing your impact and achievements, and I gather you have plenty of these having worked across many organizations. Working with the Government can multiply your impact multifold because of the large scale projects and that will help you create a compelling resume.
Your academic component comprises your undergrad education and the GMAT/GRE. You have not mentioned about your undergrad education and grades, but no matter what your grades were, your GMAT score is still low, and I strongly recommend you to retake, especially if you want to apply to b-schools outside India.
In terms of MBA location, you can be more strategic about where you will find post-MBA opportunities in your area of interest (For example, ME does not sound very convincing for working in ESG.
While your career goals are very valid given your experience, I do want to point out impact consulting firms don’t always recruit freshly minted MBAs. Also, they don’t recruit students from every business school, so you can research this ...
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Feel free to dm me incase of any queries regarding ISB.
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Please evalute my profile
Academic Background:

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Mechanical Engineering
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV), 2021
CGPA: 8.32 / 10 (83.2%) – Top 5 in Class

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV), 2018
CGPA: 7.62 / 10 (76.2%)

Class 10 – MP Board
Scored 77.5% – Top 5 in Class

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Cloud and DevOps Engineer
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Client: Ernst & Young (EY) – Canvas Project

Currently working as a Cloud and DevOps Engineer on EY’s flagship global audit platform, EY Canvas.

Played a key role in migrating infrastructure from on-premises to cloud (Azure), enhancing system scalability and reliability.
Actively mentoring junior engineers and new joiners, fostering DevOps best practices, and facilitating collaboration between development teams, product managers, and business stakeholders for smooth application deployments.
Regularly interact and coordinate with globally distributed teams in the US, UK, Argentina, Mexico, and China, although no physical international experience.
Recognized by both client (EY) and Cognizant for delivering high-impact solutions and ensuring critical system uptime.

Certifications:
Holds multiple Cloud and DevOps certifications (Azure/AWS, etc.)

International Exposure:
While not physically abroad, has significant cross-cultural and international collaboration experience with global teams and stakeholders from North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
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Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Mechanical Engineering
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CGPA: 8.32 / 10 (83.2%) – Top 5 in Class

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
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Regularly interact and coordinate with globally distributed teams in the US, UK, Argentina, Mexico, and China, although no physical international experience.
Recognized by both client (EY) and Cognizant for delivering high-impact solutions and ensuring critical system uptime.

Certifications:
Holds multiple Cloud and DevOps certifications (Azure/AWS, etc.)

International Exposure:
While not physically abroad, has significant cross-cultural and international collaboration experience with global teams and stakeholders from North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
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Am slightly surprised that there is not even a mention of GMAT, in your post Nikhil. It's quite important you know....the same profile with (say) a GMAT score of 685 would look quite decent, while the same profile with a GMAT of (say) a 615 will lose all the sheen.

Would suggest you completely focus on GMAT over the next few months; not an easy exam:?
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I am a Mechanical Engineering graduate from MNNIT Allahabad with over 6 years of experience across the corporate, development, and consulting sectors. I began my career as a Design Engineer at L&T, working on international projects. Driven by my passion for impactful change, I transitioned to the development sector as a Project Associate at Better World Foundation (BWF), and later as a PPIA Fellow with Transform Rural India (TRIF), where I led grassroots governance and development initiatives in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.

Currently, I am working with EY LLP as a Project Consultant, based at the District Administration office in Chaibasa, Jharkhand, where I serve as the Programme Officer for Livelihood and Skill Development. This role has deepened my expertise in public service delivery, policy implementation, and stakeholder management.

With a GMAT Focus Edition score of 645, now pursuing an MBA to transition into higher-growth, globally competitive roles in strategy or impact consulting with firms like BCG, Deloitte, Dalberg,EY and consulting also parallel looking in ESG domain.. I am looking to build my career internationally, particularly in the UK, USA, Singapore, or the Middle East. Suggestion for college and any good affordable consultant
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Experience in the public service domain is a big plus in your profile Saurav. Kudos for that kick in you!

Any chance you can consider re-appearing in GMAT to push that score by 20-30 points KUMARSAURAV51198 ?
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Class 12 72% Maharashtra State Board

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Delivered supply chain planning solutions for demand planning supply network planning
Tech stack SAP IBP and Kinaxis tools
Experience with NA LA and EU Business clients

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Extensively work on computer literacy tree plantation and sent reports to the government covering on ground activities at grass root level

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Captured independent voices in cinema giving a platform for young and brave new voices

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UG GPA 🧡
UG Major 🥶 (danger zone)

10th & 12th - 👍🏻 (not extraordinary but won’t hurt)

Work ex- 🫶🏻 (I don’t know how many people you lead so it’s hard to judge.

ECs- 🧡

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I think given your undergrad major and overall experience, you’ll have to hear a really high GMAT


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I lead 6 people covering projects and support issues
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How long have you had direct reports and total experience?
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Okay not so bad, you’ll have 2 by the time you join.

Profile is decent, I don’t see any immediate red flags. Would recommend working on the GMAT.

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could you pls review my profile once
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Assuming B.Tech was in CS/IT 🥶(But in India ik it could be anything)
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Work ex is on the lower end but if you have enough leadership experience, extraordinary extracurriculars or business ownership etc, go for it
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