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Folks, can someone help me with a question I have?

Planning to apply to ISB in R2, does anyone know whether applying in R2 has a reduced admit rate/chances of getting Hyd campus?

No. To the best of my knowledge, they divide the students between the campus in a way to maintain uniform diversity, ratios of different kinds, etc.

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Do you know if campus decisions conveyed initially on your admits are final? Or is there an appeal process to get your campus changed?

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godhand

Folks, can someone help me with a question I have?

Planning to apply to ISB in R2, does anyone know whether applying in R2 has a reduced admit rate/chances of getting Hyd campus?

No. To the best of my knowledge, they divide the students between the campus in a way to maintain uniform diversity, ratios of different kinds, etc.

Thank you. And about the admission chances, any idea if ISB tends to fill a majority of its seats in R1 or not?

I know this is not true for US schools, not sure about the scene in ISB

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Folks, can someone help me with a question I have?

Planning to apply to ISB in R2, does anyone know whether applying in R2 has a reduced admit rate/chances of getting Hyd campus?

They have a pool and then divide it into the ratio of campus strength (e.g 6:3) so that there’s no disparity. Just curious, why are you looking for only Hyderabad?

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godhand

Folks, can someone help me with a question I have?

Planning to apply to ISB in R2, does anyone know whether applying in R2 has a reduced admit rate/chances of getting Hyd campus?

They have a pool and then divide it into the ratio of campus strength (e.g 6:3) so that there’s no disparity. Just curious, why are you looking for only Hyderabad?

I heard that folks in the Hyd campus are given preference over folks on the Mohali campus in terms of placements etc.

I know this might be way off, I heard this on Reddit.

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Hi Manan. Could you plz explain what are the aspects that interviewers are supposed to assess in the candidate? Are they given some sort of grading sheet? or is it a Yes/No kind of scenario?

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Updated on: 14 Nov 2022, 09:48

Originally posted by MananS4G on 14 Nov 2022, 09:46.
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Hi Manan. Could you plz explain what are the aspects that interviewers are supposed to assess in the candidate? Are they given some sort of grading sheet? or is it a Yes/No kind of scenario?

Around communication, goal clarity, leadership acumen, etc. Graded on these parameters+ yes/no comments section where they add more color.

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godhand

Folks, can someone help me with a question I have?

Planning to apply to ISB in R2, does anyone know whether applying in R2 has a reduced admit rate/chances of getting Hyd campus?

They have a pool and then divide it into the ratio of campus strength (e.g 6:3) so that there’s no disparity. Just curious, why are you looking for only Hyderabad?

I heard that folks in the Hyd campus are given preference over folks on the Mohali campus in terms of placements etc.

I know this might be way off, I heard this on Reddit.

This way off.. better to chat with alums around such topics.

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Thanks a lot for the clarity on interviews Manan. 1 more question. What are some concepts / pre-MBA subjects that one should revise before joining ISB? I believe most of the folks here haven’t touched an academic book in a long time and will find it difficult to memorize and study those in Term 1.

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I heard that folks in the Hyd campus are given preference over folks on the Mohali campus in terms of placements etc.

Absolute bunkum AFAIK. During placements, all the Hyd batch travel to Mohali or vice-versa and then interviews happen at one place. Companies don't know your base campus.
Also, your GMAT score is not shared with the companies, even though MBB generally state that they need the GMAT score on the CV. Most B-schools of US/UK share the GMAT score with the consulting companies so that it helps in shortlisting.

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Hey, how’s everyone doing? I am planning to apply for R3, any dates (tentative) out yet?
Thanks! All the best everyone.

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Hi guys
I am digressing from the topic of discussion in this channel but if anyone here has any thoughts about it, I’d like to hear. Everyday news of layoffs and job cuts is really making me doubt the decision of moving out of workforce at this time, taking student loans and then graduating into an uncertain labor market. While I have worked really very hard towards making my way into MBA, the current situation is making me quite anxious.
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Originally posted by WLGUY007 on 14 Nov 2022, 10:26.
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Hi..life is always certain u never know what’s going to happen in future. When it comes to decision..its purely your own and just weigh in the pros and cons of moving out. Also, i believe age is another factor and years of work ex as well. If u feel now is not the right time ..then stick to it.
Though i would highly recommend going forward.
Hope it helps...
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My opinion. Recession is already here. That’s the main reason why we should not do a 1-yr MBA from Europe if we want to do the triple jump. However, you can minimize risk if you want to continue in your pre-MBA function/industry. ISB PGP is a different game. Indian institutes do everything in their powers to get you placed at a CTC that won’t hurt their placement statistics.

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Is it worth going for 1 year mba from India except isb
The recent speech given by IIMA director gives doubt over 2 year mba in India

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Is it worth going for 1 year mba from India except isb
The recent speech given by IIMA director gives doubt over 2 year mba in India

What did he say?

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Raghav2023,

The deadline for R3 is 7th Jan 2023

Thanks

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Is it worth applying for R3?

Based on the conversion numbers...

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Dear nnvin,

The decision to apply to R3 should be taken independent of conversion numbers.

Note that while 20% of the entire cohort is filled from R3, the number of applicants who have applied in R2 and R1 are also significantly higher compared to R3. Hence, you should make the choice based on the following factors and not just the absolute no. of people selected.
a. Do you think you can demonstrate quality in your experiences and profile by R3 deadline?
b. Do you think you have / will have a competitive GMAT score by R3 deadline?
c. Do you think the incremental value add to your profile in 9 months (considering you will apply in R1 next year i.e Oct) is not significant enough and you potentially have most of the skillsets even if you apply now and not wait three more quarters?

I am an ISB alum and have been guiding applicants in their admission journeys for last 6+ years. Feel free to set up a pro-bono profile evaluation and admission chances session with us in case you seek further inputs to make a decision.

Cheers and all the best!