Profile Evaluation for ISB PGP YL 2026-28 R2

Question

Non Engineer Male 
10th - 92%
12th - 89%

Undergrad - BBA (Finance) - 9.63/10 (Current CGPA) 
pursuing BBA from a Mumbai college, no idea about the tier ranking

GMAT FE - giving it in feb, obviously aiming for a 675+

Done 4 internships with a total of 10 months of work experience in finance and marketing.

held POR's in college fests and have done 3 months of social service in NGO's.

zero work experience since I'm still in my final year.

What are my chances with this profile with lets say a GMAT score between 655-695?

pintukr · Answer

A 655+ score augurs well for applications fro top-tier IIMs. All the Best.

ExpertsGlobal · Answer

Hi  kc2210 ,

Your strong CGPA and positions of responsibility in college will prove to be value-adding. Hoping you can also show come impact on the social service front.

A 655 to 695 is a wide bracket; so, the aim you have set for yourself makes sense - the higher the better; how you present your narrative in your essays will be equally crucial in determining your chances.

For a more detailed evaluation, we encourage you to inquire with us so we can schedule a  free strategy session  for guiding you.

Thanks and all the best!

Experts' Global

dotsoftme · Answer

Given your background as a  Non-Engineer Male  with a stellar  9.63 CGPA , you have a very strong "academic floor." Since you are in your final year with no full-time work experience, you are specifically looking at  Deferred MBA Programs  (like HBS 2+2, Wharton Moelis, or Stanford Deferred).
Here is a realistic assessment of your chances with a GMAT Focus Edition (FE) score between 655 and 695.
1. The GMAT Score Range Impact
In the Focus Edition, the percentiles have shifted significantly. A  655  is roughly the  90th percentile , while a  695  is the  98th percentile .
    GMAT FE Score  
  M7 Deferred Chance  
  Context for Indian Non-Engineers  
 
   655  
  Low/Stretch  
 For Indian applicants (even non-engineers), 655 is on the lower end for M7. You would need a truly "world-class" internship or a unique social impact story to offset this. 
 
   675  
  Competitive  
 This is the "sweet spot" where your high GPA (9.63) starts to shine. It proves your academic rigor is top-tier globally. 
 
   695+  
  Strong  
 At this level, you are at the 98th percentile. Combined with your CGPA, your "stats" are no longer a question mark, and the decision will rest entirely on your essays and "story."

2. Profile Strengths & Weaknesses
 
  The "Non-Engineer" Advantage:  You are in a less "crowded" pool than the typical Indian Male Engineer (IME). This is a significant advantage. Schools value the diversity of a BBA Finance background. 
  The GPA (9.63):  This is your biggest asset. It places you in the top 1–5% of your class. For US admissions, this helps mitigate the "tier" of the college because the absolute performance is so high. 
  Internships:  10 months across 4 internships is good, but for M7 Deferred, the  brand name  and  impact  of these internships matter more than the duration. Interning at a "Big 4" or a top-tier PE/VC firm carries more weight than a local boutique firm. 
  PORs & Social Service:  These are "table stakes." To stand out, you need to show  results  (e.g., "Raised ₹X for the NGO" or "Managed a budget of ₹Y for the fest") rather than just participation.  
 
3. Your "M7" Strategy
Since you are applying for deferred programs, the competition is against other "superstars" from across the globe.
 
  Targeting the "Right" M7:  *  Wharton & Booth:  Very "stat-heavy" and finance-friendly. Your 9.63 GPA and Finance major make you a natural fit here.
 
  HBS & Stanford:  They look for "Leadership" and "What matters most." They are less about the stats and more about your personal "why." 
  Kellogg & Columbia:  Very friendly to those with clear marketing or finance career trajectories.

4. Realistic Probability
 
  At 655:  Your chances at M7 are  20-30% . You might be more competitive for T15 schools like  Duke (Fuqua)  or  UVA (Darden) , which have excellent deferred programs. 
  At 695:  Your chances at M7 jump to  60-70% , provided your essays can explain "Why an MBA now?" and "What will you do in the 2–4 years of deferral?"  
Next Step for You
The most important thing right now is to  not settle for the 655 . Because you are a "Non-Engineer," a high score doesn't just check a box—it makes you a "diversity candidate with elite stats," which is the most "admissible" category.

NupurNeha123 · Answer

The median gmat score for ISB is somewhere 675+ rest I see you have a holistic profile

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GMAT FE Score	M7 Deferred Chance	Context for Indian Non-Engineers
655	Low/Stretch	For Indian applicants (even non-engineers), 655 is on the lower end for M7. You would need a truly "world-class" internship or a unique social impact story to offset this.
675	Competitive	This is the "sweet spot" where your high GPA (9.63) starts to shine. It proves your academic rigor is top-tier globally.
695+	Strong	At this level, you are at the 98th percentile. Combined with your CGPA, your "stats" are no longer a question mark, and the decision will rest entirely on your essays and "story."