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Profile Evaluation for IIM A, B, C , L, I and ISB(pgp) one year MBA 27 Mar 2026, 14:19
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Can you please evaluate my profile?

10th and 12th- 86%
Btech- Metallurgical Egg - NIT - 6.2/10
Mtech- Materials Egg - IISc - 8.2/10
1 paper published on my mtech project in scientific journal
3 years gap due to UPSC

work ex - 4 years 8 months

I am currently 31 years old with approximately 56 months of professional experience at a Maharatna PSU, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), where I am working as a Shift In-Charge in Operations within the Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) steelmaking process.
Given my background, I would like to understand the likelihood of securing admission to the aforementioned institutions with my current GMAT Focus score. Additionally, I seek guidance on whether it would be advisable to further improve my GMAT score to enhance my chances of conversion.
I would also appreciate insights on any additional steps I can take to strengthen my overall profile, particularly in terms of leadership exposure, or extracurricular involvement, to improve my competitiveness for these programs.

GMAT Focus Score- 675

Target Schools- IIM A,B,C,L,I and ISB (pgp)
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Profile Evaluation for IIM A, B, C , L, I and ISB(pgp) one year MBA 28 Mar 2026, 04:34
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Sure you can try... all the best
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Hi krishna1994,

Congratulations on a good score!

You need not worry about retaking the GMAT for your target schools; your existing score gives you a good chance at receiving an interview call provided you put forth a set of essays that duly focus on your need for an MBA, aptly demonstrate your strengths, and put forth goals that logically sync with your experience.

We have an Indian-schools-only consulting option that may suit your requirement. Please leave an inquiry for a free strategy session; don't worry about enrollment etc; even if we are able to give you some good insights, we will be happy.

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Can you please evaluate my profile?

10th and 12th- 86%
Btech- Metallurgical Egg - NIT - 6.2/10
Mtech- Materials Egg - IISc - 8.2/10
1 paper published on my mtech project in scientific journal
3 years gap due to UPSC

work ex - 4 years 8 months

I am currently 31 years old with approximately 56 months of professional experience at a Maharatna PSU, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), where I am working as a Shift In-Charge in Operations within the Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) steelmaking process.
Given my background, I would like to understand the likelihood of securing admission to the aforementioned institutions with my current GMAT Focus score. Additionally, I seek guidance on whether it would be advisable to further improve my GMAT score to enhance my chances of conversion.
I would also appreciate insights on any additional steps I can take to strengthen my overall profile, particularly in terms of leadership exposure, or extracurricular involvement, to improve my competitiveness for these programs.

GMAT Focus Score- 675

Target Schools- IIM A,B,C,L,I and ISB (pgp)
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Profile Evaluation for IIM A, B, C , L, I and ISB(pgp) one year MBA 30 Mar 2026, 04:28
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krishna1994

IIM C, L, and I are more likely to give you a chance than the others, the reason being that you are working at a Public Sector organisation after a long career gap, and the PSU ecosystem leaves less room for spontaneous or out-of-the-ordinary career growth progression that could grab the attention of higher-ranked B-school programs for experienced candidates.
In your application and interviews, carefully lay out experiences that prove you have time and again demonstrated leadership and initiative. If you have had the opportunity to bring about changes in processes and systems that positively impacted the overall business or set a precedent for other teams/employees, shine a spotlight on those instances.
Think: there would be hundreds of candidates from PSUs wanting to use the conventional MBA path to make a move into the private sector, what sets you apart from these people? It is not your GMAT score, nor your job title, so what is it? You will need to do a lot of introspection and deep deliberation to find answers yourself before you can answer the adcoms and interviewers.

I have worked with a lot of PSU candidates, engineers, operations managers etc so I hope this write up from my observations and my own experience in this field will help you-
PSU Folks,Military/Navy Veterans, Engineers, SCM Mgrs- Goals Strategy : IIM Ahmedabad




My experience? - I have a background in manufacturing and smart factories in the US, France, and China. I have been shortlisted for every MBB firm but consulting wasn’t my calling. In the last few years I worked in the inner circle of a Flipkart spinoff with former Flipkart CXOs and Founders/VCs.
Feel free to speak for further guidance

Best wishes
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alumna, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
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LinkedIn|WEBSITE: https://mbaguideconsulting.com/| Message(WA): +91 9971200927| email- [email protected]­
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Can you please evaluate my profile?

10th and 12th- 86%
Btech- Metallurgical Egg - NIT - 6.2/10
Mtech- Materials Egg - IISc - 8.2/10
1 paper published on my mtech project in scientific journal
3 years gap due to UPSC

work ex - 4 years 8 months

I am currently 31 years old with approximately 56 months of professional experience at a Maharatna PSU, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), where I am working as a Shift In-Charge in Operations within the Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) steelmaking process.
Given my background, I would like to understand the likelihood of securing admission to the aforementioned institutions with my current GMAT Focus score. Additionally, I seek guidance on whether it would be advisable to further improve my GMAT score to enhance my chances of conversion.
I would also appreciate insights on any additional steps I can take to strengthen my overall profile, particularly in terms of leadership exposure, or extracurricular involvement, to improve my competitiveness for these programs.

GMAT Focus Score- 675

Target Schools- IIM A,B,C,L,I and ISB (pgp)
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Profile Evaluation for IIM A, B, C , L, I and ISB(pgp) one year MBA 31 Mar 2026, 05:26
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Hi krishna1994,

Congratulations on an excellent GMAT FE score—this will significantly strengthen your profile and help offset a lower undergraduate GPA. An M.Tech from IISc is a strong differentiator and adds solid academic credibility.
IIM C, L, and I appear to be within reach, while IIM A, B, and ISB PGP are worth targeting as ambitious options—there’s no downside to applying. Also, many candidates with UPSC preparation backgrounds make it to these programs each year, so admissions committees are well familiar with such profiles.
Ultimately, your success will depend on how effectively you position your journey—especially how you connect your past experiences with your post-MBA goals.

Feel free to reach out if you need more details.

All the Best!

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krishna1994
Can you please evaluate my profile?

10th and 12th- 86%
Btech- Metallurgical Egg - NIT - 6.2/10
Mtech- Materials Egg - IISc - 8.2/10
1 paper published on my mtech project in scientific journal
3 years gap due to UPSC

work ex - 4 years 8 months

I am currently 31 years old with approximately 56 months of professional experience at a Maharatna PSU, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), where I am working as a Shift In-Charge in Operations within the Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) steelmaking process.
Given my background, I would like to understand the likelihood of securing admission to the aforementioned institutions with my current GMAT Focus score. Additionally, I seek guidance on whether it would be advisable to further improve my GMAT score to enhance my chances of conversion.
I would also appreciate insights on any additional steps I can take to strengthen my overall profile, particularly in terms of leadership exposure, or extracurricular involvement, to improve my competitiveness for these programs.

GMAT Focus Score- 675

Target Schools- IIM A,B,C,L,I and ISB (pgp)
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Great GMAT focus score. NIT (B.Tech.) + IISc (Masters) is a great combination. 10th 12th is also beyond adequate, College GPA is sub-par. 3 years gap for UPSC preparation is not a massive demerit, just be completely honest in your interviews when asked about the gap. Every year scores of people get selected who have career gaps. You have very high chances of selection in IIM-L and IIM-I (unless you don't botch up your interviews). High chances in IIM-C. Good chances in IIM-A and ISB. Low chances in IIM-B. Getting into these institutes will be easy for you, but the real challenge for you will be well-deserved placements. Your hardcore and PSU work background may discourage some companies.