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Welcome to the IIM Ahmedabad Class of 2028 Applicants Community!
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To kick off our discussions, we would love to hear from you. Are you planning to apply this year? Please introduce yourself in the comments below, mention your target program (PGP/PGPX), and share where you are in your preparation. Don't forget to bookmark this post and follow the thread for regular updates, peer reviews, and collaborative strategies.
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| Average GMAT | 690 |
| FT News Rank | 41 |
Admission deadlines: https://www.iima.ac.in/academics/MBA-PGPX/admission
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Schools: IIMA PGPX'23 (A)
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You have a strong profile, especially for your experience band and tech depth.
You will have ~5 years work ex by intake, which is on the lower side for PGPX but still within range. Recent PGPX batches average ~7.5 to 7.7 years of experience, so you will need to compensate through strong impact and clarity of goals.
What works very strongly:
Excellent academics throughout, Strong brand name in Oracle + clear growth (ASD → SD), Consistent top ratings, awards, stock grants
Deep cloud/DevOps/AI stack with real enterprise relevance, IEEE publication adds intellectual depth, Leadership and ownership in college fest is genuinely strong
The key question will be: Why PGPX at ~5 years and why now?
You will need a very compelling career narrative around moving from deep tech/enterprise systems into product, strategy, AI transformation, or tech leadership.
Safe GRE score: 325+
Execution matters because you are slightly younger than the average cohort. A strong GRE plus a mature leadership narrative can make you very viable for PGPX.
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I think you should consider taking GRE again with a target of 324 or more.
While other things in your pforile are really good while some are distinctive (like SSB, Athletic participation, extra curricular), you have two major areas of concern
1) Low GRE
2) Low work Ex for PGPX.
You can only help the first concern so look forward to working on it.
Reach me through DM for more detailed discussion.
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Schools: EPGP '26 (S) IIMA '26 (S)
GMAT Focus 1: 805 Q90 V90 DI90 
Any IIMA Dub R2 admit here?
Hey folks, current PGPX student here. Shall be happy to assist anyone of you with regards to any queries. I remember being in the same boat some time back, and wished for a little guidance from someone who has witnessed everything, so decided to be the guy now for the upcoming batch. All the best!
Will it make sense to do pgpx after 5 years of pgdm from an average b school
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Hi Guys, I am planning for 2027 batch for pgpx program from IIMA
I have 6 years of experience as senior design engineer
Regarding my background
B.E in mechanical engineering:8.78cgpa
Diploma in mechanical: 87.59%
10th: 86.46%
Currently pursuing online mba from NMIMS
I HAVE FEW QUESTIONS:
1) how much gmat score I aim for getting IIMA 2027?
2)I have started preparations before 1 and half months so upto what period i should have valid gmat score for applying IIMA
3) If i am not able to make in first round then is there any disadvantage in second round?
What are the times lines for first and second round?
4) I am feeling verbal somewhat tough...how i can improve that one...i am using mangoosh and gmat official for this
I have 6 years of experience as senior design engineer
Regarding my background
B.E in mechanical engineering:8.78cgpa
Diploma in mechanical: 87.59%
10th: 86.46%
Currently pursuing online mba from NMIMS
I HAVE FEW QUESTIONS:
1) how much gmat score I aim for getting IIMA 2027?
2)I have started preparations before 1 and half months so upto what period i should have valid gmat score for applying IIMA
3) If i am not able to make in first round then is there any disadvantage in second round?
What are the times lines for first and second round?
4) I am feeling verbal somewhat tough...how i can improve that one...i am using mangoosh and gmat official for this
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Joined: 15 Jul 2025
Last visit: 03 Sep 2026
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Location: India
Schools: NUS '26 (WL) Jones '26 (A$$)
GMAT Focus 1: 655 Q85 V82 DI81 
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Hey I wanted to ask a quick question. I have a T2/3 MBA during Covid and I intend to do another MBA. Am I eligible for the same for PGPx ?
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Yes
Apoorv0194
Yes, you are. Having an existing MBA doesn’t bars your candidature in any sense. Hope that clarifies.
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Absolutely
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Thanks. That helps. Might be a repetitive question but could you guys give a ballpark estimate of GMAT score I should have ?
Indian male and I have 6years of work experience across industries. Currently with Data And AI Marketing team for Indian MNC.
Indian male and I have 6years of work experience across industries. Currently with Data And AI Marketing team for Indian MNC.
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Apoorv0194
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GMAT Focus 1: 655 Q85 V82 DI81
Thank you
Apoorv0194
Its all about your profile, work ex and how do you fit in the entire scheme of things. GMAT hardly matters, unless it is too low.
Apoorv0194
Joined: 15 Jul 2025
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Location: India
Schools: NUS '26 (WL) Jones '26 (A$$)
GMAT Focus 1: 655 Q85 V82 DI81
Understood. thanks
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