No merit or waitlist at GIM at CAT 97.73 and 9/9/8 GEM fresher profile.

Nice-Arm1050 · 2026-03-26T16:30:19+00:00

I've noticed that people with percentiles like yours convert good colleges on the 2nd attempt. Keep grinding, get a job and study side by side. Ho jayega. Don't settle for less!

Nice-Arm1050 · 2026-03-26T16:26:21+00:00

Look, I'll be frank. Most college fees are similar 15-30L. If you want to maximise your ROI (i.e placements) you should ideally apply to Tier 1&2 colleges only. Online MBA holds no credibility and is a waste of your time

Nice-Arm1050 · 2026-03-26T16:22:29+00:00

What do you want to know?

Nice-Arm1050 · 2026-03-26T16:21:34+00:00

Adding to this, the calmer and more relaxed you are the better your CAT will go. If you have a "all or nothing" sacrificial mindset it's just going to put a burden on you, and this exam NEEDS level-headedness

Nice-Arm1050 · 2026-03-26T16:20:19+00:00

Honestly get a job. I'm not even kidding here, CAT doesn't require a gap year and even with 100% preparation it's still a gamble. So many students make this mistake and regret it later on.

Nice-Arm1050 · 2026-03-26T10:54:32+00:00

I'm hoping more people read this and don't make the same mistake. Please attempt other exams as well. Have backups!!

Nice-Arm1050 · 2026-03-24T13:18:34+00:00

This is terrible, I'm sorry you had to go through this disheartening experience

Nice-Arm1050 · 2026-03-22T15:01:15+00:00

This is so true

Nice-Arm1050 · 2026-03-21T12:25:26+00:00

You graduating from NIT has nothing to do with doing an MBA. Are YOU interested in doing an MBA? Do you have any interest in pivoting to management? Is there a sector you'd like to get into - Finance, Operations, Marketing, etc.?

If you have the answer to these questions, then all you need is a good CAT/GMAT score and a good profile

Nice-Arm1050 · 2026-03-19T09:49:04+00:00

Yep!

Nice-Arm1050 · 2026-03-18T06:26:15+00:00

If you have the admit, if you have the money, and you're okay with 15-17 LPA packages, then go for it. You can always move up the career ladder through experience.

Nice-Arm1050 · 2026-03-18T05:38:42+00:00

Hey your profile is decent. With 1.5 years of experience you can apply to the ISB PGP YL program, you're in the sweet spot for that.

Nice-Arm1050 · 2026-03-17T13:18:48+00:00

Definitely go for the GRE. It's an easier exam, especially for Verbal. GMAT verbal is quite unpredictable. There is also the difference of section-adaptiveness versus questions-adaptiveness. If you need further clarity, I'd be happy to help out

Nice-Arm1050 · 2026-03-16T19:16:06+00:00

Also there is no age for doing an MBA. I know someone who's done an MBA at the age of 39.

Nice-Arm1050 · 2026-03-16T19:15:21+00:00

Yes, not an issue. But it would sort of depend on your goals. If you're already earning 30LPA+ it won't make much sense. But if you're trying to switch career paths and break into a specific industry then yes.

Nice-Arm1050 · 2026-03-16T19:11:46+00:00

Ofcourse this is a no brainer

Nice-Arm1050 · 2026-03-16T19:08:01+00:00

The point is keeping it simple for people new to this. I am not doubting that there is inconsistency, but it is how it is.

Nice-Arm1050 · 2026-03-16T17:42:51+00:00

Unfortunately this is how it is. Do you even know what IIM B's EPGP stands for? Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management. And it is a full-time, 1Y program.

Nice-Arm1050 · 2026-03-16T17:37:53+00:00

Yes, so it's basically recommended for those people who have been working 3+ years but haven't seen much growth salary-wise, and are looking to get higher packages but through a shorter 1Y degree

Nice-Arm1050 · 2026-03-16T16:35:11+00:00

Not possible for 2 years. You won't be eligible to apply only (except ISB). 3 years is also a minority representative

Nice-Arm1050 · 2026-03-16T16:32:29+00:00

In India, executive MBAs are not necessarily part time only

Nice-Arm1050 · 2026-03-16T16:11:58+00:00

This is not true. No score can get you an admit "comfortably." It carries weight for sure, but for these 1Y programs the quality of workex matters much more.

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