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Two Failed Attempts – My Story Of Entering IIM Lucknow

So it’s done. The CAT is finally out of the bag. If you are one of those who has the calls you aimed for, stop right away. This post is not for you. To the contrary, if you are dejected and disappointed, continue reading. Not clearing CAT in this attempt may not be such a bad thing after all. Each year thousands of aspirants experience what you are feeling right now, and just like them, you broadly have two options: To let go of your CAT/IIM dream or to make up your mind and slog for one more year.

samaksha vaish11 Jan 2018

The Dark Path, Comfort Zones, Health Concerns Of Loved Ones On The Journey To An IIM - Against All Odds

By now, you must have read the journeys, of several esteemed authors, to an IIM. They have written well about their experiences, hurdles and the overall journey so far, with some bittersweet moments therein.

Anonymous Writer23 Oct 2017

Ankit Baheti's Journey From A Failed Start-up To An IIM

Coming from a business family background, I got exposed to the intricacies of business from a very early age. I ventured into my family business right from the 7th standard. I used to go with my dad for bidding in tenders floated by the government and semi-government departments. Right from an early age, I had tasted the blood of business.

Ankit Baheti03 Oct 2017

''I Didn't Know The Difference Between Has And Have But I Worked Hard To Crack The CAT And Join An IIM'' - Agni Udhayan - Against All Odds

“The number zero has a supreme quality. If you multiply it by any number, the situation will remain the same. I have a deep connection with zero since all the rags to riches story start there.”

IIM Rohtak27 Sept 2017

A Journey To IIM Rohtak - Blood, Sweat And Tears All The Way

Imagine an 8-year-old boy whose father’s business went bankrupt unexpectedly and he had to take debts to pay the school fees of his son. The same boy for whom owning a fancy geometry box was once a distant dream, now championing all odds walks into the esteemed Indian Institute of Management Rohtak, that’s Sukesh Kumar Thogaru for you.

IIM Rohtak19 Aug 2017

A Quadriplegic's Journey To An IIM - The Unravelling of Mystic Phoenix At IIM Amritsar

“My ability can overcome my disability”- was the eloquent, panache reply given by Shashank, on my seemingly trivial query - how did you manage to overcome the hurdles? In true sense, his deterrence, determination seamlessly overcome all the misfortunes and ill fate that stroked his life. The evolving life of ‘’our guy’’ is a manifestation and evinces the spirit of Phoenix, depicted thousands of years ago.

Sushant Shaurya14 Aug 2017

Below Average Engineer's Journey To An IIM

My story did not begin when I started my computer engineering course from NSIT, New Delhi, but when I was in school. I had chosen the stream of science with economics in class XI for I had an analytical mind and was fascinated with economics (I am not going to lie, one major factor that drove me to this decision was the fact that this stream opened most doors for a career path in the future). I was determined to pursue B.A. Hons. (Economics) after passing school. Unfortunately for me, I missed the cut off for St. Stephens, my dream college by 3 marks. By that time I had successfully secured admission in the computer science branch of NSIT, which for people who don’t know, is a dream case scenario for many or the answer to some IIT rejects.

Adit Kumar02 Aug 2017

The Story Of Overcoming Depression And Entering A Premier B-School - Against All Odds

Firstly, I sincerely apologise for starting off with some scary facts, but the sensitivity and gravity of this issue warrant that such facts should be spoken. This is a small attempt to help the people suffering from stress related depression, which has currently found its home in the minds of Indian students and working adults – something which was never present in the previous generations.

Anonymous Writer30 Jul 2017

''I Didn't Know The Difference Between Has And Have But I Worked Hard To Crack The CAT And Join An IIM'' - Agni Udhayan - Against All Odds

“The number zero has a supreme quality. If you multiply it by any number, the situation will remain the same. I have a deep connection with zero since all the rags to riches story start there.”

IIM Rohtak27 Sept 2017