Journey To A B-School

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97.36%ile GEM Miracle: My Unexpected Ticket To XLRI Jamshedpur

97.36%ile GEM Miracle: My Unexpected Ticket To XLRI Jamshedpur

I still remember my first day as an Associate Functional Analyst at Shell in Bangalore—fresh out of university, with just six months of work experience under my belt, and eager to dive into SAP Plant Maintenance. The early months flew by as I collaborated with on‑site teams, translated business needs into technical solutions, and discovered the thrill of seeing my work drive real impact. Yet even as I thrived in that role—leading small cross‑functional workshops, troubleshooting critical breakdowns, and shadowing senior analysts—I sensed that true growth meant stepping outside my comfort zone.

Kartik Gupta
A Small Step To My Dream B-School Ft. Pehal Sharma, XLRI HRM'27

A Small Step To My Dream B-School Ft. Pehal Sharma, XLRI HRM'27

If someone had told me a year ago that I’d be joining XLRI Jamshedpur’s HRM batch of 2025-27 straight out of undergrad and at just 20 years old, I probably would’ve smiled politely and moved on. Not because I didn’t want it — but because back then, it felt far removed from where I was. I was in the final year of my Economics degree at VIPS, involved in multiple college societies, buried in coursework, and still figuring out whether I even stood a chance in these highly competitive management entrances.

Pehal Sharma
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