Priyanshu Shrimal, a B.Tech graduate from NIT Bhopal (2022 batch), currently works as an Operations Associate and has previously worked as a Sales Development Representative in the North American market for over 12 months. With a strong passion for numbers and strategy building, he scored a 10 CGPA in 10th grade, 85.4% in 12th grade, and an 8.77 CGPA in his undergraduate degree.
Adrija is a fresher (no work experience) and has a BS-MS Dual degree in Biological Sciences (CGPA: 7.59/10), after having done her studies under ICSE (94.3%) and ISC (82%). Some of her pursuits include singing and dancing her heart out - she's received formal training in Bharatnatyam for 8 years. She also happens to be an avid reader, her favourite author being the Dame Agatha Christie.
Jayesh is a commerce graduate from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai with experience of working with Deloitte. He has a decent academic background scoring 95% in 10th and 92.5% in 12th and 75.5% in undergrad. He has worked with Deloitte in their Transfer Pricing (Tax consulting) line of service post his graduation in 2021. His CAT odyssey started way back in 2020 when he was in his final year and managed to get a 96 percentile and converted some New and Baby IIMs, but he was driven to get into a premier B-School and decided to gain some work experience and take one more shot at CAT. He secured a 99.58 percentile (DILR -99.61) in CAT 2022 and received interview calls from the majority of top B-Schools including most IIMs, FMS Delhi, SPJIMR, MDI G, NMIMS (NMAT -242), and IIFT. Finally, he converted IIM Lucknow, Kozhikode, and few other new and baby IIMs, he also converted MDI Gurgaon, NMIMS Mumbai, and is waitlisted (105) at FMS, Delhi in the first merit list and is in a convertible range as per the past trends and will make through it in the next lists. He has finally made up his mind to join IIM Lucknow!
Meet Geetanjali Goyal, a dynamic and driven individual hailing from Haryana. She completed her schooling in the state and then pursued a B.Com Honours degree from the esteemed Hansraj College, Delhi University. With an exceptional academic record, Geetanjali secured an impressive 95% in class 10th, 96.4% in class 12th, and an 8.82 CGPA in her graduation. Driven by her consistent academic excellence, she aimed to join one of the top business schools in India. However, her first attempt at the CAT exam did not yield the desired results, which led her to make a crucial decision - to work at Nuclei, a B2B Fintech start-up located in Bangalore. This decision proved to be a turning point in her career as she was exposed to a unique and diverse learning experience. Working in the start-up, she was part of the company's 0 to 1 journey and learned everything from scratch. She handled key aspects of B2B Growth Marketing, such as Account-Based Marketing, Inbound and Outbound Marketing, Market Research, Campaign Management, and Public Relations. This diverse work experience enabled her to share a wealth of knowledge during her SPJIMR interview. Her passion for studies, willingness to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and never-give-up attitude helped her secure a coveted spot at SPJIMR, one of the top business schools in India.
Karthik is someone who loves learning. A consistent academic performer, he holds 95% in both his 10th and 12th (commerce stream) board exams. Graduating as part of the 2020-2023 B.Com. (Hons) batch at Loyola College, Chennai, he is a recipient of the Academic Excellence Award and Proficiency Award in 2022-23. In 2022, he was the recipient of an Erasmus+ Grant from the EU for pursuing a semester abroad in Belgium. Despite not having full-time work experience, Karthik has taken up internships across a range of firms including Deloitte USI, apart from working at start-ups and investment advisory firms.
How IIMs Support Entrepreneurship in India The surge in people wanting to start their own businesses in India is a newer trend that really picked up around the early 2000s. This change happened mainly because the Indian economy got bigger and better, making it a good time for folks to try out their own business ideas.
Each CAT aspirant who secures admission to IIMs after multiple tries has a unique narrative. Only they understand the personal challenges endured, such as sleepless nights, self-doubt, uncertainty, and low mock scores. However, only those who persist and overcome these hurdles can achieve success. My own journey follows a similar path. Initiated in 2020, it concluded in 2023 with the gratifying words, "Congratulations." Now, let's embark on this remarkable journey.
The Early Spark and Transformation
Priyanshu Shrimal, a B.Tech graduate from NIT Bhopal (2022 batch), currently works as an Operations Associate and has previously worked as a Sales Development Representative in the North American market for over 12 months. With a strong passion for numbers and strategy building, he scored a 10 CGPA in 10th grade, 85.4% in 12th grade, and an 8.77 CGPA in his undergraduate degree.
Adrija is a fresher (no work experience) and has a BS-MS Dual degree in Biological Sciences (CGPA: 7.59/10), after having done her studies under ICSE (94.3%) and ISC (82%). Some of her pursuits include singing and dancing her heart out - she's received formal training in Bharatnatyam for 8 years. She also happens to be an avid reader, her favourite author being the Dame Agatha Christie.
Jayesh is a commerce graduate from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai with experience of working with Deloitte. He has a decent academic background scoring 95% in 10th and 92.5% in 12th and 75.5% in undergrad. He has worked with Deloitte in their Transfer Pricing (Tax consulting) line of service post his graduation in 2021. His CAT odyssey started way back in 2020 when he was in his final year and managed to get a 96 percentile and converted some New and Baby IIMs, but he was driven to get into a premier B-School and decided to gain some work experience and take one more shot at CAT. He secured a 99.58 percentile (DILR -99.61) in CAT 2022 and received interview calls from the majority of top B-Schools including most IIMs, FMS Delhi, SPJIMR, MDI G, NMIMS (NMAT -242), and IIFT. Finally, he converted IIM Lucknow, Kozhikode, and few other new and baby IIMs, he also converted MDI Gurgaon, NMIMS Mumbai, and is waitlisted (105) at FMS, Delhi in the first merit list and is in a convertible range as per the past trends and will make through it in the next lists. He has finally made up his mind to join IIM Lucknow!
Meet Geetanjali Goyal, a dynamic and driven individual hailing from Haryana. She completed her schooling in the state and then pursued a B.Com Honours degree from the esteemed Hansraj College, Delhi University. With an exceptional academic record, Geetanjali secured an impressive 95% in class 10th, 96.4% in class 12th, and an 8.82 CGPA in her graduation. Driven by her consistent academic excellence, she aimed to join one of the top business schools in India. However, her first attempt at the CAT exam did not yield the desired results, which led her to make a crucial decision - to work at Nuclei, a B2B Fintech start-up located in Bangalore. This decision proved to be a turning point in her career as she was exposed to a unique and diverse learning experience. Working in the start-up, she was part of the company's 0 to 1 journey and learned everything from scratch. She handled key aspects of B2B Growth Marketing, such as Account-Based Marketing, Inbound and Outbound Marketing, Market Research, Campaign Management, and Public Relations. This diverse work experience enabled her to share a wealth of knowledge during her SPJIMR interview. Her passion for studies, willingness to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and never-give-up attitude helped her secure a coveted spot at SPJIMR, one of the top business schools in India.
Karthik is someone who loves learning. A consistent academic performer, he holds 95% in both his 10th and 12th (commerce stream) board exams. Graduating as part of the 2020-2023 B.Com. (Hons) batch at Loyola College, Chennai, he is a recipient of the Academic Excellence Award and Proficiency Award in 2022-23. In 2022, he was the recipient of an Erasmus+ Grant from the EU for pursuing a semester abroad in Belgium. Despite not having full-time work experience, Karthik has taken up internships across a range of firms including Deloitte USI, apart from working at start-ups and investment advisory firms.
How IIMs Support Entrepreneurship in India The surge in people wanting to start their own businesses in India is a newer trend that really picked up around the early 2000s. This change happened mainly because the Indian economy got bigger and better, making it a good time for folks to try out their own business ideas.
Each CAT aspirant who secures admission to IIMs after multiple tries has a unique narrative. Only they understand the personal challenges endured, such as sleepless nights, self-doubt, uncertainty, and low mock scores. However, only those who persist and overcome these hurdles can achieve success. My own journey follows a similar path. Initiated in 2020, it concluded in 2023 with the gratifying words, "Congratulations." Now, let's embark on this remarkable journey.
The Early Spark and Transformation
