Journey To A B-School

From Marina Bay To MBA - Mr. Merchant Navy, Hardik Patel's Story

B-schools today are yearning for diversity, but we all know for a fact that the 8 out of 10 would still be from the engineering background and an IT work experience. So, when you come across individuals who hail from diverse backgrounds, it is always interesting to know their perspective of the whole MBA journey. Hardik Patel, part of the merchant navy for four years and now at IIM Trichy was kind enough to narrate his experience.

Aroop Sanyal27 Nov 2016

When Aspirations Turn Into Reality - Dnyaneshwar Karande's Journey To IIM Bodh Gaya

"Knowing that you’re only getting better with each new struggle can be an inspiration during those times when you feel like giving up." This was the exact thought hovering over my mind when I got admission offer for the PGDM at IIM Bodhgaya. One side of mind was patting my shoulder saying finally you made it to a so called elite group of institutes in the country that is none other than IIM. There was no boundary of celebration, as every MBA aspirant work hard to get into this so-called lucrative group, and now you are one of them. On the contrary getting an admission is just only the part of the game. The Battle was yet to begin. Getting into an IIM and then living up to the brand value is an altogether different thing.

IIM Bodh Gaya22 Nov 2016

The Roller Coaster Ride To XLRI - Suman Saha, XLRI

I remember two years ago sitting there on the usual last bench of my classroom supposedly learning electronics and telecommunication engineering, having no idea what I was doing with my life or where it was actually headed. The placement season was about to begin and I lacked the motivation to actually prepare for an IT job. Our beloved Sanghamitra ma'am suddenly walked in. She looked angry and not her usual happy self. Then followed an hour-long verbal bashing for all of us and the crux of the matter was "Please buckle up! Do something about your lives. You all are better than this". That somehow clicked.

Suman Saha06 Nov 2016

My 'Not So Good' Percentile Fetched Me 9 IIM Calls - Saksham, IIM Bodh Gaya

It was the summer of 2015; I was finally a graduate. To top that off, I had job offers from 3 IT giants of the world. Life seemed an easy ride back then. Days were spent sleeping and nights on 'Gametracker'. But one evening changed it all. The 'Eat Sleep Game Repeat' mode transformed to 'Dream Study Achieve' mode. That one question of my mother "Why so satisfied already" rattled me up and changed my life forever. Her words got so deeply entrenched in me that I believe they will echo in my ears till I kick the bucket. I decided to make it big and after thorough self-introspection, set off for one of the most challenging hunts ever-Hunting the CAT.

IIM Bodh Gaya04 Oct 2016

'Being In An IIM Will Positively Transform Your Personality' - Abirbhav Mukherjee, IIM Trichy

Any journey to an IIM is a herculean task by itself and one who goes through the same can definitely understand the painstaking efforts and intense competition he has to go through to ensure that he gets into what is known as the “Best of the Best”. Having said that, let me take this opportunity to share the experiences of my journey.

IIM Trichy .18 Sept 2016

'So Much To Do, So Little Time' - Bhoomi's Journey To IIM Indore, Mumbai Campus

Mumbai. A place where dreams come alive! It was the most clichéd thing I’d heard, cringing at the lack of originality every single time until it happened to me. Making it to an IIM was no mean feat but the first thought after the call from IIM Indore, Mumbai campus was would this be worth the effort I had put in or should I attempt CAT once more. Many frantic calls later, I was all set for this new adventure.

IIM Indore Mumbai Campus16 Sept 2016

My Journey To DMS, IIT Delhi - Eashwar's Story

When you turn round the corner and find yourself facing a wall which appears to be a dead end, you will eventually find a small by-lane which is a shortcut to a bigger and a better route. This, when told to me by one of my professors just fell on deaf ears. However, I could truly realise the potency of those words only when I experienced the situation.

Media Cell DMS, IIT Delhi11 Sept 2016

Sahil's Journey To IIM Nagpur

'Wait! Wait! Wait! First think and then act' - my father used to tell me always as i was an impatient person. Before starting my boring story, i want to tell you about myself. My name is Sahil Jain and I am a chemical engineer, I worked for Samsung Engineering for 12 months. I was a very boring person as my graduation friends thought about me because I was teetotaler in my graduation.

Sahil Jain08 Sept 2016