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Why I Got Rejected By All Top Companies During My Summer Placements - Ankit Doshi, Founder - InsideIIM

I had a shortlist from practically every Day Zero company on campus during my first year of my MBA. I even got to the final rounds of a couple of my dream companies. Yet, I couldn’t convert any of them. This is a non-engineer who thought he had cracked how to ace interviews. Oh, what arrogance! I wish I had a more romantic answer to why I didn’t get an offer. However, the answer is plain and boring - I wasn’t prepared well.

Ankit Doshi17 May 2023

10 Landmark Stories From The World Of Mergers & Acquisitions - Download Free E-Book Here!

Mergers & Acquisitions is the femme fatale of finance. There isn’t anything sexier than M&A because it is one of the few times that the work done by the finance department makes it to the papers! If you aspire to be a FinGod & look forward to joining the top investment banks & financial institutions, understanding how M&As work is a must for you. And that’s why, we are bringing you an E-Book comprising 10 landmark stories from the world of Mergers & Acquisitions that will cut open the mystical world of M&A deals right in front of you to examine, explore & learn.

Team InsideIIM16 May 2023

What's The Most Important Thing Once You Enter A B-School?

As the admission season comes to a close, albeit stuttering and lagging compared to the usual timelines, it still signals the start of b-school life. We obviously hope that each of you gets into a desirable or dream B-school.

Team InsideIIM14 May 2023

Why I Switched From IIM Indore To IIM Bangalore Ft. Shriya Agrawal, IIMB'25

Shriya Agarwal scored a 99.93%ile in CAT 2022. During her undergraduate studies, she was a part of the IPM programme offered by IIM Indore. However, in her final year, she decided to give a shot to CAT to get into her dream Bschool which was IIM Bangalore. Quant was a pain point for her throughout her IPMAT as well as CAT preparation. In this video, she has shared her strategies on how she tackled all the 3 sections and some tips for future aspirants. She received interview shortlists from all the Bschools she applied to and was able to convert IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore and IIM Lucknow among others. We hope the journey motivates you to keep going after greater things in life.

Debayan Purkayastha13 May 2023

From 55%ile In CAT 2021 VARC To 99.57%ile on CAT 2022 - CAT Tips By Ishika Mathur

Ishika is brought up in Ghaziabad (Delhi NCR) where she completed her schooling. She performed decently in school by scoring a perfect 10 CGPA in class 10th and a 95% in class 12th. Due to her inclination toward the world of business, first, she opted for commerce after class 10th and then went on to pursue a Bachelor of Management Studies from the University of Delhi. While securing a decent GPA of 8.95, she also participated in multiple extra-curricular activities in college. Apart from this, she likes to read and write on Quora in her free time. In this interview, Ishika shares her preparation strategy on how she scored a stellar 99.57%ile on CAT 2022! Read on!

Team InsideIIM12 May 2023

Is Your Composite Score And CAT Percentile Good Enough To Convert IIMs And IITs? - Check Last Year's Data

Now that most of the B-Schools have released the admit shortlists, you should have a clear idea as to your chances of making the final cut. This article covers information from the 2022-24 batch that might interest you - Composite Score, Waitlist Movement, Minimum Percentile required to secure a seat at most of the IIMs, IITs, IIFT, and NITIE Mumbai. Read on to find insights and observations that might help you in getting a clear picture with respect to your chances of making the final convert according to the class of 2022-24!

Amrita Mishra11 May 2023

IIM Calcutta Placements 2023: Highest Salary at 1.15 Cr

IIM Calcutta's placement report for the MBA batch of 2023 is out! This year, the highest domestic salary stood at INR 1.15 crores and the highest international salary at INR 94.82 lakhs. The average salary increased by 2.5% to INR 35.07, while the median salary saw an 8.6% increase to INR 33.67. The placements process saw participation from 190 firms, including top brands like Accenture Strategy, BCG, Bain, Amazon, Google, HUL, ABG, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, and many others. Here's a quick breakdown of IIM Calcutta's 2023 placement report.

Team InsideIIM10 May 2023

Waitlist Movement At IIMs and Non-IIMs - Check Past Data Here!

Now that the IIMs and other top B-Schools, including FMS Delhi, XLRI Delhi, and XLRI Jamshedpur, have started to release the admit shortlists, you should have a clear idea as to your chances of making the final cut. This article covers information from the previous batches on the waitlist movement at IIMs and other top B-Schools. Read on!

Team InsideIIM09 May 2023