2022 was when I first dipped my toes into the MBA world. I attempted CAT just to understand what the exam felt like — no prep, just curiosity. But it was in 2023, after finishing engineering, that I got serious about my B-school dreams.
Preparing for the MBA has not merely been an academic journey; it has been a series of transformative learning experiences. I was never a particularly patient person, but this journey has taught me the value of patience, time management, and a host of other essential skills.
Life has truly come full circle—from dreaming of IIT during my engineering days to finally making it to VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur. This journey has been full of ups and downs, doubts and decisions, pain and patience—but above all, it’s been a journey of not giving up.
The beginning of my MBA journey dates back to when I was in Class VIII. Back then, I was an average student, and none of my family members, even in my extended circle, had ever pursued an MBA from a premier business school.
Let me be honest—I wasn’t always sure I’d make it.
Exactly a year ago, I found myself staring at a screen full of rejections — I had not converted a single IIM call. It was heartbreaking, humbling, and, in many ways, a wake-up call. That moment could have broken my spirit, but instead, it became the starting point of a comeback I’ll never forget. Today, I’m proud to share that I have converted IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, and FMS Delhi — every top B-school I aspired to get into.
My journey to B-School has been a gradual one. I first attempted CAT in 2022 and scored a 79 percentile. Fast forward to today, I’m grateful to be joining SPJIMR’s PGDM batch of 2025–27. Before sharing more about my story, here is a bit about me. I have an 8/8/8 academic profile and come with two years of work experience. I completed my high school education through the Cambridge Board (A-Levels) and went on to pursue a B.Sc. in Economics, Mathematics, and Statistics. Post graduation, I have been working full-time while preparing for CAT alongside. My preparation has been self-driven throughout, and I was able to achieve my goal in my second focused attempt.
My path to IIM Ahmedabad wasn't a straight line. It was a rollercoaster of setbacks, self-doubt, and ultimately, triumph. This is my story.
2022 was when I first dipped my toes into the MBA world. I attempted CAT just to understand what the exam felt like — no prep, just curiosity. But it was in 2023, after finishing engineering, that I got serious about my B-school dreams.
Preparing for the MBA has not merely been an academic journey; it has been a series of transformative learning experiences. I was never a particularly patient person, but this journey has taught me the value of patience, time management, and a host of other essential skills.
Life has truly come full circle—from dreaming of IIT during my engineering days to finally making it to VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur. This journey has been full of ups and downs, doubts and decisions, pain and patience—but above all, it’s been a journey of not giving up.
The beginning of my MBA journey dates back to when I was in Class VIII. Back then, I was an average student, and none of my family members, even in my extended circle, had ever pursued an MBA from a premier business school.
Let me be honest—I wasn’t always sure I’d make it.
Exactly a year ago, I found myself staring at a screen full of rejections — I had not converted a single IIM call. It was heartbreaking, humbling, and, in many ways, a wake-up call. That moment could have broken my spirit, but instead, it became the starting point of a comeback I’ll never forget. Today, I’m proud to share that I have converted IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, and FMS Delhi — every top B-school I aspired to get into.
My journey to B-School has been a gradual one. I first attempted CAT in 2022 and scored a 79 percentile. Fast forward to today, I’m grateful to be joining SPJIMR’s PGDM batch of 2025–27. Before sharing more about my story, here is a bit about me. I have an 8/8/8 academic profile and come with two years of work experience. I completed my high school education through the Cambridge Board (A-Levels) and went on to pursue a B.Sc. in Economics, Mathematics, and Statistics. Post graduation, I have been working full-time while preparing for CAT alongside. My preparation has been self-driven throughout, and I was able to achieve my goal in my second focused attempt.
My path to IIM Ahmedabad wasn't a straight line. It was a rollercoaster of setbacks, self-doubt, and ultimately, triumph. This is my story.
