Hello consultants/experts/fellow puys,

I am here for obvious reasons. I am aiming to enroll for an MBA next year.

My profile:
Class X: 92%
Class XII: 85%
Dual Degree (Integrated BTech and MTech) from IIT
Graduated in 2009, CGPA: 8.6/10
Working in R&D; of a major steel company for almost 3 years now
Extra curricular: Primarily sports, actively involved during college, somewhat limited now (not nil, though)
GMAT: not yet taken

My current profile is that of research but I aim to move into a General Management/Strategic Planning type of profile now. In my current profile there are limited opportunities to be display great leadership potential as a part of job is to carry out fundamental/academic research. However, I feel I have done reasonably well and have some good results to show.

Request you to evaluate my profile. Is R&D; experience any hindrance for MBA? I am targeting ISB, and some other Asian B Schools. Are there any specific colleges that you recommend for my desired profile? Is it imperative to have more extra-acads e.g. NGO exp etc. for a good MBA admit?

Thanks.

Hello guys,

This is Bipul.

Education and Work Ex Background: I completed Dual Degree in Metallurgical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur in 2009.

Current Occupation: Am working as a Researcher in Tata Steel 2009.

Why on PG?: Now that I have spent enough time in the current job to realise Research is not my cup of tea, I intend to move to a general management profile. One of the best ways to do so, I think, may be going for an MBA.

Specifically looking for what on PG?: 1) My options for MBA, 2) GMAT preparation tips, 3) How bright (or otherwise) are the chances of a Researcher of getting into a good MBA college?

Aim for next one year?: Crack GMAT, get admission into a top college... other than this things are still a little blurred!