I am in serious dilemma at present i am pursuing engineering in electrical discipline. my acads were not good in 10th I've scored 70.8% and in 12th a dip of 10.4 % was measured. the problem i am facing is that as IIM's are profile selective there is no chance for guys like us even if we score high in CAT exam. i can even go for IES exam as they don't consider profile at all. so please help me which one to choose? should i go for PSU/IES? or try to bell the cat?
thanks in advance.
hello friends
I have completed b pharm in 2008 & gave cat in 2008 itself with very little preparation inspite of coaching from career forum.Immediately after cat joined gsk pharma for marketing & done job for 26 moths with no preparation for any exam then left gsk pharma feb 2011 joined time coaching for cat 2011
cat 66 percetile,iift 27 mark,snap 51,nmat 1st-179,nmat 2-192,xat predicted score-21.25,Tiss-33.84(obc) got a call only hope now is tiss
In spite of preparing for 1 year & covering whole time material from basic material to practice exercise & also covered theory topic from quantum cat
(not full exercise) my score in aimcat never went above 36 marks
still thought that d day is different ball game & gave a shot with positive hope & got suck with low score
After cat result i am so frustrated that i got felling that i dont have capacity to clear cat anymore.So much dejected in life that sometime thought of suicide too.Even my one of classmate who is still working with gsk gave a shot for a cat & got a call from iim kozikode.I am feeling good for him however the thought i am not worth of cracking cat or any other exam in spite one year gap is making me frustrated
dont know how to proceed in life it seems that suicide is best option in such case.:-(
If you are so passionate about getting into MICA for advertising and brand management, then you can go ahead with preparations for the same. But other top institutes also offer brand management ( though not advertising ). Yes, colleges value work-ex, but you never know, a good score in CAT and subsequent processes can compensate for the lost work-ex.
No need to be disheartened, all is not over yet. A non-IT job is preferable as it would give you some sort of differentiation in the crowd. If you opt for NGO, then you have to make sure that you involve yourself deeply into it so that you have something to say in interviews.
Good luck. Prepare yourself for MICA :)
Thanks :):) I know I need to stay positive but I just feel soooo confused right now and worried about how my profile is gonna end up at the end of this year.But any how I ve to hope for the best :):)
@all..
i just want to say that whatever happens... come what may..but one shud not give up simply because of a bad profile...
bhai try karna apna kaam hai.... phal to bhagwaan dega...
btw the people mentioned by me ... both were GENERAL category students
Buddies i have a query of my own. Here's my profile :
10th : 79.8%
12th : 57.6%
B.tech : 66.4% (fresher)
CAT 2011 : 92.5 %ile
As if it wasn't already difficult enough for a computer engg like me to make a switch to finance somebody advised me that it won't be ideal for me to choose finance in MBA as it'll pose massive problems (like not eligible for major financial companies/profiles) for me during placements owing to my dismal acads. For me finance has been the only choice as my MBA specialization since day 1 but of course i don't want myself to be rejected by my dream companies just cuz of my past. I realize that even if i work hard during my MBA i won't be eligible even if they put up a consistent 60% criteria. I have plans to start my CFA level 1 after an year to strengthen my profile. I want to take an informed decision as i'll be investing close to 10 lakhs and 2 years of my life. What do you suggest guys ?
Hello my profile is as follows
10th-91%
12th-78%
grad(b.com)-56.2%
Cat-86%ile
gave other 2-3 entrance exams also but didnt score good marks....
its been now 5 years that i am not able to study....was a very bright hardworking student(not a slogger,used to understand evrything)
love to study even now(but not able to study)
lost my focus because of the issues with the girl i had a crush on after 10th(long story)
then went into depression because of family problems/inablity to study/bunks to classes also increased which led to constant increase in my backlog/friends went away and all(long story again)
didnt study at all after that... gave my 12th like by studying 1 or 2 hours only the day before main 12th board exam...
after that i thought of changing my field(i was getting decent engineering colleges on the basis of cet and aieee also) and went into commerce...was not able to study there..college didnt take place and even tution classes were for just 1 hour a day....rest 23 hours i dont know what to do..i was at home sitting and reading novels or sitting with a book in my hand and doing nothing...empty mind is devils workshop...
3 years of graduation and i still dont know whats debit credit even after being a commerce graduate student.....dont now how i became so useless...had an affair with lovely girl in final year and the same year break up(communication problem)..scored pathetic 49% in final year graduation........life is getting miserable day by day.......after final year i have to take a year gap as my dad was admitted in hospital for 3 months and adviced further house rest for 3 months.....my confidence level has gone down like anything......i had a bright future and i know i myself have ruined it.......i could have been so much better in my life...........gave cat also without any prepartion....scored 86%ile ..gave ibps also without prepartion (scored 155,a very good score i realised,but didnt clear one section,but still my less than 60% in graduation already limit my chances to only few banks)......filled few college forms........but i am just down and tired........cant tell all the problems
@all..
i just want to say that whatever happens... come what may..but one shud not give up simply because of a bad profile...
bhai try karna apna kaam hai.... phal to bhagwaan dega...
btw the people mentioned by me ... both were GENERAL category students
hey man itni subah comment dal rahe ho..in understand the frustration on ur part..but d thing is mba is not everything....give it ur best shot....look @doc....100%ile even though he got a 93 last yr...1 person is enuf for getting inspired coz u need only 1 seat...and don even try sayin there;s a diffn in caliber.....every1 has innfinite potential which may lie unharnessed within,,,
Hello my profile is as follows
10th-91%
12th-78%
grad(b.com)-56.2%
Cat-86%ile
gave other 2-3 entrance exams also but didnt score good marks....
its been now 5 years that i am not able to study....was a very bright hardworking student(not a slogger,used to understand evrything)
love to study even now(but not able to study)
lost my focus because of the issues with the girl i had a crush on after 10th(long story)
then went into depression because of family problems/inablity to study/bunks to classes also increased which led to constant increase in my backlog/friends went away and all(long story again)
didnt study at all after that... gave my 12th like by studying 1 or 2 hours only the day before main 12th board exam...
after that i thought of changing my field(i was getting decent engineering colleges on the basis of cet and aieee also) and went into commerce...was not able to study there..college didnt take place and even tution classes were for just 1 hour a day....rest 23 hours i dont know what to do..i was at home sitting and reading novels or sitting with a book in my hand and doing nothing...empty mind is devils workshop...
3 years of graduation and i still dont know whats debit credit even after being a commerce graduate student.....dont now how i became so useless...had an affair with lovely girl in final year and the same year break up(communication problem)..scored pathetic 49% in final year graduation........life is getting miserable day by day.......after final year i have to take a year gap as my dad was admitted in hospital for 3 months and adviced further house rest for 3 months.....my confidence level has gone down like anything......i had a bright future and i know i myself have ruined it.......i could have been so much better in my life...........gave cat also without any prepartion....scored 86%ile ..gave ibps also without prepartion (scored 155,a very good score i realised,but didnt clear one section,but still my less than 60% in graduation already limit my chances to only few banks)......filled few college forms........but i am just down and tired........cant tell all the problems
Hi Abhishek,
A post in this thread at 4:57 in the morning speaks volumes about your state of mind . . .I have just one thing to tell u: u can nvr change wht has already happened. I knw your past must be haunting u evrytime u try and look forward to a happy successful future bt friend, FEAR DOES NO GOOD
don't let fear or past failures dictate terms to u . . u hve 91% in Xth ! u have the fire in you.. just don't give up because of smthin vich cannot be alterd nw .
U need to realise that u deserve better in life n work towards it. you have to have confidence in your potential n don't allow negativity in your thots.
whenevr you feel down n tired & life seems too difficult: think of the life u'll have, how proud your parents will be when you achieve that coveted position u dreamt of.
one vry inspirig example is prem_ravi sir,
"I was a good student till my 9th standard way back in 1992 & then disaster stuck in the form of our family issues & I could never do justice to my studies"
He waited for 18 years to achieve his dream
one last thing : follow the thread where stalwarts like prem_ravi, chandoo have posted dere experience, "Inspiring stories of people who belled the CAT"
u'll be touched.
CHEERS !!
LIFE IS GOOD . Enjoy it !
emperork Sayshey man itni subah comment dal rahe ho..in understand the frustration on ur part..but d thing is mba is not everything....give it ur best shot....look @doc....100%ile even though he got a 93 last yr...1 person is enuf for getting inspired coz u need only 1 seat...and don even try sayin there;s a diffn in caliber.....every1 has innfinite potential which may lie unharnessed within,,,
even i m inspired by doc ...
atleast he scored 93 percentile in previous attempts...
i m not even near to him.. but yes... apna kaam hai kaam karna...
even i m inspired by doc ...
atleast he scored 93 percentile in previous attempts...
i m not even near to him.. but yes... apna kaam hai kaam karna...
exactly...but even if ur not doc...(lesser beings can settle for a 99.5
)...all d best...n remember....aaaal izzz well.................
i scored a meagre 82.94 in cat and 80.96 in XAT.. had worked hard for them...but nothing worked out in my favour :|
the worst part....i was pinning all hopes on NMAT..in which i had scored 206 wid balanced sectionals..missed the OA by 2 bloody marks....:banghead: 
in fact i had started preparation for NMIMS gd... had hoped to post a happy msg on the NMAT call getters thread... BUT IT WASNT MEANT TO BE :splat:
i am in my third year of graduation...economics..have good acads..above 90..
i am sitting for placements for a few companies.. and got a call from NIBM , pune..IMT nagpur /hyderebad..and "EXPECTING" calls from IFMR or LIBA..
but after such a close call from NMIMS.. ye dil hai k manta nahi :shock:
really dont know how to make head or tails of my situation 
i scored a meagre 82.94 in cat and 80.96 in XAT.. had worked hard for them...but nothing worked out in my favour :|
the worst part....i was pinning all hopes on NMAT..in which i had scored 206 wid balanced sectionals..missed the OA by 2 bloody marks....:banghead:
in fact i had started preparation for NMIMS gd... had hoped to post a happy msg on the NMAT call getters thread... BUT IT WASNT MEANT TO BE :splat:
i am in my third year of graduation...economics..have good acads..above 90..
i am sitting for placements for a few companies.. and got a call from NIBM , pune..IMT nagpur /hyderebad..and "EXPECTING" calls from IFMR or LIBA..
but after such a close call from NMIMS.. ye dil hai k manta nahi :shock:
really dont know how to make head or tails of my situation
Tough luck bud.But look at it this way. If you didn't get any calls it is because you are meant for something better (like IIMs
) ....If you wanna do an MBA this year convert all calls and then decide.....If you still feel you deserve better then think of GD/PI prep as adv prep for nex year....Your attitude can make all the difference.....ATB 
:clap: ...btw I am in a similar dilemma 
,but I know I'll get through 
and so will you, so be patient.
Buddies i have a query of my own. Here's my profile :
10th : 79.8%
12th : 57.6%
B.tech : 66.4% (fresher)
CAT 2011 : 92.5 %ile
As if it wasn't already difficult enough for a computer engg like me to make a switch to finance somebody advised me that it won't be ideal for me to choose finance in MBA as it'll pose massive problems (like not eligible for major financial companies/profiles) for me during placements owing to my dismal acads. For me finance has been the only choice as my MBA specialization since day 1 but of course i don't want myself to be rejected by my dream companies just cuz of my past. I realize that even if i work hard during my MBA i won't be eligible even if they put up a consistent 60% criteria. I have plans to start my CFA level 1 after an year to strengthen my profile. I want to take an informed decision as i'll be investing close to 10 lakhs and 2 years of my life. What do you suggest guys ?
Well, typically finance companies look at people with stellar academic records. I am talking about Investment Banking profiles and I kind of feel it would be very difficult for you with less that 60 percent in your XII. However, certifications like CFA will definitely add value, but given the level of competition in the batch, it might be difficult for you to differentiate yourself. What I would suggest is, to be open towards other disciplines of management too, and once you get into a B School, try hard for finance. But if you dont get it, keep yourself mentally prepared to get into any other domain as well.
subash_r SaysWell, typically finance companies look at people with stellar academic records. I am talking about Investment Banking profiles and I kind of feel it would be very difficult for you with less that 60 percent in your XII. However, certifications like CFA will definitely add value, but given the level of competition in the batch, it might be difficult for you to differentiate yourself. What I would suggest is, to be open towards other disciplines of management too, and once you get into a B School, try hard for finance. But if you dont get it, keep yourself mentally prepared to get into any other domain as well.
pls ans my PM
i scored a meagre 82.94 in cat and 80.96 in XAT.. had worked hard for them...but nothing worked out in my favour :|
the worst part....i was pinning all hopes on NMAT..in which i had scored 206 wid balanced sectionals..missed the OA by 2 bloody marks....:banghead:
in fact i had started preparation for NMIMS gd... had hoped to post a happy msg on the NMAT call getters thread... BUT IT WASNT MEANT TO BE :splat:
i am in my third year of graduation...economics..have good acads..above 90..
i am sitting for placements for a few companies.. and got a call from NIBM , pune..IMT nagpur /hyderebad..and "EXPECTING" calls from IFMR or LIBA..
but after such a close call from NMIMS.. ye dil hai k manta nahi :shock:
really dont know how to make head or tails of my situation
Well it all depends on how badly you want something...
I believe this was probably your first attempt at MBA entrance exams....
So .. again .... 😃 .. it all depends on how badly you want something 😃 😃
I have been going through various threads helping students in gdpi preparations for finding answers to my queries but i didnt get so here i am asking-
What reason should i give in interview about my pathetic academic scores..
10th-95(Merit)
12th-53%
Graduation-51%(With below 50 in final and 3rd year)
CAT-89.83%ile
took a year drop after my engineering to gain composure and start living normally. I was suffering from depression after 10th std.. don't know the reason was diagnosed in 1st year when my mom forcefully took me to a psychiatrist....i was under treatment for 1 year..after that refused to take doctors treatment and medicines...as it was not at helping and was damn expensive..and by that time i knew the reason of depression was violence at my home because of my elder brother(I am ashamed of talking about such personal things in public but i have to because i really want to change my life by getting into a good MBA college). My parents are very supportive but my brother totally ruined our life...i went into depression after things went just to out of control...didnt go to class...my back log increased...fear got scared of back log...when went to class i was so behind from everyone and also so many problems at home(in between i proposed to girl whom i loved thinking that should would be great support to me but she rejected which further ruined my condition)....my friends got away from me....i was alone...somehow i got admission in some engineering college after 12th...there too i got involved in bike accident and fractured my ankle and right wrist terribly...was not able to write for almost 1 year or so..i have recovered somehow a little bit really scared as to what reason i should mention in pi regarding such pathetic acads...i dont want to pity myself ...i have matured a lot..and become very strong emotionally..i know i am waay better than what my acads show.. and yes i regret what i ahve done terribly i should have studied no matter what but still...i was not able to.. i was too lost that time...please help me..what should i do..
Sorry for long post
Hi puys,
My profile is
10th - 80 %
12th - 94.2%
Graduation - 84.7 % ( 2010 Passed out )
Got placed in HSBC immediately after my graduation but couldn't work for a long time due to some family reasons. I Have worked only for 4 months. I have pay slips and reliving letter too. But since then i didn't work anywhere. I have prepared a lot for CAT 2011 but i couldn't get a good percentile. Don't know how i got such a pathetic score of 75 percentile. VA screwed me big time. But still i don't want to quit. CAT 2012 will be my 3rd attempt and my target is IIM-A. But i am really frustrated and tensed seeing the long gap after my graduation. Will it have a negative impact on me during PI of IIMs or any other good B-Schools..?? These thoughts are really making me worse. But still i am working hard towards my goal. Any experts here , Please tell me do i have to face problems due to this. I am writing bank exams in March. But i know it takes time to get call from Banks. So by March ending i will start doing a job once again. But my only problem is that gap which i have now. But i have learnt a lot during this gap. I was very poor at communication skills and presentation skills. Now that is not the case and i desperately need a good B-school to do my MBA. Do i stand a chance if i can clear CAT with a very good percentile. Or will that Gap have an effect during PI...??? Please help me regarding this. Waiting for replies.....
Regards,
Hydrocker.
I have been going through various threads helping students in gdpi preparations for finding answers to my queries but i didnt get so here i am asking-
What reason should i give in interview about my pathetic academic scores..
10th-95(Merit)
12th-53%
Graduation-51%(With below 50 in final and 3rd year)
CAT-89.83%ile
took a year drop after my engineering to gain composure and start living normally. I was suffering from depression after 10th std.. don't know the reason was diagnosed in 1st year when my mom forcefully took me to a psychiatrist....i was under treatment for 1 year..after that refused to take doctors treatment and medicines...as it was not at helping and was damn expensive..and by that time i knew the reason of depression was violence at my home because of my elder brother(I am ashamed of talking about such personal things in public but i have to because i really want to change my life by getting into a good MBA college). My parents are very supportive but my brother totally ruined our life...i went into depression after things went just to out of control...didnt go to class...my back log increased...fear got scared of back log...when went to class i was so behind from everyone and also so many problems at home(in between i proposed to girl whom i loved thinking that should would be great support to me but she rejected which further ruined my condition)....my friends got away from me....i was alone...somehow i got admission in some engineering college after 12th...there too i got involved in bike accident and fractured my ankle and right wrist terribly...was not able to write for almost 1 year or so..i have recovered somehow a little bit really scared as to what reason i should mention in pi regarding such pathetic acads...i dont want to pity myself ...i have matured a lot..and become very strong emotionally..i know i am waay better than what my acads show.. and yes i regret what i ahve done terribly i should have studied no matter what but still...i was not able to.. i was too lost that time...please help me..what should i do..
Sorry for long post
Frankly speaking, with whatever you have told, you would not have any problems with this question in the interview.
The best way to answer about pathetic academic scores is to be brutally honest....
One thing which comes out from your life is your character.. you have faced some really adverse problems which not many people go through. You are in a way, much better prepared and suited to face further problems in ways than other people. All the troubles in your life, has infact made you a better person.
Now, if the question comes about poor acads, you tell the interview panel the same thing which you've written here, but don't stop just there. You can convince them more by saying that you've learnt about life which not many people at your age would have learnt about etc etc. You should also end up by saying how mentally strong, the incidents which occurred in your life has made you and how transformed you are sitting in front of the panelist now than how you would have been if you had a normal life..
Hope that helps..
Hi puys,
My profile is
10th - 80 %
12th - 94.2%
Graduation - 84.7 % ( 2010 Passed out )
Got placed in HSBC immediately after my graduation but couldn't work for a long time due to some family reasons. I Have worked only for 4 months. I have pay slips and reliving letter too. But since then i didn't work anywhere. I have prepared a lot for CAT 2011 but i couldn't get a good percentile. Don't know how i got such a pathetic score of 75 percentile. VA screwed me big time. But still i don't want to quit. CAT 2012 will be my 3rd attempt and my target is IIM-A. But i am really frustrated and tensed seeing the long gap after my graduation. Will it have a negative impact on me during PI of IIMs or any other good B-Schools..?? These thoughts are really making me worse. But still i am working hard towards my goal. Any experts here , Please tell me do i have to face problems due to this. I am writing bank exams in March. But i know it takes time to get call from Banks. So by March ending i will start doing a job once again. But my only problem is that gap which i have now. But i have learnt a lot during this gap. I was very poor at communication skills and presentation skills. Now that is not the case and i desperately need a good B-school to do my MBA. Do i stand a chance if i can clear CAT with a very good percentile. Or will that Gap have an effect during PI...??? Please help me regarding this. Waiting for replies.....
Regards,
Hydrocker.
In my opinion, justifying a gap is not really much of a problem if you ace CAT. It just shows your determination and perseverance. Typically, the question on gaps hardly comes in the interview ( from my personal point of view ).
I think, the best thing for you right now should be to stop worrying about PIs and rather prepare for the actual CAT. Once you ace actual CAT, trust me.. no one would be bothered to know whether you have a gap or not etc etc...
And once you get the calls, you'll get lots of help on how to be justifying and convincing in front of the panelist about the gap.
....
So for now, concentrate on preparation of CAT and not PIs....
Frankly speaking, with whatever you have told, you would not have any problems with this question in the interview.
The best way to answer about pathetic academic scores is to be brutally honest....
One thing which comes out from your life is your character.. you have faced some really adverse problems which not many people go through. You are in a way, much better prepared and suited to face further problems in ways than other people. All the troubles in your life, has infact made you a better person.
Now, if the question comes about poor acads, you tell the interview panel the same thing which you've written here, but don't stop just there. You can convince them more by saying that you've learnt about life which not many people at your age would have learnt about etc etc. You should also end up by saying how mentally strong, the incidents which occurred in your life has made you and how transformed you are sitting in front of the panelist now than how you would have been if you had a normal life..
Hope that helps..
Wont they feel its better to stay away from someone who was going through depression? If i tell them all this wouldnt they feel like i am full of excuses and just lament over my past and pity myself all the time?