ISB Q&A: Academics, Career & Placements, Life at ISB | Madhuri Varma (ISB Class of 2018)

[@MadhuriVarma]

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[@Machaivelli]

One of the most insightful videos I have seen related to ISB Helped me a lot

[@MadhuriVarma]

🙌🏻

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[@kalyansrinivas9851]

Thank you for this video, I can imagine how hard it will be to gather information, arrange it in a sequence and then explain it with such patience

[@MadhuriVarma]

Thanks for your appreciation, Kalyan! :)

[@hussain8127]

Madhuri You are Awesome ✨

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[@sanjeev44]

This Channel has a huge potential.!! All the best for you're future endeavours Madhuri Varma :)

[@MadhuriVarma]

Thank you so much Sanjeev! Hope you have subscribed to the channel.. Keep visiting :)

[@sanjeev44]

Madhuri Varma yes I have subscribed, will be waiting for awesome content from you further 😊

[@muskanmuskan-ef9gw]

Hey Madhuri. First of all, i must say the way you have answered all the questions is amazing. My question is - is it worth doing a PGP from ISB at an age of 41, when you have around 12-13 years of experience. The aim of doing this program is to upskill and benefit financially. If someone at this stage is earning around 30-35 lacs pa, do you think it's a good idea to do PGP from ISB. Would the placement offers be better and would they even consider this experience. Are there rejections with the reason of overqualification?

[@MadhuriVarma]

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[@Paras2011]

Thanks a lot for taking the question Madhuri. The response is certainly helpful :)

[@MadhuriVarma]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@hellopriyadarshi4729]

My interview happened on 11Feb 2023, Results will be declared by 10march'23. And I am applying for HEC Paris and ESSEC.

[@MadhuriVarma]

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[@frooty6044]

Which course will be tye best after 12th,can you please help me out,I wanna be a management consultant and also what am I supposed to do after that particular undergraduate course?I hope you'll help me figure things out,I just got into my 12th and it has always been my dream be a management consultant at top company ☺️

[@MadhuriVarma]

BBA or BMS would be a good start to enter the world of management. All the best!

[@funnyworlditis5327]

Thank you for the video, information was very well arranged and understood.

[@MadhuriVarma]

Glad it was helpful!

[@narendrapandey353]

Thank you Madhuri for making this very informative video.

[@MadhuriVarma]

My pleasure 😊

[@kaminisingh4479]

Great

[@varundeshpande1726]

Hii Madhuri ma'am,can you please tell from where we can get GMAT materials,and what should be the work exp required if we are planning for executive MBA?

[@MadhuriVarma]

Hi Varun -- for GMAT, you can go for the Official Guide from Amazon, and Magoosh's self-study premium plan (imp.i154272.net/DDzMa). Work-ex requirement will depend on your choice of colleges / universities. If you'd like to discuss your study plan or shortlist potential colleges with me, please feel free to book a 30-minute 1:1 consultation with me here: madhurivarma.wordpress.com/contact-madhuri/

[@shashankrrk]

thanks for the information, such an utilitarian vid.

[@MadhuriVarma]

Glad it was helpful! Keep visiting the channel.

[@yogitakhanna3964]

Hello Madhuri mam, I am thankful to u for this video.🙏 I want to know that in this pandemic phase, will ISB accept online job experience of mine, and also what type of online job can I do which will make my profile stronger as I am a fresher now .

[@MadhuriVarma]

Hi Yogita -- I'll need to understand your profile and goals to make relevant recommending. Please book a 30-minute 1:1 consultation with me here: madhurivarma.wordpress.com/contact-madhuri/

[@adarshadhruj3452]

What skill have to learn alone with my graduation and GMAT prepration ? For isb!

[@NameIsSandeep]

Thanks for the video ✨

[@MadhuriVarma]

You’re welcome 😊 Hope you have subscribed to the channel.

[@rishavkumar7225]

mam I have done mechanical engg no experience....can I apply?

[@MadhuriVarma]

Yes, you can apply via the YLP / EEO options (check out ISB's website to understand these entry options), gain work experience for 2 years, and then start your MBA at ISB. If you'd like to discuss this in detail, please write to me on instagram.com/letsbeprostogether. All the best!

[@daredevils5742]

Actually you told a lot about "it depends" that made me little bit confused. You have been part of isb so I thought you should have told average instead of "it depends" which make little bit confusion.

[@MadhuriVarma]

I have also mentioned factors that are different for each individual wherever I say "it depends" because there is no one-size-fits-all answer to most questions that I get asked about ISB. If you want to discuss your specific case in detail, please write to me at tiny.cc/madhuri

[@urmilpulani3038]

Madhuri ji pls let me know if there is any role of senior's or not

[@MadhuriVarma]

Many roles offered during campus placements are for senior management. All the best!

[@5577gaurav]

Hi Madhuri! Very informative videos. Should really be the first place to visit for any MBA aspirants. I have a very specific question. How difficult do you say it will be for a person from an Arts Background to perform well in the 1 year compressed curriculum of ISB? Would you recommend any pre-joining prep for such a person? I am a corporate lawyer with 3.5 years of experience in PE/VC transactions looking to switch to business side of the same.

[@MadhuriVarma]

Hi Gaurav -- It'll be good for us to have a detailed discussion so that I can provide customized recommendations to you. Feel free to book a 30-minute 1:1 consultation with me here: madhurivarma.wordpress.com/contact-madhuri/

[@shresthnigam5735]

Hello Mam, I follow your channel. I had an 3 years work experience now in 2021.planning for 1 year pgp in 2022 . Now I have a little bit doubt on post study placement. It's a kind of kido question but I think having a doubt is not healthy. The thing is what if a person is getting suppose a salary of 4-5 lacs/annum at an medium level role in pre ISB and after completing 1 year, would that person gets pkg of 25-26 lacs?

[@MadhuriVarma]

Hi Shresth -- this really depends on the company and role that you are hired for. If you'd like to discuss this in detail and get your queries answered, please book a 30-minute 1:1 consultation with me here: madhurivarma.wordpress.com/contact-madhuri/

[@sukhbirsinghsohal1712]

There is one question. Is all students get placed in ISB . I m taking about if there is 60 student in particular course and every student get a job...

[@MadhuriVarma]

Sometimes yes and sometimes no. No one can predict this! But if you are looking for generic roles which are abundantly hired for, then it shouldn't be a problem for you.

[@adityapradhan4423]

Congratulations madhuri, Please tell honestly whether isb is the best Indian b school for making a career in Consulting/ investment banking??? Thanks and regards

[@MadhuriVarma]

According to me, ISB is the best in India for Consulting / investing banking opportunities. The top 3 IIMs aren’t too far behind either though.

[@adityapradhan4423]

@@MadhuriVarma thanks

[@pramodkori7332]

Madam please suggest .. 10 th ...67% 12th ...56% Bsc electronics...64% Msc instrumentation..58% 6 year exp in government sector... Preparing for GMAT ... i have complex about my academics ... please suggest the way ahead !

[@MadhuriVarma]

Hi Pramod -- I need to understand other aspects of your profile as well before I can make a suggestion. Please book a 30-minute 1:1 consultation with me here: madhurivarma.wordpress.com/contact-madhuri/

[@somiajain]

Hi Madhuri Mam, Can you please let me know about canteen food . I learnt that there canteen do not operates ..how students manage to eat if they do not know cooking..

[@MadhuriVarma]

ISB has canteens where you can order food. Student residences also have maids whom you can hire as per your requirement.

[@nishantdoegar7633]

Thanks for the video.. In your experience how are the placements for people with 7 years work ex..

[@MadhuriVarma]

It depends on the role that you are applying for and the respective company's criteria for applicants. You should be good with respect to work-ex :)

[@debasishdhar9973]

How are the semester exams conducted in ISB? It is MCQ based or descriptive questions

[@sadfghyt]

MCQ

[@suñ-e3u]

I can't find this information anywhere......please provide what will be highest package offered in 2019 or 2020.......?????? I mean highest package till now

[@MadhuriVarma]

Hi Sunith -- package details are usually available in the annual placement report published by ISB. You can search for them online.

[@prettypooja1997]

Wonderful and useful video. Is it useful for a 3 yr exp of work?

[@MadhuriVarma]

Of course! Let me know over Instagram (instagram.com/letsbeprostogether) if you’d like my guidance for your ISB application and / or interview

[@narendrabandi7054]

how many types of MBA programs are there in ISB? briefly make a video on this topic. please ma'am.

[@MadhuriVarma]

Hi Narendra -- you can look for brief information on ISB's website. If you have any specific questions regarding any of the programs, I'd be happy to answer them for you.

[@narendrabandi7054]

@@MadhuriVarma ma'am I am a fresh graduate. I have great interest to do MBA in ISB. But I don't know which kind of MBA i have to do. Of Course it depends on individual aspects but give me basic introduction on all MBA programs through one video.hope you understand my problem

[@MadhuriVarma]

@@narendrabandi7054 ISB's 1-year PGP course will be suited for your work-ex level. Please read up about it on www.isb.edu

[@nehasri4140]

Hi Madhuri, Thanks for information but watching your information I am sad that i have any chance to get in ISB even after getting good score. Please help

[@MadhuriVarma]

You shouldn't have a cause to worry, Neha. If you'd like to discuss your specific case with me, feel free to book a 30-minute 1:1 consultation with me here: madhurivarma.wordpress.com/contact-madhuri/

[@nehasri4140]

@@MadhuriVarma I have scheduled for this week

[@ganeshbalasubramanian8205]

Thanks for the video I have 16 years of work ex in IT industry and I’m 41 yrs old Would it make sense for me to apply for ISB and shift towards different functional industry

[@MadhuriVarma]

Hi Ganesh -- I'd need to understand your goals before recommending anything. Please write to me here: instagram.com/letsbeprostogether

[@caparulaggarwal1047]

Maam how are the placements for finance ?

[@MadhuriVarma]

Depends on what roles you are looking for. In general, there are quite a few Finance roles that are hired from campus.

[@anandvardhan3815]

Present iam taking course of bba and after that what should I do to join in isb? i didn't understand about work experience. Does it mean that after our completion of bba will there be placements or should do pgdm Or mba to get placement and then work in that company for years and then join in isb? Please give me some clarity. It's my dream and I'm now 18 yrs old 🥺

[@MadhuriVarma]

Hi Anand - ISB needs a minimum of 2yrs workex as of the time you join ISB. Placements after your BBA depends on your current college. All the best👍🏻

[@rashmimalhotra1889]

This was extremely well curated and super helpful! Cheers.

[@MadhuriVarma]

Glad to hear that! All the best with your ISB experience :)

[@rishikalpamukherjee7834]

Does Low academic scores would make a huge impact candidates to get into ISB despite having very good Gmat score n spectacular professional records! Hw one can made a profile building based upon selection LOR Etc

[@MadhuriVarma]

Hi Rishi -- to understand how MBA colleges evaluate candidates and how to build a strong profile, please watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKu5lGdpqdN1eKM If you'd like to seek my guidance on profile building or want to get your profile evaluated, please book a 30-minute 1:1 consultation with me here: madhurivarma.wordpress.com/contact-madhuri/

[@rishikalpamukherjee7834]

@@MadhuriVarma Can I have ur official number to talk about Gmat prep n converting in ISB despite low score in Grad

[@MadhuriVarma]

@@rishikalpamukherjee7834 please feel free to book a 30-minute 1:1 consultation with me here: madhurivarma.wordpress.com/contact-madhuri/

[@siddharthchaturvedi9604]

Where are you now ma'am ?

[@MadhuriVarma]

I'm in California, working as an independent consultant for higher studies, career growth, and personal development.

[@siddharthchaturvedi9604]

@@MadhuriVarma and Ma'am one more thing ..How long it took you to repay the loans..?

[@siddharthsharma9018]

Thank you so much mam for the video. Just want to ask a question I am from hotel Management background and have 4+ year of work ex in sales of luxury hotels. With a decent score in GMAT do I have a chance to convert ISB keeping the fact that my previous acads are not really great.

[@MadhuriVarma]

I need to understand your profile before making any suggestions. Please book a 30-minute 1:1 consultation with me here: madhurivarma.wordpress.com/contact-madhuri/

[@siddharthsharma9018]

@@MadhuriVarma mam I have filled the same. Just fyi. Regards

[@spandangupta6966]

Madhuri mam. I am preparing for gmat could u please help is consultation possible?

[@msn8938]

Hi ma'am . I have 65 percent in my bachelors. Am I eligible for isb?. I'm planning to give gmat. What score should I have in mind considering my low GPA. Thanks a lot ma'am.

[@MadhuriVarma]

This video will help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKu5lGdpqdN1eKM If you want to discuss your personal case in detail, please feel free to book a 30-minute 1:1 consultation with me here: madhurivarma.wordpress.com/contact-madhuri/

[@g.sampathkumar5051]

Mam very informative video but my question is what skills does the candidate should require in order to get into isb pgp program. Can keep visit the isb hyd campus to clarify my doubts regarding admission

[@MadhuriVarma]

Hi Sampath -- admissions depends on an applicant's overall profile. I'll not be able to comment specifically without knowing your background and other details. You can sure visit the campus to speak with the admissions committee, although you might have to take a appointment prior to visiting. All the best!

[@g.sampathkumar5051]

@@MadhuriVarma thank you mam

[@piyushkhurana4207]

Thank you very much for this QnA ma'am. This video really helped me to imagine the holistic experience a candidate would go through during their time at ISB.

[@MadhuriVarma]

You're welcome, Piyush!

[@anupnair7465]

Good one👍

[@MadhuriVarma]

Thanks ✌️

[@shivanksharma4545]

which prep coaching is best for Gmat?

[@MadhuriVarma]

“Best” is subjective. I personally recommend the self-study premium plan by Magoosh. You can access it here: imp.i154272.net/ORoBkA

[@amishagupta5281]

Heyy maam, as u have mentioned in this video that u have a classmates with 10 yrs of experience or 42 year olds as well. I want to know that such people will placed easily or will they face any problem bcoz of workex. If some has done his/her btech from tier 3 college n mtech in cse from iitb and have a workex of 4 year at Amazon/goldman sach. After that if they want to change their roles to product/project management so is it a good choice to join isb for 1 year?. Will one face any problem of overqualification?. I mean as u can see. Mba after mtech which I told u. ... . Please clear this doubt maam. Waiting for ur reply☺

[@MadhuriVarma]

Hi Amisha -- I'll need to understand your goals and your overall profile, including extra-currciulars, in more detail before I can suggest anything. Please book a 30-minute 1:1 consultation with me here: madhurivarma.wordpress.com/contact-madhuri/

[@sameerawasthi6808]

Can I attempt GMAT with 10 yrs work experience

[@MadhuriVarma]

Why not? Go for it!!

[@sadfghyt]

Why not??

[@hemantgupta1910]

How about the loan procedure prior to admission ...

[@MadhuriVarma]

Many banks' details are mentioned on the website of ISB. You can reach out to them for answers to specific questions about loans.

[@abhilashasingh5149]

I don't have a proper job experience but I have experience of a startup on digital marketting which i cofounded with a friend. it is a registered comapany and has been active for 2 yrs plus. Will it be helpful or not? Before the startup, i took 2 yrs gap for my upsc preparation. will the gap affect me or would the diverse knowledge gained during that phase help me in any way?

[@MadhuriVarma]

Hi Abhilasha -- Your startup experience will definitely count. For the gap year, it will matter how you explain it in your application. If you need guidance from me on this, please feel free to book a 30-minute 1:1 consultation with me here: madhurivarma.wordpress.com/contact-madhuri/

[@guptabharat909]

What are placement options for PGPPRO ??

[@MadhuriVarma]

Hi Bharat -- depends on what you are aiming for.

[@tapukumar1665]

IS THERE CA COURSE?

[@MadhuriVarma]

ISB is a B-School, not for CA. Check out www.isb.edu

[@americanseal7476]

Fee details tell me mam MBA

[@MadhuriVarma]

You can get this information on ISB's website.

[@navigator665]

What is the lowest package at ISB? with current fee of 40 lakh plus is it worth it. Also what about scholarship?

[@shubhamayush7232]

Yes it is worth it, I've never met someone who went there and regretted it

[@shubhamayush7232]

And your biggest misconception is that the package from campus is a final seal... It's not, your salary can increase by 100 % too upon making a switch..also u can try for off campus jobs too if campus placement wasn't enough for you. . But I don't think it'll come to that also, students at ISB get multiple offers and median is around 32, so lowest should be around 23-24

[@navigator665]

@@shubhamayush7232 nobody regrets I know unless the person doesn't get job of his/her like but the lowest what I came to know is less than 20 lakh and above 15 lakh but that kind of package is easily possible with other colleges like SP Jain with half the fees. So ROI is much better.

[@MadhuriVarma]

The lowest package changes every year so no one will be able to comment on this with surety. "Worth" has a subjective definition. That said, a package depends on multiple factors such as the company's brand, market economy, expectations of the job, your last drawn salary, etc. With regards to scholarships, it's up to the discretion of the admissions committee, but there are multiple fund pools from which scholarships are offered to students. Hope this helps.

[@srinivasvenkatesh6540]

Good one 👍

[@MadhuriVarma]

Thanks ✌️