How can I compensate for my bad past academic performance record to get admission to the top IIMs like IIM Lucknow?

Dear Shubham, In that case, the only thing which can save you is your Work Experience and Your Extra Curricular. Ask yourself, that what additional do you have in your profile apart from academia. If you have work experience, is it considerable? Your employer's brand value. What value you have created during your job/profession? should be reflected in your LoR from seniors. What are the awards & achievement did you have? Any winning position in case competition like Duff& Phelps's or in your college? Any volunteering? Are you attached with any organisation and leading a group? Shubham, these are the points where you can put your case forward. Of course, marks plays an important role, but these are not the only factor in selections for IIMs or ISB Hyderabad. Also, if you are sure about your CAT/ GMAT marks, put your focus on GD-PI round. "You shouldn't worry about what you've lost, put your focus on what you can gain!"'.

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Hello,The points where you can put your case forward. Of course, marks plays an important role, but these are not the only factor in selections for IIMs or ISB Hyderabad. Also, if you are sure about your CAT/ GMAT marks, put your focus on GD-PI round. You shouldn't worry about what you have lost, put your focus on what you can gain. Thank you.

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If you've worked somewhere, show the IIM interviewers what value did you bring in both for yourself as well as for your organization. You can compensate for your past by pursuing some significant certification courses and internships which highlight your genuine interest in the would-be field of MBA. Good luck!

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