I had a year gap after class 12th. How is gap year going to affect my admission in top Indian IIM?

I scored above 90 percentile in class 10th, class 12th and 80 percent marks in graduation.

172 Views|Posted 7 years ago
Asked by Bhavya Jain
5 Answers
Mohit Badhwar
7 years ago
You have to give a proper and valid explanation for your gap year. If you are able to give that no problem will arise in any college.

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Syed Asif
7 years ago
Just remember to make a good story with some certificates and internships supporting that story. And, you have to make your profile really well-crafted in order to get into IIM.

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Ragesh C.R
7 years ago
Try to cover it with certificates or internships that you did at that time.

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7 years ago
Try to justify the gap by some internship certificates, achievements.

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Subhrajyoti Saha
7 years ago
Hello, During your interview, try to justify your gap and mention something of worth that you have done during your gap year which have been of immense learning for you and have also added value to your profile.

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