khushi Non-IIT? Non-engineer? Tier-2 college? Many candidates believe their background sets an invisible ceiling on which B-schools they can reach. But IIM-A admits teachers, artists, and small-town graduates every year. Your background is your starting point—not your ceiling. Learn what actually determines how far you can go.
Candidates believe panel preferences are arbitrary—”It’s just luck which panel you get.” But panels have consistent, predictable preferences: authenticity over polish, specificity over generality, self-awareness over perfection. These patterns are universal across B-schools. Learn to prepare for what ALL panels value.
Candidates assume profile-based questions follow predictable patterns—engineers get tech questions, CAs get accounting questions. But experienced panels deliberately ask unexpected angles: the engineer about team dynamics, the CA about industry disruption. Learn why “predictable” preparation leaves dangerous blind spots.
Aspirants believe IIM converts know some hidden technique or insider trick that explains their success. The truth? There’s no secret formula—just consistent execution of basics that most candidates know but fail to apply. Learn why the “secret” is simply doing the obvious things well.
Many believe that applying to B-schools a second time signals failure and creates bias against you. The reality? Panels often view re-applicants favorably—IF you demonstrate genuine growth. Learn how to frame your second attempt as an advantage, not a liability, and what panels actually look for in repeat candidates.
After a disastrous IIM-A interview, many candidates spiral into despair, convinced their entire admission season is over. But each B-school evaluates independently—your IIM-B panel has no idea what happened at IIM-A. Learn why one bad performance doesn’t determine your season and how to recover mentally between interviews.
YouTube videos, Reddit threads, and Quora answers provide endless GD/PI advice. Many candidates believe this free content equals personal feedback—why pay for coaching when all the information is online? But information isn’t the same as diagnosis. Learn why generic advice can’t fix YOUR specific problems and when personal feedback is worth the investment.
Many candidates avoid recording themselves because it’s cringe-worthy to watch. They rationalize that it’s unnecessary—mock interviews with feedback are enough. But recording reveals blind spots that no external feedback can catch. Learn why the discomfort is precisely the point and how to use recordings strategically without spiraling into self-criticism.
“Practice your introduction in front of a mirror” is perhaps the most common interview advice. Yet it creates self-conscious, rehearsed-sounding candidates who focus on how they look rather than what they’re saying. Learn why mirror practice backfires and what actually builds natural, confident delivery.
Many candidates believe that reading The Hindu or Economic Times daily for months will prepare them for current affairs in GD/PI. They confuse “reading about” with “being able to discuss.” Learn why passive reading fails, and the active reading system that actually builds discussion-ready knowledge.