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MBA Abroad for Indian CS Engineers: The Over-Represented Pool Strategy

Indian CS engineers form the largest single sub-pool at M7 schools. Here is what the data says about who gets in and what your application must do differently.

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ISB MBA 2027 Cycle: What Indian Applicants Should Do This Quarter

The ISB PGP Round 1 deadline is September 20, 2026. Indian applicants who begin essay and profile work in July admit at measurably higher rates than those who start in September.

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ETS Acquires ACT in 2026: What It Means for Indian MBA Applicants and the GRE

ETS closed its acquisition of ACT on July 1, 2026. For Indian applicants relying on the GRE for MBA and MS admissions, the merger raises real questions about pricing, test format, and competition.

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MBA Recommender Strategy for Indian Applicants: Who, How, and What to Ask For

Indian applicants pick recommenders by title. Adcoms read recommendations for specificity. The mismatch costs admits every cycle.

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MIT Sloan Launches Evening MBA for 2027: What It Means for Indian Working Professionals

MIT Sloan just announced an Evening MBA launching August 2027, making it the third M7 school to offer one. Indian applicants who cannot quit their jobs now have a credible M7 path.

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IIM Ahmedabad Admission Process: Step by Step From CAT to Final Offer

IIM Ahmedabad admission for the PGP 2026-28 batch raised the CAT gate to 95 percentile, compressed the pool, and made the PI the deciding factor. Here is how the four stages work.

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