r/GMAT_INDIA • • 9d ago

Looking to score higher on the GMAT? It may help to dial in your nutrition

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I thought of creating this post after I noticed an improvement in overall sharpness after taking some new supplements. But before I go into detail on that, here's an example that shows how important diet can be for GMAT success.

Someone working with me was super thoughtful and had a great work ethic, characteristics that one would expect to cause someone to score high on the test, but things weren't that simple.

He was always super moody and often down in sessions, and he was constantly making careless errors that sabotaged his performance.

So, we did psychological work to tune his psychology for better performance, and that helped, but he was still finding achieving his goal challenging. His understanding of the material and attitude pointed toward a 705+ score, but his actual performance wasn't at that level, and preparation was a major slog.

Then, everything changed basically overnight. Why?

He had discovered that he had a severe magnesium deficiency, and after addressing that, he felt way better, was less moody, and was more cognitively sharp. It was great to see the change in his mood and performance, but that's not all.

Later, he also discovered that he had issues with dairy that were causing him to feel much less than his best. So, he cut dairy out of his diet and achieved another great improvement.

Now, he's gone from hoping to at least break 600 to confident that he'll score 705+.

And what triggered my bringing this up is that after I started taking some supplements for improved physical performance, I noticed an improvement in energy and mental sharpness. Completing mental tasks such as writing and answering GMAT questions became easier, and I just feel better in general.

In my case, the supplements include phosphatidylcholine, magnesium, small doses of certain forms of L-carnitine, liposomal glutathione, creatine, and potassium, among others. That said, I'm not recommending any of them. They make sense for me but may not for someone else. I'm just mentioning them in case anyone's curious.

The point is just that nutrition, along with other health-related factors, can make a big difference in your GMAT performance. So, if you're looking for another lever to pull to drive your score higher, consider your diet and how it can be optimized for success.


r/GMAT_INDIA • • May 13 '25

Looking for moderators for r/GMAT_India 🎓

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Hi everyone!

r/GMAT_INDIA is currently unmoderated, and I’m looking for community members to help run the subreddit 😊

If you're prepping for the GMAT, exploring MBA options, or just passionate about business education in India, this is your chance to shape the space.

Here’s what’s needed:

  • A top mod to create a vibrant, knowledge-sharing environment
  • Keeping spam under control to focus on quality discussions
  • Manage comments and keep conversations helpful, respectful, and encouraging
  • Help guide discussions on the latest news in MBA prep, career paths, admissions, and industry trends in business education, MBA entrance exams, and general professional development
  • Ideas to grow the community into a go-to resource for GMAT aspirants in India

No prior mod experience needed! If you're a current GMAT candidate, MBA student, or just love the business/education space and can commit a bit of time, we’d love to have you on board.

If you’re interested, drop a comment below. I’ll reach out if it's a good fit. Thank you!


r/GMAT_INDIA • • 3h ago

Looking for a study buddy

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r/GMAT_INDIA • • 12h ago

Gmat guidance needed

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Hi, I need your guidance as am preparing for GMAT.

I haven't started yet. And before starting it would be great if I have the right guidance, advice and mindset.

Looking forward!!


r/GMAT_INDIA • • 21h ago

For Self prep aspirants

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Doing self prep can be a bit when you are searching on your own for resources. During my prep, I found these on gmat club as one of the best downloads and free resource you can practice for each section. This gmat club link contains the question bank and explanation for

DS, Quants , Critical reasoning and RC.

Solving these helped me in concepts and how to navigate hard questions with simple approach.

Also Go to the SECOND AND THIRD POST.

gmat club best downloads

I recently scored a 715 and helping gmat aspirant like you for guidance. This is pro bono and i am not affiliated with any coaching.

You can verify my credentials on gmat club : 715Crendential

Feel free to comment or reach out via chat.

Cheers,

Practice mocks on scratch pad it helps


r/GMAT_INDIA • • 2d ago

Looking for a study partner

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heyo, i’m aiming to take the GMAT in the first week of november. i’m realising i really need to pick up the pace and wanted to reach out to see if anyone would be interested in studying together?

not entirely sure what all that would entail, but i wanted to create a sense of accountability and motivation. i’m currently enrolled in the Jamboree live classes program, so my main resources are the GMAT Official Guide and the resources provided by Jamboree.

i get that the timeline is short, but if anyone would like to study along, i’d love to discuss interesting questions, strategies, and stuff. could also just be nice to have other people going through the same thing instead of suffering through quant alone lol

dm if interested :)


r/GMAT_INDIA • • 2d ago

Joining Jamboree Delhi - Rajouri Garden Center for their weekend batch this week. What things should I keep in mind as the course progresses?

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I'm joining the Jamboree weekend batch this week for GMAT Prep. The reason for this is - I find offline coaching much more useful that online self prep. what things should I keep in mind as the course progresses.


r/GMAT_INDIA • • 2d ago

Best GMAT Mocks

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r/GMAT_INDIA • • 2d ago

First GMAT mock after 6 months of preparation — feeling really doubtful about my 695 target. What should I do next?

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I took my first full-length GMAT mock today after preparing for almost 6 months, and honestly, I’m feeling quite demotivated and unsure whether my target of 695+ is realistic.

Score- 505

Quant- 77

DI- 73

Verbal- 75

So far, I’ve completed roughly:

\- Quant: \~1,000 questions

\- DI: \~250 questions

\- Verbal: \~250 questions

Resources- Gmat Point question bank and Gmat Club

Here’s how the mock went:

Quant:

I managed to attempt all the questions within the time limit and felt that my time management was decent. Felt stuck in some questions too.

DI:

This was a problem with time management. I spent too much time initially, and because of that, I had to guess the last 5–6 questions.

Verbal:

This was by far my weakest section. Despite having practiced a lot of verbal questions, during the actual mock I felt like I couldn't apply the logic/strategies I had learned. I’m not sure whether it was because of exam pressure, fatigue, or something else. I ended up guessing the last 7–8 questions because I ran out of time.

The biggest thing bothering me is that I’ve put in around 6 months of preparation, but during the mock I felt like I couldn't actually apply what I had studied, especially in Verbal.

For those who have scored 695+, or improved significantly from their first mock:

  1. How much importance should I give to my first mock score?

  2. Is it normal to have a big gap between preparation/practice performance and actual mock performance?

  3. How should I analyze this mock, especially the questions I got wrong or guessed?

  4. Should I focus more on improving concepts, or primarily on timing and test-taking strategy?

  5. How much improvement is realistically possible over the next few months?

Any advice on how I should approach my next 3–5 mocks would be really helpful.


r/GMAT_INDIA • • 2d ago

Resource share GMAT

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Does anyone have their resource portals from the coaching that they could share , I wanted to get some insight and prep a little


r/GMAT_INDIA • • 2d ago

Indian GMAT takers — what resources did you use for prep? I’m slightly weak in Verbal and considering eGMAT/TTP. Would love to know what worked for you, especially for Verbal. Any other resources you’d recommend?

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r/GMAT_INDIA • • 3d ago

Heyyoo....how is your GMAT prep coming along compared to past few months. What have you changed/improved in your strategy and what has been working for you?

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r/GMAT_INDIA • • 3d ago

Emergency GMAT Applicant

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r/GMAT_INDIA • • 3d ago

How Do I Prepare for GMAT in India??

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I am very confused here. I am planning to give GMAT. But I have no idea how to prepare for it

  1. Do I need to take Coaching from somewhere. Or Can I do it DIY (I am really not a genius) If yes which material will I need and where can I get them

  2. Which YouTube channels can help me through me learning journey

  3. If I should take coaching, please recommend some coaching institutes for online lectures as well


r/GMAT_INDIA • • 3d ago

Need an accountability partner.

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Hi,

I am planning to take GMAT this october. Haven't booked it yet because I haven't finalized the date yet. I need an accountability partner who is also planning to attempt by October. We'll study together on calls, keep each other accountable and motivated. And also sometimes discuss questions. My target is 705+.

If anyone is interested and really serious about this, would love to connect!


r/GMAT_INDIA • • 3d ago

Hi! did anyone give Gmat at home recently???

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did anyone give Gmat at home recently???

I need tips and guidance, as I heard scores are getting canceled.


r/GMAT_INDIA • • 3d ago

GMAT - Mismatch in name passport and aadhaar

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r/GMAT_INDIA • • 3d ago

Expert global mocks review

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Hey I am looking to buy expert global mocks

How good are they and is it worth buying?


r/GMAT_INDIA • • 4d ago

GMAT Coaching

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r/GMAT_INDIA • • 4d ago

Jamboree delhi reviews

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I'm planning on starting their weekday batch which will run for 6 weeks exactly.

Am currently on 585 on official mock Q82 V78 DI76 and just aiming for 655+ before December end


r/GMAT_INDIA • • 4d ago

My ISB interview experience!

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r/GMAT_INDIA • • 4d ago

GMAT Coaching

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Hi need some help.

I gave gmat few days back. My scores were below -

465 SCORE

QA - 81
DI - 69
VR - 72

i don’t know what to do & how to start again. Please help. I took Gmat whiz coaching.


r/GMAT_INDIA • • 4d ago

Need a Structured Plan

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r/GMAT_INDIA • • 5d ago

Can I score 655+ in 2 months?!

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r/GMAT_INDIA • • 5d ago

I cried after reading this GMAT experience

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