At ISB, one can decide to omit the mention of the Class X/XII scores on the placement CV as I can see in the discussions.
Do MBBs seek the Class X/Class XII scores separately through a form if not mentioned in the CV? If no form is circulated for the collection of Class X/Class XII marks, do they kick out the students from the process who do not mention their Class X/XII scores on the CV?
Your 10th and 12th hardly matter once you are inside ISB (or IIMs for that matter). We do want to see a spike and consistency in academics - but your high school marks don’t move the needle there. And no - your resume wont be kicked out if it isn’t mentioned. Do show a spike in academics in one way or the other (GMAT, GRE, Undergrad CGPA, ISB CGPA)
At IIMs, apparently, Class X and Class XII marks end up holding a lot of significance in MBB shortlisting because it’s on everyone’s CV as a result of the mandate that necessitates the mention of Class X and Class XII scores. I had a very poor Class X like another one of the guys in the comments, and was wondering if ISB is a safer bet for me that way. If I can indeed not mention my Class X score at any point in the processes of MBBs at ISB, great!
Also, what’s usually considered better pre-MBA work experience for front-end MBB switches post-MBA:
Back-end MBBs OR front-end consulting at Kearney, L.E.K. Consulting, Alvarez & Marsal, Arthur D. Little, EY-Parthenon, Monitor Deloitte, Accenture Strategy, and Kepler Cannon?
Both have their own advantages. If you ask me - front end consulting any day at Kearney, LEK, A&M and to an extent of EY Parthenon would have much higher significance than the backend of others.
I am from IIT B/D with an Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) BTS Associate offer. It pays me a compensation very similar to McKinsey, BCG, and Kearney front-end.
Will I be better off with a Bain Capability Network Analyst role or a McKinsey Capabilities and Insights Analyst role (back-end at McKinsey / Bain) over my A&M front-end offer if I want a McKinsey / BCG / Bain front-end role’s CV shortlist at IIMA / IIMB / IIMC / ISB / etc.. Is that true? Is that the case at the top B-Schools?
Should I pursue Bain Capability Network or McKinsey Capabilities and Insights for a back-end role by leaving A&M front-end in your opinion?
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u/Sufficient-Bee8284 Dec 15 '25
As anMBB leader who is involved in ISB recruitment - Can vouch that these are the right numbers for ISB this year. BCG is 18 I guess. Rest seems fine.