My journey to IIM BG: Dreams, Challenges and Triumphs

“Failures pave the path to your success”. The quote has helped me throughout my journey, leading me to IIM Bodh Gaya.

It has been a month since I joined IIM BG. However, it feels like yesterday that I was sitting at home with my family and discussing all the things I would do if I got admission to an IIM. Then came the day I received the admission letter from IIM BG. I can still remember the happiness on the faces of my family members. At the same time, I was unable to process the reality; it was as if I was dreaming and someone might wake me up anytime soon. The feeling was surreal and I felt confused because, even though my longing was about to be fulfilled, I would be leaving home to live away from my family for 2 years. There was a little uneasiness that I was hesitant to express because it would have made my decision harder. At that moment, I set my feelings aside and made the decision to accept the offer.

Getting into an IIM meant a lot to me, as I had faced consecutive failures in my life. I had tried to become a CA but failed miserably. I was unable to relate to the course structure itself and felt I did not belong there. Then I stumbled across IPM during my first year of graduation, but the forms were already closed by then for JIPMAT and IPMAT Rohtak. Luckily, I was able to register for IPMAT Indore, but once again, I missed it by one sectional cutoff. This time I was not disappointed with myself, as I was very close to making into an IIM and this failure made up my resolve to get into one even stronger. Through IPM, I was able to gather a basic idea about what an MBA is and how it works, and it felt like this was the one thing that I have been looking for, the thing that will help me achieve success and actualize my goals. This time I was ready for a second round and my personal challenge was to crack CAT. The process was long and exhilarating and there were times when I felt like giving up. But my past failures reminded me of why I am doing this. And why did I need this the most? These failures were the hammers that forged my mindset to keep trying until I finally succeeded.

I can still recall the day I decided to pursue an MBA, the day when I resolved that I was going to an IIM no matter what life throws at me. I prepared myself for all the hardships and sacrifices and when I received the admission letter from IIM BG my life turned upside down. I was a person who had lost all his confidence but didn’t lose his hope. I still believed that all my past failures would make me a better student and overall a better individual.

Now that I am inside this premier institution and sitting on the desk, I ponder sometimes whether it was all worth it. And every time, the answer remains the same, absolutely yes. All the work and effort I put in to achieve this spot was 100% worth it. The campus life, leading faculty, accessibility of resources and a nurturing environment—all these things together in one place are nothing short of a blessing to me. A blessing from my parents, from God and nonetheless, from my failures.

Author: Piyush

About the Author: Student of HHM 02

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