Both Rounds 1 and 2 of MBA admissions have their unique advantages, but those of Round 1 far outweigh the benefits of Round 2. Let us consider these.

Advantages of Round 1:
"¢ No seats have been assigned so far. This increases your probability of getting through.
"¢ Competition is comparatively less than Round 2, as fewer candidates appear for Round 1. Most of the candidates elect to prepare more and apply in Round 2.
"¢ The Adcom is open-minded at this stage. It has not yet set its bar for judging. The Round 1 candidates get the advantage of setting the standard.
"¢ Most of the B-Schools declare the Round 1 results by mid-December. This allows enough time for decision-making. It is an added advantage for the international students to prepare for Visa and a planned shifting.
"¢ Round 1 candidates are more likely to bag the very limited scholarship.

Advantages of Round 2:
"¢ The main advantage of applying in Round 2 is the high quality of preparation and application. Adcom judges your quality as a professional and a person. Therefore, there is no point compromising on it, if you are not fully ready for Round 1.

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