Profile building
Your journey to top universities and dream careers starts here.
Step 1 of 4 · Understand
What a profile is, why it matters and what colleges look at.
What is profile building?
Profile building is a strategic process of developing skills, experiences and achievements that go beyond academics. It tells your unique story, not just your marks.
Don’t just study. Build your story.
Why it matters
What colleges look at
Remember
| College | SOP | Descriptive questions | Activities and certificates | Interview | SAT exam or its weightage | 10th and 12th weightage | 11th marksheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Indore | No | No | During interview | Yes | International candidates only | Yes | No |
| IIM Rohtak | No | No | During interview | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| IIM Bangalore | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| IIM Kozhikode | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| IIM Amritsar | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| IIM Ranchi | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Symbiosis International University | No | No | No | Yes | International candidates only | Yes | No |
| Christ University | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| IIIT Hyderabad | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | International candidates only | Yes | No |
| Shiv Nadar University | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| FLAME University | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ashoka University | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Krea University | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| O.P. Jindal Global University | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ahmedabad University | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| NMIMS (Family Business) | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Plaksha University | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Masters’ Union | SOP video | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Last updated September 2026. Admission requirements change every year. Confirm the current process with each college before applying.
Step 2 of 4 · Build
What goes into a strong profile and how to build one.
What it includes
How to build it
Begin in your school years for long-term impact.
Don’t do everything. Do meaningful things.
For example, computer science leads to coding, robotics and apps.
Internships, competitions and workshops.
Certificates, achievements and roles.
Use SOPs, essays and interviews effectively.
Step 3 of 4 · Explore
The latest courses, competitions and deadlines from the blog.
Latest opportunities
WonderSkool posts new courses, competitions, summer schools and deadlines on the blog as they open, so it has the most up-to-date information. Check back often.
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Step 4 of 4 · Get guidance
How WonderSkool helps, and how to register.
How WonderSkool helps you
Don’t wait. Start exploring, engaging and building the profile that will help you achieve your dreams. Every minute dedicated to learning is a minute well spent, and we are here to guide you every step of the way.
Together, we navigate your career to success.
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