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Shrishti Sharma Admitted to Chicago Booth MBA Program

Shrishti Sharma

(Waitlisted: Stanford)

Harshvardhan Singh Admitted to Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

Harshvardhan Singh

(Interviews: Northwestern Kellogg, UCLA Anderson, UC Berkeley Haas)

Our student Mahima Verma made it to London Business School

Mahima Verma

(Interviews: Duke Fuqua, Michigan Ross)

Lilacbuds student Admit to Northwestern Kellogg MBA

Niharika Talwar

(Interview: INSEAD)

MBA consultant helped in securing interview for INSEAD MBA Program

Suyash Tharad

(Applied only to INSEAD)

MBA consultant at LilacBuds helped Shivangi Kapoor secure admit to IESE

Shivangi Kapoor

(Other admit: HEC Paris - €20,000)

LilacBuds a  leading ISB consultant

Priyanshu Agarwal

(Interview: Dartmouth Tuck)

Mehak Bhalla Admitted to HEC Paris

Mehak Bhalla

(Interview: IESE)

Shwetank Jain consulted LilacBuds and secured admit to UCLA

Shwetank Jain

(Interviews: Dartmouth Tuck, NYU Stern)

Vishwadeep Chauhan Admitted to UVA Darden

Vishwadeep Chauhan

(Other admit: Texas McCombs - $30,000)

Tepper School of Business admit

Srujana Kanumuri

(Other admit: UCLA Anderson - $60,000)

Oxford Said Business School admit

Jaswant Gangireddy

(Other admit: ISB)

MBA consultant helped in securing admit to Foster School of Business University of Washington

Shubharika Sharma

(Other admit: NotreDame Mendoza - $100,000)

LilacBuds mentor helped student get admit to Esade Ramon Llull University

Hariom Khatri

(Interviews: NUS, Imperial)

IIM Ahmedabad

Aditi Mishra

(Other admit: ISB)

UoT Rotman - CAD10,000

Manav Kabra

(Interviews: Vanderbilt Owen, Simon Rochester, Western Ivey)

Texas McCombs

Priyanka Natrajan

(Other admits: UNC Kenan Flagler, Washington Foster)

University of Sydney

Akshat Johri

(Other admit: University of Queensland)

GeorgiaTech Scheller - $100.000

Jipsa Rao

(Other admits: Washington Foster, Texas McCombs)

UNC Kenan Flagler - $100,000

Mehak Bhatia

(Other admits: Vanderbilt Owen - $100,000, CMU Tepper - $40,000)

Shrishti Sharma Admitted to Chicago Booth MBA Program

Shrishti Sharma

(Waitlisted: Stanford)

Harshvardhan Singh Admitted to Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

Harshvardhan Singh

(Interviews: Northwestern Kellogg, UCLA Anderson, UC Berkeley Haas)

Our student Mahima Verma made it to London Business School

Mahima Verma

(Interviews: Duke Fuqua, Michigan Ross)

Lilacbuds student Admit to Northwestern Kellogg MBA

Niharika Talwar

(Interview: INSEAD)

MBA consultant helped in securing interview for INSEAD MBA Program

Suyash Tharad

(Applied only to INSEAD)

MBA consultant at LilacBuds helped Shivangi Kapoor secure admit to IESE

Shivangi Kapoor

(Other admit: HEC Paris - €20,000)

LilacBuds a  leading ISB consultant

Priyanshu Agarwal

(Interview: Dartmouth Tuck)

Mehak Bhalla Admitted to HEC Paris

Mehak Bhalla

(Interview: IESE)

Shwetank Jain consulted LilacBuds and secured admit to UCLA

Shwetank Jain

(Interviews: Dartmouth Tuck, NYU Stern)

Vishwadeep Chauhan Admitted to UVA Darden

Vishwadeep Chauhan

(Other admit: Texas McCombs - $30,000)

Tepper School of Business admit

Srujana Kanumuri

(Other admit: UCLA Anderson - $60,000)

Oxford Said Business School admit

Jaswant Gangireddy

(Other admit: ISB)

MBA consultant helped in securing admit to Foster School of Business University of Washington

Shubharika Sharma

(Other admit: NotreDame Mendoza - $100,000)

LilacBuds mentor helped student get admit to Esade Ramon Llull University

Hariom Khatri

(Interviews: NUS, Imperial)

IIM Ahmedabad

Aditi Mishra

(Other admit: ISB)

UoT Rotman - CAD10,000

Manav Kabra

(Interviews: Vanderbilt Owen, Simon Rochester, Western Ivey)

Texas McCombs

Priyanka Natrajan

(Other admits: UNC Kenan Flagler, Washington Foster)

University of Sydney

Akshat Johri

(Other admit: University of Queensland)

GeorgiaTech Scheller - $100.000

Jipsa Rao

(Other admits: Washington Foster, Texas McCombs)

UNC Kenan Flagler - $100,000

Mehak Bhatia

(Other admits: Vanderbilt Owen - $100,000, CMU Tepper - $40,000)

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Best MBA Admissions Consultants with over $3.5 Million in Scholarships Secured

LilacBuds offers personalized mentoring for applications to top global MBA programs. In 2024-25, we proudly celebrated admits to prestigious universities like Wharton, Kellogg, Yale, INSEAD, UCLA, HEC Paris. As we step into 2025-26, we are prepared to navigate the evolving MBA landscape, staying ahead of trends and adapting strategies to empower even more applicants in achieving their dreams.

Best MBA Admissions Consultants in India helping students get into top business schools

Top MBA consultant for Premium B- Schools Globally

Best MBA Admissions Consultants in India helping students get into top business schools

LilacBuds founder and Chief Mentor, Mr. Rajiv Ganjoo, brings over 20+ years of admissions consulting experience and has been the force behind 1200+ MBA program admits to Top US, European and Indian B-schools - including Wharton, Yale, Darden, LBS, INSEAD, NUS, ISB and many more. Recognized by Poets & Quants as one of the Top 5 Indian MBA Consultants based on the total number of reviews and satisfaction scores, he is widely trusted by applicants for his deep expertise and personalized guidance.

The core team at LilacBuds brings expertise across technology, finance, consulting and operations with 87% of our applicants making it to their Top 3 MBA programs. From GMAT prep to authentic essay discussions and mock interview training, our counseling is comprehensive and practical Validated by admits to 26 of the Top 30 US & EU B-schools, we help you present your strongest application with clarity and confidence

87% of applicants make it to their Top 3 MBA programs

Admits to 26 of the Top 30 US & EU B-schools

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World-Class MBA Consulting – Success Stories of Admits to Elite Universities

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Neither I had a great GMAT score nor did I have a good MNC experience, but with the help of Lilacbids, I could achieve my dream of getting into Georgia Tech Scheller

Read Abhishek’s Story

Abhishek Georgia Tech MBA admit testimonial for Best MBA Admissions Consultants in India

Abhishek

Georgia Tech

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LilacBuds made this journey personal and empowering. Rajiv treated my application like his own, pushing me to introspect and refine my narrative. Their guidance turned my vision into reality.

Read Riddhiman’s Story

Riddhiman Yale School of Management Ivy League MBA admit testimonial for Best MBA Admissions Consultants in India

Riddhiman

Yale School of Management
(Ivy League)

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LilacBuds personalized guidance helped me craft a strong story, ace interviews, and secure admits to IÉSE and HEC Paris with scholarships. Their support made all the difference.

Read Shivangi’s Story

Shivangi HEC Paris MBA admit with €20,000 scholarship testimonial for Best MBA Admissions Consultants in India

Shivangi

HEC Paris
(€20,000 Scholarship)

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LilacBuds Proven Strategy to MBA Admissions Success

Our applicants to Harvard, Columbia, Booth, Ross, Darden, Tuck, LBS and 30 Top B-Schools share their step-by-step MBA application guide.

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GMAT/GRE Prep

LilacBuds' targeted 1-1/small group coaching comes with an AI-based practice tool to transform your exam readiness on both Quant & Verbal sections.

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Choose Your Mentor

The MBA abroad journey is best covered with LilacBuds' experienced MBA admissions consultants, acknowledged by stellar reviews on Poets & Quants. Speak with mentors who are alums from Duke, Tepper, NYU, Yale, and Kellogg.

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Profile Deconstruction

Consult with senior MBA consultants at LilacBuds who review your accomplishments, offer AdCom perspective, and guide personal development to enhance your B-school application.

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Goal Clarity and School Fitment

LilacBuds' mentors and MBA consultants aid applicants in developing substantial and achievable post-graduation goals, determining the R1 / R2 application strategy, and shortlisting colleges that align with their profile and preferences.

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Application & Essay

The Essay responses in your application are the silver bullet to overshadow the weaker areas. Significant brainstorming & meticulous detailing by the LilacBuds editing team for your Resume, LOR's & Essays is the key reason why they are "India's best consultants for MBA abroad".

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Interview & Scholarships

Our MBA consultants use our alumni and mentor network to conduct mock interviews with real AdCom questions. We also help you improve your public speaking skills and assist in drafting a compelling scholarship letter to showcase your unique experiences.

Learn From India’s Leading MBA Consultants

Utkarsh, Chicago Booth MBA, mentors MBA applicants with expertise in civic-tech and consulting, shaping well-rounded leaders

A Chicago Booth MBA and NIT Uttarakhand graduate, he specializes in crafting impactful MBA applications through personalized mentoring. With expertise in civic-tech innovation and consulting, he is passionate about shaping future leaders by mentoring the 'whole person'.

Utkarsh

University of Chicago, USA

Mandar, an MBA mentor, helps aspirants secure admissions and scholarships, like his Cornell admit with $35K and Emory Goizueta with $50K.

Mandar is a patient listener and provides emotional support to aspirants throughout their journey. His primary goal is to use the knowledge and experience he has, to help applicants succeed in their aspirations to join reputed global MBA programs and universities. He got an admit to Cornell with a $35K scholarship and an offer from Emory Goizueta with a $50K scholarship

Mandar

Cornell University, New York

Mahima, with 6 years in Ops & Strategy at Uber, offers guidance on transferable skills and essays after receiving an LBS MBA offer with a 710 GMAT

Mahima is a Shaheed Bhagat Singh college alum - with 6 years of experience in Ops & Strategy at Uber and Avataar. With a GMAT score of 710, she applied to some of the Top US & UK business programs and got an offer from the coveted LBS for their flagship MBA program. Mahima can help you identify your transferable skill and work with you on the perfect essays and stories.

Mahima

LBS, UK

INSEAD MBA grad with 6 years in banking, entrepreneurship, and strategy, mentoring applicants for top global schools

An INSEAD MBA graduate, he has six years of experience in banking, entrepreneurship, and government strategy projects. He began his career at Credit Suisse, founded a food tech company, and expanded a Silicon Valley health tech company's business in Asia. As a mentor, he helps applicants aiming for top global schools

Anjaneya

INSEAD, France

Prachi, NYU Stern MBA and BITS Pilani grad, CFA charterholder, and 740 GMAT scorer, mentors applicants with finance and grassroots expertise.

An NYU Stern MBA and BITS Pilani graduate, Prachi combines global finance expertise with grassroots impact. A full-tuition scholar with dual fellowships, she has worked across equity research at Credit Suisse, portfolio building at fintech startup Smallcase, and rural banking innovation in Maharashtra. She’s a CFA charterholder with a 740 GMAT and crafts high-impact MBA applications.

Prachi

NYU, USA

Featured Across Major Platforms

Our expertise has earned recognition from top educational and professional networks.

Lilacbuds featured as Trusted MBA Consultants in The Times of India, offering expert guidance to aspiring business leaders
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List of Top MBA Colleges in the USA

Here’s a look at the duration and tuition fees for full-time MBA programs.

School Name Full-time MBA Program Duration Tuition Fee per Year (USD)
UC Berkeley Haas School of Business 2 years $85,406
UVA Darden School of Business 21 months $81,940
Michigan Ross School of Business 2 years $78,030
Duke Fuqua School of Business 22 months $77,925
Dartmouth Tuck School of Business 2 years $80,620
NYU Stern School of Business 2 years $86,916
Cornell University MBA (Johnson School) 2 years $83,106
Kellogg School of Management 2 years $83,610
MIT Sloan School of Management 2 years $84,350
Harvard Business School 2 years $76,410
Columbia Business School 2 years $88,300
University of Maryland 2 years $58,239
Stanford Graduate School of Business 2 years $82,455

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Got questions about pursuing an MBA abroad? We've got you covered!

  • LilacBuds stands out as the best MBA consultant in India for pursuing an MBA abroad due to its unmatched track record and holistic support. With over $3.5 million in scholarships secured for its students, LilacBuds demonstrates not only excellence in admissions guidance but also a deep commitment to financial success. Their team comprises mentors who are alumni of globally renowned institutions like Yale, NYU, Kellogg, and Duke, bringing firsthand insights into what top admissions committees seek. The consultancy boasts admits to 26 of the top 30 US and EU B-schools, including prestigious names such as Wharton, INSEAD, LBS, Oxford, Yale, IESE, Darden, Ross, UCLA, Tepper, and Kenan-Flagler. What truly sets LilacBuds apart is their end-to-end support, extending beyond admissions to assist with scholarships, visas, housing, and relocation, ensuring a smooth and confident transition for every candidate.

  • While some universities may consider applicants without work experience, it is generally recommended to have relevant professional experience to make your application more competitive and to contribute to the MBA program effectively. Working with an MBA admission consultant can provide valuable guidance and insights in navigating the application process. Their expertise in MBA admission counselling can help you highlight your strengths and develop a compelling application that stands out from the competition. By incorporating keywords such as "MBA admission consultant" and "MBA admission counselling," this paragraph can improve its visibility in search engine results related to MBA admissions.

  • No, it is not always necessary to have a specific undergraduate degree to pursue an MBA abroad. While many MBA programs prefer candidates with a business or related background, they also welcome applicants with diverse academic backgrounds, as long as they meet the other eligibility criteria.

  • LilacBuds' Comprehensive MBA counseling packages include both essay and interview support. Our key services include:

    • Personalized profile assessment and strategic positioning.
    • Application planning and CV editing.
    • Essay brainstorming, editing, and review.
    • Comprehensive interview preparation and mock interviews with feedback.
    • Support on networking and letters of recommendation. Additionally, we provide guidance beyond the application process, such as pre-MBA preparation and career planning insights.
  • No one can or should guarantee admission - its not ethical. Our success rate (over 60% in the past ISB Admissions cycle) and testimonials from past clients speak to our expertise and effectiveness. We equip you with the strategies and support needed to craft the strongest possible application. By partnering with us, you’re choosing a team deeply invested in helping you reach your full potential.

  • Absolutely! We’re proud of our clients’ success stories, including multiple admits to ISB, as well as top-tier schools globally. Our clients have consistently felt confident after our discussions and brainstorming and felt they were able to articulate their stories better, and also had amazing interview readiness. We offer anonymized case studies and success metrics for you to understand the impact of our consulting services.

  • Yes, LilacBuds offers comprehensive consulting services for Master in Management (MiM) programs. Their specialized MiM consultants provide personalized mentoring to help applicants gain admission to top MiM programs worldwide.

  • Yes, LilacBuds offers specialized consulting services for Deferred MBA programs. Their expert mentors provide personalized guidance throughout the application process, including profile evaluation, essay and Statement of Purpose (SOP) editing, interview preparation, and assistance with securing education loans and visa applications.

  • Yes, we understand that investing in quality counseling is a significant decision. To make it more accessible, we offer a 2-installment payment plan and also offer customized packages based on needs of the aspirant. This way, you can select the services that best fit your application needs and budget. Contact our business team for more details.

  • At LilacBuds, we prioritize quality, personalized support for our clients. Our team has seasoned experts with years of experience in admissions consulting, specifically for elite programs like ISB. We maintain a rigorous standard in our services and we limit our intake to ensure each aspirant receives ample one-on-one guidance and tailored feedback. Our track record of successful admits to competitive programs speaks to the results of our approach. Ultimately, the additional investment in quality pays off for our clients through better admission outcomes.

  • Visit Deadlines to know about applications to deadlines of different universities.

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