A lot of people assume MBA means 3–5 years of work first, but some schools do leave room for early applicants if everything else lines up.
• ISB Early Entry Option is one of the most popular for fresh grads in India — admit first, work later.
• Yale SOM and Stanford GSB occasionally take in strong undergrads with exceptional internships, leadership, and GMAT scores.
• In Europe, IE Business School, ESMT Berlin, and Hult have more flexible work experience requirements, often accepting 0–1 year profiles.
• Many schools offer deferred MBA routes — like Harvard 2+2 and Wharton Moelis — where undergrads secure admission early, then gain work experience before starting.
• Without experience, strong internships, clear post-MBA plans, and solid GMAT (around 700+) usually make the difference.
• Most early MBA grads land roles in consulting, product management, or rotational leadership programs after graduation.
For more details you can read this blog on "MBA Without Work Experience"
