Post by Maleika Hussain

Exactly one month ago, while getting ready for my grad dinner, I saw that the XLRI results had been announced. I checked the portal gingerly, not having truly thought about, or even prepared for that moment. And then: Direct convert. The rest of the night was surreal. As I danced away with my friends at farewell, it somehow felt like both the bittersweet end of one beautiful chapter and the beginning of another. I’m also incredibly grateful to have secured admission to the PGP program at Indian Institute of Management, Indore. But somewhere along the way, my mind was already made up. XLRI Jamshedpur it is. ❤️ My family says I’m no less than a 'don', so I guess it’s only fitting that I join the XL Mafia now :) Grateful for everyone who supported, encouraged, tolerated, and believed in me throughout this journey. Excited (and slightly terrified) for what’s ahead! #Alhamdulillah #XLMafia #XLRI #IIMIndore #MBAJourney #Grateful #CAT2025 #XAT2026