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Do Recruiters Reject Gap Years? Simran Singh’s Journey from BSc Agri to Kohler

2026-06-26 3 Dailymotion

Simran Singh, a PGDM student at SOIL Institute of Management, shares her inspiring journey from completing BSc Agriculture and taking a 4-year gap for NEET preparation to securing a role at Kohler.

In this candid conversation, she addresses one of the biggest concerns among MBA aspirants — how recruiters view gap years.

In this video, she discusses:

• How she positioned her gap years during placements
• What recruiters actually look for beyond resumes
• The skills she built during the PGDM program
• How SOIL supported her preparation journey
• Advice for students worried about academic or career gaps

If you are concerned about how a gap year might affect your MBA and placement journey, this session provides clarity, perspective, and practical insights.