From Bilaspur to IIM Ahmedabad: Khushi Mattu’s journey to excellence

Khushi Mattu, a resident of Bilaspur, has made the entire region proud by securing admission to the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad for its MBA programme. Currently employed as a software engineer at Dell Technologies, Khushi has proven her academic mettle by scoring an impressive 99.8 percentile in the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025, placing her among the top candidates in the country.

Daughter of Mayank Mattu, Principal of Government Degree College, Bilaspur, and Arti Mattu, Khushi has consistently demonstrated excellence in academics and perseverance in her career goals. Her outstanding CAT performance earned her admission offers from India’s top business schools — IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore and ISB Hyderabad.

Speaking to The Tribune, Khushi shared that after careful consideration, she chose IIM Ahmedabad, as it best aligned with her long-term aspirations in the field of management. “The support of my parents has been my greatest strength,” she said. “My mother and father always encouraged me to believe in myself and aim higher.”

Her father, Mayank Mattu, described Khushi’s achievement as more than a personal milestone. “It’s a moment of collective pride for our family and a source of inspiration for students and professionals across Himachal Pradesh,” he said.

Himachal Tribune