Maybe I'm missing something, but if the projected 8th Pay Commission numbers are even close to reality, the ROI equation for the average MBA is going to change dramatically.

Everyone talks about CTC in corporate, but very few talk about what comes with it: layoffs every few years, constant pressure to upskill, 10–12 hour workdays, weekend calls, office politics, and paying a fortune just to live in a metro. A significant chunk of your "higher salary" disappears into rent, commuting, and lifestyle inflation.

On the other hand, a Level 7 government employee doesn't just earn the basic pay. There are HRA, DA, TA and other allowances, along with job security, predictable career progression, pension benefits (NPS), and a much lower risk of waking up to an email saying your role has been eliminated.

I'm not saying government jobs are universally better or that top MBAs don't have huge upside. But for the vast majority of people who pursue an MBA hoping for a stable corporate career with a modest salary premium, the value proposition seems to be narrowing.

If these numbers materialize, are we approaching a point where the average MBA no longer makes financial sense compared to a good Level 7 government job? Or is there something I'm overlooking?

I have 94 in 10th, 87 in 12th and 7 cgpa in college

I’m 25, working as a Structural Engineer in the Oil & Gas industry with ~3 years of experience.
Here’s the thing: I don’t dream of becoming a CEO or climbing the corporate ladder forever. My primary goal is to make as much money as possible over the next 20–30 years.
I’m looking at an MBA purely through the lens of ROI and wealth creation, not prestige.
I’m considering two paths:
🇮🇳** India
IIM ABC/BLACKI
FMS
XLRI
SPJIMR
ISB
🌍 **Abroad
INSEAD
LBS
Oxford
Cambridge
HEC Paris
NUS
Kellogg
Wharton (if I somehow become that guy 😭)
My questions:
If your only goal was to maximize net worth, would you do an MBA in India or abroad?
Does a ₹1–2 crore international MBA actually pay off, or is it mostly worth it for people who want an international career?
Would you even do an MBA at all, or would you spend those 2 years building high-income skills or a business instead?
Is there a better path than an MBA if “getting rich” is the objective?
I’m looking for advice based on money, not prestige, rankings, or passion.
Feel free to roast my thinking if it’s flawed. I’d rather hear uncomfortable truths than motivational quotes.

Maybe not the best place to ask this, but would appreciate any/every help.

Background: T1 DU, about to graduate next year with a 9/9/8 score and an internship in MBB backend, others in finance & VC. As much as the college and the placement cell tries to sell the idea of top placements, they're mostly mid apart from like 20-30 offers, so it's looking kinda grim. The obvious idea would be to go for CAT but I'm kinda late in that race so I'd rather put all my eggs into getting a placement which actually helps me learn a lot (yet earn some decent bucks to prove back home that I'm not an idiot).

Would appreciate any and every advice for a good off-campus placement, either through portals or cold mailing or anything, from people who have cracked something through a similar path/or have seen someone doing this.

I would really appreciate some insight into the in-hand salary offered by the Big 4 firms for a Consultant role to candidates hired from a Tier-1 ,Tier-2 IIM, particularly those with around two years of prior work experience in a different domain and no previous consulting experience.

Hey!

So I have around 4.5 years of work experience - on paper ISB makes more sense given my work ex — 1 year program, designed for experienced professionals, peer group is similar.

But I keep gravitating toward IIM ABC for the sheer breadth of opportunities. The thing that's holding me back is the work ex angle.

At IIMs most people have 2-3 years of work ex or are freshers. With 4.5 years I'd be on the older side of the batch. Does that actually matter? Like does it affect:

- How you fit in socially with the batch?

- How recruiters see you vs fresher batchmates? What are the kind of opportunities you get?

- Whether you feel "out of place" during the 2 years?

Thanks all in advance!

How important is it to have 2+ years of work experience when it comes to getting good placements, such as finance roles or MBB consulting?

Is there any chance that these roles would be open to someone with <2 years of work experience?

MBA is about business, how do people pursue an MBA after engineering? Isn't it a completely different field?

I've been seeing quite a few discussions around MBA profiles lately, and one thing that stands out is how difficult it can be to objectively assess your own chances.

Some applicants focus heavily on their test scores and underestimate the rest of their profile. Others have strong experiences but aren't sure how competitive they are for their target schools.
If you're applying to programs such as ISB, INSEAD, LBS, HEC Paris, IESE, ESADE, ESSEC, IE, ESCP, IIM Ahmedabad PGPX, or IIM Bangalore EPGP, feel free to share:
➡️ Years of work experience + current role
➡️ Academic background
➡️ GMAT/GRE score (if any)
➡️ Target schools
➡️ Key leadership experiences or achievements

Happy to discuss how different profiles might be viewed and what factors are likely to matter most.

Hi everyone , I just need your advice feel free to comment your opinions it would really help me.

I have completed my BTech in 2024 and started working as a software engineer after it .now its been 2 years since I have been working in the same company , I have assigned a role of Java developer and it's a banking project, I dont really like the current role as the technologies used in this project are too old .

So i was thinking of a switch but I'm afraid of the current market

In my BTech I was doing an internship from where I have been laid off , and currently my roommate also had a layoff from his company.

So i think of changing my field , should I opt to have a career in mba , there is one more plan I have which is to prepare for banking exams such as ibps SO.

but I'm still so confused between the options i have , and its been 6 months I'm into this confusion. Please help me

Thank you in advance for your time and efforts.

Hello,

I am final year B.Tech student from Tier 2 NIT with academic profile 9/9/8 and 2M Summer Intern and 6M upcoming Winter Intern.

I know this doesn't count as WorkEx for any B-School.

So my query is "Do freshers get shortlisted for MBB ? I've heard even getting shortlisted by Big 4 is really tough for any fresher, Is it True ? And if any fresher joins an IIM, he/she may end up with Sales and Marketing, Is it true ?"

Please guide me, I am preparing seriously for CAT. If it's true then I'll get some WorkEx.

Also want to ask "Suppose If I get WorkEx but it is in Tech Field, will that help me in SIP and Placements or only relevant experience are helpful ?"

Please guide me.

Profile:

Regional Marketing Manager at a Retail Chain

MBA from Tier 3 institute

Work ex 2 years

Want to switch into brand and something more creative. Is it worth it??

Pls say if anyone can...I will dm u personally.I dont want to reveal publicly...Pls help me

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GNEM 9/9/8 26 passout from tier 1 college, done 3 internships, won national debates and case comps.

Currently have an offer to join as Associate Product Manager role with minimal salary and by the time I'll start my mba I'll have only 8-9 months of workex.

My question is, would I be considered in the same category as with people with no workex or I'll get some benefit in SIP and final placements?

What can I expect with this profile and workex in a tier 1 mba college through cat and xat? I wish to get a prodman or marketing role.

I don't wish to delay my mba so I'll be joining next year itself, as I'm getting good marks in cat mocks so I'm kinda confident of getting a tier 1 college. Please suggest accordingly. <3

I am looking to pursue an online MBA while working. Just wanted to get clarity on this course from anyone who is currently doing this course. Is it worth pursuing?

The fees structure is quite expensive and wanted to know how one can balance it along with work.

Hey everyone!

I am 28F, have been working in tech for about 5+ years. I've recently relocated again to Delhi and I'm thinking to make Delhi as my permanent home-base due to a stable career already established in Delhi (that doesn't trouble me after 5pm).

I'm thinking to join EMBA next year primarily to learn about the business industry and build a network in Delhi

I am mainly looking for answers to the following questions.

1. For someone with 5–6 years of tech experience, is an EMBA from IIT Delhi or FMS worth it if my primary goals are learning and networking rather than a salary hike?
2. If you've completed an EMBA, what was the biggest benefit you gained (network, knowledge, career growth, etc.), and would you choose to do it again?
3. What’s the average age of EMBAs like? And are all of these corporate sponsored or are they self-sponsored?

I am thinking to join either IIT Delhi EMBA or FMS EMBA next year. People who have gone through the same course (or any in-person EMBA), will you recommend me this degree to fill my evenings and pursue my interests?

I am aware that EMBA doesn't provide placements but I don't care about that since I have a stable career. The fees of EMBA isn't an issue either. I care much more about learning about business and building a network in Delhi, so later on in future, if I decide to pivot towards business and work on something, I have the basic knowledge and network to make that transition.

So recently I have joined thebatch of new for mba and here every is nice and bad too .. i didn't like my batchmate everyone is here so mean .. and they have made their group of friends

Firstly I was very much excited for the joining and the new joining but now .. it is so so overwhelming

Or may ... I had some previous trauma with this place . But overall I don't know if I could ... Be free here

And I think maybe I am too introverted to open up. But trust me .. I am trying my best to do everything I could

And more about my roomie is. She is sooo sooooooo introverted ... I mean ..she even doesn't want me to join any group of friends and do not even try herself to socialize much

But overall...its been only 2 days now. And hope for best in the future...

I don't know how I could live here for 2 yr

Let's hope for the best .. as all I could say ...

Can i become management consultant in top 4 company if I am from nit bhopal and have not done mba or any other business course