u/Additional-Middle-29

Hey everyone,

I’m planning to take admission in DPGU / DY Patil, Tathawade Pune for MBA. Total fees is coming around ₹6.9 lakhs.

I wanted an honest reality check before finalizing it.

- Is it worth spending this much here?

- How are the placements actually (not brochure stats)?

- What’s the average package students really get?

- How is the crowd, faculty, internships and overall exposure?

- Any seniors or current students from DY Patil Tathawade here?

I’m mainly looking for decent ROI and placement opportunities. Would really appreciate genuine reviews and experiences.

Thanks!

I wanted some honest opinions regarding gap years.

Suppose someone takes a 1-year gap after graduation specifically to prepare for government or banking exams like SBI PO, IBPS PO, SSC, etc. How much does that actually affect their profile in the future?

I often hear people saying “don’t take a gap, it ruins your profile,” while others say one dedicated prep year is completely normal nowadays.

My concern is:

Do recruiters or MBA colleges see a 1-year gap negatively?

How difficult does it become to explain later in interviews?

If someone doesn’t clear the exams within that year, does the gap start becoming a red flag?

Is preparing for competitive exams considered a valid reason for a gap year?

Right now I’m confused whether taking a year for preparation is a smart decision or something that can hurt long-term career opportunities.

Would appreciate honest advice from people who’ve actually taken a gap year or seen its impact in placements/MBA admissions/jobs. Myquals - 10th - 60% 12th-67% Grads-6.5gpa