u/ashh2112

Hey everyone, I know I might seem a bit young to be stressing over MBA/career goals right now, but I prefer planning ahead. I just got my Class 12 CBSE (PCM) results, and honestly, I am feeling incredibly lost and demotivated.

My Profile:

• 10th: 95.6% (9)
• 12th: 88% (8)

Due to the recent On-Screen Marking (OSM), CBSE grading has gotten brutal this year. The step-marking that previous batches relied on is virtually gone. Because of this, I feel like I'm at a massive disadvantage compared to previous applicants who secured 90%+ (a "9" for their profile) tho i got A1 in 4 and A2 in rest 2 and even the best scorers in my class went below 60 or 70 TF. I doubt the IIMs are going to treat this year's strict evaluation as an anomaly during shortlisting.

My Original Plan: Even if I ended up in a Tier-2 or Tier-3 engineering college for CS, I planned to clear my CFA levels during undergrad because I am genuinely passionate about finance.

The Problem: From everything I read, it seems like breaking into BLACKI IIMs, MBB Consulting, front-end Finance, or top FMCG brand marketing roles strictly requires a 9/9/9 or 9/9/8 profile.

What is even the point now? At this stage, I don't even feel like joining an undergrad college because it feels like the ceiling for my career has already been permanently set by my 12th-grade marks.

Is my profile actually dead for top-tier roles, or am I overthinking this? Would love some harsh truths and realistic advice on what my next steps should be.

HI I HAVE 95.8% IN 10TH AND THIS YEAR CBSE OSM CHECKING WAS REALLY BAD LEADING ME TO 86.6%( PCM), now for future resumes or profile, do i need to include PCM in best of 4 or 5? OR CAN I OMIT AND TAKE IN HINDI AND CS, HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED!!!

2. would a 9/8/8 (or a 9/8/9) profile stand a good chance given decent extracurriculars, a really good job exp in top tech or startup and internships, would it slash the 8 or the tier of btech college i do and be a good chance for getting into MBB or HUL(good growth) , i plan on trying to clear CFA alongside and relevant skills since i highly admire to get in this line.

these all would help me to gain an idea of what college and career path i should pursue, so please guide this young bro!!!

can you get into MBB/IB/PE from a tier 3 ug btech provided you have mba from iim abc and a solid profile and workex?