r/MBAIndia

Would you consider it Tier 1 or Tier 2 among Indian B-schools?

I’m trying to understand:

placements and roles offered

brand value of IIT KGP tag

campus life and peer group

comparison with newer IIMs / IIFT / IIT B-schools

consulting & product management opportunities

Would love honest opinions from students/alumni/recruiters :)

please help ts is so confusing

tiss seems alluring cuz of fees, and the city. v convenient for me to travel even via train its close to home and its been my dream city ever since i remember

xlri idk people r crazy over it so i feel like would i be making a bad decision skipping it? also i think a lot of case comps are open for xl but not for tiss so opportunities wise also campus life wise it would be a better decision

thoughts?

NIBM has a massive legacy and killer niche placements in banking and finance, but IIM Amritsar gives the "IIM" brand tag and a broader MBA curriculum.
Which one would you choose for a career in Finance? Would love to hear your reasoning in the comments!

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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.

I have got confirmation(provisional offer letter) from IIM Sirmaur and Bodh Gaya. I am waitlisted for IIT R and K and IIM jammu and Nagpur(Nc-OBC wl 226).
I am a fresher with 3 year gap (2 year family issue then 1 year in CAT prep and process) from Delhi.
Since, I have been jobless my main concern regarding college selection is placement and future aspects. Also I am somewhat concerned about ROI (Do let me know if ROI concern is right or not) .

I am so much confused and anxious. Not many people around me for consultation so please help.
My doubts are:-

1. If I don't get any other offer then which college should I choose from IIM Sirmaur and Bodhgaya. Please do let me know the reasons.
2. If among my waitlisted colleges I get calls from IIT Roorkee or Kanpur, should I be going for any of the IITs or stick to the IIM.
3. I know IIM Nagpur is my best option if it gets cleared, but instead if I get offer from IIM jammu along with the above mentioned IITs then what should I be aiming for.

i am 29 M working in customer service for last 7 years currently earning 60k. i sont see growth and hence want to do mba from soil gurgaon one year mba its costing 20 lakh should i go or not. i have 28 lakh saved as of now so not sure if i shoukd do mba or start some business of my own.

For a Female candidate

Graduated from TIER 1 MBA college in HR ( XLRI Jamshedpur) in 2022. Worked in the same company since day 1. Currently have 36 LPA base and 41 LPA CTC. Am I missing out on pay as I did not switch ? How much are tier 1 MBA folks in HR / Prodman/ Marketing earning currently ?

24M, Tier 1 Pvt Clg, in my SIP, Almost 2 Years WorkEx in non-tech analytics role driving revenue growth, handling pricing in the travel industry. Currently doing FMCG SALES GT Internship at a NIFTY50 FMCG brand, I have realised Sales is not my pedigree, especially FMCG, don’t want to go the ASM path.
Really feeling directionless, Non engg, 9/8/8, didnt get any consulting or Finance shortlists during SIP.
Want to make my career in a office job not field sales.
Any suggestions?

The wasted potential is getting to me. My mba college is decent but it’s eating me alive that I couldn’t crack tier 1. Plus can’t take a drop, joining this college due to family pressure. Is it wise to give cat 2026 while being in my mba college and give another shot? Or is it a forgotten dream already? Need some wise advice. Thank you.

Hey everyone,

I’m thinking about pursuing an MBA from a Tier 3–4 college in Odisha. I’m a 26-year-old woman currently working at a steel plant in Odhisa, earning around ₹25k per month. Honestly, I’m not very happy with my job.

At the same time, my parents are pressuring me to get married, but I don’t want to get married right now. I feel that doing an MBA could help me move into managerial roles and build a better career for myself, so I’m considering pursuing it in my home state.

However, the total cost would be around ₹18 lakhs, and I’m unsure whether it would actually be worth it, especially from a Tier 3–4 college.

Would an MBA from such a college realistically help me improve my career and salary prospects?

I’d really appreciate honest advice from people who’ve been in similar situations.

I'm 29F working in an MNC as a SWE for the last 7 years. I took my GMAT around April mid and scored near the 600s.
I m not planning any retakes as I practically don't have any time to prep as I have a full time job and 2 kids. I feel shattered that my MBA dreams are gone as I cannot apply to ISB with my score.
Do i ever have any chance of pursuing an executive MBA or so in ISB later maybe after a few more years of experience? Or should I forget about MBA possibilities and move on with my SWE job ? :) Honest opinions needed.

6/8/7 F, EWS category graduated from DU in political science, looking forward for CAT 2026 I dream of FMS but my bad academics killing my dream would want you to come up with suggestions

I will be joining mdi gurgoan. I want to know which laptop should I buy. I am really inclined to buy a mac bcoz of battery life and long term usability.
Please advice.

Are scholarships available for students pursuing sports for online courses ?Any University currently providing it?