Hi everyone,

I’m a final-year B. Tech CSE student at IILM University (Greater Noida), graduating in 2027. Since 2024 I’ve been working alongside my degree in a mix of tech, design, project management and marketing roles. All of it was done in parallel with college.

Experience so far:

• Sapentia Global | [role] | 1 month (current)
• Cost Price (lifestyle brand) | [role] | part-time, 4 months (current)
• SKB Realtech | Brand Associate | Jun-Oct 2025
• Physics Wallah | Team Lead / UI-UX Intern | Dec 2024-Mar 2025
• Google Developer Student Group | UI/UX Designer | Sep 2024-Mar 2025
• OctaNet | Project Manager Intern (managed 10,000+ student interns) | Jul-Aug 2024
• Technoindiaz | Web Developer Intern | Jun-Jul 2024

Also: co-founded a student freelancing startup (SPECTRA), built an e-commerce site and an AI portfolio builder, and was a finalist in a couple of hackathons (NSUT Top 30, IIIT Delhi Top 15).

Profile: CGPA [5/10]As my main goal was to learn and experience as much practical knowledge i can gain , GMAT [score / preparing]. Long-term goal is senior corporate leadership, with an MBA (ISB) as a milestone.

What I’d like feedback on:

1. Resume: Is it credible, or does it look like “jack of all trades, master of none”? What should I cut or rewrite?
2. Work-ex: Since these are short internships and part-time roles done during college, will this treat them as meaningful work experience or ignore them?
3. Route: With this profile, is GMAT worth it for Indian schools (ISB, XLRI, SPJIMR, MDI, etc.), or should I go CAT? Is something like ISB’s YLP (deferred entry for final-years) realistic?
4. Timing: Apply right after graduation, or work 2-3 years first?

Honest feedback is welcome, harsh is fine. Thanks!

I am a 21-year-old BBA graduate who isn't very interested in pursuing an MBA. However, business owners and shopkeepers around me keep telling me that doing an MBA and taking up a job is necessary because running a business is full of frustration nowadays.

Since I mainly hear one side of the story, I want to hear from people who actually pursued an MBA and are working jobs: What has your real experience been like? What are the frustrations and rewards of your corporate journey, and what would you recommend to someone in my position?

myquals: BBA graduate

Should I go into law then mba or directly mba

Because like I heard law graduates go into MBB Consulting and get good job offers ?

but only less than 3 lakh people even give CAT, it shows which is a better degree

My qualifications: 96% in 10th, 93% in 12th (PCMB), and 2 drop years for NEET. I got into SXC Kolkata but had to leave due to severe sepsis and family constraints.

I'm now planning to pursue IIT Madras' online BS in Data Science and am confused between a BS in Electronics and a BS in Statistics as my other degree.

My goals are good earning potential, career flexibility, and long-term growth. I'm also considering CAT/MBA later, possibly from an IIM.

• Is Statistics still worth pursuing in the age of AI, given its overlap with Data Science?
• Which combination offers better career opportunities and salary potential?
• Is a second degree worth the workload?
• Would a BS in Electronics make me eligible for MTech ECE (VLSI) programmes?

Would appreciate honest advice, especially from people in tech, finance, academia, or who've pursued an MBA!

I have around 2–3 years of work experience and have been considering Hive School of Business. I’m trying to figure out whether it makes sense to leave work and invest in a 9-month programme at this stage of my career.

I’m particularly interested in whether the programme actually helps you move into better roles in sales, marketing or GTM or whether you’d be better off continuing to work and building experience. The fees are also a significant investment so I’d like to understand the ROI beyond the placement figures advertised.

If anyone has attended HiveSchool or knows someone who has graduated from it, I’d love to hear about their actual experience. Did it help you make a meaningful career jump? And would you recommend it to someone who already has a couple of years of work experience?

My parents forced me into mbbs and I knew it was never my thing, currently in final year ( surviving somehow), always had heart in tech, startups, business, can we shift even now?

I'm looking at online MBA options and one of the universities I'm considering costs around 1.5 lakh for the full course. Just wanted to know from people who've already done an online MBA, does the fee actually feel worth it in the long run? Like in terms of career growth, job opportunities or just the overall learning experience. Would be helpful to hear what others think before I decide.

I’m currently in my second year of BBA at a Tier 3 college, and I’m really confused about what to do after graduation. Should I go for an MBA or consider other options?

I come from a financially weak family, and my Class 10 and 12 marks are also quite low. Even if I decide to pursue an MBA, I’m not sure which colleges I should target that offer a good ROI, especially since getting into an IIM seems difficult for me.

I’m also considering starting a business instead of pursuing an MBA, but I’m not sure which path would be better for my future. I’d really appreciate some honest advice on what I should do in my situation.

Hi everyone,

I'm a B.Tech CSE student from India (2024–2028 batch) at a tier-3 college. I'm planning for an MBA abroad and would love honest, ground-level advice from people who are actually going through this or have done it.

1. Timing: straight after B.Tech vs. after work experience

For those in US MBA programs: did you go directly after undergrad or after working? Do you feel it was the right call?

How much does work experience matter in admissions and in campus placements? Is 2 years enough, or is 3–5 the real sweet spot?

Do you feel students with more experience benefit more from the program?

1. Scholarships and funding

What scholarships or fee waivers are realistically available to Indian students? Are they merit-based, need-based, or school-specific?

How much does a strong profile (GMAT/GRE, work experience, leadership) change your funding chances?

What were the total costs for you (tuition + living), and how did you manage them?

1. The real picture

What was the hardest part, whether application, visa, finances, or adjusting once you arrived?

Did the ROI make sense? How were internships and placements for international students, especially with visa/sponsorship hurdles?

Anything you wish someone had told you earlier?

I'm also open to hearing about alternatives like Canada, Europe, or other countries if you think they're a better fit.

Thanks in advance. Even a short reply based on your experience would help a lot!

GEM - 9/9/6 - Tier 1.5, BTech CSE

Gap - 3 year

Work ex - 4 years by the time I join in 2028. - Service based - QA

Getting into IIM/FMS is not the concern, does Gap and 6 in college grade affect SIPs and placements?

I am looking for an honest, realistic, and practical opinion on pursuing an MBA. Consider a candidate with a regular commerce degree and approximately seven years of professional experience in operations, primarily in accounting and finance. Is preparing for CAT and pursuing a traditional two-year MBA a sensible decision at this stage of their career? Do IIMs accept candidates with such profiles, and how realistic are their chances of admission and securing good placements? Would their work experience be an advantage or a disadvantage compared with younger candidates?

Alternatively, would a one-year MBA or an executive MBA from a reputed institution be a better option for an experienced professional? Which programmes and institutions offer the best combination of admission feasibility, placement opportunities, career growth, and return on investment?

Considering the tuition fees, and future earning potential, which pathway would be the most practical for someone who wants to accelerate their career and significantly increase their salary? I would appreciate an honest assessment based on industry realities rather than generic motivational advice.

25M I have 3years of exprience as of july2026 i am now preparing for cat my doubt is what if I don't make these year shall I try for the other year doing job,but by next year I will be having 4-4.5 years while joining mba will there be any disadvantage in placements because of high work experience pls help me

both are above 20 Lakh and intake is also very high... plz tell guys

Graduated from a Tier-1 college in 2024. I am currently earning around 90k a month with around 2 years experience. It will soon cross 1L+ after pay scale revision. But I feel like I am wasting my potential here and I can do so much better.

Should I leave my current job in order to pursue an MBA? How will the pay and wlb be after an MBA compared to my current job? I am already working for around 50 hrs every week here. I feel like I can handle 5-10 more hours with a much better pay.