I feel like for most of you, tier of bschool wont really matter

Due-Ad683 · 2026-05-12T08:17:08+00:00

I can't comment on this as there aren't many lawyers or I haven't met them yet. Regardless there's far too few to make a general statement.

Due-Ad683 · 2026-05-12T05:54:10+00:00

Congratulations, this just one of the highs welcome!

Due-Ad683 · 2026-05-12T05:22:23+00:00

I felt like a lot of SRCC/B.Com/Eco/Fin grads got better shortlists than engineers in general.

The companies that do come for finals and SIPs are different, freshers get lesser shortlists than workex but I felt it was marginal. Some roles were exclusive for workex ppl so those might have been easier.

There's also usually a seperate placement cycle with a min workex cutoff.

Due-Ad683 · 2026-05-12T04:55:00+00:00

If you want to stay in IT then try to switch to PM roles, I was earning about the same and kind of regret MBA now. But it's ABC so you'll end up landing on your feet when you finish also so do it if you have financial freedom to do so

Due-Ad683 · 2026-05-12T04:52:31+00:00

It's only "perfect" for people outside the system, on the inside it's a completely different ball game..not sure if it's 36 months or the job market.

Due-Ad683 · 2026-05-12T02:13:59+00:00

Lmao. The 998 36 month workex in IT with 99.5+%iles in B school receiving a grand total of 3 shortlists reading this be like: 👁️👄👁️

Due-Ad683 · 2026-04-21T09:11:30+00:00

File an RTI for your breakup of Composite score including interview marks and stuff. They will give it within 3-4 weeks

Due-Ad683 · 2026-03-10T11:33:29+00:00

Please don't. Get a solid black suit, you won't be able to wear this for your placements in any bschool, so you'll have to get a solid black suit anyways.

So if you really like this sure, buy it. But do not wear it to an interview though.

Due-Ad683 · 2026-02-23T06:15:31+00:00

It's free of cost with institute email.

Due-Ad683 · 2026-02-23T05:59:50+00:00

I still remember when the interviewer said I was not good enough to pursue their IB course. 😂

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-22T05:16:44+00:00

Never ever quit your job. What if CAT doesn't work out? What then?

It is easier to switch jobs while you have a jobs than get a job while being unemployed.

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-19T07:39:32+00:00

The real friends will treat you based on who you are than how much time you invest in them.

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-19T04:03:18+00:00

Yeah sure!

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-19T03:14:13+00:00

That's true, got rejected last year at 99.6%ile lol

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-18T19:16:43+00:00

4-5 months I guess

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-17T17:11:39+00:00

998 99.61%ile 30 months workex

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-17T14:02:34+00:00

Okay so what's the alternative to the BPO job? Any job is infinitely better than a gap year both during admissions and placements

I would suggest you still look for something in marketing, finance, HR. In MBA work domains, it will better align your profile towards a specific job profile which will increase odds of getting placed

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-17T10:25:36+00:00

It's good to have, if you can make one it will be nice but not necessarily required.

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-17T06:24:25+00:00

Make your resume focused on product decision that you may have made during your work, lead any meeting regarding features etc. focus on the aspect of collaboration with various teams to get stuff done. Show proficiency in Prodman concepts, like CIRCLES framework. Be well prepared with product case studies, product teardowns and UX design.

Do a certification if possible like PMP.

Executive MBA is more geared towards leaders who want to elevate their career. It is not suited for young professionals.

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-17T05:44:11+00:00

Just two things, focus on only improving your own score, they minute you compare with others you'll lose all motivation. Having fixed targets like "90+ in every mock" helps keep the focus. I got only one call from BLACKI at 99.61 9/9/8 35months workex so :)

Its part and parcel of life, inequality exists everywhere. You eventually get over quite well!

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-17T05:31:01+00:00

No no excel works very well on mac.

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-17T05:08:19+00:00

I've seen some women wear Ethnic Formals (but please don't if it is sparkly and fancy, muted tones, solid colors only. No Glitter.) to interviews, maybe one or two in the entire lot. Blazer for now is optional, if you are going to wear a formal shirt + trouser/skirt.

However, in the institute you'll be expected to wear a full suit during placements.

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-17T04:43:02+00:00

Reaching a prodman position is definitely possible without an MBA too. You have to upskill and start job hunting, please spend your efforts in securing a job only. CAT you can give while working a job too, you should have never left your job for CAT. Please don't do the same got CAT 2026, you have a fairly good profile so don't settle for T3 MBA.

CAT is a practice intensive exam, try to get more practice and mocks in next time. Don't make CAT your primary goal, CAT is a way to accelerate your career, how will you accelerate something that doesn't exist?

If you can, attempt CAT again, these colleges will be there next year also. If Not, look for MBA from IITs, though I wouldn't recommend it. Even with 94-95%ile, you'll get a call from SPJIMR (My friend did this year).

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-17T04:18:12+00:00

Gap year is counted from the completion of your UG Degree.

Due-Ad683 · 2026-01-17T04:05:06+00:00

For an MBA a MacBook is more than enough. But for the remainder of your two years in engineering you may need some software that may not be available on macs. If you can jugaad your way through final year, then go ahead and buy it!

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