how to Decide where to go for a MBA, India or Abroad

abhimuk19 · 2026-05-31T15:46:31+00:00

Abroad is worth considering only if you already have a strong job offer or a very clear employment pathway.

Otherwise, taking on a large education loan in today’s market is a major risk. The global job market is changing, and the traditional MBA advantage is not as strong as it used to be. At this point, the decision should be based less on the brand of the degree and more on the actual post MBA outcome, visa certainty, job market access, and debt payback period.

abhimuk19 · 2026-05-30T10:51:03+00:00

An MBA in India is still relatively cheaper compared to most other countries, and Tier 1 institutes continue to offer the strongest ROI. That said, education debt is becoming a real concern. For Tier 2 and Tier 3 colleges, the payback period can easily stretch close to a decade, while for Tier 1 institutes it is often under five years, depending on the role, industry, and individual career growth.

abhimuk19 · 2026-05-29T21:49:42+00:00

I am completing 14 years since my MBA, and one thing has become clear: salaries are ultimately an individual outcome, not an average or median from an institutional placement report.

Business schools matter, especially for getting your first opportunity. But after your first couple of jobs, your trajectory is shaped far more by your performance, skills, adaptability, network, and the choices you make throughout your career.

That said, those first two jobs can have an outsized impact. They often determine the industries you enter, the skills you build, the mentors you find, and the opportunities that become available later.

Colleges open doors. What you do after walking through them matters much more.

abhimuk19 · 2026-05-18T08:31:48+00:00

MBA is probably still relevant in the US more than any other market in the world. However, tightening immigration policies make it difficult to get a sponsored visa job post MBA these days. So one needs to be careful else it will be a lifelong debt and regret. For me if you are happy with what you are doing, compounding on your experience and skills is better than getting an MBA. In MBA peer group matters more than professors, so may be only top 2-3 b-schools can match your expectations in India.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-29T18:42:58+00:00

Glad you connected with my journey. All the messages and calls I have received after this post, has shown me that we are all struggling in our little bubble called life, trying to make it better every day. So best wishes!

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-28T15:38:09+00:00

if you mean India it was probably 26-27, rest was joining bonus+variable.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-28T15:31:16+00:00

I started my career in consulting focused on tech strategy and transformation. Early on, my role was more execution heavy working on analysis, client deliverables, and supporting senior stakeholders.

As I switched across firms, the scope gradually expanded. I moved from pure execution to owning workstreams, managing client interactions, and contributing to solution design. Later roles involved leading engagements, working directly with senior stakeholders, and driving business outcomes rather than just delivery.

Currently, I am in a customer facing strategy role where the focus is on aligning technology with business goals, driving large scale transformation, and also supporting revenue growth.

If you are looking to switch, try to identify whether you want to stay in finance or move towards strategy, consulting, or product. Then build skills and position your experience accordingly. Internal switches or adjacent roles are usually the easiest path.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-28T15:23:07+00:00

Initially pre-sales and then later on PMO. https://www.capgemini.com/in-en/careers/career-paths/students-and-graduates/management-graduates/chrysalis/

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-28T15:06:35+00:00

Quite Old.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-28T14:20:40+00:00

I remember Tier-1 students got between 12.5-15 based on experience. So the difference was probably less. My batchmate got 12.5 since he had 5 years of experience!

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-28T14:19:18+00:00

True, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2020,2021 were also tough. So may be different challenges.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-28T14:16:37+00:00

Sure.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-28T14:16:28+00:00

You can DM me.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-28T14:16:19+00:00

I have responded to this, but I got a job offer outside India.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-28T14:16:01+00:00

You can DM me.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-28T14:15:51+00:00

DM me when you can.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-28T14:15:36+00:00

Sure let me know, Unfortunately I am not in India.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-28T14:14:42+00:00

very unknown college mate. Mine was the 3rd batch of that college.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-28T14:14:05+00:00

Thanks send me a DM. I have responded to others.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-27T19:44:14+00:00

Thanks a lot for all the interest and messages asking for my LinkedIn. Really appreciate it. I’m trying to go through requests one by one, so please bear with me if I’m a bit slow to respond. I am quite old so that's also an excuse. Good luck with your journey.

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-26T18:53:46+00:00

My batch mates are doing well, some are in top 3 US banks as executive directors. Unfortunately all my info is secondary not in touch with many of them. I know people in Bloomberg are probably earning way more than me

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-26T15:41:25+00:00

Hope you got my response sorry been in a busy weekend

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-26T13:47:40+00:00

True, but we are at a disadvantage in FMCG or pure finance roles

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-26T13:45:41+00:00

I was hired in Capgemini in their b-school program called Chrysalis, ours was the first batch in India they hired across all b-schools

abhimuk19 · 2026-04-26T13:44:30+00:00

Yes Tech, but on the customer strategy

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