MBA/PGDM graduates work in consulting, product, operations, finance, HR and more. Top MBA colleges recruit into high-paying roles; mid-tier colleges give steady placements. Entrance to top programs is competitive (CAT, XAT, CMAT) and internships during the course are crucial for job offers.
General Management
Persona (Who suits this career best?)
Minimum Required Qualification
Strong communicator and analytical thinker
Comfortable with group-work, numbers and long hours during placements
Leadership and presentation skills
Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) for 2-year MBA; entrance via CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT etc.
Stream of Study
Entry Pathways
Any undergraduate background; commerce/economics helpful.
Sit for MBA entrance exams → two-year MBA/PGDM program → summer internships → final placements.
Average Starting Salary
Entry-level / campus placements: ranges widely — ₹6–25 LPA or more at top institutes; average mid-tier placements are lower. (Varies strongly by institute and sector.)