Is mba in abroad worth it or mba in india is better ? With bad academic and zero work experience,on the basis of cat or gmat score what are the chances of securing a top mba college ?

Hello,

• MBA Abroad:

  • Pros:
    • Global exposure, networking, and diverse cultures.
    • Access to top companies and international job markets.
    • Higher earning potential post-graduation.
  • Cons:
    • High tuition fees and living costs.
    • Limited job opportunities for non-citizens in some countries.
    • Requires work experience for most top programs.

• MBA in India:

  • Pros:
    • Relatively lower fees compared to abroad.
    • Familiar culture and job market.
    • Top Indian schools like IIMs are highly ranked globally.
  • Cons:
    • May not offer global exposure.
    • Competitive admissions, especially without work experience.

• Chances of Admission (with Bad Academics, No Work Experience):

• CAT/GMAT Scores:
  • A high score can improve your chances, but without work experience and a strong academic record, it’s challenging to secure admission to top Indian or global schools.
  • Networking, strong essays, and interview performance become crucial factors.

Hope it helps !

Hello Harshit,

Choosing between an MBA abroad or in India depends on your career goals and financial situation:

• MBA Abroad: Offers global exposure, international networking, and high brand value (e.g., Harvard, INSEAD). However, it’s expensive and competitive, especially for applicants with low academic records and no work experience.
  
  
• MBA in India: More affordable (e.g., IIMs, ISB), with strong ties to the Indian job market. It's more accessible with a good CAT score, even with weaker academics, though work experience helps.

For someone with no work experience and low academics, the CAT score is crucial in India, while abroad you may need to highlight other strengths (e.g., extracurriculars) to get in. Focus on improving CAT/GMAT scores to boost your chances.

For more details, you can check out an article by Careers360 whose link is given below:

Link: https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/mba-in-india-vs-abroad

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.

Whether you do when MBA in India or in abroad it depends on several factors, including your academic background work experience . They both have their advantages and disadvantages. MBA in India is generally more affordable than International programs and their strong Local Network that can help you secure jobs in the Indian companies. You will be more familar and with the Indian business environment. And it also has a strong focus on the Indian market.That disadvantages would be there is less Global exposure. And also the ROI might be lower compared to the international programs. If you do MBA and abroad you will gain exposure to diverse cultures and business practices .you  connect with leaders from  outside world and also industry professionals. You will have a higher ROI also will have access to latest business trends.Disadvantages would be that the tuition fees is very high and also the Visa and the immigration processes can be Complex you have to adapt to a new culture so that can be difficult too. but as you have a lack of work experience then MBA in India might be a more practical choice. if you have strong Academic credentials and can secure good GMAT scores you can consider trying to top International program.You must gain some work experience and also aim for a high GMAT score. Even with bad academic background, you can cover that up with some work experience, if you want t go ahead without these 2 then aim for an excellent score in CAT OR GMAT an prepare for interviews as well. You can definitely succeed. GMAT

CAT