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Are top-tier IB/PE packages realistic for freshers post-MBA?

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60+ LPA packages for freshers are possible but extremely difficult - per the FMS AMA host, these roles go mostly to work-ex candidates in finance. The host said "chances of getting a 60L+ package with this profile is very difficult, if not impossible" for freshers with 8/7/7 profiles at tier 1 colleges. At FMS (Rs 2.

43L fees, Rs 34 LPA avg, 98%+ cutoff) and IIM ABC (Rs 27L fees, Rs 35 LPA avg, 99%+ cutoff), roughly 5-10% of the batch crosses Rs 60 LPA - mostly IB associates, PE pre-MBA pipeline, and MBB top performers. Fresher-specific access: limited Rs 60+ LPA roles for freshers include specific IB analyst programmes, specific consulting firms, and specialised firms like Bain & Company (through their high-bar fresher programmes). The path for freshers: strong 9/9/9 acads, CFA L2, top internship (bulge bracket or MBB), and national case comp wins.

The alternative fresher-to-high-package path: MBB at Rs 35-40 LPA entry doubles to Rs 65 LPA by year 2 and Rs 90 LPA by year 4 - so start "lower" but reach Rs 60+ within 2 years. For 3-4 yr work-ex candidates with CA/CFA L2, Rs 60+ LPA at IIM A or FMS is realistic in IB/strategy consulting. Don't target 60L+ directly as a fresher - build domain depth and switch firms later.

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