Engineers should pursue MBA only if they genuinely dislike engineering or want to switch domains—staying in tech pays as well if you are passionate. IIT/NIT CSE graduates in FAANG, top startups, or well-paid tech roles can reach Rs 1-3 crore by late 30s without an MBA. Product managers with strong engineering backgrounds often out-earn MBA grads in similar roles by year 5+.
However, if you are bored with pure engineering and want business exposure, MBA at IIM Ahmedabad at Rs 27.5L fees for Rs 35.22 LPA makes sense.
The key question: why leave a tech role you enjoy for 2 years of opportunity cost? If the answer is "to work at BCG" or "to enter investment banking", yes MBA helps. If the answer is "because everyone else is doing it", stay in tech.
Engineers in tech considering MBA should assess 2+ years of real work experience first, as most MBAs are wasted by freshers who do not know what they want. IIM Calcutta at Rs 27L for Rs 34.23 LPA has strong finance placements for engineers who want to pivot to IB/PE.
ISB at Rs 43L for Rs 34 LPA suits 4+ year engineer profiles. Domain switch from IT to finance via MBA is possible but requires CFA L1, interview prep, and demonstrating genuine finance interest during B-school interviews. Do not do MBA just for social prestige—tech engineers have better ROI staying the course.
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