Should I do MBA after 3-4 years work experience or stick to my current IT job?

If you are earning Rs 14 LPA with a potential 18-20 LPA switch in IT, a new IIM MBA is NOT worth it - stick to IT or target IIM A/B/C only. The OP's direct advice to 33-month IT engineer at 14 LPA considering MBA - "If you are getting around 18-

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1. I don't think I would recommend a New IIM to you. But, again depends on the fact, what you want to do career wise. If you are happy doing software engineering, or if roles do not matter much to you, no point doing an MBA from new IIM." This captures the core ROI logic. Math for the IT switcher scenario:

1. Current CTC: Rs 14 LPA, 2) 2-year MBA opportunity cost: Rs 28-32L lost earnings + Rs 14-16L fees = Rs 42-48L investment,

1. New IIM exit CTC: Rs 15-20 LPA (2-3 years out),

1. Delta over current trajectory: Rs 2-5 LPA improvement at most,

1. Payback period: 10+ years to recover total investment. IT switch to Rs 18-20 LPA without MBA: zero investment, instant hike, same career trajectory. The decision framework:

1. Do you want to CHANGE career (tech to consulting/product/strategy)? MBA from top college worth considering,

1. Do you want more money in same career? IT lateral + certifications + skill upgrades beat MBA ROI,

1. Do you want a strategic role at a product company? MBA from IIM ABCL + ISB makes sense,

1. Do you want to start your own business? MBA from top IIM for network + learning makes sense. For a 33-month IT engineer, consider:

1. Lateral to product manager at same/different company without MBA,

1. FAANG lateral hires for senior engineer roles at Rs 30-45 LPA,

1. If MBA is goal, target IIM ABC via CAT 99+ percentile + GMAT 720+ for ISB PGP,

1. Foreign MBA at INSEAD/LBS for international careers. Do NOT do MBA from IIM Udaipur/Raipur/Ranchi/Kashipur if current CTC is 14+ LPA. ROI math destroys this. Check your eligibility at collvera.com/eligibility