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CAT and XAT results are out, and MBA aspirants across India are evaluating their next step.
Ever wondered what’s inside a PGDM student’s bag?
It’s that exciting time again as we unveil InsideIIM’s 50 Most Employable MBA Graduates from the Class of 2026! This year, the spotlight is entirely on merit, personality, and potential. No bias, no noise. Just pure performance. From stellar MettleMeter X scores to impressive professional stories, these individuals stood out for their clarity, curiosity, and career readiness. They represent the kind of talent every recruiter looks for: sharp, self-aware, and ready to lead. Scroll on to meet the Class of 2026’s most employable minds.
What is TAS really about? Is it just another management trainee program, or the most prestigious leadership pipeline in India?
Thinking of pursuing an MBA abroad but unsure where to start? 🌍 The SPJIMR Global Management Programme (GMP) could be your best path. In this video, current students (Shivam, Jasmine & Manvi ) and Milind Kamat, Chairperson of GMP Programme share how GMP helps you:
Preparing for CAT 2025 while working or restarting preparation can feel uncertain. This is where we help you. In this InsideIIM guide, we share Khushal Agarwal’s CAT 2024 experience in steps you can follow. You will see how he balanced a job with study hours, what he did in VARC, DILR, and QA, and how mock tests with deep analysis moved his scores to get him to secure the 100th percentile in CAT 2024. We also explain a weekly plan you can copy, an error log to maintain, and a simple exam day simulation.
You’ve got ~3 months to go for CAT 2025, and now, VARC has to be built on habits + mocks + ruthless analysis. Below is a crisp, no-nonsense plan by Moinack Sir (FMS Delhi, CAT 99.71%ile and a seasoned CAT mentor), focused on what moves scores.
IIM Ahmedabad has released its selection criteria for admission to the PGP 2026– 28 batch via CAT 2025. The headline change: the minimum qualifying cut-offs are now 95 overall and 85 in each section for General/EWS, with commensurately high floors for other categories. Interview shortlisting still assigns 65% weight to CAT and 35% to the Application Rating (AR), computed from Class 10, Class 12 (stream-wise), Graduation (AC-wise), Work-ex, plus a Gender Diversity score (E = 3 for non-male). Beyond the CAT minima, IIMA applies P thresholds (average of X & XII, stream- and category-wise) and a graduation cut-off set at the 80th percentile within your academic category. Final offers weigh PI (50%), AWT (10%), CAT (25%), and AR (15%). Below is the clean breakdown so you can skip the guesswork.
FT Masters in Management Ranking 2026: The Complete List of All 100 Schools, and What It Means for Indian MBA Aspirants The Financial Times released its 22nd edition of the Masters in Management (MiM) ranking on September 7, 2026 — and it's a landmark year for Indian management education. A record 14 Indian B-schools feature on the global list of 100 (up from 11 last year), five of them sit inside the world's top 50, and Indian schools have all but taken over the salary charts, claiming seven of the top eight weighted-salary positions worldwide.
IIM Ahmedabad Final Placements 2026: The Complete Breakdown IIM Ahmedabad has wrapped up final placements for the PGP Class of 2026, and the audited numbers are out — verified by B2K Analytics (formerly Brickworks Analytics) against the Indian Placement Reporting Standards (IPRS) Revision 2.2. Here's what the data actually says, sector by sector, function by function, rupee by rupee.
India’s Best Employers 2026: TIME & Statista’s Ranking of the Top 500 Companies to Work For in India
India’s Highest-Paid CEOs & Business Leaders in FY26 ₹388.58 crore.
ISB PGP YL Batch Profile 2026-28: 132 Students Join the Class of 2028 The Indian School of Business (ISB) has welcomed the PGP YL Class of 2028, comprising 132 students. The cohort represents an early-career group, with students bringing between no prior work experience and up to two years of professional experience.
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad has welcomed the PGPX Class of 2027, its one-year, full-time residential MBA programme designed for experienced professionals. The incoming cohort comprises 160 professionals with substantial work experience across technology, consulting, BFSI, manufacturing, energy, FMCG, defence, healthcare and other sectors.
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai has an intake of 60 students for its M.A. in Human Resources Management & Labour Relations (HRM & LR) programme. The 2026–28 cohort includes students from engineering, commerce and management, science, humanities and law backgrounds, along with candidates with prior experience across IT/ITeS, banking, consulting and manufacturing.
The Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi, has welcomed the MBA Class of 2028 (2026–28 batch). Known for its highly selective admissions process and exceptional return on investment, FMS continues to attract students from premier academic institutions and leading organizations across industries.
In this video, we analyze the audited Masters' Union Careers Report 2025 for the PGP in Technology and Business Management cohort. We decode salary trends, recruiter quality, sector shifts, fresher outcomes, international roles, and long-term career growth.
The MBA world is changing 🎓 and this might be the boldest experiment yet
What is SAP, and why is it becoming important in an MBA?
What really happens 24 hours before placement day at IIEBM Indus Business School?
Does your starting salary after an MBA really determine your career success? Or do the roles you choose and the skills you build matter more in the long run?
In this video, Faculty member Parag Surendranarayan Tiwari and Placement Committee members from the National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM) share an honest, inside perspective on how MBA placements actually work, far beyond what placement reports and CTC numbers show.
Choosing the right B-School is not just about placements, it’s about the mindset, discipline, exposure, and transformation you undergo.
The Placement Cell of Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR), University of Delhi, concluded another successful recruitment season for the 2025–26 academic year, reaffirming the college's strong reputation as one of India's leading undergraduate institutions. With participation from over 50 recruiters across consulting, finance, marketing, analytics, and product management, the placement season witnessed 160+ offers, with top global firms hiring students across diverse roles.
One of India's most sought-after management institutes, Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai, has successfully concluded its Final Placement process for the 2024–26 batch. With participation from leading recruiters across consulting, banking, FMCG, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services, the institute continued its legacy of delivering impressive career outcomes across its flagship MMS, M.Sc. Finance, and MHRD programmes.
IIM Bangalore has wrapped up its Summer Placement Process for the PGP and PGP-BA Class of 2025-27 - and the numbers this year are bigger than ever. All 601 students, the largest batch across all IIMs, secured internship offers from 137 recruiters during the placement week held from October 13–18, 2025.
FMS Delhi completed its summer placement process for the batch of 2024-2026 in September 2024. The Summer Placements were conducted in a hybrid mode, matching the evolving industry needs and student friendliness. The median stipend for the Faculty of Management Studies Delhi remains comparable to the last batch at 3 Lacs for two months. The average stipend, however, saw a drop of 9% to 2.68 lacs for two months. Here is a detailed breakdown of FMS Delhi Summer Placements 2025:
TISS Mumbai wrapped up its final placements for M.A. in HRM and LR in January 2025. The highest CTC for the graduating batch of 2025 is 36.25 LPA. 43% of the batch received PPOs from their summer internships. Of the 70 students who participated in the placement process, 65 received offers in the HR domain. Here are the key highlights from TISS Mumbai 2025 Final Placements:
This year, SIBM, Pune, saw 110 companies offering placements to its batch. BFSI and Consulting were the largest recruiting sectors from Symbiosis’s flagship campus, Pune. The highest salary offered to the batch is Rs. 53.58 LPA, a 9% increase from last year’s batch. The key highlights from SIBM Pune Final Placements 2025 are:
Both campuses of XLRI-Jamsedhpur and Delhi have concluded the placements for the batch of 2023-25 students for the two management courses- PGDM-BM and HRM. For the batch of 591 students, encompassing both campuses and courses, the B-School received 602 placement offers, including 2 international roles. Here is the complete breakdown of XLRI Final Placements 2025:
While there's a prevailing narrative suggesting that prerequisites such as work experience and internships are necessary before pursuing an MBA, the reality is that while those experiences can be beneficial, what truly matters is what you've absorbed from them!
Amongst India's dream companies, which are the ones that MBA grads from top colleges work at? What percentage of IIM ABCLIK, FMS, ISB and XLRI alumni work with industry giants like Google, Amazon, Unilever, McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Aditya Birla Group, and others? In the Alumni Report series, we attempt to track where MBA grads from top Indian business schools end up in their careers, analysing trends to get broad yet valuable insight into company preferences. Here is a detailed breakdown of latest available LinkedIn data on where IIM alumni are currently working.
Amongst top companies hiring for General Management roles, which are the ones that MBA grads from top business schools end up at? What percentage of IIM ABC alumni end up at TAS, ABG, Mahindra, Reliance and other massive conglomerates? In the Alumni Report series, we attempt to track where MBA grads from top Indian business schools end up in their careers, analysing trends to get broad yet valuable insight into company preferences. Here is a detailed breakdown of latest available LinkedIn data on where IIM alumni are currently working.
XIM Bhubaneswar conducted the Annual Marketing Conclave: MERCATIQUE 2022, hosted by MAXIM - The Marketing Committee of XIM. This year the theme was "Driving Growth in the era of New Age Customers." The event was hosted on 11 September 2022 and was graced by the presence of Mr. Sriram Gopalaswamy, Sr VP, Ecommerce, Welspun Group; Mr. Sameer Jain, VP & Head, D2C Ecommerce, Max Life Insurance Company; Mr. Tribikram Mishra, Vice President, Myntra and our fourth speaker, who shared their valuable insights with the audience.
Amongst leading Indian and multi-national technology and ecommerce companies, which are the ones that MBA grads from top colleges work at? What percentage of IIM ABCLIK, FMS, ISB and XLRI alumni work with FAANG companies: Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google? In the Alumni Report series, we attempt to track where MBA grads from top Indian business schools end up in their careers, analysing trends to get broad yet valuable insight into company preferences. Here is a detailed breakdown of latest available LinkedIn data on where IIM alumni are currently working.
Amongst top banking and finance firms, which are the ones that MBA grads from top colleges work at? What percentage of IIM ABCLIK, FMS, ISB and XLRI alumni work with the leading investment banks like Goldman Sachs and JPMC? In the Alumni Report series, we attempt to track where MBA grads from top Indian business schools end up in their careers, analysing trends to get broad yet valuable insight into company preferences. Here is a detailed breakdown of latest available LinkedIn data on where IIM alumni are currently working.
Amongst top Consulting firms, which are the ones that MBA grads from top colleges work at? What percentage of IIM ABCLIK, FMS, ISB and XLRI alumni work with the MBB firms? In the Alumni Report series, we attempt to track where MBA grads from top Indian business schools end up in their careers, analysing trends to get broad yet valuable insight into company preferences. Here is a detailed breakdown of latest available LinkedIn data on where IIM alumni are currently working.
In this episode of Take A Seat In, Siddarth Menon (Former CMO, Epigamia) breaks down the foundations of marketing that are often misunderstood.
What really happens when two FMCG giants go to war?
If you're about to begin your MBA or are already navigating B-school life, this video is a goldmine.
In this insightful session, industry leaders from Sun Pharma - Suresh Rai, Uma Shankar Agarwal, and Kunal Kapoor - share their journeys before and after joining the company, along with valuable insights into the thriving pharmaceutical industry and their dynamic careers at Sun Pharma.
What does it really take to grow from managing ₹600 Cr to leading a ₹60,000 Cr business? In this candid conversation with Rohit Pathak a senior ABG leader and ex-McKinsey consultant, we dive into the untold truths of career growth, delayed promotions, people management, and decision-making that actually shapes long-term success.
Have you heard the phrase, “All roads lead to Rome?” Well, we got one - “Any career leads to product management.” The career path of a PM is not a linear one & career transition to Product Management isn't either. Anyone with curiosity and the right attitude can walk the road to PM.
In this conversation from Universal Ai University, India’s 1st AI University, Dr. Simon Mak, the founding Vice Chancellor and India’s first American VC, shares his unique journey—from growing up in Hong Kong to studying at MIT, working in Silicon Valley, launching startups, and finally finding his calling in academia. Dr. Mak believes in pursuing opportunities over passion and dreams, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in a world increasingly shaped by AI.
In the fast-paced world of startups and innovation, understanding and implementing effective product strategies is crucial for aspiring product managers. This article delves into key insights by our industry expert, Srivatsa Sanjeevi (Senior Director - Head Of Products - Goibibo, ex-Group Product Manager - Walmart, ex-Chief Manager - Samsung Electronics) on product strategy of two pivotal models—Jobs to be Done (JTBD) and First Principle Thinking—that form the bedrock of successful product management. Whether you are a student or a working professional interested in product management, mastering these models can significantly enhance your strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
The summer placement report of TISS Mumbai’s flagship MA in HRM and LR concluded in September 2024. This year, the institute received 100% placement for its participating cohort, receiving some of the highest CTC offers. The highest stipend stood at INR 4.5 Lakhs for two months. The process witnessed the participation of regular recruiters like Accenture, Aditya Birla Group, Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto, Citi, ITC, Marico, Mondelez, Nestlé, Reliance Industries Limited, RPG Group, TAS, Tata Steel, etc, along with many new recruiters. Here is the complete breakdown of TISS Summer Placement Report 2024-26:
Embarking on my first-ever corporate experience with RPG Group's CEAT Tyres as an OE Sales intern has been a remarkable journey that has enriched my professional growth. As a B Tech graduate currently pursuing an MBA from IMI New Delhi, this opportunity provided me with valuable insights into the dynamic world of business and hands-on experience in data analysis and decision-making. CEAT Tyres, with its open and flat organizational structure, fostered a welcoming environment where interns like me were treated as equals and encouraged to contribute meaningfully to the company's objectives.
As I sit here to pen my thoughts, memories, and experiences from an unforgettable internship at Impressions, the Summer Internship program offered by RPG Group, I am overwhelmed by a sense of deep gratitude and immense respect. This internship program was not just another milestone in my professional journey; it was a stepping stone towards a promising future, a future filled with immense learning opportunities, personal growth, and professional success.
Oh, the past two months were the best I've ever had in my life! After four years of professional experience, going to school and being active in the classroom seemed to require a lot of effort, which is why I used to count down the days until summer break. It was the ideal method for bridging the gap between the world of academia and the world of professional life. Having said that, the following is my experience with the RPG Group Company, Zensar:
In this article, Gatikoppu Jaya Venkata Vamsi Krishna, a student of NITIE, Mumbai who interned at Amazon India Ops in the Operations and Supply Chain talks about his summer internship experience. Find out about how he prepared for the summer placements, his onboarding process, experiences & what his learnings are during this internship.
In this article, Priyamm Garg, a student of the Faculty of Management Studies - University of Delhi who interned at Amazon in the Product and Program Management talks about his summer internship experience. Find out about how he prepared for the summer placements, his onboarding process, experiences & what his learnings are during this internship.
In this article, Vaidehi Kher, a student of IIM Shillong who interned at Microsoft as the Product Manager talks about her summer internship experience. Find out about how she prepared for the summer placements, her onboarding process, her experiences & what her learnings are during this internship.
In this article, Minkesh Devani, a student of IIT Bombay - Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management who interned at Tata Consumer Products in the Product and Program Management talks about his summer internship experience. Find out about how he prepared for the summer placements, his onboarding process, experiences & what his learnings are during this internship.
InsideIIM’s Recruiter Rankings 2023-24 is going live and giving you a rare opportunity to have a heart-to-heart with your dream recruiters. You can spill the beans on what you think is the ultimate way to handle placements, what you love about their company and what you’d like them to change.
Which companies do India's brightest minds want to work with after their MBA? To find out, we asked b-school students across the country to share with us their dream companies across industries. Based on the responses gathered, we've compiled a list of the most desirable recruiters for the 2023 and 2024 batches at India's top MBA colleges.
Come placements season, one of the most critical decisions b-school students have to take is choosing what industry and profile they want to work in post-MBA. So, what's the general consensus in terms of the most popular industries and profiles on campus? What's hot and what's not? Latest data from our annual Recruitment Survey shares insight into the types of companies and roles MBA students want the most. Have a look.
As a B-school student, how do you figure out a company's culture, the number of people they are hiring, what scope you can have when you join and how the job landscape is shifting? An easy answer could be LinkedIn or the quintessential ‘I ask my seniors and I network’. Some of you might also say you read us and watch our videos ;)
At InsideIIM, we're focused on delivering insights that can help you shape your management career. To this end, every year, we publish our Recruitment Survey reports - a series of reports that attempt to bring clarity around salary expectations post-MBA, which companies to work with, which sectors and job functions to consider, and more. Every year, we receive a valuable number of responses from eager MBA students across all tiers of Indian MBA colleges; basis these responses, we generate reports to help MBA aspirants and students make well-informed career decisions. Here is a compilation of the eight latest reports in the Recruitment Survey series.
MBA students' internal debate between picking a sector, company, or role has been one that has raged on for many years, and the one question MBA students ask even before joining a business school is - "How do I pick my post-MBA job?" The answer to this critical question can vary from student-to-student and can go on to shape entire careers. To help MBA students' decision-making process, we've come up with a list of the top roles and sectors MBA students want to be in, as per the latest InsideIIM Recruitment Survey of 2021.
Did you know - a study by GMAC has revealed that a whopping 35 percent of MBA graduates at the world's leading business schools want to pursue a career in Finance. The story is not dissimilar in India, where MBA students have revealed that the BFSI sector is amongst the most desirable sectors and roles to work in - case in point being IIM Ahmedabad, where Finance emerged as the second most in-demand function for the MBA batch of 2021. So, which BFSI companies do MBA students flock to? Which international and Indian banks and finance companies do IIM students aspire to work with? To find out, we asked them!
In recent years, the technology and eCommerce sectors have seen a tremendous boost, particularly the latter owing to the pandemic-induced shift in consumer behavior. eCommerce and technology companies find themselves amongst the most valuable companies in the world by market capitalization as well as earnings. These companies are also innovating rapidly, and being great pay masters, have attracted attention as employers from management students and professionals across the globe. So, which of these companies do MBA students in India want to work with? Here's a list of the top-15 technology and eCommerce companies that MBA students from top b-schools want to work with.
