Amid economic uncertainty and a highly competitive job market, MBA applicants are becoming less focused on business school rankings and increasingly concerned about the return on investment (ROI) of the program. This shift in priorities is clearly reflected in GMAC Prospective Student data, which shows that program ROI, including the skills gained and future career … Read more
The MBA job market has been going through one of its most challenging phases in recent years with hiring slowdowns across key sectors. Even the top business school graduates are feeling the pressure, with top schools like Yale reporting only 80% employment at 3 months while for Harvard, it was 84%. These shifts in MBA … Read more
An MBA is a high-stakes financial investment and requires planning the entire financial roadmap before you decide to dive in. The cost of an MBA degree can significantly vary depending primarily on your MBA destination country, and of course, the prestige of the school. The cost is largely driven by the variations in MBA tuition fees … Read more
Each year sees many well-deserving MBA aspirants pouring months to put together strong MBA applications. But in spite of their relentless efforts, around 80% don’t make it to the program of their choice. The slam dunk they visualized in their mind ends very differently in reality. Not because they weren’t good enough – but owing … Read more
The most recent Financial Times (FT) Rankings represent a pivotal moment for Indian MBA programs. This is because all the Indian programs which have been featuring in the FT global MBA rankings saw an upward shift in position, with some schools seeing a stellar leap up the rankings compared to the previous year. Some of … Read more
The 10-month INSEAD MBA has consistently ranked among the global top four in the Financial Times MBA rankings for over a decade. The school with multiple campuses across continents sees a diverse cohort of 900+ with 97% international students coming in from around 90 different nationalities. Students can start the program at the scenic Fontainebleau campus … Read more
Consulting, finance and technology are the top 3 industries drawing in the highest number of MBA graduates. For good reason, this trio often enjoys the maximum spotlight when it comes to online discussions, surveys and rankings. According to Bloomberg, healthcare is the 4th biggest industry for MBA graduates. In the Best Business School Rankings 2025–26, … Read more
What average GMAT scores should you aim for in the mocks to have a fighting chance at the elite business schools? We have collated the data for the schools that boast the highest scores. While there’s no rule as such, Indian students at these programs usually score higher than the class averages. MBA applications are … Read more
A lot of MBA aspirants are ROI-conscious, and that’s perfectly fine. In fact, not being aware of the financial implications is often the reason for stress later on in the joruney. But is ROI only about money? Any major investment, like an MBA, demands not only money but also lots of time and serious effort. … Read more
The recent years have seen a shift in MBA applicants’ priorities. Earlier, securing a top elite brand on one’s resume was the ultimate priority, now candidates are more focused on the practical aspects and the outcome. This is so, especially in the more recent years that have seen even the most prestigious business schools like … Read more
The GMAT has been the most widely accepted score globally for MBA admissions. According to recent GMAC data, the GMAT score is accepted by over 7,700 programs at more than 2,400 business schools globally while the GRE is accepted at around 1,300 business schools. However, the recent years have seen an increasing number of business … Read more
‘ESG’ (environmental, social and governance) – a term synonymous with sustainability and CSR helps measure impact on environment, society as well as stakeholders. European schools fare much better than their US counterparts in the Financial Times (FT) ESG and net zero teaching rank for the teaching hours dedicated to environmental, social and governance issues and … Read more