Ashish Gupta, CEO and founder of Bambinos.live, recently shared a heartbreaking story of a job interview which gave it a deep impression – and sparked a powerful message for Indian youth.
“I met a candidate this morning”, wrote Gupta, “a simple boy from the middle class of Rajasthan. His father manages a small spare parts shop. He finished his BBA in 2019 and worked in Gujarat for three years, winning about 3.5 to 4 ₹ Lakh per year. He had great dreams – to grow, to gain better and support his family.”
In the pursuit of these dreams, the young man made the jump that many others – he signed up for an MBA program in a well -known university in Bangalore, hoping to increase his salary, learn business and strengthen his marriage prospects. “Typical state of mind -” Ladka Mba Kar Raha Hai, “said Gupta.
But the real cost of this MBA? Nearly 40 Lakh.
- 18 Lakh for tuition fees
- 10 ₹ Lakh to live in Bangalore
- 8 ₹ Lakh in lost income over two years
GUPTA revealed that the same candidate has trouble finding a job to pay even 4 Lakh CTC. With the assembly of loan pressure, the expectations of marriage approaching and there is no more family financial cushion, it is unable to take risks or consider entrepreneurial paths.
“He is trapped,” said Gupta frankly. “And unless a miracle work offer of 30 to 40 Lakh ₹ presents itself to him – which is extremely rare – he will remain stuck in this cycle.”
What is even more worrying is that it is not alone. According to GUPTA, out of more than 200 students in the same MBA batch, only 80 have received job offers. Most were under 6-7 ₹ LPA. About 70 were dismissed or left within three months. Meanwhile, the Institute displayed a placement of 35 ₹ LPA – a even complaint that the mentioned student would have refused.
“It’s not just a story,” Gupta warned. “This happens on a large scale. We lose talents, energy and dreams – and create more job seekers, not job creators. ”
Ashish Gupta’s message to young aspirants and their families is clear: do not continue an MBA for bad reasons – marriage, status or blind hope of a higher salary. And certainly not institutes outside the Top 20.
“Instead,” he advises, “choose a skill. Go deep. Master. Build something real. You will be in a much better position – financially, emotionally and professionally. ”
