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When you look at where McKinsey hires from, you’ll see the usual names - Harvard, INSEAD, Wharton and then you notice IIM Ahmedabad, Calcutta, and Bangalore right there in the mix.
No fancy campuses or global marketing. Just strong training, tough competition, and students who know how to get the job done.
What stands out:
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IIM Ahmedabad is right next to ISB and Darden, competing with some of the best private schools in the world.
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IIM Calcutta and Bangalore are consistently punching above schools like HEC Paris and IMD.
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Global Presence: Indian MBAs are building a real, undeniable presence in global consulting.
It’s a small reminder you don’t need an international tag or a massive tuition debt to prove capability. The pedigree of the "IIM" brand is doing the talking on global balance sheets.
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Interesting that ISB is so high up there as well. Shows that the '1-year vs 2-year' debate doesn't really matter to top-tier recruiters as much as the quality of the incoming cohort. McKinsey clearly values both
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This is the post I needed today. Stuck on LRDI for 4 hours and feeling burnt out, but seeing Calcutta and Bangalore holding their own against HEC Paris/IMD is a solid reminder of what the end goal is
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A lot of these are likely hires for the India offices of McKinsey, but the fact that they are hiring from the IIMs in such high numbers proves that the local curriculum is effectively global-standard. McKinsey doesn't lower the bar for anyone
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The IIM A vs. Darden comparison is honestly wild. Everyone talks about going abroad for the 'brand name,' but seeing IIMs neck-and-neck with these global giants at a firm like McKinsey really puts the ROI into perspective. Makes the CAT grind feel worth it.
