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Management / Business
Coordinate people, money, and operations — marketing, finance, consulting, product, or your own firm. UG is often BBA/B.Com; MBA is a later multiplier, not a must at 18.
Typical exams
Salary outlook
Indicative: BBA/B.Com entry roles ₹3–6 LPA; IIM / top B-school MBA averages ₹18–30+ LPA; mid-tier MBAs ₹6–12 LPA. Analytics and finance roles trend higher than generalist ones.
Indicative ranges. Actuals vary by city, employer, specialisation and years of experience.
Typical path in India
- 1After 12th: B.Com (Hons) / BBA via CUET or university tests; IPMAT for IIM Indore/Rohtak 5-year IPM.
- 2Work 1–3 years if you want a strong MBA later — CAT / XAT / GMAT.
- 3Campus roles: sales, ops, finance analyst, HR, product — then specialise.
Skills that matter
- Numbers enough to read a P&L
- Presenting and writing clearly
- Internships that show you shipped something, not only attended workshops
Who this fits
- You like organising people and plans more than a single deep technical craft
- You can delay the ‘MBA identity’ until you know which function you enjoy
Watch-outs
- A pricey, low-tier MBA can take years to pay back.
- BBA without internships is a weak signal — the degree alone does not place you.
Where to study
Most management / business pathways start in the Management & Commerce stream.