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MBA is the WORST degree for Indians!

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The video argues that an MBA in India is often not worth the money unless you get into a top-tier institute (roughly top 20). It claims many private or mid-tier colleges overcharge using heavy marketing but deliver poor ROI (return on investment).

Main points and reasoning

  • MBA “craving” is cyclical and inflated by the belief of guaranteed jobs.

    • The narrator says MBA demand behaves like other “degree crazes” (e.g., BA, engineering/pilot pipelines), where enrollment rises because people assume a degree ensures employment.
    • However, outcomes don’t scale the same way.

  • High direct cost is only part of the problem.

    • Tuition is described as expensive (often tens of lakhs, with semester fees sometimes around a few lakhs).
    • Students often take loans (~30–32 lakhs) and may repay much more due to interest (described as potentially 28–40+ lakhs total).
    • There are also “hidden” non-tuition costs such as travel, hostel, food, and general living expenses.

  • Opportunity cost is a major hidden cost.

    • Spending ~2 years on an MBA means giving up the earnings the person could have made otherwise.
    • It can also mean missing the growth and appraisal that might have occurred during that period.

  • Top-college ROI can look good, but non-top colleges may not justify the fees.

    • A contributor’s experience is described as relatively positive (placements and stipend are mentioned).
    • The video contrasts this with stories of mid/low-tier colleges that claim “100% placement” while results are weaker or delayed.
    • It also claims some institutes rely on marketing/branding—flashy infrastructure, “5-star” libraries, and placement promises—to sell a “dream” salary.

  • The “MBA tag” works as a filter only if it’s from a strong institute.

    • The video claims recruiters pay extra attention to candidates from top brands and treat the credential as a shortcut for communication quality and baseline competence.
    • For lower-tier MBAs, the credential may not add enough value to offset the costs.

  • Skills and employability matter more than the degree.

    • The video repeatedly argues that companies increasingly value practical skills over the paper qualification.
    • It warns you can “waste” two years in an MBA without learning tangible skills, emerging with only a degree.

  • Networking and alumni access are an advantage—but only with institute quality.

    • Alumni connections can help with referrals and opportunities.
    • But the argument is that these benefits aren’t guaranteed across all MBA programs.

Overall conclusion / stance

An MBA may be worth it only if:

  1. You enter a top institute, and
  2. You gain skills, exposure, and networking—not just a degree.

Otherwise, the video recommends prioritizing skill-building and practical knowledge, and avoiding an MBA if your career depends solely on obtaining the credential.

Presenters / contributors

  • Ujwal (presenter; completed an MBA)
  • Vibhor (presenter; completed an MBA)
  • Shivani (mentioned as not the real interviewee; name appears in auto-subtitles)

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