About GEMS B School - not worth like top tier MBA schools and IIMs
I’ll answer you honestly like a career counselor, not just say yes or no.
About GEMS B School
It is a private MBA college in Bangalore known for its “work while you study” MBA model, where students work during the week and attend classes on weekends.
The idea is that students gain work experience while completing the MBA.
Typical outcomes reported by reviews:
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Average package around ₹6–7 LPA
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Highest package reported around ₹10–15 LPA
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Placement rate claimed around 90%+ depending on program.
Is it worth doing an MBA from GEMS B School?
👍 When it can be worth it
It may be good if:
1️⃣ You want work experience while studying
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Their work-study model gives 2 years experience + MBA.
2️⃣ You didn’t get top MBA colleges
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If you did not get admission in IIMs or top tier B-schools.
3️⃣ You want to enter business roles quickly
Examples:
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Business analyst
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Marketing
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HR
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Operations
4️⃣ Fees are manageable for you
⚠️ When it may NOT be the best choice
You should reconsider if:
1️⃣ You expect very high salary packages
Top MBA colleges offer much higher salaries.
Example comparison:
| College | Average MBA salary |
|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Management Bangalore | ~₹35 LPA |
| Mid-tier private colleges | ₹6–8 LPA |
| Many small colleges | ₹3–5 LPA |
2️⃣ You are taking a big loan
Never take ₹10–15 lakh loan for a low ROI MBA.
3️⃣ You want strong brand value
Companies prefer:
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IIM
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XLRI
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ISB
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Top tier B-schools
My honest career advice for you
Since you told me earlier:
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You are struggling to get jobs
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You are computer science background
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You teach and build apps
I would think carefully before MBA.
Sometimes MBA without experience is not very powerful.
Better path could be:
Option 1
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Work 2–3 years
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Then do MBA from a stronger college
Option 2
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Focus on tech career
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Become:
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Product manager
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Data analyst
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Tech consultant
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Then MBA later.
A simple test before joining MBA
Ask yourself:
1️⃣ What job will this MBA help me get?
2️⃣ What salary can I expect?
3️⃣ Is the college well known by companies?
4️⃣ Am I doing MBA to escape unemployment?
If the answer to #4 is yes, MBA is usually a bad decision.
✅ My honest summary
GEMS B School is not a top MBA college, but it can be okay for gaining experience and a basic management degree.
But it is not a life-changing MBA like IIMs.
💬 If you want, tell me:
1️⃣ Your age
2️⃣ Your degree (B.Tech / BSc / etc)
3️⃣ Your skills
4️⃣ Whether you can afford MBA fees
Then I can tell you whether MBA is the right move for YOU specifically.
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