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I am a part time mba degree holder from IIM in india and I have 5 yoe in engineering can I get consultant role at MBB

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Hagen
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edited on Jul 08, 2025
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 9+ years consulting, interviewing and coaching experience

Hi there,

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation:

  • First of all, McKinsey, BCG, and Bain in India mainly recruit from full-time MBA programs through on-campus channels, and part-time MBA programs are generally not part of that pipeline.
  • Moreover, however, and contrary to what other coaches have said, depending on how strong your application files and referrals are, you may very well be invited to interviews, whether for a post-MBA role or another position.

You can find more on this topic here: How to succeed in the final interview round.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare your application files, for your upcoming pre-interview assessments and/or interviews, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Mihir
Coach
on Jul 06, 2025
McKinsey Associate Partner and interviewer | Bulletproof MBB prep

More info needed!

For a part-time MBA I’m not sure whether you’d be eligible for the same recruiting pathways as a full-time IIM grad (e.g., on-campus recruiting).

Nevertheless, if your engineering experience is with a name brand company and you have some management expertise, they may still be willing to hire you into a post-MBA role.

I’d strongly recommend reaching out to recruiters in your local office (to understand the current recruiting situation) and consultants (to secure a referral).

Happy to help craft your CV/narrative if helpful.

on Jul 07, 2025
#1 Rated McKinsey Coach | Top MBB Coach | Verifiable success rates

Based on these high-level credentials, you are eligible to apply. To actually get the consultant role the road is a bit longer. 

Please provide a bit more information on your background or reach out to a coach for an in-depth discussion. Happy to help with this if you need support, especially since I specialise in MBBs. 

Best,
Cristian

edited on Jul 06, 2025
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Spoke to some people previously from India office / IIM full time. Consensus seems to be that part-time programs are not really recognized versus the full time programs. MBB firms hire from the full-time programs.

Alberto
Coach
on Jul 07, 2025
Ex-McKinsey AP | Professional MBB Coach | +13yrs experience | +2,000 real interviews | +150 offers

Hi there,

Don’t guess — ask! The best move is to connect with people from your target MBB offices who have a background similar to yours. Share your profile with them and get their honest take: would your background be a good fit for that office?

This not only gives you clarity but also builds key relationships that could lead to a referral.

Best

Alberto

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