Archive · 8 Dec 2025

GenZ Reshaping MBA Education Choices in India

GenZ Reshaping MBA Education Choices in India

There's a big discussion about whether MBA degrees are still useful, especially in India.

Some people, like Nikhil Kamath from Zerodha, think that going to college for an MBA is not a good idea anymore.

He believes that in five years, this trend will become even stronger.

But others, like Rohit Gupta from College Vidya, think that the MBA isn't disappearing but is being redefined.

They say that students today want MBAs that give them real skills and are worth the cost.

The data shows that fewer people are choosing marketing as an MBA specialization, but this is because the marketing industry is changing.

Gen-Z students are more focused on getting a good return on their investment and choosing programs that are relevant to the industry.

They also rely on transparent information and comparison platforms to make their decisions.

This shift is especially noticeable in tech-forward regions like Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh.

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