@patdet said:@abhimukh19 : Is it possible to get into the BIG 3 firms after an MBA from IIM K(after work exp) even if one has a very good profile throughout his career? If not, what are the alternative routes?
Pat,
I am assuming you are referring to MBB (McKinsey, BCG, Bain) and also referring to experience post MBA. This post will be restricted to McKinsey but can largely apply to the other two.
The answer is yes but probability is very less. A few reasons:
1) McKinsey believes in growing leaders internally and lateral hiring is a small percentage of the total hiring.
2) To be part of McKinsey from IIM K, one needs to have exceptional academic credentials or very good experience. This applies much more to grads from schools which are not the primary target schools for McKinsey. Schools in this list include IIM K, JBIMS, SP Jain etc. Typically, IIT graduates from these schools make it to McKinsey. After work experience, your quality of experience might further complicate the matter.
Some routes you might take to make it to MBB:
1) Work for strategy or internal consulting divisions of large MNCs especially large banks
2) Work for similar organizations like Monitor, Roland Berger, LEK Consulting. Many Monitor associates are being recruited by BCG, AT Kearney etc after it got acquired by Deloitte.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need any more help.
Cheers,
Mats
. These are client facing roles and might require travelling. 
