B-School Buzz: Polls, Votes & Aspirant Opinions 2025-26 [Official]

Welcome to MBA Aspirants Polls & Discussions 2025-26 – the official PaGaLGuY hub for polls, votes, and community insights on everything MBA.

Here, you can:

  • Vote in regular polls on MBA entrance exams, admissions, ROI, placements & campus life.

  • See what fellow aspirants think about B-Schools across India.

  • Share your own opinion, experiences & doubts.

  • Engage in candid discussions on CAT, XAT, GMAT, IIMs, XLRI, ISB, FMS, MDI, SPJIMR, and more.

Creating this group to check the pulse of aspirants, and give everyone a space to voice their thoughts on the MBA journey through the poll format.

  1. Are MBAs becoming outdated?
    After many saying MBAs are losing relevance, what’s your take? Is MBA still the golden ticket, or just a shiny degree?
  • Still valuable – the MBA tag matters (Read Tier 1 Tag)
  • Only if the B-school keeps evolving
  • Nah, skills + hustle > degree

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1-Year vs 2-Year MBA

If both were on the table, which MBA path would you pick?

  • 1-year sprint (fast ROI)
  • 2-year marathon (Regular MBA)
  • Depends on fees + specialisation

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MBA = Mindset or Resume?
Be honest - are you doing an MBA to transform your thinking or transform your LinkedIn profile? :sweat_smile:

  • Real learning & mindset shift
  • Brand name & career boost
  • Little bit of both

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The Real ROI Debate
ROI isn’t just about money - what do you expect to gain most from an MBA?

  • Strong network & lifelong connects
  • Career pivot / better opportunities
  • Confidence & leadership exposure
  • Learning itself, pure growth

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Do flashy placement reports actually influence your college decision?

  • Yes, it’s the first thing I check
  • Somewhat, but I verify from alumni
  • Not really, I go by reputation & network

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What’s your biggest fear about doing an MBA? :grimacing:

  • Not getting good placements
  • Not fitting in with peer pressure
  • Losing 2 prime years
  • Realizing it wasn’t worth it :confused:

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Which Mid-Tier B-school Tops Your List?

  • GIM Goa
  • KJ Somaiya Mumbai
  • IMT Ghaziabad
  • IMI Delhi
  • FORE
  • TAPMI Manipal
  • Great Lakes Chennai
  • IFMR
  • BIM Trichy
  • LIBA Chennai
  • Welingkar Mumbai
  • SIIB Pune
  • NIBM Pune
  • SIBM
  • NMIMS

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