In this episode of the Sanjay Kathuria Podcast, we host Shreevats Jaipuria, Vice Chairman of Seth M. R. Jaipuria Schools and Jaipuria Institute of Management, to decode the real truth about MBA degrees in India and abroad.
Under his leadership, the Jaipuria education group has expanded from 1 school to 60+ campuses, impacting 55,000+ students with the support of 3,000+ teachers across India. Jaipuria Institute of Management operates premier B-schools in Lucknow, Noida, Jaipur, and Indore, consistently ranked among Indiaโs top management institutes by Government of India rankings.
A high-honours graduate from Stern School of Business, New York University, Shreevats brings a rare blend of global education
In this no-filter conversation, he exposes the reality of IIM placements, the truth behind 100% placement claims, college ranking scams, CAT exam myths, and whether taking an education loan for MBA actually makes sense in 2026.
This episode is a must-watch for students, parents, and working professionals considering an MBA in India or abroad.
๐ What Youโll Learn
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Is MBA worth it in 2026 or not
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Real ROI comparison of MBA Degree
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Truth behind MBA placements & salary numbers
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Colleges you should NEVER apply to
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CAT exam & college selection mistakes
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Education loan risks explained
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Online vs offline learning reality
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Will AI replace MBA jobs?
โฑ๏ธ Timestamps
00:00 โ Episode Teaser
01:35 โ Guest Intro & Recap
03:16 โ MBA Degree Reality Exposed
06:48 โ Reality of College Dropouts
10:00 โ Should We Take Educational Loan?
15:32 โ Will Market Growth Impact JOBS?
17:05 โ Online Vs Offline Learning
21:28 โ The Reality of MBA Placements
23:21 โ Reality of Placement Package
24:30 โ Best Colleges for MBA
26:30 โ MBA College Selection Guide
32:57 โ Never Apply in these Colleges
34:05 โ Reality of 100% Placements
36:05 โ College Ranking Scam Exposed
38:20 โ How College Placement Data Validate?
38:51 โ College Selection Mistakes Explained
41:25 โ Benefits of International Exposure
42:35 โ 1 Year vs 2 Year Program
43:15 โ College Curriculum Flaws
45:05 โ Is MBA a Factory of Employees?
47:43 โ Jaipuriaโs Placement Process
58:15 โ Is AI Opportunity or Danger?
01:07:35 โ Role of Govt in Private Colleges
01:09:18 โ Teacher Training Process
01:10:37 โ Education Policy Change
01:11:55 โ Outro
Guest Social Handles :
Jaipuria Institute of Management โ Official Accounts:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaipuria.institute/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaipuriaInstituteOfManagement
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/jaipuria-institute-of-management/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JaipuriaInstituteofManagement
Seth M.R. Jaipuria Schools โ Official Accounts:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjaipuriaschools/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sethmrjaipuriaschools
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seth-m-r-jaipuria-schools/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaipuriaschool
Gradeless AI โ Official Accounts:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tryrehearsal/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tryrehearsal/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tryrehearsal
X (Twitter): https://x.com/tryrehearsal
Mr. Shreevats Jaipuria โ Personal Profiles:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreevats-jaipuria-51054726/
๐ฒ Sanjay Kathuria Podcast Handles
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#MBA2026 #MBAPlacements #EducationLoan #SanjayKathuriaPodcast #IndianEducation #CareerGuidance #BusinessSchool
โ ๏ธ Disclaimer
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Views expressed are personal opinions of the guest and host and should not be treated as career, financial, or educational advice.
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