ISB YLP v/s IIM Lucknow

Question

Hi, I am a final year student of engineering at a private engineering college. I applied to ISB YLP last year and got admitted. I also gave the CAT and got calls from IIM Lucknow and Indore. I am now considering if I get into Lucknow should I go or should I wait for two years and go to ISB. While ISB is higher in prestige the cost of attending is almost 3x (14L vs 37L). My first preference for a career is finance (IB/PE) which is not a big sector for ISB, I'd also like to explore Management Consulting which is big on both campuses. The job I will get out of college will also be less than stellar because of private college. Is the added prestige worth having to wait for 2 years in a not so good job and paying a higher fee?

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rajatchopra1994 · Answer

Dear  yashbhati  ,

I would suggest you better join IIM's as ISB is good when you have respective work ex in which you want to pursue your career.
But as a fresher, IIM's will help you in this case.

Regards!!

bb · Answer

ISB YLP v/s IIM Lucknow

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