Is MBA Worth It in 2026? | Ft. Shreevats Jaipuria | Sanjay Kathuria Podcast EP29

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 India’s 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.

📘 What You’ll Learn

✅ Is MBA worth it in 2026 or not

✅ Real ROI comparison of MBA Degree

✅ Truth behind MBA placements & salary numbers

✅ Colleges you should NEVER apply to

✅ CAT exam & college selection mistakes

✅ Education loan risks explained

✅ Online vs offline learning reality

✅ Will AI replace MBA jobs?

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Episode Teaser

01:35 – Guest Intro & Recap

03:16 – MBA Degree Reality Exposed

06:48 – Reality of College Dropouts

10:00 – Should We Take Educational Loan?

15:32 – Will Market Growth Impact JOBS?

17:05 – Online Vs Offline Learning

21:28 – The Reality of MBA Placements

23:21 – Reality of Placement Package

24:30 – Best Colleges for MBA

26:30 – MBA College Selection Guide

32:57 – Never Apply in these Colleges

34:05 – Reality of 100% Placements

36:05 – College Ranking Scam Exposed

38:20 – How College Placement Data Validate?

38:51 – College Selection Mistakes Explained

41:25 – Benefits of International Exposure

42:35 – 1 Year vs 2 Year Program

43:15 – College Curriculum Flaws

45:05 – Is MBA a Factory of Employees?

47:43 – Jaipuria’s Placement Process

58:15 – Is AI Opportunity or Danger?

01:07:35 – Role of Govt in Private Colleges

01:09:18 – Teacher Training Process

01:10:37 – Education Policy Change

01:11:55 – Outro

Guest Social Handles :

Jaipuria Institute of Management – 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 – 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 – 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 – Personal Profiles:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreevats-jaipuria-51054726/

📲 Sanjay Kathuria Podcast Handles

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#MBA2026 #MBAPlacements #EducationLoan #SanjayKathuriaPodcast #IndianEducation #CareerGuidance #BusinessSchool

⚠️ 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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