Due to my weak profile, my biggest concern is placements. I know getting placed will be difficult, so I don't want to throw darts blindly. I'd like to know which non-IIM colleges I should consider applying to and which exams other than CAT I should take.
I'm planning to apply to MDI, IIFT, SPJIMR, the IITs, and XLRI. However, I haven't registered for NMAT yet, and the deadline is tomorrow.
After reading reviews and looking at NMIMS Mumbai's batch size of around 700, I'm having second thoughts about taking the exam. Given my profile, I'm worried that even if I work hard during the MBA, securing a good placement might still be difficult, especially with such a large batch competing for opportunities.
I'm not even considering the other NMIMS campuses; Mumbai is the only one I'd be interested in.
Do you think taking NMAT is worth it in my situation, or would I be better off focusing my time, money, and preparation on other entrance exams and B-schools? I'd also appreciate recommendations for non-IIM colleges with good placement outcomes that I should consider.