Admission criteria and job placement outcomes in public B-schools in India: a critical analysis

Rashmi Ranjan Parida, Sundar Rengasamy and Bikash Kumar Rup

Indian Growth and Development Review, 2026, vol. 19, issue 2-3, 217-237

Abstract: PurposeThis study aims to rigorously analyze the admission criteria used by top public business schools in India, utilising the on-campus job placement packages secured by each student. The influence of socioeconomic, demographic and academic variables on employment outcomes in premier public sector business schools in India has been primarily examined.Design/methodology/approachA survey-based approach has been used to collect data from students at public Indian B-schools. A total of 207 responses were received out of 680 requests. The study used statistical techniques to understand the relationship between admissions criteria and placement outcomes.FindingsThe statistical analysis proved that gender did not exert a substantial impact. However, it was observed that female candidates received more generous salary packages than their male counterparts. In addition, the entrance test score, graduation performance, socioeconomic reservation status and possession of an engineering degree have significantly impacted the salary packages received by the students.Research limitations/implicationsThis study is limited to public Indian B-schools only. It can be extended by comparing the international, private and public schools’ performances on the same grounds. In addition, the other factors/variables, such as alum status, accreditation status and extra-curricular achievements, can be explored.Practical implicationsThe findings offer significant insights for business schools to consider revising or refining their admission policies to enhance diversity and equity in placement outcomes. Admissions committees can use these data to effectively balance merit-based and socioeconomic factors.Originality/valueThis study presents a distinctive perspective by correlating admission criteria with employment prospects, highlighting sociodemographic and intellectual variables. It enhances the sparse research on admissions and job outcomes in Indian business schools, providing empirical recommendations for policy modifications.

Keywords: MBA admission; Higher education; Placement packages; CAT exam; Reservation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1108/IGDR-06-2025-0107

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