Does the IIT/IIM tag really matter?
#Day61 of #HelpingAspiringPMs100Days
I’ve spoken to and worked with Senior PMs and HR professionals involved in hiring for APM and PM roles.
The answer is no — once you’re out of college and have 2.5 to 5 years of experience, what really matters is what you’ve done after college, not where you studied.
That said, many folks from IITs/NITs are incredibly smart and hardworking — and that’s often why they go on to do great things in life.
Yes, having an IIT/IIM/NIT tag might give you an edge in the first 0–2 years, but beyond that, it’s your skills, outcomes, and impact that make the difference.