Business Analyst
Business Analysts decode organisational challenges, gather stakeholder requirements, and translate them into actionable solutions for IT and operations teams. India's booming IT services, consulting, and startup ecosystem has made BA one of the most in-demand roles across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Mumbai. With experience, BAs transition into product management, senior consulting, or corporate strategy roles.
Actions for your grade
- Watch free case study breakdowns from IIM or Harvard Business School on YouTube
- Study real company strategies — Amul's cooperative model, Tata's diversification, Infosys's IT story
- Strengthen math and statistics fundamentals as both are core BA tools
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Business Analyst
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
MBA from a premier institute fast-tracks entry into Big 4 consulting, FAANG, or top IT firms.
- NowAny Stream Stream
- ExamsCUET UG or CAT
- DegreeBBA (3 yr) + MBA (2 yr)
- CollegesIIM Ahmedabad · IIM Bangalore · IIM Calcutta
- CareerBusiness Analyst
Engineering background is strongly preferred by IT service companies; add ECBA or CCBA certification to stand out.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsJEE Main
- DegreeB.Tech (4 yr)
- CollegesIIT Bombay · IIT Delhi · BITS Pilani
- CareerBusiness Analyst
BMS from Mumbai University or B.Com from SRCC combined with domain certifications enables direct placement without an MBA.
- NowCommerce Stream
- ExamsCUET UG or CAT
- DegreeB.Com or BMS (3 yr), MBA optional (2 yr)
- CollegesSrcc University of Delhi · Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Mumbai · Christ University Bangalore
- CareerBusiness Analyst
Entrance exams
| Exam | Eligibility | Difficulty | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
JEE Main NTA | Class 12 PCM | Very Hard | Jan & Apr |
CUET UG NTA | Class 12 (any stream) | Medium | May-Jun |
CAT IIMs | Bachelor's degree 50%+ | Very Hard | Nov |
Where to Study
Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.