Operations Manager
Operations Managers oversee the day-to-day functioning of organisations — managing supply chains, production workflows, logistics, and cross-functional teams. In India's booming manufacturing, e-commerce, and services sectors, skilled ops managers command strong salaries and rapid growth. They bridge strategy and execution, ensuring cost efficiency, quality standards, and on-time delivery.
Actions for your grade
- Join student council or lead a school club to build real team-management experience
- Explore what 'supply chain' means using YouTube case studies on Indian e-commerce logistics
- Decide between Science and Commerce stream — both lead to Operations Management via MBA
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Operations Manager
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
Most preferred route in manufacturing and supply chain; B.Tech adds strong technical credibility.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsJEE Main or CAT
- DegreeB.Tech Industrial/Production/Mechanical Engineering (4 yr) + MBA Operations (2 yr)
- CollegesIIM Ahmedabad · IIM Bangalore · IIM Calcutta
- CareerOperations Manager
BBA in Operations or Logistics strengthens candidacy; work experience before MBA is valued.
- NowCommerce Stream
- ExamsCUET UG or CAT
- DegreeBBA / B.Com (3 yr) + MBA Operations (2 yr)
- CollegesIIM Kozhikode · IIM Lucknow · Mdi Gurgaon
- CareerOperations Manager
Direct entry into plant and manufacturing operations roles; MBA can be added later for faster growth.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsJEE Main or MHT CET or BITSAT
- DegreeB.Tech Industrial / Production Engineering (4 yr)
- CollegesNIT Trichy · NIT Surathkal · BITS Pilani
- CareerOperations Manager
Stream matters less when CAT percentile and prior work experience are strong.
- NowAny Stream Stream
- ExamsCAT
- DegreeAny Bachelor's degree (3–4 yr) + MBA Operations / Supply Chain (2 yr)
- CollegesXlri Jamshedpur · Iift Delhi · Fore School of Management Delhi
- CareerOperations Manager
Entrance exams
| Exam | Eligibility | Difficulty | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
JEE Main NTA | Class 12 PCM | Very Hard | Jan & Apr |
BITSAT BITS Pilani | Class 12 PCM, 75%+ | Hard | May-Jun |
MHT CET Maharashtra State CET Cell | Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred) | Medium | Apr-May |
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.