3rd year BSc Eco, CAT in 4 months, 217 hours in, dad against MBA — completely lost, need honest advice

Wisdom :redditgold:

Hi everyone. Need some honest perspective because I’m genuinely stuck.
My situation:
3rd year BSc Economics (4 year degree) from TERI School of Advanced Studies, Delhi

Option 1: Leave after 4th year directly into corporate

Option 2: Stay for integrated 5th year MSc then figure out next steps

Dad won’t let me leave without completing MSc

Appearing for CAT this year, 4 months left

Current mock score: 43

Total prep hours: 217 😭

What I want: Corporate. Ideally abroad eventually. I know I thrive in structure and think I’d do well in consulting or finance. I took Eco thinking money and corporate, not research.
What dad wants: MSc first, then masters or research abroad. He’s against MBA saying BSc Eco syllabus already covers MBA content and what works for others won’t necessarily work for me.
My confusion:
Is he right that MBA after Eco is redundant?

Should I push for CAT seriously or is MSc → GMAT abroad the better route for corporate?

Anyone with BSc Eco background who went into corporate — what was your path?

Is 4 months enough to realistically move from 43 to 99+?

Not looking for validation, looking for honest experienced perspectives. 🙏

Posted Jul 23, 2026, 5:14 AM UTC

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