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Rs 70 lakh MBA in Australia nearly broke her family Now two promotions and PR say otherwise
India
Published on 15 May 2026
A recession year turned her loan payments into career fuel
A family’s near Rs 70 lakh bet on an Australian Master’s in Data Science drew skepticism at the start, but the struggle after graduation tested them. They put in about Rs 30 lakh in savings and borrowed roughly Rs 40 lakh, then landed a first job offering around Rs 14 lakh annually during a recession year. Facing loan repayments, currency pressure, and expectations, she stayed and pushed forward. Two years later, she’s earned two promotions, nearly Rs 48 lakh annually, financial independence, and the start of permanent residency.
- Total overseas education cost reportedly neared Rs 70 lakh
- Parents funded about Rs 30 lakh; loan covered around Rs 40 lakh
- Graduation and first job happened during a recession year
- Her initial annual package was about Rs 14 lakh
- After two years, she received two promotions and earns ~Rs 48 lakh
- Permanent residency process reportedly has begun
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