I am a B.Tech. 3rd year Civil Engr. student. My ultimate aim is IAS. But since things can go wrong so I have to prepare for a backup. I have two choices- 1) Directly preparing for IAS after B.Tech. and if not get selected after 2-3 attempts then appear for CAT and do MBA ( my aptitude is quite good) 2) Do MBA and job for 1 ( or 2 ) years and then appear for Civil Services , in case I fail then get back to corporate sector. I have my own perceptions about pros and cons of both but I would like to know it from senior players ( specially the IIM grads). I am currently in mood of 1st method. Please enlighten me.