From Coding to IIM Gold – Dhvit Mehta’s Leap to Investment Banking at IIMB
Dhvit Mehta, 27, quits Microsoft Norway for IIM Bangalore MBA, wins gold medal, joins Wall of Fame – bold pivot from tech to finance excellence.
Roots and Tech Foundations in Anand
Dhvit Mehta, a 27-year-old from Anand, Gujarat, has etched his name in IIM Bangalore‘s history as the second Gujarati gold medalist, following Aditya Shah of the PGP 2022-24 batch. On March 27, 2026, at the institute’s 51st convocation, he clinched the top academic honor and induction into the Wall of Fame. His trajectory from a thriving tech career in Europe to MBA triumph exemplifies calculated risks that opened doors to investment banking.
Dhvit’s journey began at Anandalaya School in Anand, where he graduated in 2016 with stellar marks. Seeking broader horizons beyond Gujarat options, he enrolled in IIIT Allahabad‘s dual-degree BTech-MTech in Computer Science. There, he honed coding skills through algorithms and AI projects, securing pandemic-era roles first at a US cloud firm and then at Microsoft India.
European Success and Finance Awakening
By July 2022, Dhvit had relocated to Norway as a software engineer, earning a promotion and stability in cloud computing. Yet finance soon beckoned. Self-studying amid 40-hour weeks, Dhvit aced CFA Levels I and II without coaching, igniting his strategic passion. CAT 2021 brought a 98.5 percentile and an IIM Indore call, but he deferred to gain experience. “Tech paid well, but markets excited me,” he recalls. CAT 2023 yielded calls from IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta; waitlisted at IIMB initially, persistence secured his PGP 2024-26 spot.
Mastering the MBA Challenge
At IIM Bangalore, amid competition from IITians and top grads, Dhvit’s CFA foundation excelled in finance electives like derivatives and valuations. Rigorous case studies and group projects built leadership, while a Goldman Sachs Mumbai internship validated his pivot. The institute’s ecosystem – guest lectures and alumni networks – bridged his tech background with market dynamics. Relentless routines of 6 AM library sessions and peer revisions propelled him to the top.
Gold Medal Glory and New Horizons
Receiving the gold medal, Dhvit humbly stated, “This reflects family, friends, and faculty support – not a solo win.” His parents, small-town educators, backed his bold Norway exit, while Anand’s community celebrates. The Wall of Fame cements his legacy among IIMB luminaries. A pre-placement offer now launches him into investment banking at a top Mumbai firm, with a ₹40+ lakh CTC. He’ll model deals and advise on M&A, leveraging CFA and MBA for equity research. Dhvit eyes ESG investing: “Tech taught efficiency; finance amplifies impact.”
Inspiration for Career Pivots
Dhvit’s arc inspires career shifters in India’s MBA surge of 3 lakh CAT takers. Deferring a 98.5 percentile, quitting Microsoft at its peak – these gambles paid off. His self-taught CFA busts coaching myths, and as one of few Gujarati IIMB gold medalists, he spotlights regional grit. From Gujarat code to capital markets, Dhvit embodies reinvention, urging clarity amid tech saturation: pivot strategically, and summits await.
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