Blind IIM Student Struggles To Get Placed As MBA Ends: ‘Exhausted, Feels Like Cruel Joke’
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The final-year IIM student, facing placement challenges beacuse he is visually impaired, is open to opportunities in Hyderabad, Gurugram, Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
IIM student Amey Tiwari interned at HDFC Ergo. (Image: LinkedIn/@ameytiwari)
A student at the Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli (IIM Trichy) is facing challenges in securing a placement as his MBA nears completion – not due to a lack of skills or knowledge, but because he is blind. In a heartfelt LinkedIn post, Amey Tiwari shared that despite doing “everything right,” he is now exhausted from repeatedly facing rejection solely because he is specially abled.
“I am exhausted. I did everything right. Yet, here I am—unplaced,” wrote Tiwari on LinkedIn. He added, “My MBA at the Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli is ending. This should be a moment of achievement. Instead, it feels like a cruel joke.”
Tiwari, who interned at HDFC Ergo, revealed that no company in India is willing to hire him because he is visually impaired. He explained, “Not because of my skills. Not because of my knowledge. Not because of my drive. It’s because I am blind.”
Inspiration but not an equal
The IIM student, who holds an LLB degree from the University of Delhi (DU), pointed out the hypocrisy in how society views professionals with disabilities.
“Let’s be real—this world does not see professionals like me as equals. It celebrates us as ‘inspirations’ when convenient but hesitates when it’s time to hire. Diversity? Inclusion? Accessibility? Nice words. But when action is needed, the silence is deafening,” he further expressed.
I have to repay my education loan: Tiwari
In his LinkedIn post, which has over 3,300 reactions, he tagged companies and influential people and stressed that he needs a job since he has to repay his education loan. “I do not need sympathy. I do not need empty promises. I need someone—anyone—to prove that inclusion is more than just corporate lip service,” he said.
“This isn’t just about me. This is about every skilled, hardworking professional with a disability who is forced to fight twice as hard just to be seen. Prove me wrong. Show me that inclusion isn’t just a feel-good slogan.
Share your CV; commenting for better reach: Internet rallies in support
His post gained significant traction on social media and many asked for his CV. Some even dropped a comment on his post to boost its reach.
“This is so heartbreaking. I am already scared reading this considering I am also a CAT aspirant and a person with disability. I am sorry this happened to you. I hope you get a job,” said one LinkedIn user, Aashi Mittal.
Another added, “Hey Amey Tiwari, do let me know if you find any openings that you like at Kapture CX, Whatfix, or Aspire Systems and I’d be happy to refer you or put in a good word for you. All the best!”
“Kudos to you for highlighting the crucial yet often overlooked cause of ED&I,” commented a third.