I was a student at IIM Calcutta 2004–06. One of my classmates used to work as a clerk in Vijaya Bank. So, the simple answer to your question is YES.
There is more to his story.
He joined the Bank as a clerk with Class 12 as the qualification. His dad and the primary bread winner passed away and he had to take charge of the family. He finished his B.Com and ICWAI through private study while working in the bank. He even got promoted as an officer about 5 years after joining the bank.
He didn't consider MBA as a career option for quite some time. Then he saved enough money for his family to sustain for two years when he is away.
Finally, at the age of 26, he left the bank to join IIMC. He had spent 7.5 years in service by then. He had struggled with every single section in CAT and more than half the courses in IIMC. Every single time he had the perseverance to fight through.
Today he is an amazingly successful and highly respected corporate finance professional.
Leaving out his name to protect his privacy. A very dear friend of mine and someone who I regard highly.
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