According to the latest 2012 'Campus Track' survey results by Nielsen, the firms in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector attracted the most number of MBA’s in the country.

The sector was followed by consulting and banking firms in India, the survey showed. In the survey, the FMCG sector was voted as most preferred sector for employment by B-school students who will graduate in 2012.

The 'Campus Track' survey by Nielsen showed that 36 per cent of the MBAs prefer to work for FMCG firms, ahead of management consulting with 29 per cent, IT consultancy or services at 20 per cent and investment banking with 20 per cent.

Nielsen Executive Director Dinesh Kapoor said in a statement that,

"With the FMCG growth in the country being driven by consumption, the sector continues to find favor with students who see it as a sector with huge growth potential."

He pointed out that IT services and IT products returned to being among the most preferred sector among students this year. Indian banks, financial institutions, credit rating agencies, retailing and business conglomerates were among the other preferred places to work for the students.