Pursuing CA costs ₹3.5 lakhs, while an MBA costs ₹25-30 lakhs. CAs earn an average of ₹11-12 LPA, while MBAs from top colleges earn ₹30-35 LPA. CA professionals excel in auditing, finance, and taxation, whereas MBAs are sought after in consulting, finance, marketing, and general management. CA takes about 5 years to complete, while an MBA takes 2 years.