How long is Bain’s final round decision timeframe?

Question

Hi,

I just finished Bain last round interview for a consultant position last Monday (today is also Monday, so it has been exactly 1 week) but still haven’t heard back.

I’m applying for SEA offices and we did have a chinese new year break during my interview week (2-3 days depending on countries), so I’m not sure whether I can count my case as a full one week or not

Just want to know what is generally the timeline for offers and do I still have a chance?

Answer 1

Hi there,

First off, congrats on making it to Bain’s final round—that’s a huge achievement! Bain usually responds within 1-2 weeks, but the Chinese New Year break likely delayed things. Don’t count this as a full week. Delays can also happen if they’re interviewing multiple candidates or finalizing internal decisions.

You absolutely still have a chance! No news isn’t bad news. Delays are common, especially around holidays.

What I'd recommend:
1. Wait a few more days: Give it until the end of this week.
2. Follow up politely: If you haven’t heard by Friday, send a short email to your recruiter. For example:
“Hi [Recruiter],
I hope you’re well. I wanted to follow up on the status of my application. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can provide. Thank you!"
3. Stay positive: You’ve done your part—now it’s in their hands.

Hang in there, and let me know if you need help with anything else. You’ve got this! 😊

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Hi,

Firms try to get back within 1-2 weeks. SEA can be a little bit more iffy in terms of process.. and I've known people who had to wait longer than that.

And yes - your interviewers and HR will have taken a few days off for CNY, so expect that to add to the time needed.

Answer 3

Hey there,

Ideally, final round decisions are aimed to be delivered within a week, but this often stretches into two weeks. I'd regards this as "typical"

But recently, we've seen feedback times extending beyond to 3 weeks and more. And there are many reasons this could be happening, and in your case Chinese New Year and holiday considerations for the SEA office could definitely be a factor.

You can give it a day or two to politely and professionally follow up for feedback

All the best