Short answer: It depends a lot on the service line, team and seniority — many people at EY India report demanding hours (especially in Audit/Assurance and during "busy season"), while other teams and senior managers offer genuine flexibility and hybrid options. (glassdoor.co.in)

Details (quick bullets)

• What employees commonly report
  • Long hours and late nights are common in audit, tax and client-facing projects during busy periods; work–life balance is frequently described as "challenging" at junior levels. (glassdoor.co.in)
  • Experience varies: some people praise supportive teams, learning opportunities and flexibility when work is steady or when managers prioritize balance. (glassdoor.co.in)
• Differences by role/centre
  • EY Global Delivery Services / GDS and some consulting/technology teams tend to show higher rates of hybrid / more structured hours in reviews; scores on sites like AmbitionBox reflect this variation. (ambitionbox.com)
• Company position and context
  • EY India publicly promotes flexible work arrangements and family-friendly policies, but the firm has also faced public scrutiny and a government inspection after a high‑profile employee death linked in media coverage to work pressure — an episode that heightened attention on workloads and wellbeing. (ey.com)

What to expect and what to ask if you’re considering a role

• Ask during interviews about: typical weekly hours for the team, “busy season” timing & intensity, how overtime is handled, remote/hybrid expectations, and manager availability for workload redistribution.
• Ask current/former employees on LinkedIn or through alumni networks about the specific team and manager — balance really comes down to them.
• If mental‑health or wellbeing support matters, ask about employee assistance programmes, mandatory rest/leave policies, and any post‑2024 wellbeing initiatives.

Bottom line

• EY India can offer excellent learning, exposure and flexibility — but be prepared for periods of heavy workload, especially in audit/tax and at entry levels. If work–life balance is a priority, evaluate the specific team, role and manager before accepting. (glassdoor.co.in)

If you want, I can:

• summarize recent employee-review trends for a particular city (e.g., Pune, Bangalore) or service line (Audit vs Consulting), or
• draft a short list of interview questions to assess team workload and flexibility.