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And rest, as long as you're not SA, don't get into buying anything, just invest your money.
Most probably, in your hometown your parents already have a home, once you do become SA in T1, it atleast secures a position at other firms (you never know when you'll be dropped from the team), at that time, as per your work location you can get a flat. Although be very sure about it, because in Mumbai/Delhi, buying an acco can soon turn into worst nightmare, you'll be pestered good amount of your life by EMI repayment. By the time you're done, you might as well get divorced (or maybe while paying EMIs), and then 20% minimum of your monthly income will also go towards spousal maintenance.
The trick is to buy as soon as you know that you're the best (atleast in your mind) in the practice area and you do work, so that you've some backup options if you're ever let go. And till that time save and invest all the money you can.
I bought myself an apartment in Noida, back when I had just made SA, been 4 years now (currently 32), coz otherwise getting in Delhi is way beyond budget, in your initial years, even on that good T1 salary. Right now I'm on my last leg of EMI payments and maybe if everything goes as planned, will now try to get an apartment in Delhi (I'm based out of Delhi). Once all this is done, I'll look for one last prime real estate back in my hometown/T4 city, when I'm around 38-40 (by that time, I'll be able to clear payment within 2 years) and will look out for my retirement, amassing some more funds.
The partner/firm will help you get a better deal on your HL from the bank. It’s a really nice perk of the job, you don’t appreciate it till you actually need it.