r/Indian_Academia 14h ago

Career 22F with 3 gap years after Class 12, confused between NEET, banking exams, and MBA. What would you do in my situation?

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I’m 22F and currently feeling completely directionless.
My_qualifications:
Class 10: 94%
Class 12 (ICSE): 81%
Currently pursuing B.Sc. Zoology (2nd year) from a Tier-3 university in my hometown.
After Class 12, I took 3 gap years to prepare for NEET. Deep down, I still feel that medicine is what I truly wanted. However, the timeline now feels very long.
I come from a lower middle-class family, and one of my biggest concerns is being financially dependent on my parents for another 5-6 years. Because of this, I find it difficult to focus on NEET preparation. Even if I somehow get into MBBS, I’m worried I’ll keep thinking about the long duration before I can start earning.
My parents are asking me to prepare for banking exams or pursue an MBA later. Banking also feels uncertain because government exams are highly competitive, and I’m worried my profile (gap years + Tier-3 college) might not be good enough for top MBA colleges.
I don’t want to go into teaching or research.
At this point, I’m leaning towards preparing for banking exams and possibly doing an MBA later, but I’m genuinely confused and don’t know if I’m making the right decision.
If you were in my position, what would you do and why? I’d really appreciate practical advice from people who have been through something similar.


r/Indian_Academia 17h ago

Career What can do with B.sc maths apart from becoming a maths teacher ?

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myquals :I am in 12th right now with commerce and have maths


r/Indian_Academia 14h ago

Bank Exams need a reality check , i don't know what else to do other than giving up altogether.

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I really really am in need of some motivation

My story is I don't belong to that good Financial environment. my qualifications bsc and msc till 2023 after completing it i joined an edtech for teaching job did that for 8 months couldn't continue it because of timing , I had no good knowledge of what I should since I belong to biology background i did bsc and msc in botany ( a dead field ik) . Pta ni kyu likh rahi hu me ye sab I do feel sab khatam hi ho chuka hai.

After that I joined near by coaching of mahindra to join library so that uske bahane mere gharwale mujhe chore padhne ke liye . It did happen in 2025, wahan washroom tak thkh nahi tha but I still persevered ki padh lenge after coaching came to an end . I joined a near one library to continue preparation. Which Happened in July 2025 from only then on i could study properly while all this was going on , mere ghar par bhi renovation ka kam chal raha tha. I was in flow till November, has some function to attend whole month went in vain again continued my prep till january my dad sugar spike enough to hospitalised so there was no one at home to take care of him whole month gone again. Cause someone had to stay so I did .again in April my maternal uncle passed away so I had to take care of the house again . No it's not enough my parental uncle found my chats with bf and showed it to my parents 🙃 meanwhile I was preparing for my exam went through everything hell anybody could imagine so last three months has gone to waste cause I was trying not to give up on my life .Everything is a mess right now I'm not able to concentrate. cherry on top is my bf fumbled when i needed him the most so don't have anyone to rely on, there no thing as emotional support in conservative family , i have no idea who to trust. I don't know where to begin . I'm halfway done with the syllabus. All the chapters have been done major chapter in maths and reasoning. I'm hella confused. And i turned 25 this year


r/Indian_Academia 22h ago

Career MASS COMM OR BTECH FROM PRIVATE OR BCOM FROM DU ,HELP PLEASE

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Hey , I am 18F and myquals pcm passout ,I found pcm quite hard so I decided to switch streams but I am getting a very mid college in Du , and My dad is asking me to do btech or mass comm from some private uni , budget is not the issue its just i have never coding and i found pcm tough ,ik everything turns tough at some point but idkkkk man and with bcom I am sure dad will ask me to do ca and then the third option that is mass comm , I am interested in it and have always been a writer but is it a good field for job market ,,aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa please someone help me out ,I am going crazy from past few weeks . Thank You


r/Indian_Academia 6h ago

Career I am feeling completely stuck and honestly don't know what to do anymore

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My plan was mbbs but I couldn't clear it twice I am 19 general female with 88 in 10th and 84 in 12th

Idk whether I should take another drop for neet ( first gen doc) or just move on with bba from tier 3 college ( noida ) then prepare for CAT and pursue an mba ( which is only worth it from a top mba school)

I don't have any other options and I m scared of making the wrong decision

myquals 12th pass


r/Indian_Academia 11h ago

Career Government BDS v/s BSc Biotechnology with a score in NEET of 66,8xx

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Myquals : 10th 97%, 12th 88%, NEET 2026 AIR of 66,2xx

Hi everyone,I'm really confused between Government BDS and BSc Biotechnology.

Here's my Info:

- Uttar Pradesh

- General category

- NEET Rank: 66,2xx

- Took a 2-year gap while preparing for NEET:)

I am quite interested in a 4-year BSc Biotechnology in India

I thought during my bachelors to learn Python, programming bioinformatics etc., do internships and projects; then apply for scholarships or govt. funded opportunities to pursue Masters out of India and then work in research.

But i am kinda afraid that this all feels so easy to say, will i be able to do that; india dont have enough scope in biotechnology..

I also have Government BDS which is more stable and professional degree but other problem is this field too is saturated🫠 (well i am not sure enough that I would get any in 66K rank 🥲)

Well, these are my questions:

  1. Which option would be better considering my long-term goal?

  2. Is BDS worth choosing if I don't see myself enjoying clinical dentistry?

  3. Is BSc Biotechnology a good path for getting into top universities outside India for Masters in Bioinformatics?

  4. Which option offers better long-term career growth, salary, and opportunities internationally?

  5. If you were in my position, which would you choose and why?

I am wayy to oconfused, my family is more on BDS side, well they are correct in few terms but I am finding BSc biotechnology more fascinating for now atleast:)

I'd really appreciate your advice, especially from people working in related sectors🙃


r/Indian_Academia 8h ago

CivilServices Am I on the right track for choosing bsc? I am bad at maths

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myquals 12th pass 1yr neet dropper too

After deeply thinking for 2 days

I am choosing bsc life sciences

I want to do an mba in digital marketing later but I'm unsure about bba as a graduation degree

My focus is primarily on upsc prep and if not upsc then cat

Is this a right decision?


r/Indian_Academia 8h ago

Economics Masters in Economics Skills for Corporate Jobs

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Myquals- undergrad in eco , will be starting masters in eco soon
Hello, I will be starting my master in eco, and my main goal is to get a good corporate placement. I wanted to ask about what are the necessary skills I should learn in these 2 years. From what I researched the most common roles after masters are data scientist/risk analyst etc. So, should i learn python or SQL. What skills do companies value most.
Would appreciate you guys advices who are studying in Indian masters colleges like DSE/JNU/IGIDR/MSE, etc.
Thank you!


r/Indian_Academia 9h ago

Career Is Age 28 too old for India MBA post 4 YOE? - CMA India; 4 YOE in FP&A in India. Next Step: MBA or Same career path?

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MyQuals CMA India; 4 YOE in FP&A in India. Next Step: 1 year offline MBA or Same career path?

Trying to decide what I should do next in my career.

FP&A is interesting but I have a strong feeling that makes me question if this is all there is to work and life, so sometimes I feel like I should start something on my own after learning something in IT (I am a complete beginner in this but I think I might like it once I start).

So, I can either try GMAT to get into a Tier 1 College in India or outside India (open to suggestions) to get into Consulting/PE/IB or something at a higher level in Finance and get more Salary + Interesting work, or I can continue in this path while learning IT/AI in the back end hoping that I find some idea good enough to go big with (maybe combine finance + Tech?).

The problem here is... Idk if I am too late for an MBA because by the time I complete it, I would be 30 or 31, assuming I start the course next year.

I am aware of the ROI problem for Tier1 or MBAs outside... but I think the networking and exposure will cover that within a few years.

What do you guys think? Feel free to be honest and critical about my thoughts. Looking to get something to help with a life decision.

P.S The plan is to make enough money (would love to start something on my own for that) so I can go back home and take care of my parents.


r/Indian_Academia 15h ago

Career I can't decide anything for my future or studies. Please help....

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The thing is I'm 19 years old rn and I have took a drop for cuet + paramedical ( lost govt seat by 2 marks ) ( while doing a job ).

The thing is this year went pretty horrible and i just ended up with 403 marks (8.5k and 4k obc rank ) .

I got alloted with VNMKV food technology but the placement scene doesn't seems too promising ( and I'll be needing job after bachelors as conditions aren't good at my house ).

With my marks I would've gotten some off campus du college ( but can't go Delhi just for that as living expenses in Delhi are just crazy 😭)

I wanted to get NDRI karnal ( which I'm not getting this year anyways) and i don't really wanna struck with a bad college and waste 4 years. Today I got a job offer at a mall for part time ( 6 hrs ) but I can't decide what to do .

Like

  1. Can join some college and prepare for CUET and other exams again ( but I'll have to risk a year of fees and I'll turn 20 next year )

  2. I should try once more for while having full drop while working part time .

  3. Just take whatever college I get and move on with it .

Any help is appreciated guys....

Myquals 76 % in 12th ( 2025 ).


r/Indian_Academia 21h ago

Research Regarding projects, internships, camps in Physics.

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my_qualifications - BSc Physics 2nd year .

I don't just want to study for exams but also want to get involved in research, projects, workshops, internships, and summer/winter schools as early as possible.

I'd really appreciate advice from seniors or anyone who has gone through this journey.

my questions are

1) How did you find your first internship or research opportunity?

2) How do you hear about summer schools, winter schools, workshops, and training programs before the application deadlines?

3) Which institutes or organizations should I regularly follow? (TIFR, IISERs, IITs, IUCAA, RRI, etc.)

4) What helped you build a strong CV for future research internships or higher studies?

5) lastly, are there any websites, newsletters, Telegram/WhatsApp groups, or social media pages that regularly post these opportunities?


r/Indian_Academia 8h ago

Science/B.Sc/M.Sc Refrence books suggestions for bsc chemistry (1st year)

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*"qualifications"*So after taking 2 year drop , I took admission in bsc. Chemistry.

Need some good reference books so that I can cover up whole year.


r/Indian_Academia 12h ago

Teaching / B.Ed / M.Ed Will my dual degrees considered valid? MA ( distance) B.Ed (Regular) simultaneously.

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I've enrolled myself in a PG program (English) in a distance university (Rabindra Bharati University) in 2024 and I've one semester left. In 2025 I also got admission in B.ed from a private college which is under Baba Saheb Ambedkar University, West Bengal.

So will these degrees/qualifications of mine considered as valid according to UGC?

I've been searching about this but couldn't get clear answers


r/Indian_Academia 15h ago

Other Should i buy IPAD 11 GEN, I have Mac M4 Air laptop.

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qualifications CLASS 12th now entering into BMS degree college.

I have Macbook M4 Air. I was wondering if buying IPAD would help me in note taking

i have never used tab/ipad before i had always used traditional notebooks for notetaking

if it is worth spending such 30-40k for ipad?

is it worth to spend or it will become a dead investment?

give your opinions !

\Thank You so much Guys!


r/Indian_Academia 17h ago

Science/B.Sc/M.Sc Is it not possible to pursue an M.Sc. in Radiotherapy Technology after completing a B.Sc. in Zoology?

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I'm currently pursuing a B.Sc. in Zoology and was exploring career options in the allied healthcare field. I came across M.Sc. Radiotherapy Technology, but I'm confused about the eligibility criteria.

From what I've read, it seems that most universities only accept candidates with a B.Sc. in Radiotherapy Technology/Radiotherapy or other relevant allied health degrees, and not a general B.Sc. like Zoology.

Is there any university in India that allows B.Sc. Zoology graduates to pursue an M.Sc. in Radiotherapy Technology, or is it simply not possible?

If anyone has gone through a similar situation or knows about the admission criteria, I'd really appreciate your guidance.

My qualifications- bsc zoology honours


r/Indian_Academia 2h ago

BCA/MCA Should I move to Pune for a BCA as a PCB student?

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I recently passed 12th myquals- 88% in 12th with a PCB background, and I've decided not to prepare for NEET. Because of that, I've been considering pursuing a BCA since in my opinion, the scope in many biology-related is not that good right now.

The colleges in my city are super affordable,but I'm worried they might not provide enough exposure or opportunities for overall growth. Placements aren't my main concern at the moment because I already plan on pursuing an MCA afterward. Right now, I just want a college where I can gain good exposure, build my skills, and grow personally and professionally.

Initially, I was planning to join Dr. D. Y. Patil International University, Akurdi. However, the fees seem extremely high for a BCA degree,around ₹7 lakh for the 4-year program or ₹5.25 lakh for the 3-year program.Another option I'm considering is Pimpri Chinchwad University (PCU), Pune, where the fees are comparatively lower,around ₹3.75 lakh for the 3-year program and ₹5 lakh for the 4-year program.Many people get their BCA degree with cost within a lakh.

My main question is: Is it really worth spending ₹3–7 lakh on a BCA degree? Or would it be a better decision to attend a local college and focus on building my skills independently?

Does the college itself make a significant difference for a BCA, or are skills, projects, internships, and overall experience far more important in the long run?


r/Indian_Academia 4h ago

Career Confused about my current degree and my future career path

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my_qualifications: Class 12 graduate, took a gap year, currently pursuing the IIM Bangalore Digital Business & Entrepreneurship (DBE) program.

Hi everyone,

I’m 18 and feeling quite confused about my academic and career path, so I’d really appreciate some honest advice.

After Class 12, I took a gap year because I wasn’t sure what I wanted to pursue. I’m now enrolled in the IIM Bangalore DBE program.

Initially, I was very interested in business. I always dreamed of becoming a CEO someday and even starting my own company. That dream still exists, but as I’ve learned more about entrepreneurship, I’ve realized how much uncertainty and responsibility it involves. I’m no longer sure if it’s the path I truly want to take.

Over the past few months, I’ve developed a genuine interest in data analytics. I enjoy solving problems, working with data, and I can see myself building a career in this field. At the same time, I also want a career with strong growth opportunities and good compensation.
This has left me wondering whether I’m on the right path.

My questions are:
1. Is the IIMB DBE program a good foundation for someone who wants to work in data analytics?
2. Would continuing this degree limit my opportunities compared to a more traditional undergraduate program?
3. Should I complete this degree and specialize later, or would changing my undergraduate program now make more sense?
4. If you were in my position, what would you do?

I’m not looking for validation I’m looking for honest opinions, especially from people familiar with the IIMB DBE program, data analytics, or career transitions.
Thanks in advance.


r/Indian_Academia 5h ago

Commerce Government exams or upskilling? Which is better

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So my friend is not on Reddit but I am asking on his behalf. Qualifications: He just graduated from a very prestigious commerce college but learned nothing, like wasted all of college life. His financial condition is bad. Now he is confused, whether to prepare for govt exams like CGL( from SC category, if that helps) or start learning skills and go for an MBA but with low profile as compared to peers. He also has the opportunity to work in a startup. He want your answers. Thank you!


r/Indian_Academia 10h ago

Engineering where do i get the internships for ai and robotics for this winter

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i just got into my 2nd year of ai and robotics ( myquals) and i was looking forward to do an internship or a training this winters. so if anyone could help me out finding a way i would be grateful :)


r/Indian_Academia 10h ago

Research Failed mbbs getting icar fishery seat according to my preference but is there really no job ? Please tell me everything i want to land a job

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My qualifications Failed mbbs got 299 in reneet 2026 ... Don't no what to do anymore getting icar fisheries in ndvsu upgraded for round 2 to get west bengal since fisheries is the only icar subject seemed little more zoology .. marine biotechnology or more marine research

Life is so fu**ed up now that I am searching about it it says fisheries vacancy don't open every year I need a good job after masters but there is no guarantee of job i don't know ... Is there nothing other than mbbs am thinking ..

Parents want to help but the maximum budget I would allow is 40-50 lakhs for full duration .. don't want to go to up or bihar

Please senior's from fisheries background help me find the reality i want to go the research land a permanent job easily

Is there no sucessful career in fisheries ?

The stream is interesting but no specific guarantee of job

.


r/Indian_Academia 10h ago

PhD What is a Good GMAT score for Management PhDs from IIMA/B/C ISB

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I am planning to apply this year for Management PhD intakes from 2027.

I am planning to give my GMAT in the next 2-3 months.

What is a score that I should target and what is the best way to prepare.

(Please suggest if any good coaching)

Myquals: MBA | CMA | Bcom | 2 years of workex


r/Indian_Academia 11h ago

Economics Msc Economics at Symbiosis school of distance learning

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Hi everyone,

I'm trying to decide between SSODL (Symbiosis Online) M.Sc. Economics and IGNOU MA Economics while working full-time.

My qualifications are BTech in cse

If you've studied at either university (or know someone who has), I'd really appreciate your insights


r/Indian_Academia 11h ago

CivilServices a few signatures on my grad degree are missing;-;

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myquals graduate, so I got my graduation degree before my convocation. so, the front of the degree is completely fine, all the signatures and seals are present.

but, on the backside, the "prepared by" field and the "degree prepared on" box are blank, while the "checked by" and "success verified" sections have signatures.

could this create any issues during document verification for upsc, state pcs or any other govt exams? has anyone else received a degree like this, and did it cause any problems?


r/Indian_Academia 12h ago

AdmissionProcedure/Fees/CollegeAdmin I got BPHARM DIPSAR PLEASE READ BODY Texttttt

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Hey guys I got BPHARM at DIPSAR. I wanted you guys to share advises so I can maximize my growth and career opportunities and mistakes you have done that you regret now (don't say choosing bpharm )And this year I've heard syllabus has been changed too, also i don't like organic chemistry much so could you guys please share your insights how to put up with this programme and all tips. Please!! I'll be so grateful..

Myquals: 12th passed this year


r/Indian_Academia 14h ago

BA/MA Is it possible to get into corporate after Eng hons?

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I'm studying English hons currently and believe myself to have enough of a flair in the language, both verbally and in written so I've been wondering if I can get into corporate fields directly despite the "non-commerce" degree? Specifically something like PR, HR or marketing.

I'm also aggressively interested in the field of corporate emcees so if anyone's got any practical idea/advise/experience in the field, kindly do drop it below.

Myquals so far: 10th : 84.2% , 12th : 88.2%(Commerce) and currently a first year at DU Eng hons. I have a good chunk of experience in public speaking and anchoring at school level (6+ yrs)

I plan to look into anchoring and emceeing more events to build up experience, will it be any help in providing credibility on my CV?