Hi everyone. I'm a 20-year-old student from India, and I'm honestly very confused about my education and career. I'm posting my complete academic history because I need practical advice from people who understand the Indian education system, college dropouts, gap years, online degrees and pursuing postgraduate education abroad.

I would really appreciate honest opinions, even if they're harsh. I don't want to keep making decisions that cost me time, money and opportunities.

1. My academic background

I completed my Class 12 with 54% in the science stream (PCM). My academic performance wasn't particularly good, and I've struggled with studying consistently for several years.

After Class 12, I wasn't completely sure what I wanted to do. I was interested in different things but didn't have a clear career plan. Looking back, I feel that I made some decisions without properly understanding what the degrees involved or whether they suited me.

1. My B.Sc. Physics situation

After HSC, I enrolled in FY B.Sc. Physics. I completed the first year and received the relevant NEP UG certificate, but I didn't continue with physics as a full degree.

I eventually realised that I wasn't particularly interested in pursuing physics academically or building a career that involved extensive mathematics and physics. However, this meant that I spent a year on a course that I ultimately didn't continue.

1. Engineering: the biggest financial and academic mistake I've made

After that, I joined first-year aerospace engineering. My decision was influenced by the fact that engineering seemed like a practical degree with career opportunities. However, I didn't properly consider whether I actually wanted to study engineering or whether I was suited to the curriculum.

I paid approximately ₹4 lakh in fees for the first year. The amount was non-refundable, which made the situation even more difficult.

I struggled with the course and realised that I wasn't interested in core Mechanical Engineering or Electronics-related fields. I also wasn't comfortable with the amount of mathematics and technical subjects involved.

I eventually stopped attending regularly and dropped out in practice after sem 1. I also had academic difficulties, including backlogs and missed examinations.

In retrospect, I should have researched the course much more carefully before taking admission. I know that engineering is not inherently a bad choice, but it wasn't the right choice for me.

The money spent, the year lost and the fact that I still didn't have a clear career direction made the situation worse.

1. The gap year and my struggles with studying

My academic journey hasn't been straightforward. Between changing courses, leaving engineering and figuring out what I wanted to do, I ended up with gaps and disruptions in my education.

I've also struggled with concentration, motivation, anxiety and depression. I've found it difficult to maintain a consistent study routine, and getting back into academics after a period of struggling has been challenging.

I'm not saying these difficulties excuse every decision I've made. I know that I need to take responsibility for my education. However, they are part of the reason my academic history looks the way it does.

My concern is that I'm falling behind people my age. I see others progressing through their degrees while I'm still trying to establish a direction.

I don't want to rush into another course merely because I feel behind, but I also cannot afford to keep changing degrees indefinitely.

1. Why I moved towards Psychology

Eventually, I became interested in Psychology. Compared with Physics and Engineering, it felt more aligned with my interests.

I explored BA Psychology and B.Sc. Psychology programmes and considered colleges in Mumbai, but got diagnosed with a mental health condition and had to take meds (still taking), so I had to take a gap year.I already struggle with depression and anxiety and am on medications for them as well.

I was particularly interested in the possibility of pursuing psychology at the undergraduate level and eventually completing a master's degree abroad.

I am going to turn 21 this year and am now studying in FYBA with Psychology as my major in Mumbai at a mid college

However, even after changing to Psychology, I have struggled academically. I still find it difficult to study consistently, memorise material and prepare for examinations. I am about to get ATKTs in all of my 7 subjects. I am worried that simply changing subjects will not solve the underlying problem.

The thing I find most confusing is that I can actually focus in class. I am able to pay attention to whatever the teacher is saying, follow the explanations and understand the material being taught. I don't feel that I have a problem understanding the concepts when they are explained to me. My main problem is that I cannot memorise answers and reproduce them properly in examinations because of my gap years. Even when I understand a topic, I struggle to remember the points and write satisfactory answers in the exam.

Because of this, I keep failing my exams, and it is making me lose interest in studying altogether. I have reached a point where I avoid studying because I already expect that I will fail anyway. I know this is becoming a vicious cycle: I don't study because I expect to fail, and then not studying makes it even more likely that I will fail. I don't want to continue like this, but I genuinely don't know how to get out of it.

Has anyone experienced something similar? What am I supposed to do when I can understand everything in class but cannot memorise answers for exams? Is this a problem with my study methods, memory, mental health or something else? How do I break this cycle and start passing my exams? I would really appreciate practical advice on what I should do next.

I want to know whether Psychology is a sensible choice for someone with my academic history and difficulties, or whether I am underestimating the amount of reading, memorisation, examinations and postgraduate education the field requires.

I understand that Psychology is not an easy escape from academics. I am trying to figure out whether I can realistically commit to it for the long term.

1. My main concerns

These are the questions I am struggling with:

1. Continuing Psychology: Given my HSC score of 54%, my previous academic difficulties and my current struggles with studying, is completing a BA in Psychology a sensible decision?
2. What would you do in my position? Would you focus entirely on the Psychology degree, add an online qualification, pursue practical skills and internships, or consider a different path altogether?

A little context about my situation

I come from a middle-class family, and the engineering fees were a significant financial loss. I don't want to make another expensive mistake. I also don't want to keep switching courses every year because I am uncertain about my future.

At the same time, I don't want to choose a career solely because it is easy to enter. I want something that can lead to stable employment and allow me to become financially independent.

I am aware that I need to improve my discipline and consistency. I am not expecting a degree to solve those problems for me. I am trying to make a decision that I can realistically follow through on.

If anyone has experienced an engineering dropout, a gap in education, a change from science to Psychology, or a similar situation, I would especially appreciate hearing about your experience.

Please be honest about what is realistic and what is not. I would prefer specific advice, relevant experience and concrete steps over generic reassurance.

myquals: FY BA sem 1 student

Thank you for reading this long post.

I'm a 2026 graduate currently living in Chennai and preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.

Sometimes, I feel like I'm starting UPSC too early at the age of 23, even though becoming a civil servant has been a long-term dream of mine. I genuinely want to enter the civil services someday.

But there's another side of my life that I don't know what to do with.

I chose a degree that I never really liked. My qualifications in an Allied Health Sciences course, and honestly, i didn't like it much

Now, I want to pursue a postgraduate degree in a field that genuinely interests me. More than anything, I've always dreamed of studying abroad, even if it's just for a one-year postgraduate course. I want to experience a different academic environment, explore new things, learn skills I've never been exposed to, and do internships related to my interests.

My biggest dream is to get into a university abroad through a fully funded scholarship.

But the problem is my parents.

They feel that I'm already 23 and that I'll be even older by the time I finish my postgraduate degree. Because of this, they don't want me to pursue this dream. Convincing them even to consider something like this feels like a huge challenge. And when it comes to finances, I know they won't be willing to support me financially.

I understand their concerns, but I also feel like there's so much I want to do with my life.

I want to accomplish something meaningful. I want to explore different opportunities, take internships, learn things beyond what I've already studied, and discover what I'm actually capable of doing. I don't want my entire life to be limited to the choices I made when I was younger.

But sometimes, I'm genuinely scared that I'll never get the opportunity to do any of these things.

I don't know where to start, whom to approach, or how to turn this dream into something realistic. I have so many thoughts and aspirations, but very few people around me with whom I can discuss them openly.

My social circle is quite small, and even among the few people I know, there aren't many who can listen to my dreams and offer genuine, thoughtful advice. I often feel lost because I don't even know whom to ask for guidance.

A part of me keeps hoping that somehow, I'll be able to go abroad and study in 2027. I don't know how realistic that is, especially when I need a fully funded opportunity and my parents aren't supportive of the idea.

But my heart really wants this.

Maybe these things sound small or ordinary to someone reading this. Maybe studying abroad for a year doesn't seem like such a big deal to others. But for me, this dream means so much more than just getting a postgraduate degree. It's about having the opportunity to explore, learn, experience something different, and finally do something I've genuinely wanted for myself.

I'm not writing this because I expect someone to solve all my problems.

I think I just want to hear from people who might understand this situation. If you've been through something similar, studied abroad on a full scholarship, faced opposition from your parents, or had to figure out your life without much guidance, I'd genuinely appreciate hearing about your experiences.

Even if you don't have all the answers, if reading this makes you want to share a little advice or perspective, please do.

I think I've been carrying all these thoughts and fears inside me for a long time, and writing them down has already made me feel a little lighter.

Thank you to anyone who took the time to read this.

I generally see people ranting how bad is PCB like having no career opportunities etc. but imo its actually the best stream if you are from somewhat well to do family like doctor is one profession which will never get replaced by AI in near future and will never face recession.

If you are lucky enough you can open your clinic and be free from job trap for rest of your life and continue to work till you DIE fearing no LAYOFFS and earn in big bucks after certain period of time.

While PCM only gives you so called "Wide Opportunities" only to work under someone else and have high chance to be jobless after your 40s. Like i am regretting taking PCM right now in 11th and have very bad anticipation about my future if i don't clear JEE.

Like even if you pass from mid medical college you will still be employable and can achieve success fairly while if you pass from mid tier engineering college your career is finished and one is gonna be unemployed for whole life due to AI.

Do you all agree with me. Can anybody suggest me how to pivot to medical stream if i am from pcm in 11th since changing streams is not possible now

"myquals":-11th pcm

Does your university email inbox receive unsolicited internship offers from companies or training institutes that aren’t affiliated with your college?
I’m researching this problem and trying to understand:
How frequently do you receive these emails?
Do they reach your primary inbox instead of spam?
Are they mostly unwanted promotions, paid training programmes, or suspicious offers?
Would you find a tool useful that flags these emails and explains why they might be questionable?
I’m interested in your actual experience, not promoting anything. Thanks!
My_qualifications

I'm talking about the "made admin of the assignment WhatsApp group and immediately introduced a communication policy" levels of power.

Or someone who created the shared PPT now referring to it as "my deck." Brother, we're all getting graded.

Doing my PGDM at IMI Kolkata has made the organisational behaviour side of college life especially entertaining. You learn about authority in class, then notice how much of it apparently comes with having edit access.

To be fair, I can't guarantee I'd remain humble if trusted with the classroom AC remote.

What's your college's most ridiculous example? Keep it anonymous. I want the lore, not a disciplinary hearing.

my_qualifications: B.Tech in ECE from an NIT and now pursuing my PGDM.

my_qualifications: BPT, MPT (Sports Physiotherapy), practicing clinician in Navi Mumbai.
I see a lot of frustrated BPT graduates and interns here feeling stuck with ₹15k–₹25k/month clinic salaries in India, thinking the only way to move abroad to countries like Australia is taking a massive ₹45–50 Lakh education loan for a 2-year Master's degree.

A lot of students don't realize that if you already hold a 4.5-year BPT from a recognized Indian university and have your State Council / IAP registration, you can directly apply for your Australian physiotherapy license from India through the APEP (Australian Physiotherapy Entry Pathway) conducted by the APC.

Here is how the reality of it actually works:
Step 1 (Eligibility Assessment): Document verification of your BPT curriculum and registration (~$1,145 AUD).

Step 2 (Written Assessment): A 120-MCQ clinical reasoning exam across 30 cases (~$2,300 AUD) that you can give right from India.

Step 3 (Capability Assessment): The final assessment before full registration.

The Catch (Why Indian students fail):
Because the Written exam costs ~₹1.25 Lakh per attempt, you cannot study for it the way we study for MUHS or Indian university exams. It does not ask you anatomical origins or electrotherapy dosages. It tests whether you can think like an independent Australian primary-contact practitioner—handling red flags, acute ward discharges, and patient-centered reasoning.

When I started my prep, I realized how huge the gap is between Indian college training and Australian clinical practice. I joined an Australian mentorship program because instead of just teaching theory for an exam,
Australian clinicians train your actual clinical reasoning 1-on-1—which is what helps you clear the assessments and actually get hired and survive in an Australian clinic.

If you are a final-year BPT, intern, or working physio who wants a genuine, realistic breakdown of whether your college qualifies, how much the pathway costs, and how to prepare without burning your parents' hard-earned money, drop a comment or DM me!

Before joining B-school, I genuinely thought I had my life somewhat figured out.

I had a plan. My first year would be about more than qualifications, it would be about learning, building skills, and figuring out which specialization suited me best. Then would come internships, industry exposure, networking, and eventually a decent placement. Five years down the line, I wanted to be in a position where I could look back and feel that joining B-school was the right decision.

It wasn't an unrealistic plan. At least, it didn't seem that way back then.

I entered B-school with the usual combination of excitement, ambition, and a slightly exaggerated belief in my ability to manage everything.

And then, three weeks happened.

Suddenly, there were assignments to complete, presentations to prepare, group discussions to participate in, people to meet, events to attend, and opportunities that seemed to demand attention before I had even figured out my daily schedule.

Every other day, I discovered something new that I apparently should be doing.

Someone was preparing for a case competition. Someone else was learning Excel or Power BI. Another person was talking about certifications, internships, networking, or building a LinkedIn profile that looked like they had already spent ten years in the corporate world.

And there I was, wondering whether I had actually understood everything taught in class that week.

At IMI Kolkata, I quickly realised that B-school isn't just about what happens inside the classroom. Conversations with classmates, group assignments, competitions, and campus activities all become part of the learning experience. There's always something happening, and there's almost always something else you could be doing.

The weird part wasn't that other people were doing well. I was genuinely happy to see people taking initiative.

The weird part was how quickly their progress started becoming a measure of my own.

I'd hear someone talk about their career goals and start questioning mine. I'd come across an opportunity and wonder whether I was making a mistake by not applying. I'd finish a productive day and still feel like I hadn't done enough because someone else seemed to have accomplished twice as much.

Somewhere along the way, B-school became less about following my plan and more about constantly checking whether I was falling behind someone else's.

And that was exhausting.

Nobody really prepares you for the mental juggling act that comes with the first few weeks of B-school.

You want good grades, but you also want practical exposure. You want to participate in competitions, but you don't want your academics to suffer. You want to network, but you also want genuine friendships instead of treating every conversation like a potential career opportunity.

And somewhere in between all this, you're expected to have fun and enjoy the experience.

Apparently, you're also supposed to get eight hours of sleep. That's probably the most unrealistic part of the entire MBA curriculum.

I've started noticing how easy it is to confuse being busy with actually making progress. Not every activity necessarily moves you closer to what you want. Sometimes, you participate in something because it's genuinely interesting. Other times, you do it because you're afraid that not participating will put you at a disadvantage.

The two can look exactly the same from the outside.

I think that's what has changed the most about how I look at my original five-year plan.

Earlier, I saw it as a roadmap. If I followed the steps properly, I assumed I'd eventually reach the destination.

Now, I'm beginning to understand that B-school is also about discovering destinations I didn't know existed.

You start discovering interests you hadn't seriously considered before. You realise that some of your strengths might be more useful in a different role than you initially imagined. You also begin to understand that the careers people talk about so confidently aren't always as straightforward as they sound.

I'm still ambitious. I still want to build a career I'm proud of and make the most of the opportunities available to me. But I'm slowly becoming more comfortable with the idea that I don't need to have every answer right now.

Maybe my five-year plan didn't fail after three weeks. Maybe it was simply a plan made by someone who hadn't yet experienced the environment he was planning for.

And perhaps the most useful thing B-school can teach me isn't how to follow that plan perfectly, but how to adapt when reality doesn't follow it.

I'm curious about people who've been through this already.

If you're currently pursuing an MBA or have graduated, how much did your original career plan change after joining B-school?

Did you end up working in the field you initially had in mind? Did you discover a completely different interest? Or did you spend your first semester feeling like everyone else had a secret instruction manual that somehow never reached you?

Because right now, I'm starting to suspect that the last one is a fairly universal B-school experience.

I graduated in 2025 with qualifications BE in computer science and since then havent landed any jobs in IT... I have been trained in React.js too and have made few projects for portfolio, but couldnt land a single interview even after applying alot. And now i have lost interest in IT jobs.

My interest is now shifted to fashion. I already know the basics as i took fashion designing an as optional subject in my 11th and 12th so i have always loved creating patterns and draping and making my own dresses. I even tried opening a small business where i sew handbags and pouches the way customers want them, but im very bad at marketting so i havent had any orders yet. I made this website where customers can design their bags in 3d and ill make it for them.

As im no longer interested in IT jobs, i wanna learn professional pattern cutting and drapping, and make heavy party gowns, etc. Which college/ institue in Hyderabad would be the best place to learn it professionally? And after learning, where and how to look for fashion jobs about pattern cutting/draping? I am also a little bit interested in learning clo3d and that is the technical part in the fashion world (i still love doing technical stuff).

I have done my reasearch and found some good colleges, Hamstech, Lakhotia. I dont really wanna go to NIFT because there no PG that meets my requirements and i dont wanna do another 4 years Bachelors. So if anyone is in Hamstech or Lakhotia could you please advice me. Or if anyone knows any other better colleges/institutes.

If the jobs in Fashion world is also saturated then i will just stay at home XD

Guys - I want to earn money from icai - what are ways apart from being a paper evaluator, exam centre visit etc ?. My qualifications are CA and CS with 11 years of experience

Bro is iit jam chem worth it even if u get in top iit IISER like i know u can always do phd but after masters job govt and private is there scope

Also I am doing bsc chem h from du North campus should I instead focus on govt exams but that is a dead end of I don't clear it and become a repeater

"qualifications"

okay so basically in 8th grade my top interests were- learning languages , i was really into traveling back then-japan,sk,china,vietnam- i INTESELY wanted to visit these countries-like literally yearning for it-still do- and i also was excited about science since i was going to be in high school- i was legit dreaming of performing experiments in chem. lab 💔- i was very excited to know how chemical reactions work etc. but ofc 9th wasn't like that infact we visited lab ONCE in 10th only.. 🥀by 10th i liked every subject- but things like- the tiny projection in our small intestine that help 'absorb' the food we eat, i was amazed when i got to know that from the birth till start of puberty, only follicular atresia occurs in a girls body, i was in love with nature when i saw a video of pollination in salvia--- really amazes me how nature makes everything workout so well and even this picture attached-- IDK GUYS I LEGIT GOT GOOSEBUMPS EVERY SINGLE TIME WHEN I REALISED THESE THINGS!!

also till 5th grade I was very insecure about Maths- bcz of my family and school overall- mainly they made me believe i was shitty at it**--** but i studied maths from 6th by yt online and i was able to understand everything. i got 83/100 in maths in 10th for your reference- i was satisfied anyways.

bcz of those fascinations above i mentioned and my deep sitted insecurity, i opted pcb-- not bcz wanted to be a doctor ( yes i really believed 'take whatever interests you!' people and didn't think carefully about what i'd do further 🤡 )

You see- i had no problem studying any subject.

However i always doubt if the interests i mentioned are what people call "interest/passion"- like i am not forcing it ryt? i mean my body wouldn't lie- i really get goosebumps when i see smthg like that.

IN SHORT I WANT SUCCESS STORIES OF ANY PEOPLE YK OR IF YOU URSELF HAVE ACHIEVED IT DESPITE BEING FROM PCB- (no doctor) BACKGROUND. ALSO GIVE ME IDEAS EXPERIENCED PEOPLE OUT THERE--help me make a decision for my career path (a rough idea atleast..?)

( qualifications : 95.2% in 10th and rn i'm still a kid in 12th 🥀)

Hello everyone myquals - i am ba psychology semester 1 student .....i joined my college in mid September so half of my syllabus which is going to come in my mid term examination (starting from 20th November ) haven't studied by me ....and i have following subjects Foundation of psychology, social psychology, communication, values and ethics, English and self enhancement .....i genuinely need help regarding how should i proceed to study can anyone ( any senior) suggest me resources to study especially video lectures......please please please help me out

I'm an Indian student currently living in Malaysia, my qualifications is that I am currently doing A-Levels in Bio, Chem, Physics, Maths and Further Maths. My exams finish in May/June 2027, and I'm considering studying CS in India as well as abroad.

Since I'd potentially have to wait until JEE 2028, I'm wondering:

Is taking a gap year to prepare for JEE worth it?

How well does the A-Level syllabus overlap with JEE Main and Advanced?

Would I be eligible for JEE and admission to IITs/NITs with international A-Levels?

How would you compare a good IIT/NIT with a good UK or Singaporean CS university?

Would love to hear from anyone who's been in a similar situation or has advice on which route makes more sense. Thanks!

Im 20M, myquals I have three gap years after 12th class i passed out in 2024. I dropped out of two colleges,because of my severe mental issues i couldnt continue to attend them , and both of them were affiliated to same university. The first college i didnt gave any exam there and left it and they gave me no fees and withdrawal certificate and then in the second college i took admission and gave the 1st semester exams and then i left it again and the college gave me withdrawal certificate. Now i feel better and i wanna guve cuet 2027 for du and get into a good college, but i wanna know that do i need to get inter university migration certificate from the affilaited university or my 12th class migrarion certificate from digilocker and do i need any other documents

Please help and guide me , because i need to stay stress free and keep my documents in check

Thanks for help:):)

I want to know what I should do after qualifying for JRF in Commerce. My qualifications are good. Like I have scored around 72% in Classes 12, graduation, and postgraduation, and I secured a 9.8 CGPA in Class 10. I qualified for UGC NET in February 2024 and later cleared JRF.

Initially, I applied to state universities in Bihar, but the admission process took around 10–11 months, and eventually, my name did not appear on the selection list.

I have also applied to colleges, but they seem to prefer candidates with prior teaching experience.

At this point, I am confused about what to do next. Should I pursue a PhD, focus on getting a teaching job, or explore other career opportunities? After clearing JRF, I expected to have better opportunities, but the admission process has been exhausting and discouraging. As i am the elder one, i need to be financially secure as soon as possible.

I would genuinely appreciate any suggestions or guidance from people who have faced a similar situation.

I am someone who wants to move out of India and do a Masters and then PhD in History, but I am a 3rd year Electrical Engineering student.

My main concern is that is there even a country that will allow me to do this without any history background? I am trying to write research papers and maybe even get one published. But do I stand a chance?

myquals: Passed school in CBSE Board, Currently in 3rd year of Electrical Engineering

Hey everyone,

myquals : I am a Mech Engg. grad and registered for the Tata Motors(GAT) drive on Oct 2. I gave the online test on Oct 7, got the interview invite on the night of Oct 8, and appeared for the interview on Oct 9.

My experience was kind of weird. The interview was delayed by almost 2.5 hours. When it finally started, they didn’t ask a single thing from my resume or core mechanical topics. They just asked some basic Excel formulas, mentioned that the role would be vendor management related, and asked if I was okay with the Pune location. I just said a simple, clean "yes" to all their questions. The whole thing barely lasted 4 to 5 minutes max. I thought this hiring would be faster since it's under the NATS framework, though there was no official opening listed on the NATS portal itself. I applied through a direct link shared on LinkedIn, which I guess most people used.

It has been over two weeks since my interview on Oct 9 and I haven’t received any updates. I know a few candidates who applied for the Sanand (Gujarat) location have already received their medical and background verification (BGV) emails from vendors like QuantumCorp.

I wanted to know if anyone else—especially from core branches like Mechanical or Automobile—who interviewed for the Pune location (or any other location) has received a medical check or BGV email yet?

If you are in the same boat or have any updates, please comment or connect!

myquals- cbse 11th grader

hey everyone, im an 11th grader hoping for admission in Indian liberal art universities. to expand my profile, i have decided to go the BuildUp Squad Internship, primarily because of the Global exposure they claim to offer.

The fees for this program is INR 35,000 + GST. As its such a hefty amount, i asked them whether I would be getting to know the project details before making the payment. To which, they straight up declined, providing the reasoning that they need the confirmed students and their course preferences before they recruit the company and finalise on the project. Seemed sensible from their end, but also seems a bit fishy to me.

So, to anyone who has had any experience with BuildUp Global by Arya Diwase,

1. How would you rate your experience? I'm aware that her other programs are more expensive than the one I stated, would you term them as a scam?

2. Do they actually offer that level of "Global exposure" which they claim to?

3. To someone who has been part of the Squad Internship in the earlier cohorts, are the companies which we work with actually credible? on both college /job resumes?

4. Lastly, would you consider it a worth of money? How useful are they for college applications?

Hi everyone! I’m applying to FLAME University for the BBA program and wanted to ask students who have applied or been admitted about the Statement of Purpose (SOP).

Could anyone who has applied share the three SOP questions they received, or explain what each question was asking? I’d also really appreciate tips on what makes an SOP stand out and what the admissions team looks for.

My qualifications: Currently in class 12 cbse , commerce without maths got 83% (predicted) in my half yealrys and i did a markering internship
learned skills and then 2 weeks later used those skills to help my brothers company create an online presence and yeah

my_qualifications-master of engineering from usa.

So I received an equivalence certificate from ugc for my ME degree from usa.I got the certificate but they have misspelled degree name.The certificate says master of science instead of master of engineering.

I have appealed but it's been more than 2 months and they have still not given the revised certificate.

I can continue to wait but I'm looking to apply for phd programs for next summer to iits and iisc bangalore and I'm afraid that the admission department will reject my equivalence certificate because of the typo.

Does anyone have any idea how strict admission committees are regarding these type of issues.?

I was thinking of applying for SRFP 2027, but It needs LOR and getting the LOR is a bit problem because my CGPA is just average and if I somehow didn't get selected then it will be embarrassing. Can I continue without LOR?

Qualifications: BTech CHE

Hey everyone! This is my first Reddit post, and I genuinely need some advice.

my_qualifications: 12th PCB, NEET dropper, currently pursuing 1st-year B.Sc. Biotechnology .

I took a drop for NEET last year but couldn't clear it, so I decided to switch to biotechnology.

But honestly, I'm still stuck on NEET. My parents and relatives keep questioning my decision, and sometimes I wonder if I should give it another try.

I always imagined myself in a good medical college, enjoying campus life and having a clear future. But now I'm studying at a university in my hometown, following the same routine every day, with little exposure and no clarity about career opportunities or job security.

I'm constantly worried about whether I've made the wrong decision.

Should I give NEET another chance or focus on biotechnology? Has anyone been through something similar? I'd really appreciate your advice.

I am a student in class 12 science PCB cbse, im planning on applying to St Xaviers ahm for the year 2027-2028

What are my chances to get into the college if i score around 75-80 percentage in my boards examinations? I checked the critieria for the merit but i cant find the cut off anywhere. Ive heard that you need to score like above 90-95 to get in, which is...alot to say the last aha (out of my league)

Would really appreciate it if someone would answer this and help
myquals

PLS HELP ME!!

Hello , so I am a fresher and 21 Years old. I work as GDS (Department of Posts) and am preparing for competitive exams . I don't get all day for preparation. So I need help as I am going to appear for rrb exams .my MBT prelims mocks marks are coming like 72(moderate)-77/78 (easy). But when I am going to give mocks from online platforms like adda247/testbook, I mean their own mocks. I stuck to 70, sometimes 74 , even drop to 64. (Worst 54 once).I need some tips for increasing speed in calculation. I have improved a little but not much. Reasoning easy /moderate okay. But I stuck at their mocks. I don't know why. Specially I take too much time alphanumeric series, ALPHABETS SERIES. Quant WORD problems if lengthy I get stuck and Specially WRONG NUMBER SERIES .

AS I GET ONLY NIGHT AND EVENING FOR PREPARATION I NEED SOME GUIDANCE HOW TO PRACTICE SPECIFICALLY THESE SECTIONS OF QUANT AND REASONING AS I HAVE NO ONE TO GUIDE . PLS HELP. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.

(P.s: I'm from WestBengal. And cut off for rrb is tremendously high).Need Help In Preparation For Upcoming RRB Clerk Preparation.

my_qualifications : Bsc in Computer Science from SXC Calcutta.

So I’m nearing the end of my 5th sem of my_qualifications BCom at a Tier 2 private university, and I want to become a CA, but I haven’t started preparing yet. I also have to complete an internship to get my degree, and since I’m on a free scholarship, I have the option to choose either a 3-year regular BCom or a 4-year BCom Honours.

I’m confused about what to do. Should I opt for the 3-year degree and focus on CA prep, or continue with the 4-year Honours while preparing for CA alongside it?

Would love some genuine advice and suggestions on which option would be better for my career.