I'm a 28F from a tier-3 engineering college, and I've been working as a software engineer for the last 5 years. I currently earn around 18 LPA, so objectively I know I'm doing okay.

But I often feel like I'm lagging behind when I'm around people from IITs or people who are exceptionally smart.

It's not even about coding or academics. For example, my ex was from an IIT. Through him, I learned things I didn't even know existed, like writing resumes in LaTeX. The way he approached problems, learned new things, and thought about everyday topics felt very different from mine.

It's not just career-related either. Even the books, movies, TV series, or random topics they discuss often make me realize I've never even heard of them.

Sometimes it makes me wonder whether I'm simply not intelligent enough, or whether I just didn't work hard enough at the right time in life.

The confusing part is that when I interact with friends from backgrounds similar to mine, our way of thinking and approaching things feels much more alike. So I keep wondering if this difference is because of the environment these people grow up and study in, or if I'm just romanticizing IIT and putting it on a pedestal.

For those of you who've studied at IITs or have worked closely with IITians:

Is there really a different culture or atmosphere that shapes the way people think?

Or is this just confirmation bias because I've met a few impressive people?

If you've felt behind intellectually, how did you bridge that gap?

I'm genuinely open to criticism if you think I'm looking at this the wrong way. I just want to understand whether this feeling is real or mostly in my head.

Hi everyone,

I'm a recent Computer Science graduate from India, and honestly, I'm feeling quite lost right now.

I graduated without getting placed, and over the past few months I've realized that my technical skills aren't strong enough to confidently crack software interviews. I know this is something I need to improve, but I'm unsure whether I should continue investing months into development or focus on a different path.

Recently, I've also started preparing for government exams (SSC and similar exams). but lately I've been losing confidence in that path as well due to the uncertainty surrounding government recruitment. Now I'm unsure where to invest my time.

A few questions for people who've been in a similar situation:

1. If you graduated without strong technical skills, how did you eventually get your first job?
2. Is the IT market really improving for freshers, or is it still as difficult as it seems?
3. If you had to start from scratch today, what would you prioritize?
4. Has anyone here switched from IT preparation to government exams (or vice versa)? Was it worth it?

I'm not looking for sympathy just honest opinions from people who've experienced this or have seen others go through it.

Thanks in advance.

Hello seniors . I am currently preparing for JEE because I don not have any specific interests as such and since engg is a versatile career I want to figure it out during my btech I have a few questions abt engg if u could kindly answer:

Since everyone is now blindly choosing CSE nowadays it has become supersaturated also the recent layoffs have me worried. I as a student never had any good interest towards computers and coding but electronics mechatronics civil etc interest me . So how is the scope for these branches in India? I want to work here instead of being SDE/ coder etc.

Also most engineers are settled in places like Bangalore, Gurugram etc. but I do not want to live in these Tier 1 cities, rather would live a quiet life in Tier 2/3. Is that possible?

How viable is it nowadays to get a J1/green card visa after doing Btech? is it only possible at FAANG? Also Im okay with having PR of other countries like canada, aus or germany etc so how it is possible through btech?

Also what is a actually lasting career within scope of engg like a stream whose value grows with age, allows u to work upto 50-60 age etc. and which have job security......

I know in the comments most ppl would just tell me to study work hard but I need to know what I am working towards and gain clarity yk.......

Hi everyone,
I’m in a unique situation and would really appreciate some guidance from anyone who has experienced this or knows PW’s admission process.
I passed Class 12 in 2025.
I’m planning to join PW Vidyapeeth’s offline 2-year NEET classroom program (11th + 12th) targeting NEET 2028.
The admissions team confirmed that I can join this 2-year batch.
I also plan to appear for the PWSAT to get a scholarship.
My question is:
Since I’ll be studying the 11th + 12th course from the beginning, can I take the PWSAT based on the Class 10 syllabus instead of the dropper/Class 12 syllabus? Has anyone who already passed Class 12 been allowed to do this?
I’m looking for answers from people who have actually taken admission or confirmed this with PW. Please avoid guesses.
Thanks!

I want to do btech

But family think in btech there is no career and stability

What you think

What is reality

Most people think GPS is only for Google Maps, but it also provides precise timing used by telecom networks, power grids, banking, aviation, and other critical infrastructure.

India has recently begun deploying a White Rabbit based timing network to reduce dependence on satellite based timing. That made me wonder:

* If GPS signals across India were unavailable for 24 hours, which sectors would actually be affected first?

* Would the biggest problem be navigation, or would timing dependent infrastructure become a larger issue after backup clocks begin drifting?

* Where do you think India's biggest vulnerabilities still lie, and are projects like White Rabbit enough to improve resilience?

Sources 👇🏼

1.)What is GPS ?

https://www.geotab.com/blog/what-is-gps/

2.)White Rabbit technology in india

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-rolls-out-white-rabbit-tech-to-secure-indian-standard-time-network-what-it-means/articleshow/132485935.cms

3.) Accurate Precision in Power grid

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0263224125004294

4.) Precision Farming

https://www.sony-semicon.com/en/products/lsi-ic/gps/blog/20260318.html

I am a 17 year old pcb student I have taken drop this year...my neet score was 350.I didn't study that well because I was an ISC student so..ncert books were not done well . I didn't fill the cuet exam therefore have to take a drop...to try one more time

Can u guys give some good career options like neet is plan A but now I should have other plans as well

Hey, i am soon going to start my first year, from how much i have researched, i got to know about the bad state of job markets and companies wanting to hire experienced individuals. I wanted to ask that, is getting an internship (unpaid) possible just after my 1st year if i have some good beginner level projects and good knowledge of basic skills? (I have already learned how to use git, and basics to intermediate level of python, javascript and just started to learn about APIs) Would really appreciate it if someone would recommend some great skills to build during my first year🙂

i mean..are you agreeing with the number of engineers used to require earlier will be minimal or will decrease coz of automation as people are saying earlier it is used to be 60-70 people require for a particular project or role in company will eventually decrease to 20-25 …