r/Indian_Academia 15h ago

Career 21 F 3rd drop,please someone guide me for career

43 Upvotes

My-qualifications is 12th pass out with pcmb. Took 3 drops for neet but couldn't make it. I have scored 325 marks in neet and dont wanna take drops anymore.Also i have 49 marks in maths. Can someone suggest me some fields also non medical fields please.


r/Indian_Academia 7h ago

AdmissionProcedure/Fees/CollegeAdmin can someone help me regarding my higher education

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hi everyone, i am a student my qualifications is that i am a student of 12th standard(pcb) from cbse in this batch 2025-26 ,i got a compartment in chemistry (still got 66% with it),
i decided to get a bachelor's degree in biotechnology ,then honors or master's ,but as days are passing its getting very hard to decide what can i really do. My uncle told me to take a drop and prepare for NEET 2026 and if i don't qualify then i either get a bachelors degree in agriculture or nursing. but both the options feels useless for me because i dont want to waste my 1 year in this thing.
Then with all these confusion i really got my brain erase everything because every option like BACHELORS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY, OR AGRICULTURE, OR NURSING feels useless to me
Can anyone help me for this situation..actually i was forced to take PCB in 11th standard and now i want to leave this medical field and i am thinking of doing BBA from a tier 3 college and then doing MBA from any tier 2 or 1 institute if possible.
Anybody experienced or knowledgeable person help me choosing which will be a good choice for me. Should i risk it and get in the management field or continue with the medical or pharma field. Because its 21 july already i have my compartment exam on 28 july and already many colleges are closing admissions or seats are getting full for any courses .
I would be glad if anybody helps me get out of this loop i am in from past month
(please ignore my english grammar or my way of writing actually i just made account on reddit and i dont really know how and where to post)


r/Indian_Academia 14h ago

Career I am 23 f and need a career advice about what to pursue

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Ok so I am a 23 F I completed my 12th in 2022 and then my qualifications are plain bsc from a college and got 64 percent marks . I was great in studies after class 10th I flunked bad in corona in my 11 12 and entrance exam then my graduation this whole crash down in my career snatched everything from me. My mother and my brother is very disappointed in me they thrash me verbally . I lost my confidence to do anything in my life. I am lost scared unable to study fully distracted or burnt out I have no idea what to do. Now there are 2 career options that I have first is doing bsc nursing from my state I dont care private or government but this course. And next is joining UPDELED COURSE that is diploma in elementary education and then cracking tet for job. And third is bank exam preparation. As I have mentioned i have zero confidence at all I dont know what to do with my career how to be stable in life what to do where to go. Can someone please please give me an advice ? Please suggest me something hear out my problem is am seriously soo much tensed. I need help badly.


r/Indian_Academia 11h ago

Career I 20F need some good career advice (Honest op's)

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I am 20F, myquals Final year BSc Lifesciences (Microbiology, Zoo and CS) final year student. I dont know what to do next? I dont like lab or research and i chose it to pursue academia but now ive realized its a long path ahead till PhD while getting paid peanuts and my parents financial condition is very bad rn and idk what to do. Should i study for neet alongside my BSc or attempt CAT but i wont get ABC woth no work exp. I belong to a tier 3 town so im doing my BSc from local govt college.

Give me advice pls and also tell me ways to start earning fast that pays well too..


r/Indian_Academia 9h ago

AdmissionProcedure/Fees/CollegeAdmin 3rd Year B. Tech Civil (9+ CGPA, Tier 2). Completely lost, losing hope, and don't know what career path to take.

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my_qualifications: 3rd Year B .Tech Civil Engineering student at a Tier 2 college with a 9+ CGPA.

Hi everyone,

I am in my early 20s and currently a 3rd-year student. Mentally, I am completely lost. I feel like I’m stuck in a dark tunnel with no light at the end, constantly anxious about my future.

To be honest, I feel like I’m only good at studying. If someone gives me academic material, I absorb it like a sponge and clear exams, but I feel like I’m average at everything else and lack practical direction.

Here is my situation:

  • The Problem with Civil: I do not like the civil engineering career path. The job profiles offered by PSUs, ESE, and private firms do not appeal to me, and I find the field too risky. While I could prepare for the GATE exam, I have no genuine interest or passion for it.
  • The Tech Pivot Attempt: Because I wanted out of civil, I tried moving into tech. I started with web development, but I got stuck in "tutorial hell." Whenever I faced a coding problem, I immediately relied on AI (ChatGPT/Gemini) instead of problem-solving on my own.
  • The Cycle of Quitting: After web dev, I tried jumping into Blockchain. I realized I have a terrible pattern: I start with huge enthusiasm, but I get stuck, lose motivation, and quit halfway through. I haven't been able to finish a single domain properly.

Right now, I don't even know if a tech career suits me because I don't feel a genuine passion for it. I am stuck in a loop of starting, stopping, and panicking.

At this point, I am just looking for stability. I am open to looking for any job, irrespective of the domain, as long as it gets me on a stable path after graduation.

  • How do I break out of this loop of quitting things halfway?
  • Given my academic background but lack of interest in Civil/Core Tech, what other alternate career paths or non-tech corporate roles (like analytics, consulting, or management) should I look into?
  • If you’ve been in this exact spot during engineering, how did you find your way out?

I would love to hear your honest advice and opinions. Thank you so much.


r/Indian_Academia 10h ago

Career Private Bds or bsc agriculture hons from a good gov college?

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My qualifications- 93% in 10th and 88% in 12th pcb

2nd neet dropper couldnt score well in Neet

Should i opt for private bds (total fee- around 14lakh ) or bsc agriculture hons from gbpuat (gov college) (total fee-2-3lakh)

I like biology related feilds so both are in accordance with my interest.

Which one would be a better choice if i want to gain financial independence as soon as i can.

Primary reason for bds-

  1. employment is in your hand can start your own clinic

  2. Wont be completely jobless after graduation atleast can earn 20k

Primary concern-

  1. Oversaturation- even if i start my own clinic put in the investment not sure if i will make enough money to sustain a good enough lifestyle

  2. Read that even mds wont help you get much money as tooth extractions etc can be done by bds graduates and other serious stuff people prefer mbbs md?

  3. Dont want to get trapped in a career which wont pay well even after working hard

Primary reason for bsc agriculture hons-

  1. Fabm programs offered by IIM.

  2. Other gov vacancies for bsc agri grads

  3. Further research, teaching etc are options

Primary concern for bsc agriculture hons-

  1. Its just a bsc degree afterall. Jobs after just graduation are nil

  2. Dont want to get trapped in a constant cycle of exams

  3. Gov vacancies or govt jobs seats are very less and have huge competition.

To some extent i do plan on doing an mba after graduation.

Which one should i choose

Bds or bsc agri hons

The constant intake of information and people calling every feild bad/no scope have made me feel very pessimistic.i look forward to your guidance and insights🙏🏻


r/Indian_Academia 5h ago

Career 24F bcom graduated took drops, need good career advice

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qualifications - graduated

Hii, i am 24F bcom graduated took 1 drop before college because of covid so completed grad in 2025 now it is going to be my 2nd drop i am preparing for upsc and also cuet pg for jnu ma in pol sci.

I am extremely under confident, scared, confused and concerned about my life. My school mates are going to get there jobs very soon some even got good placements but i really can't see where my life is leading today my mother said " ab tk toh khud kamana chahiye tha" she is right but it made my heart drop i really have no idea what am i even doing i am sooo late for job with these drops i don't know if i will ever get a job or not that to with just bcom degree. Being 24 not earning is already a big problem.

I really want to know if going to jnu will help or any other career option i should try?


r/Indian_Academia 3h ago

Other Pcb student , what should I do bsc agriculture / bsc biotechnology/ btech biotechnology .

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Myquals 12th pass


r/Indian_Academia 4h ago

Career 12th commerce graduate working as cabin crew-want to leave aviation,what are my options?

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my qualifications are mentioned above and im 22f.

I’m done with this career therefore thinking about my future and what comes along with it

I had commerce stream for context and am open to any and every ideas/advice that you might have for me

fyi, this is a part of my research so please be understanding and thanks!


r/Indian_Academia 20h ago

Career If MBA graduates from IIM ABC earn 35 LPA with just 3/4+2 compared to doctors who earn 24-30 LPA after 12 years,why does NEET have 25L aspirants and CAT only 3L

19 Upvotes

My_qualifications

10th:92% ICSE

I have chosen PCB in dummy school HSC and it allows me to take maths in 12th and replace it with bio

and idk what to do either do NEET or go for BBA in SSCBS then MBA

Income wise MBA beats MBBS but I am wondering why so less aspirants?

Do i not know something about management consultant which orthers know???

Why so much crowd for becoming a dr then???

Source:CHATGPT+perplexity

I genuinely want to know


r/Indian_Academia 8h ago

Career Can I take drop or should I join any university?

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in past i have already failed class11th twice my_qualifications class12th pcm 65% . Nowi feel iam not ready with university level studies btw i did not studied 6,7,8,9,10th class properly and i feel that iam weak in english communication and writing and also i feel that iam weak in maths ..and foundation can i take drop for self improvement ? Can i take drop for self improvement after class12th pcm ? iam 18now

Or should I join any university immediately?


r/Indian_Academia 8h ago

AdmissionProcedure/Fees/CollegeAdmin Can I take drop after class 12th pcm ? Plz reply someone reply

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Can I take drop after class 12th pcm ? Plz reply if you have mercy 🙏😭

in past i have already failed class11th twice my_qualifications class12th pcm 65% . Nowi feel iam not ready with university level studies btw i did not studied 6,7,8,9,10th class properly and i feel that iam weak in english communication and writing and also i feel that iam weak in foundation can i take drop for self improvement ? Can i take drop for self improvement after class12th pcm ? iam 18now

Or should I join any university immediately?


r/Indian_Academia 11h ago

MBA_Entrance_Exams B.Sc. Zoology student considering an MBA—is doing a BDS first just for an MBA/Healthcare management worth the detour?

3 Upvotes

My qualifications:
I gave neet this year and scoring enough to get a dental college.
My ultimate goal is to get an MBA ( potentially healthcare).
However I am also considering doing BDS and then go for MBA
but is a 5 year degree massive waste of time if I don’t have any intention of practicing clinical dentistry.


r/Indian_Academia 12h ago

Commerce Does BA programme Commerce + Economics have no prospects?

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For context, I am from a humanities background and I did not want to major in humanities/social science disciplines, I’ll be going for mba and I wanted to be acquainted with commerce a little and study economics as well, although since I don’t have a math background I’m not confident in majoring in it so I’ll be minoring it it.

I understand that this course does not have the same edge as hons (I wasn’t eligible for them anyway) and I didn’t want bcom prog too; so I’m not expecting campus placements but I will study hard to maintain a good CGPA and prepare for mba entrances to appear for them in my third year - I also want to build a good profile with internships and live projects too. I’ve seen an overwhelming amount of negative discourse online about this course which has disturbed me deeply and I feel quite lost.

I had a word with a professor of the commerce department of the college I’ll be pursuing this course at and she said that university of Delhi has restructured this course and it’ll be broader like disciplines such as economics, mathematics and even psychology. We’ll be able to pick a Discipline Specific elective (DSE) in a specialisation in third year.

Advice and guidance are welcome. Thanks in advance.

Myquals


r/Indian_Academia 7h ago

Science/B.Sc/M.Sc What path to take if I want persue wildlife conservationist and a wildlife biologist

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myquals

10th 92%

12th 83%

Neet 483

I want a job where i can travel and be on feild researching and conserving many animals

Future aim is to leave india also

Please help with colleges and a pathway in that matter


r/Indian_Academia 8h ago

AdmissionProcedure/Fees/CollegeAdmin Can I take drop after class 12th pcm ? Plz reply if you have mercy 🙏😭

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in past i have already failed class11th twice my_qualifications class12th pcm 65% . Nowi feel iam not ready with university level studies btw i did not studied 6,7,8,9,10th class properly and i feel that iam weak in english communication and writing and also i feel that iam weak in foundation can i take drop for self improvement ? Can i take drop for self improvement after class12th pcm ? iam 18now

Or should I join any university immediately?


r/Indian_Academia 8h ago

Career 21F Chemistry Graduate Confused About Career After Graduation

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my_qualifications: B.Sc. Chemistry Graduate

Hello i am a chemistry graduate ..Thinking what should I do next ..whether I should take ssc banking or any other govt exam prep ..or opt for 2 yrs of masters and go to the teaching line ..Like giving UGC NET ..I want to be independent and start earning early ..so I am confused right now which way I should go ..Anyone your suggestions will help me a lot ..I have given CUET PG but didn't go well .Is going to a private uni for masters in chemistry good ? Please help me out..


r/Indian_Academia 20h ago

Science/B.Sc/M.Sc 21 yr old. I really need help please. Failures after failures. I'm stuck. Please help. What should I choose?

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I'm 21F. I had passed 12th in 2023. I had taken 2 full drops for NEET preparation. I couldn't get gmc. I scored better in bio than physics comparatively. But I have always been interested in physics and math than biology. I want to be a theoretical physicist, but I'm not sure what to do.

I'm right now in 2nd year 3rd sem BSc CBZ (3 year)in an average private college( doesn't really have a very good reputation). I have heard that a few institutes like TIFR allows students from non physics background into integrated PhD Theoretical physics. Is this true in reality or is it only on paper? I don't know if I should continue doing BSc CBZ and self learn physics and math or should I restart from 1st year BSc PCM right now?

( I had math (pcmb) in 11&12 )

If I have to restart, I have to waste 1 year again and also they don't teach much in our college, we also have some other subjects to study that would waste alot of my time. I'm eligible for TIFR GS in dec 2027. I have forgot alot of 11&12 math and some stuff in phyiscs. I'm really feeling depressed.

I'm struggling alot mentally( from OCD and depression). My counting ocd had caused trouble while I was preparing for NEET. It feels a little better now, but it's still there. Please help....

myquals

10th - 98%

12th- 84% (PCMB)


r/Indian_Academia 18h ago

Career What should I pivot into after biotechnology?

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myquals: biotech engg 4th year

My acads are good 9cg, 90% in 10th and 12th. I don't like biology or MBA. What are some good fields I can pivot into. I really love working with computer and technology and more logical work. I like doing DSA in my free time but not competitively tbh. I hate dealing with people.

Rn I am doing data analyst intern in an MNC, it's fine but I want have a better career. Don't wanna do this long term.

Which fields are good for me to switch into?


r/Indian_Academia 13h ago

Career 18 and idk what to study. My parents wanted me to do engineering but I got rejected from clgs as I scored only 53%(PCMC) in 12th. I got few offers for BCA. I'm confused please helps me.

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I'm good in English and social but suck in PCMC. I studied PCMC cuz my parents forced me to study.

"myquals" PCMC


r/Indian_Academia 9h ago

AdmissionProcedure/Fees/CollegeAdmin Urgent helpp for college addmission in govt uni?

1 Upvotes

Myquals 12th with pcb 88%

I gave gbpuat entrance. Rank 1585.

I have very less chances of getting normal seat

How to get paid seat in gbpuat pantnagar???

Please help me out


r/Indian_Academia 15h ago

Science/B.Sc/M.Sc Is Amity uni any good for BSc/B Pharma courses?

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myquals: 10th- 98%, 12th- 85%

I have an okayish chance of getting BSc at PU or DU, but will have to wait for later rounds. So basically, the universe could play a real bad joke on me and I could lose seats at both. Which is why my parents are asking to take up a "backup" which happens to be B Pharm at Amity. I'm not interested in B Pharm at all, but my parents are in the industry and this is a field they know a lot about. According to them, the world has ended since I didn't clear NEET and now I need to take up a degree so that I don't end up on the streets. I am very interested in research, gave IAT but missed by 10 marks at most. I was looking for equivalent career choices, and if only as a "backup", Amity also has a genetics course. Is it any good?

Are there any better private universities, that are for sure better? I know Amity has a bad reputation but I'm sure it's not like every kid ends up unemployed, or has ​crazy money (I do not)? I saw their facilities and stuff and it's crazy to me that their students are so not interested in academics at all. ​In somewhat of a disparate comparison, government institutes can be so bad but still have many passionate kids.

I could maybe even do a partial drop at this uni to give IAT/NEST next year, is that feasible? And is it feasible if I fight with my parents and convince them for the genetics degree instead of B Pharm?


r/Indian_Academia 22h ago

Career I need serious guidance helpppppppppppppppppp

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Qualifications- Im a PCB passed student in 2025, took a drop year for neet preparation as you all might’ve been already aware what happened this year..i got fked in re-neet. I literally have no other option rn but to choose some other course in medical field that has so no scope in it (anything in medical field except mbbs is career s**cide) my parents want me to take one more drop and prepare for NIOS and give 12th again next year in april.

im loosing my mind rn. Im looking to get admission in CSE bridge courses in ANY university even if its tier 3…can someone please help me out with this
1. Are there still any Universities that are accepting new admission
2. Does that university provide Bridge Course in B.tech computer science


r/Indian_Academia 12h ago

AdmissionProcedure/Fees/CollegeAdmin Urgent. Colleges which I can apply for BPT without entrance exams

1 Upvotes

qualifications class 10th with 81.4%sub and 12th with 75.6% .


r/Indian_Academia 12h ago

CSE/ECE Confused about my future. Need some advice and guidance

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Myquals: BE.CSE, final year.

I am 21M with an average cgpa. I have no real projects, skills, knowledge. I have no interest in full stack and SDE. I have little interest in AI/ML but I heard the job sector for AI/ML engineer, data analyst are very hard for freshers. I don't know what to do next. Any guidance is appreciated.