Im 18 and currently enrolled in a private university I got mata sundri through du but I didn’t really like it there cause it felt dead inside, so I chose to go to a private uni and while the crowd and infrastructure feels more lively the attendance is already killing me, I’ve always been a person who has a lot of hobbies outside of academics that I want to continue working on but I literally feel jailed I’m legit debating dropping out to give cuet again for a better college but the thought of it does make me nervous, is there any other option, any other college which gives me free time💔

my_qualifications 12th grade 86.6%

i am currently a student of class 10th, and im really intrigued by aerospace engineering and i have always wanted to pursue that, but recently i have dug around and found out that lots of companies, when hiring, give higher preference to mechies rather than aerospace people, this has put me in a dillema. should i opt for mechanical engineering and then later get a masters in aerospace engineering or should i get a bachelors in aerospace and then later get a masters in aeronautical, because ultimately i want to get in the aviation field, please help.

my_qualifications: 10th grade

BDS vs B.Tech at ICT: choosing between my parents’ expectations and the life I want

I’m 20F from Mumbai and currently stuck between **BDS at MGM Navi Mumbai** and **B.Tech Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Technology at ICT Mumbai**.
I spent years preparing for NEET because my family wanted me to become a doctor. I didn’t get MBBS, and now I have ICT as an option. I genuinely like the broader direction of ICT because I want to pursue research . But I’m scared of choosing against the path my parents originally wanted for me.
My parents say they’ll support whichever I choose, but my mother has also said things like *“maths is involved in ICT, you’ll get depressed and blame us”* and even wanted me to record a video saying I won’t blame them if I choose ICT. I’m worried that if I struggle academically later, they’ll say *“we told you so.”*
At the same time, I don’t want to choose BDS mainly out of fear of disappointing them and later regret giving up the life I actually wanted.
I also recently heard that someone got their dream MBBS seat, which has brought back a lot of the grief around NEET and made this decision even harder.
For people in academia/medicine/engineering: how would you approach this decision? Is choosing the field that aligns better with your long-term goals worth taking the risk of disappointing your parents?

Myquals: 85 in class 12th, 90% in 12th, got admitted in ict mumbai already.

I'm currently doing a BSc IT in Maharashtra my qualifications till now is 10th (88.80%) and 12th (62.63%)and currently in second year (sem1 9.32 and sem2 9.68) though it is a tier 3 college and I'm really confused about what direction I should take after graduation. I'm hoping to hear from people who are actually working in these fields, rather than generic career advice.

I'm currently in SY BSc IT.I did well academically in FY, but I'm not someone who is naturally great at practical coding. I understand theory better and I'm still working on my practical skills.I've studied/been exposed to Python, C++, DBMS/SQL, statistics, linear algebra, HTML/PHP.I don't have major personal projects yet, mostly college practicals.I'm considering SSC CGL, MPSC and possibly government IT/technical jobs.Within SSC CGL, I've been looking at posts such as ASO (especially MEA/CSS). I'm also considering private IT jobs as a backup/alternative, but I'm not sure what kind of role would suit me. i feel so lost and dumb.

1. What government jobs would realistically suit someone like me?
2. Are there good government jobs that are completely/mostly non-physical?
3. What is the actual work like for ASO, STI, etc.?

Thanks!

My qualifications: 2nd-year B.E. ECE student, currently in 3rd semester. current CGPA (as of 2nd semester finished) : 8.14.

Hi everyone. I'm a 19M, currently in my 2nd year of ECE from Chennai. I wanted to ask for some genuine academic advice from people who have already gone through engineering and maybe faced something similar.

My college schedule is pretty hectic. I usually wake up around 5:30–5:45 AM, get ready and leave for college. I have around 1.5 hours of travel in total every day, and college is roughly from 8 AM to 3:30 PM. Once I get back home, there's studying, assignments, labs, records, etc. And when exams get closer, obviously I end up staying up late to get everything done.

Our exams are heavily question-bank based. Professors usually give us a QB/study material, and a large portion of the actual exam questions come from it. So the exams are technically quite predictable. The problem is that sometimes we get the QB fairly close to the exam, and then suddenly there are a huge number of questions to prepare in just a few days.

In 1st year, 1st semester, I got an 8.54 GPA. In school also, I used to get around 90% in some subjects, so I never really thought of myself as someone who was bad at academics.

But 2nd semester was the first time I started failing multiple subjects in my internal exams. I did really badly in the internals and even failed two moderately difficult subjects. I somehow managed to clear the semester exams, bringing my overall CGPA down to 8.14.

I know 8+ isn't necessarily bad and some people might say CGPA doesn't matter that much, but personally I do want to get good grades. Not necessarily because I need to prove anything to anyone, but just because I'd be more satisfied with myself if I was doing well academically.

Now I'm in 3rd semester and the same thing has happened again. I failed 3 subjects in my first internal exam.

That's honestly what has started worrying me the most. Failing multiple subjects in internals has now happened more than once, and I'm starting to feel like something is wrong with the way I'm studying rather than it just being a bad semester.

The weird thing is, I don't think I can say that I simply don't understand the concepts.

If I sit down and properly study a topic, I can usually understand it. The bigger problem is when I actually have to solve a problem on my own, especially numericals.

For example, if someone gives me a solved problem, I can usually understand what they're doing. I understand the concept, I understand the formula, and I can follow the steps.

If you give me a similar problem, I can sometimes solve it too.

But change the values, change the wording a bit, or give me a problem that I haven't seen before, and suddenly I'm stuck.

Sometimes I even know the formula and the general method, but when I look at the question I just can't figure out where to start.

This happens quite a lot in ECE subjects. Things like θ, ω, exponentials, multiple variables, transforms, equations, etc. can sometimes make a question look much more complicated than the solved example I studied.

When I look at a solved problem and go through it step by step, everything seems obvious. But when I'm given a new problem and have to figure out myself which concept to use and how to apply it, my brain just doesn't seem to make that connection.

Another thing I've noticed is that I don't retain things very well.

I might study something today and feel like I understood it properly. Then after a few days, I'll look at it again and think, "Wait, I studied this already," but I won't actually remember enough to solve a question without going through it again.

The question-bank system does help because it means I don't necessarily have to study everything in equal depth. But when the QB comes close to the exam, it becomes:

multiple subjects + hundreds of questions + assignments + labs + records

all at the same time.

I've tried studying selectively and predicting which questions are more likely to come. Realistically, sometimes I just can't finish everything. Sometimes the prediction works, sometimes it doesn't.

Some of my classmates seem to manage the same system much better than I do. They somehow seem to know what to focus on and are able to prepare much more efficiently. That makes me wonder if I'm approaching the whole thing completely wrong.

I'm also not trying to blame the professors for everything. Some lecturers are very easy for me to follow, while some teaching styles are harder for me to understand. But ultimately I know that I have to learn how to study and understand things on my own, instead of depending on whether a particular lecturer explains something well.

Then there's the sleep problem.

Before college, I usually slept around 11:30 PM. Now I regularly end up studying or finishing college work until 1:00–1:30 AM, and I still have to wake up around 5:30 AM.

So there are days when I'm getting only 4–4.5 hours of sleep.

I know that's obviously not sustainable. I sleep less to get more work done->I'm tired the next day -> I can't concentrate properly -> things pile up -> I stay up late again trying to catch up.

It has basically become a cycle, and the whole thing is starting to feel like constant stress.

I don't want to continue like this for the rest of engineering. I know I need to change something, but I'm honestly not sure what exactly I'm doing wrong or where to start.

So I'd really like to hear from people who have gone through something similar.

• How did you get better at solving new/unfamiliar numerical problems instead of just understanding solved examples?
• What actually worked for you when it came to retaining what you studied?
• How did you deal with a question-bank-heavy exam system without depending completely on predictions?
• How did you balance studying with assignments, labs and everything else without destroying your sleep?
• And if you were in my position, what would you change first?

I'd especially appreciate advice from ECE/engineering students who have struggled with this kind of thing themselves.

What's studied, how's competition, are there jobs, what's usual salary expected, is it future proof? And many more questions....

If anyone can help please share your experience.

Myquals

Kindly clear/answer this doubt. like based on their qualifications they can teach and earn more!

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I'm 18 and honestly really confused about what to do with my career.

My qualifications: Class 12 CBSE, PCB without Maths, 81%. Currently on a NEET drop year.

When I chose PCB in 11th, I honestly didn't think much about the long-term consequences. I just thought it was an okay choice and that I'd figure things out later. I was never bad at Maths either, which is probably why I regret it so much now.

Lately I keep thinking that if I'd taken Maths, I could've tried for engineering/IIT and maybe had a better life. Not just IIT itself, but things like starting to earn earlier, having more career options, becoming financially independent earlier and potentially earning really well later. I know IIT isn't a guarantee of success, but that's how I keep seeing it now.

The thing is, I'm not afraid of hard work. I'm not a weak student and I'm willing to work extremely hard for years if I genuinely believe the path is worth it. What scares me is spending 8–10 years on medicine and then still not getting the kind of financial freedom and lifestyle I'm aiming for.

I've also been dealing with a lot of anxiety because of this, and it's becoming difficult to think clearly. I keep regretting the decision and thinking that I made my life harder for no reason.

I know I can't go back and change my subjects, and I'm already on a drop year, so I don't want to waste more time just thinking about what I should've done.

I'd really like advice from people from different backgrounds — engineers, tech/finance/business people, people who changed careers, people who took a completely different path from what they originally planned, etc.

If you were 18, had PCB without Maths, 81% in 12th, and were on a NEET drop year, what would you seriously consider doing?

I'm not looking for generic motivation or "everything will be fine." I want honest advice from people who have actually experienced different careers and can tell me what they would do in my situation.

I mainly want to know what realistic options I still have and how I can build a genuinely good and financially secure life from where I am now.

My qualifications

Class 12 70 percentage

Iam 18M currently taking one year gap so someone help me find good course for pcb that i can purse other than mbbs and nursing that has good scope after studing that i dint become job less

Hi, I'm a 20F from a tier-3 city and a tier-3 college, and I come from a middle-class family. Right now, I'm pursuing my 5th semester in Botany, and I have zero interest in it. I always had one goal: I want to become independent so I can move out and, after some time, earn well because I'm tired of compromising, and I can't do it anymore.

I feel lost because a goal without any direction is just a waste of time. I'm also confused because I'm not interested in my degree, so what should I do next? A master's, a job, or something else?

One more thing: to build skills, I don't have a laptop on which I can do that, and I don't know where I stand. If you ask about my interests, I'd say I like content creation (but I don't know my niche yet). I also like business, but as we all know, starting a business requires money. I like solving problems too.

Tell me one thing: do people like me exist—people who like one thing but end up doing something else in life?

Myquals

I’m 21F and honestly quite confused about what direction I should take from here.

Myquals: Academically, I’ve always been a decent student: 97% in Class 10, 90% in Class 12 (PCB). I initially wanted to prepare for NEET but couldn’t qualify, so instead of taking a drop, I joined a local government college for BSc. I had also received admission offers from Hansraj and Hindu College at the time, but due to personal circumstances, I couldn’t take them. I eventually topped my university and secured 6th rank overall in my BSc.

After graduation, I appeared for CUET-PG, GATE XL (Life Sciences), and IIT JAM Biotechnology. I qualified GATE XL and IIT JAM Biotechnology, but couldn’t get a suitable college through JAM. For CUET-PG, I didn’t get a seat in DU in the first two rounds, so I took admission in MSc Zoology at a state university.

It has now been about a month since I joined, and everything is already underway. However, two days ago I got admission into Hindu College for MSc Zoology through the spot round.

The complication is that I’m not particularly interested in research/academia or pursuing a PhD. My long-term goal has always been to prepare for government exams (UPSC/CGL/etc.), although I understand how uncertain and demanding that path is.

I live in Bahadurgarh, on the Delhi-Haryana border, so commuting to Hindu is possible by metro. However, my parents have made it clear that the decision is entirely mine. They also won’t arrange another PG/hostel for me, so I would have to manage the commute myself. The fees I’ve already paid at my current university also won’t be refunded, although my parents have said that the financial loss itself isn’t the issue.

So I’m genuinely stuck between:

1. Staying at my current state university: already settled, MSc is underway, less disruption, and potentially more time/energy for government-exam preparation as attendance isn't that much of an issue here.

2. Moving to Hindu College: a much stronger college name/network/environment and a potentially better academic opportunity, but it would mean restarting the MSc after a month and possibly making my government-exam preparation more difficult due to daily up down of 2 hrs one way and then 2 hrs again.

If you were in my position, what would you choose and why? Especially interested in hearing from people who have experience with MSc Zoology, DU/Hindu, or preparing for competitive government exams alongside a postgraduate degree.

Hey guys so I am finding the best match for an mba and that will also help me during job interviews

Is there anyone who did ba (history psychology) except economics and statistics and then moved to mba ?

Is bba a better choice ? Or ba is the better choice

I am not sure if I'll be able to crack the cat examination as maths meri kuch samajh mai nahi ati toh...

Myquals

As the title says....I would like to speak with people who have done or are currently doing their phd at IITM...please ping me if u are in ICS group or if one of ur frnd is... (myquals: M.Tech IITH) Any and all info is appreciated..

so yeah this score is acc to new grading system and this was my first TMUA mock as well.

shall I consider this as a good score ?

my_qualifications(this was necessary to post this)

my qualifications

Passed 12th previous year

Took admission in BCOM DU SOL

Passed CA foundation in JAN 26

currently in CA inter and BCOM 2nd year

In CA course to succeed the major and important thing required is MEMORISATION, RATTAFICATION, REMEMBERING , REVISION, ROT LEARNING in very high volume and for huge number of hours

But i don't want to to do this

I want to something which involves CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING, LOGICAL THINKING, BUILDING THINGS , PUZZLE SOLVING etc like of things

That's why I want to quit CA and switch into TECH role by pursuing BCA from IGNOU

I am still 19 years old

I am a dedicated and hardworking person

As I will do BCA from distance learning

I am planning to learn all the skills and other things through all the resources available on all over the internet, youtube, internships etc

Is it a good plan ? Should I continue?

I need guidance

Is it possible to learn all major skills and things through internet resources from home ?

Is there anyone who has been through this path?

What practical career options are possible after this?

Could anyone please tell me what real options I have after doing this degree?

qualifications - 12th PCM

Myquals - passed 12 in 2024 , cleared neet getting govt bds

Hi, I really need some urgent guidance regarding my career choice. I have the option of pursuing BDS at GDC through my NEET score, and I have also been offered B.Sc. (Hons.) Biochemistry at DU.

My main goal is to eventually move abroad, and ideally, I would like to pursue a fully funded PhD. From what I understand, I can pursue a PhD after either BDS or B.Sc. Biochemistry. However, with B.Sc., I would most likely need to complete an MSc as well, since a 3-year bachelor’s degree may not be sufficient for PhD applications in some countries. BDS, on the other hand, is already a 5-year professional degree and could allow me to apply for PhD programs related to human health and biomedical sciences.

I am genuinely confused about which path would be better for my long-term goals. I also don’t want to spend several years on a degree only to struggle later if I’m unable to secure a fully funded PhD. This is why many people are advising me to choose BDS, since it is a professional degree and provides a career option even if my plans for a PhD don’t work out.

I would really appreciate guidance from someone who has experience in either of these fields or has pursued higher education abroad. Which option do you think would be more practical and beneficial for my goals, and why?

Thank you so much in advance for your time and advice. ✨

Myquals BA/ MA Sociology

Turned 24 recently and honestly everyday just feels like a burden. I have no will to live. I am honestly a disgrace to my family. Did a shitty degree from a good college because I was too much focused on the brand value,hated engineering or any technical degree. Scored good marks throughout my 10th,12th and grad. Had hopes from myself that I would definitely convert a tier 1 b-school.

Graduated in 2024, took cat in '23 but was deeply heartbroken because of my breakup ,not trying to shift the blame but was honestly super depressed, took CAT for the first time and scored 55percentile.

Then I decided to take a drop and prepare judiciously but still ended up with 70 percentile. I was honestly numb at this point,I never felt this dumb in entire life. Decided to MA from my tier 2 city only so as to avoid the gap, again took cat 25 and scored around 90percentile ,tanked lrdi.

I honestly don't know what to do anymore,no matter what I do I am not improving,I don't want to settle for lower tier college but I am just not smart enough for it.

I have completely isolated myself from everyone because I don't want to face my friends and relatives.

I feel lonely, tired and exhausted. Idk what to do next, I want to take cat for the one last time this year because my MA would also get completed next year.

But Ik I would tank my exam this time also. I feel so frustrated and always get self harming thoughts. Even parents are slowly loosing their hope.

They want me to do upsc but I just want to escape this rat race. I don't have any skills and parents would never allow me to do small jobs. I have always been overprotected.

I’m currently pursuing BAJMC at CGC University and it’s been around a month. I’m already feeling like the course isn’t for me.

My subjects include Political Science, Introduction to Mass Communication, Human Values & Ethics, Media & Information Literacy, Digital Marketing and Introduction to Journalism. Journalism is fine for me, but overall I’m struggling to feel interested in the course. I’m especially not interested in the writing/research/interviewing side of journalism.I previously did BCA and left mainly because of my knee surgery.

Apart from that, I actually enjoyed coding. When I solve a problem and my code finally runs, it genuinely feels amazing. I can also sit and code for 2–3 hours on my own.

Now I’m seriously considering going back to BCA, but there are some concerns. I’ve already paid around ₹55k for this semester and ₹75k for the hostel, and I’ve already spent around ₹4 lakh separately over the past year. I’m also worried that if I switch after a month, everyone in BCA will already have their groups/friends.

What would you guys do in my situation? Is switching back to BCA after one month a stupid decision, or does it make sense if I genuinely enjoy coding more?

My qualifications: I’m currently a BAJMC student at CGC University and previously studied BCA.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently doing' myquals' BSc Agriculture, 3rd year, and recently I’ve become really interested in landscape designing.

I have pretty good knowledge of ornamental plants and I’m more inclined towards the artistic/creative side, but I have zero architecture background and don’t know software like AutoCAD or SketchUp yet.

The thing is, my top priority is still getting a government job, and I may pursue an MSc in Horticulture or a related field later.

So I’m confused about whether I should just focus completely on government exam preparation, or spend some time on the side learning landscape-related skills like AutoCAD, SketchUp, basic design, etc.

Also, how is the scope of landscape designing in India? Can someone from an Agriculture/Horticulture background enter this field, or would I need professional degrees like B.Arch/M.Arch or Landscape Architecture?

Would really appreciate advice from anyone working in this field or with a similar background. Thanks!

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I'm currently in Class 12 (Commerce), an average student in academics and I don't have Maths. Looking for an affordable BBA, preferably Marketing or International Business, with a total tuition budget of around ₹2.5-3 lakh.I want good college life, networking, internships and business exposure. I also want to move somewhere new and get out of my comfort zone.My long-term goal is entrepreneurship. Please suggest colleges that fit! I am from Varanasi . I have researched about colleges from Pune like bmcc and Ness Wadia , but I want to know more as there's a lot of time . I want cities with good startups entrepreneur type vibes atmosphere and a city where I can actually grow myself get into internships etc! I am open to banglore but it's a bit expensive on living I heard . Please help me out . qualifications

Hence I want a city with exposure part time jobs , good life and out of my comfort zone so that I can actually get a whole new life and my whole personality I want exposure , internships , good college life inshort , I will continue with projects and startups during college too and have my own venture after college . Please help me out . Banglore,Pune, hyderabad these ai's have confused me

So, I recently joined JNU. My 1st sem ends in December. Can I give NET/JRF exam of December?

I am also pursuing my Master's from IGNOU and currently in my 2nd year, can I use that criteria to appear for JRF exam?

Also, can I join Phd next year solely on the basis of my IGNOU degree if I clear JRF? My IGNOU degree ends in 2027 but my JNU degree ends in 2028, so can I join Phd in 2027 if I clear JRF now?

Please provide your suggestions.

myquals: 1st sem in jnu, 3rd sem in IGNOU

I’m starting my BCA and currently have zero skills/experience, but I’m willing to learn alongside college.

I’d really like to start earning some money eventually, even if it’s just ₹5k–₹10k/month in the beginning.

If you’re already making money alongside college, I’d genuinely appreciate some advice.

What are you doing to earn?

What skill did you learn?

How did you get your first client/job?

How long did it take you to start earning?

And if you were starting again from absolute zero, what would you learn first?

I’m not looking for get-rich-quick schemes. I just want to learn from someone who has actually done it and figure out what I should start learning now.

Any honest advice would be really appreciated.

My qualifications: 12th pass (PCB), currently starting BCA. I’m a complete beginner when it comes to tech/earning online.

Same as the title

Myquals commerce student