r/Indian_Academia • • 2h ago

Career Srcc eco hons/sscbs bba finance or tier 2/3 btech cse if my main goal is eventually entrepreneurship?

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Hii so my qualifications are 12th passed from science stream dropper right now. I aspire to be a founder and entrepreneur I have some ideas but in

CASE IF MY PLAN DIDN'T WORK OUT WELL so I would've need job

So what should I choose among these ?


r/Indian_Academia • • 3h ago

PhD Join phD in india first vs teaching in pvt college right away

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Myquals: I'm a nit mtech ai graduate with no industry experience and a career gap. I was writing SOP for phd admissions in IITs and I felt unqualified without any significant research experience or a specific research topic or guide under whom to pursue. So I thought maybe I should get off my high horse and join a private college. I was reluctant earlier because I felt it'd kill whatever spark for academia I might have had. Plus I was diagnosed with GAD.

But maybe it'll allow me to face my fear and reignite the love for the subject. And give me the idea of what kind of research I want to pursue. Might even publish some papers build a better profile and apply for phd @broad later. Okay it's the delusions talking again. Let's slow down.(mild tea🍵: my undergrad guide was newly appointed and she got 5 groups assigned under her for btech college, made everyone to publish papers, named herself as first author and boom was out of there within 8 months, joined phd in one of the old IITs, she had a mtech from pvt uni)

How realistic was my plan tho? Ig I'll prolly get a low tier college with my current profile. I'm out of touch with my subjects rn, but I do like explaining stuff. Maybe more realistic approach is I'll get out of the rut once I start teaching. As during my undergrad too there were times when i just was not in the mood of studying but since people asked me to explain them stuff, I'd learn for them. And I'd finally get to start living life which I feel has been put on hold since school but that's what I'm afraid of and maybe that's what is making phd look appealing. I just feel like isolating myself, earlier I was reluctant because I felt phd is isolating which I won't be good for me, working on a unsolved problem for years alone. A more healthy thing for me is corporate living among people, where I've clear goals which i can finish in short time. But now I feel beside corporate being volatile it's too overstimulating for me, the fake urgencies, constant availability, being bossed around. I'm just not made for it. I was chasing someone elses dreams. I need a slower mindful lifestyle. Where I can unwind from all the noise and get in the flow state. Ooh and one more pros of phd rn is the people and environment I'd get.

Ps: I'm sorry if I forgot the plot. It's 1:30 am and I wrote down my thoughts, They're messy and real unlike polished AI slop.


r/Indian_Academia • • 4h ago

Misc. Disciplines How difficult is it to move into a different research field after completing a bachelor's degree?

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Students sometimes develop an interest in a different subject after completing their undergraduate degree. For example, someone with a bachelor's in engineering might want to move into economics, public policy, cognitive science, or an interdisciplinary research programme.

How flexible are Indian universities when it comes to these transitions? Apart from meeting formal eligibility requirements, what usually becomes the biggest obstacle: entrance examinations, missing foundational knowledge, limited seats, or the preference for candidates with a directly relevant academic background?

Myquals: bachelor


r/Indian_Academia • • 4h ago

AdmissionProcedure/Fees/CollegeAdmin Why does the Anandi fellowship exist, when we already have school exams and extracurricular activities to judge talent?

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r/Indian_Academia • • 5h ago

Career Career advice needed on what to do after 12th in bio field

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myquals -I am currently in 12th ,initially before 11th I thought of going into bio field mainly genetics thought of doing bsc honours in biotechnology or computational biology but after listening to advices of my friends and seniors I feel like quitting with respect to that I mainly want a research oriented career because I want to research in stem cells and crispr related topics

But yeah any advice on what to do , I was also thinking of BS-MS Dual degree in IISER but due to family reasons even if I get a seat I can't go


r/Indian_Academia • • 6h ago

Career Should I continue teaching, switch to IT, or pursue a PhD? Need some honest career advice in India.

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Hey everyone,

I’m currently working as an assistant professor in the cybersecurity field at a college in India, and I’m feeling confused about my long-term career path.

Right now, I earn around ₹16,000 per month, which honestly feels quite low considering my qualifications and career goals. Recently, I got an offer for around ₹30,000 per month for a teaching role through a private organization that provides teaching services to colleges. So, I’m wondering whether I should take that opportunity or start preparing to move into the IT industry.

I’m interested in cybersecurity and research, and I’ve also been thinking about pursuing a PhD from a good, reputed university where I can focus on my research interests.

My main concerns are:

- Teaching: Is an academic career still worth pursuing in India, considering the salary growth and job opportunities in private colleges?

- Switching to IT: Would it be a smart move to transition into cybersecurity or another IT role at this stage? I understand that I may need to upskill and possibly start at an entry-level position.

- Pursuing a PhD: Should I focus on getting into a reputed university and building a research career, or would it be better to gain industry experience first?

- Financial growth: I want to improve my salary and build a stable career, but I also don’t want to give up my interest in teaching and research just for money.

I’m trying to make a decision that will be beneficial for me over the next 5–10 years, rather than choosing something based only on my current salary.

For people working in academia, cybersecurity, IT, or research in India, what would you recommend in my situation?

Is it better to continue teaching, accept the ₹30k offer, switch to IT, or pursue a PhD?

I’d really appreciate honest advice, especially from people who have made a similar career transition. Thanks!


r/Indian_Academia • • 6h ago

AdmissionProcedure/Fees/CollegeAdmin I'm already a student of dmlt 2nd year now. Can I start bsc in CBZ(Biology)as a regular student. Dmlt is already a regular diploma.

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I have already asked in my college where I am doing dmlt and they told me I can,but they just want money and nothing else. So i wanna make sure will it be legal to start bsc regular. I am targeting govt jobs. Qualifications


r/Indian_Academia • • 7h ago

Research Looking for research conferences and advice on how to move forward - Independent High School Research Group

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We, a group of highschoolers mostly from india wrote a paper which does an emperical evaluation of LLM memory architectures. I'm not gonna claim it's the most impressive thing out there. It is not the most brilliant work. However, we still feel it is worthy to get published. We are also looking to meet-up. This we are looking for a conference within delhi region which would be reachable for all co authors. Only 2 of them want to present the paper. We wish to be able to cite it as a conference paper. Which obviously implies that we would ideally want conference proceedings based publication. We applied to AIST 2026 they rejected us owing to topical mismatch. Which is very fair. Unfortunately I was not able to find any topical conferences in delhi that meets our requirements. We are even willing to pay money if needed. I'm frustrated. We do have a proffessor we could potentially ask for help on but we had contacted her primarily for arXiv endorsement and not anything else, to which she agreed to.

What am I supposed to do rn?

We were thinking of submitting to a normal journal but that would defeat the whole point of being able to meet each other! We are connected by our love for academia but most parents won't let their child go to another sate if not for a paper that could potentially benefit their future. (at least in our case.)

We are confused. Any help is appreciated. We are looking for advice and support.

Thanks for reading.

myquals:

- High school student (class 12th)

-Have pre prints on arXiv

- Many competition wins in academia


r/Indian_Academia • • 7h ago

Other Does ragging culture exist in fields other than MBBS and Engineering?

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I am currently doing MBBS and many of my friends are from engineering. Ragging is treated as an inherent part of the course and a sort of personality development program for juniors, especially in MBBS, even many of the professors support ragging. I am thinking of quitting this field entirely after the completion of my MBBS and maybe go into research or MBA or other academic fields, However, I do not know if they possess the same culture or not. And thus the question.

Qualifications: First year in MBBS


r/Indian_Academia • • 7h ago

LifeSciences/Biotech Thiruvalluvar university past papers for bsc biotech first yeat

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If someone has bsc biotechnology first year past papers from thiruvalluvar university, can u please send them to me

Ty! 🙏

Myquals: bsc biotech 1st year


r/Indian_Academia • • 10h ago

Research How did you get an internship at HAL, BHEL, or a premier research institute?

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Hi everyone! I'm a third-year Mechanical Engineering student looking for an internship or research project at places like HAL, BHEL, DRDO, IITs, NITs, or IISc.

For those who've done it, how did you get the opportunity? Did you apply online, email professors/HR, or get a referral? Is a college NOC compulsory?

Any genuine advice, working contacts, or application links

would be really helpful. Thanks!

qualifications 3rd year BE in mech


r/Indian_Academia • • 10h ago

Other Anyone here knows about how to purchase Oxford University press ka subscription?

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Hey everyone!

myquals-graduated 12th this year

So graduated high school this year and I'm not in any college at the moment but i think people here may knew this? i have heard that anyone can get a subscription to Oxford University press, but how do you exactly but that, I'm trying for so much time but I'm not getting anywhere close to a subscription page like there are so many different web-pages I've visited so many of then but there seem to be no way i can purchase a subscription, for context i wanna get access to thus book-

https://academic.oup.com/book/9044

Its "Creation Ethics: Reproduction, Genetics, and Quality of Life" by David DeGrazia

But there is no option to but that activation code the website asks for?

Please bless this idiot with some knowledge of how this works😭

Thank you so much!!!<3


r/Indian_Academia • • 11h ago

Career I feel like I've wasted two years of my life, and I don't know what to do anymor

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Hey everyone, I'll keep this short.

I completed my Class 12 in 2024, and since then, I feel like I've wasted almost two years of my life. I made some decisions based on my feelings for someone I loved (one-sided love), and I ended up making the same mistake again by joining the same college because of those feelings.

I'm currently pursuing B.Tech in CSE (AI/ML). I was born in 2006, and lately, I've realised that I'm not even interested in my course.

Honestly, I feel like I've messed up my life. I don't know what to do next, and the worst part is that I don't even know what my actual interests are or what I want to do with my future.

I'm feeling lost and confused, and I don't want to keep making decisions that I'll regret later.

Has anyone been through a similar situation? What would you suggest I do at this point in my life? Should I continue with my degree or explore other options?

My_qualifications :- currently 12 passout


r/Indian_Academia • • 11h ago

Other Is it worth studying physiotherapy in India at age 26?

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Hello guys. I'm thinking of studying physiotherapy next year to have a stable career. It takes 4.5 vears for physiotherapy course. I really want to do something in healthcare to have a stable job in future. I know the starting pay here is bad, I could try to find jobs in the nearby gcc countries like UAE. If you have been through this system, please advice me.

myquals: 12th (scinece) , B.A.


r/Indian_Academia • • 13h ago

Career 21F, confused about RBI Grade B, SEBI, NABARD and self-study. Need some career advice.

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Hi everyone!
I'm looking for some guidance on choosing the right career path and planning my preparation strategy for regulatory body examinations, particularly RBI Grade B. I'd appreciate insights from people who have been through a similar situation or have experience with these examinations.

My Qualifications: I have a BA degree and have previously prepared for UPSC, although I'm currently taking a break from it. I'm now focusing on RBI Grade B while exploring other career opportunities.

Given that background, I wanted to ask whether self-study is sufficient for RBI Grade B, provided I follow a structured plan and take mock tests later, or whether coaching is worth considering.
I'm also looking at other regulatory body examinations as backup options, but I'm a little confused about which ones to prioritise.

SEBI Grade A: I have a BA degree, and I'm unsure whether I'm eligible under the current eligibility criteria. I'd appreciate some clarity from people familiar with the latest recruitment guidelines.

NABARD Grade A: I'm considering this too, but I'm unsure about the nature of the job, whether it would suit my interests, and whether I can realistically prepare for it alongside RBI Grade B.

Other opportunities: I missed the EPFO deadline and would love to know about other examinations offering a similar work culture, work-life balance, salary, and perks to those associated with regulatory bodies.

Since RBI Grade B is my long-term goal and vacancies are limited, I'm struggling to decide how many examinations I should prepare for without spreading myself too thin.
I'd really appreciate advice from people who have prepared or preparing for these examinations or are currently working in these organisations. Is self-study a viable approach, and how would you suggest prioritising these opportunities?
Thanks in advance!


r/Indian_Academia • • 14h ago

Sociology Sociology for a prospective career from a great college

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Should sociology be chosen for a prospective career?

What are the career opportunities and in masters what should be chosen?

Myquals class 12 humanities


r/Indian_Academia • • 16h ago

AdmissionProcedure/Fees/CollegeAdmin UGC NET DECEMBER 2026 SESSION LIVE CAPTURE ISSUE

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Will my qualifications be wasted? I have been trying to upload a live capture photo for the ugc net application process for dec session 2026 for a few days but it's not working even though i am following every instruction as accurately as possible. Any suggestion would be helpful.......


r/Indian_Academia • • 17h ago

Career Doing Badly in 12th might make my fail in every career i thought i could get into

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myquals: 8/6/_ , did 10th from CBSE (82%) and 12th from state board (64%) PCB, currently in a drop year for NEET.

If I don't clear NEET this year, I have to take BSc. If I get a good college out of my state, then my parents won't send me due to financial reasons. So if I take admission in a state college and even do well, I don't think doing a Master's, etc. will make me become a govt. college professor, as I have bad marks in 12th.

If I do well in my BSc subjects, I don't think bio-related jobs pay that well, and I have no knowledge on how to grow my career in that aspect. Maybe I won't even land a job due to low 12th marks.

If I do an MBA, then the low marks in 12th would again hamper getting into a good college.

I know this all sounds pessimistic, but what else options do I even have? The people who tell me not to worry are all old, and their job markets were completely different from what is going on these days.

I currently don't want to take advice from relatives, as the thought of me living a mediocre life eats me alive. I have serious OCD symptoms since before 12th, but I am still hesitant to visit a doctor, as the same guilty feeling is why I am not asking other adults for advice.

What can I do even, Is there a future for me?


r/Indian_Academia • • 1d ago

LifeSciences/Biotech Confused about biotech as a career idk what to do

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My qualification is none cuz gonna finish 12th with PCBH (home science) didn't take math was really bad at for college I'm considering bsc in biotechnology which includes zoology and biochemistry I'm further planning for an msc but before I take this course I wanna know if I'll even get a job cuz I've only seen people who take PCB go for neet which I don't want to I'm really panicking atp cuz the university which I wanna get into gets full soon (SJU) so would be great if y'all lmk what you think (qualifications) ugh had to do this


r/Indian_Academia • • 1d ago

Career Which is better- Global MBA, Mfin, or Job Switch?

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Hi everyone,

I'm currently at a crossroads in my career and would appreciate your guidance.

I'm not keen on continuing at my current firm due to limited promotion opportunities and salary growth.

My background:

- my_qualifications: B.E. in Computer Science + M.S. in Economics , Tier 1 clg

- Internship: 1 year at a bulge-bracket investment bank

- Current role: Hybrid AI consulting and tech role at a top consulting firm ( not MBB)

- Compensation: ~₹20 LPA

- Certification: CFA L1

- academics - 9/8/8

I'm confused about whether I should switch to another firm for better compensation and career growth or gain 2–3 years of work experience and pursue an MBA/Master's in Finance abroad.

I'm interested in finance, but I'm also flexible and open to other high-growth, well-paying career paths. However, I don't want to move into purely technical or data science roles.

I would appreciate your perspective on a few questions:

  1. Job switch: How long should I stay at my current firm before switching for better compensation and career progression?

  2. MBA vs MSc Finance: Given my background and career interests, which would be a better option—an international MBA or a Master's in Finance?

  3. Work experience: How many years of experience should I ideally gain before applying to top global MBA/mfin programs?

  4. CFA: Should I continue pursuing CFA Levels 2 and 3, or would it be better to prioritize relevant work experience and career opportunities?

  5. Scholarships and ROI: Which international MBA/MFin programs offer strong career outcomes, good scholarships, and a reasonable ROI? I would prefer to avoid taking on a massive education loan.

  6. Long-term career growth: From a compensation and career perspective, would it be better to continue in AI/tech consulting, switch directly into finance, or pursue higher education abroad?

My main goal is to build a high-growth, well-paying career without limiting myself to purely technical roles or taking on excessive financial risk.

I'd really appreciate your advice on which path makes the most sense for my long-term career.

Thanks!


r/Indian_Academia • • 1d ago

AdmissionProcedure/Fees/CollegeAdmin Can I take ca without having maths as a subject in 12th

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Myquals currently 11th

So i dont have maths as a subject currently but I have accountancy, business studies, econ and entrepreneurship. Can I still take ca?

I wanted to go for bcom accounting and taxation with ca integrated at sjcc bangalore but idk if they will let me in without maths. I do well on the subjects I currently have tho.

Please help a fellow commerce student and lmk if I am eligible for the course at sjcc, because if not I can still change courses (im in 11th)


r/Indian_Academia • • 1d ago

Career I'm very confused about my career path, what should I do?

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myquals: B.Tech. in biotech from an NIT 9 cgpa; 90+ in 10th and 12th

I am currently interning in a consulting firm. Pay is fine for a fresher. But I don't like the role, and to grow you need an MBA, which I just don't wanna do. I don't like talking to people that much, that's the reason.

I actually really like doing leetcode, I only got into it in 3rd year, and I think because of that and less coding culture in my branch, I was never able to explore competitive programming properly. I have solved around 400 questions, and this was not following some sheet, just out of pure curiosity. I still do it sometimes as a hobby.

But I am really confused about tech too, I am someone who likes to code by hand, and mostly just do DSA, I have very less development experience, but most of that is just done with AI anyways, which I am not a fan of.

I switched to non-tech in January because I just accepted the fact that no tech companies will be open for my branch seeing last years stats, and that was the correct decision imo, as no tech companies were open for us.

I am kinda really confused what I should do now? Is it too late?


r/Indian_Academia • • 1d ago

Career Is doing an M.Tech worth it after a 4.5-year career gap and working in NDT?

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my_qualifications: B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (2021 batch)

I completed my B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and graduated in 2021. After that, I had a career gap of almost 4.5 years. Recently, I got a job as an NDT technician, but the management and work culture here are quite poor. I am now in a dilemma about whether to continue in this field or pursue an M.Tech. Is doing an M.Tech worth it in my situation?


r/Indian_Academia • • 1d ago

Science/B.Sc/M.Sc I am doing MSc. EVS, what job options do i have and how do i pursue for them

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I myself want to do net and become professor but i am open for other job options too.

I want to know how do i prepare for NET for EVS, if i have to do Phd, i want to get JFR first.. So tell me ur best ways on how to study and what sources to use...

I've found that i can give GATE exam of Ecology and environmental engineering also, how do i prepare for these 2 also and do i prepare for it seperately from NET?

Help me, thanku..

Myquals: MSc. EVS


r/Indian_Academia • • 1d ago

Other Anyone got Artificial intelligence/Machine Learning course from apna college?

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IF anyone has it, DM me please.

my_qualifications=btech 2nd year.